Program Overview

International Relations Program

The International Relations program is a joint Master's degree program carried out within the framework of the VNDREAM network, which consists of Jagiellonian University in Kraków (Poland), Masaryk University (Czech Republic), University of Pecs (Hungary), and Matej Bel University in Banska Bystrica (Slovakia). This program offers a unique opportunity to study international relations, European politics, economy, society, and culture from the perspective of the Visegrad region.

Program Description

The program provides students with in-depth knowledge and analytical skills in the field of contemporary international relations in the global, European, and regional dimensions, with a particular emphasis on the Central European perspective. Experienced faculty from leading universities in the Visegrad region, as well as visiting professors and guest lecturers from renowned international academic and diplomatic institutions, provide insightful and inspiring instruction about major developments in contemporary international law, economics, politics, and culture.

Program Structure

• The program is a second-cycle, full-time study mode.
• The language of instruction is English.
• The profile is general academic.
• The duration is 2 years (4 semesters).
• The title awarded is Magister (equivalent of Master's degree).
• The main discipline is Political Science and Public Administration.

Curriculum Overview

The program curriculum indicates which subjects are scheduled for each semester of the studies, which are mandatory, which belong to the group of elective subjects, which end with an exam, and which do not. Each subject in the program curriculum has its syllabus, which is a description of what students learn within the scope of that subject.

Student Life

Time spent at the university is not all about education and class participation; it is also an excellent opportunity to develop hobbies and interests. Many research societies and student organizations operate at the Jagiellonian University, including faculty- and university-wide ones. These societies allow students to spend their free time actively, gain knowledge, develop their talents, participate in engaging, unconventional projects, go on research and team-building trips, participate in conferences, and meet fellow students outside the lecture halls.

Admission to Studies

Admission to study programs at the Jagiellonian University is conducted electronically in the Online Application System. Detailed information about admission to this study program, including information on the method of calculating the result, qualification criteria, fees, deadlines, and a list of required documents, are available on the Online Application System.

Graduates

Graduates of the International Relations program will acquire in-depth knowledge and analytical skills in the field of contemporary international relations in the global, European, and regional dimensions with a particular emphasis on the Central European perspective. They will be prepared to work in international institutions, public administration, media, and non-governmental organizations. They will acquire competences necessary to conduct individual research in the framework of third-degree studies.

Further Education Possibilities

• Doctoral School, e.g., Doctoral School of Social Sciences
• Post-diploma programs
• Second-cycle programs

What Alumni Say About Us

• Agata Mazepus (Poland): "The idea of the program itself is great. How otherwise to learn about the politics, societies, culture, and economy of the countries you study than experience it there? The opportunity to learn about the Central European region from the perspective of each country is uncanny."
• Daniela Ivankova (Slovakia): "I consider Visegrad MA Programme as a great enrichment of my student life. I appreciate that we can study under experienced and qualified experts and they use different educational methods."