Program Overview

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Korean Studies

Faculty of International and Political Studies

The Korean Studies programme is a double degree programme taught entirely in English, prepared in close cooperation with the South Korean partner Keimyung University in Daegu. The programme's central objective is to enrich the offer of studies related to Asia and respond to the growing interest in recent years for programmes on the Korean Peninsula, its specificity, and importance in international relations.

Available Programmes

• First-cycle programme: not available
• Second-cycle programme:
  • Study mode: full-time programme
  • Language of instruction: English
  • Profile: general academic
  • Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
  • Title: Magister (equivalent of Master’s degree)
  • Main discipline: Culture and Religion Studies

Programme Description

The programme is designed to provide students with sociocultural knowledge and the ability to navigate in the Korean environment. The study plan consists of modules that allow students to develop their skills and gain experience in field research. The research can be conducted during a one-year stay at a Korean university.

Information Regarding Faculty

The Faculty of International and Political Studies has the A category granted by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and was awarded for the quality of education by the Polish Accreditation Committee. The Faculty is the most international and interdisciplinary unit at the Jagiellonian University, offering unique programmes conducted in English, many of which are delivered under agreements with foreign universities.

Curriculum Overview

The programme curriculum provides information about the subjects students will attend, including mandatory and elective subjects, exams, and syllabuses. The curriculum is designed to ensure that students acquire the necessary knowledge and skills in the field of Korean Studies.

Student Matters

• Live and learn in Kraków
  • Dormitories
  • Scholarships
  • Academic calendar
  • Exchange programmes
  • Academic Sports Association
  • JU Student Government
  • Safe Student
  • Student Centre for Support and Adaptation
  • Accessibility Center

Student’s 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.

Admission to Studies

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

Graduates

The graduates can use the acquired knowledge, skills, and social competencies in professional work, especially in institutions that conduct research and create various spheres of social activity. A graduate may seek a career in government administration at any level, local government institutions, various activity institutions in the private sector, or non-governmental organizations.

Further Education Possibilities

• Doctoral School, f.e. Doctoral School of Social Sciences
• Post-diploma programmes
• Second-cycle programmes

Other Programmes that May Interest You

• Studies on Korea (Faculty of International and Political Studies) – programme in Polish
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• Studies on Japan (Faculty of International and Political Studies) – programme in Polish
• Middle East Studies (Faculty of International and Political Studies) – programme in Polish