Program Overview

Physiotherapy Program at Jagiellonian University

The Physiotherapy program at Jagiellonian University is a long-cycle study program that combines education in health and physical culture sciences. The program prepares students to approach patients with understanding for behaviors resulting from disease, disability, or different religious, social, and cultural beliefs.

Program Description

The program focuses on theoretical and practical preparation, making it a significant occupation due to the constant need for physiotherapy. The progress of civilization causing degenerative diseases and locomotive system dysfunctions makes physiotherapy an exciting and satisfying field of study.

Available Programs

• Long-cycle program:
  • Study mode: full-time
  • Language of instruction: Polish
  • Profile: practical
  • Duration: 5 years (10 semesters)
  • Title: Magister (equivalent of Master’s degree)
  • Main discipline: Health Sciences

Faculty of Health Sciences

The Faculty of Health Sciences is one of the best units in the country, educating professional staff in health protection. It is part of the Collegium Medicum of the Jagiellonian University, a unit consisting of medical faculties, the oldest and one of the largest units of this type in Poland.

Rankings, Distinctions, Accreditations

• Positive evaluation of the study program rating awarded by the Polish Accreditation Committee (PKA)
• Scientific category B+ in the main discipline of Health Sciences awarded to the Jagiellonian University in Kraków by the decision of the Minister of Education and Science

Curriculum Overview

The program curriculum includes information about the subjects students will attend, which are scheduled for each semester of the studies. The curriculum indicates which subjects are mandatory, which belong to the group of elective subjects, which end with an exam, and which do not.

Student Matters

• Live and learn in Kraków
• Dormitories
• Scholarships
• Academic calendar
• Exchange programs
• Academic Sports Association
• JU MC 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 work at the Jagiellonian University, including faculty- and university-wide ones.

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, is available on the Online Application System.

Graduates

A graduate of the Physiotherapy study program is ready to work as a physiotherapist in terms of functional diagnosis, qualify for, plan, and perform physiotherapy, kinesitherapy, and massage. Graduating from Physiotherapy allows working in public and non-public healthcare facilities, disability centers, sports, and recreational centers, special purpose schools, education centers, spa and wellness centers, or opening individual physiotherapy practices.

Further Education Possibilities

• Doctoral School, f.e. Doctoral School in Medical and Health Sciences
• Post-diploma programs
• Second-cycle programs

Offer for School

The Jagiellonian University invites all schools to take part in the cycle of meetings "University Closer to You – visits to the Jagiellonian University". The aim of the meetings during the tours is to familiarize students with the history of the University through a rich educational offer.