Program Overview

Public Administration Program at Jagiellonian University

The Public Administration program at Jagiellonian University is a comprehensive educational program that enables students to build a career in dynamically developing public administration, as well as in financial corporations or project administration and management. The program is offered in Polish, and knowledge of the Polish language at least at a sufficient level is required.

Program Description

The Public Administration program at Jagiellonian University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education that will enable them to build a career in public administration, financial corporations, or project administration and management. The program includes numerous practical classes and subjects taught in a foreign language, allowing students to gain the ability to communicate well in the workplace, efficiently use available information and office technology, actively participate in group work, and organize and manage small teams.

Available Programs

• First-cycle program:
  • Study mode: full-time, part-time
  • Language of instruction: Polish
  • Profile: general academic
  • Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
  • Title: Licencjat (equivalent of Bachelor's degree)
  • Main discipline: Law
• Second-cycle program:
  • Study mode: full-time, part-time
  • Language of instruction: Polish
  • Profile: general academic
  • Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
  • Title: Magister (equivalent of Master's degree)
  • Main discipline: Law

Faculty of Law and Administration

The Faculty of Law and Administration at Jagiellonian University is the oldest scientific unit at the university, with a history dating back to 1364. The faculty maintains the highest level of education, confirmed by the highest institutional rating of the Polish Accreditation Committee, and has been awarded the scientific A+ category in the classification of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.

Curriculum Overview

The program curriculum includes information about the subjects students will attend, which subjects are scheduled for each semester, which are mandatory, and which belong to the group of elective subjects. Each subject has its syllabus, which is a description of what students learn within the scope of that subject.

Student Matters

• Live and learn in Kraków
• Dormitories
• Scholarships
• Academic calendar
• Exchange programs
• 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 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

Graduates of the Public Administration program at Jagiellonian University are educated specialists prepared to work in various types of public administration, as well as in non-public institutions. They can work as clerks, specialists in financial corporations, or in project administration and management.

Further Education Possibilities

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

University in Close-up

• Nature Education Centre
• Confucius Institute
• Jagiellonian Library
• Museum of the Anatomy

Offer for School

The Jagiellonian University offers various events and programs for schools, including visits to the university, lectures, workshops, and laboratory classes. The university also invites schools to take part in the cycle of meetings "University Closer to You – visits to the Jagiellonian University."

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