Programme description

New programme in 2026/27 academic year

Ukrainian Philology with a Second Foreign Language is a degree programme for those who want to move professionally between the languages, cultures, and realities of Central and Eastern Europe. The curriculum combines an intensive study of Ukrainian with a selected foreign language (English, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Russian, Slovak, or Slovenian) and in-depth knowledge of the history, literature, and contemporary life of Ukraine. Our students develop not only advanced language proficiency, but also the ability to critically analyse texts, communicate across cultures, and use language consciously in a variety of social and professional contexts.

The programme prepares students to function in an international environment in which Ukraine is becoming an increasingly important economic, cultural, and political partner for Poland and the wider region. By combining philological knowledge with practical cultural and analytical competences, graduates gain a solid foundation for careers in the media, business, cultural institutions, and public administration, as well as for further academic development.

Information regarding Faculty

Although it appeared in the structure of the university in 1951, the Faculty of Philology offers study programmes (fields of research) which have existed for a long time and tradition of which dates back by even five centuries. The Faculty offers over 20 philologies but teaches as many as 50 languages! It was granted the A category by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, study programmes conducted at the Faculty lead in rankings prepared by the Education Foundation “Perspektywy”, and talented students join the prestigious Diamond Grant program winners.

Studies at the Faculty of Philology have enjoyed unflagging popularity for years, allowing graduates to work, among others, as a translator, editor in publishing houses, teacher in schools, journalist, or employee of diplomatic or special services. Internships and paid internships offered by companies cooperating with the Faculty together with vocational courses and certified training, available to all interested students, can help in smooth entry to the labour market. Studies at the Faculty of Philology also include classes in small groups and the opportunity to work in more than 20 students’ academic associations.

The Faculty consists of 8 institutes, this study programme is conducted by the Institute of East Slavonic Studies, which is located at Ingardena 3 Street, close to the Historic Centre of Kraków, the Jagiellonian Library and Błonia Park. The library of the Faculty of Philology ensures access to national and worldwide sources of information – it is a modern information centre concerning foreign philologies, history of literature, linguistics, methods of teaching, history, culture, art and translation studies.

Rankings, distinctions, accreditations

• Scientific category B+ in the main discipline of "Linguistics" awarded to the Jagiellonian University in Kraków by the decision of the Minister of Education and Science

Curriculum overview

In the programme curriculum, you may find information about the subjects you will attend while studying this programme. The programme indicates which subjects are scheduled for each semester of the studies, which are mandatory, which belong to the group of elective subjects (so-called optional subjects), which of them end with an exam, and which do not. Each subject in such a programme curriculum has its syllabus, which is a description of what students learn within the scope of that subject.

Student’s life

Studying is not only about learning and attending lectures or classes, but also an opportunity to develop passions and interests. At the Jagiellonian University there are many active academic societies and student organisations, both faculty-based and university-wide, which make it possible to spend free time actively, broaden knowledge, develop talents, take part in interesting and unconventional projects, participate in research and integration trips, attend academic conferences, and meet new people outside the lecture hall. At the Faculty of Philology alone there are more than 20 academic societies, including the Ukrainian Studies Students’ Association, which cooperates with the Ukrainian-Polish “Dusza” Folk Ensemble. The best students may apply for the B. Łysiak Scholarship.

All those interested in the international dimension of studying can take advantage of opportunities offered by programmes such as Erasmus+, the Utrecht Network, bilateral exchanges, and the Una Europa European University alliance; they can also participate in domestic mobility through the MOST programme. Information on study visits and exchanges for students of the Institute of East Slavic Studies is available on the website of the Department of Ukrainian Studies.

More than just studies

• Student Government of the Faculty of Philology

Admission to studies

Admission to study programmes at the Jagiellonian University is conducted electronically in the Online Application System: irk.uj.edu.pl. If you have any questions related to admission, please contact the Admissions Office directly or visit the websites: welcome.uj.edu.pl and irk.uj.edu.pl.

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 are available on the Online Application System (IRK): irk.uj.edu.pl

Transfer from other university or study programme

Transfer from another university, including a foreign one, or change of study programme within the University is possible with the dean's consent after completing the first year of studies and fulfilling additional requirements established by the Faculty Council. For inquiries regarding transfer, please contact the unit responsible for the specific study programme directly.

Graduates

A graduate of Ukrainian Philology with a Second Foreign Language demonstrates advanced proficiency in Ukrainian (C1) as well as in a second foreign language and navigates confidently the cultural and social contexts of Ukraine and the wider region. They are able to analyse and interpret texts, engage in substantive communication, and identify propagandistic and manipulative content.

Graduates are prepared to work in an international environment, including cultural institutions, the media, business, public administration, and organisations cooperating with Ukraine.

Further education possibilities

• Second-cycle programmes
• Post diploma programmes

Offer for school

The following events are conducted in Polish – to find out about the offer for English-speaking audience, please get in touch with the organizer directly. Additionally, due to the current pandemic, some faculty and university events may be canceled or conducted in a form other than that described below.

We invite 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 our University through a rich educational offer (lectures, workshops, laboratory classes, etc.). The current programme of the event is available on the organizer's website – the Centre for Communications and Marketing of the Jagiellonian University.

The Jagiellonian Library offers tours of both the old and new parts of the building. The tour programme includes presentations on the history of the Library and the building itself, as well as a visit to the Department of Depositories. The offer of the Collegium Maius includes lessons on "The Trail of Science" and "The Trail of History and Art," as well as interactive online classes. We also invite you to explore the educational offer of the Botanical Garden, the Nature Education Centre, the Confucius Institute, and the Museum of Anatomy.

Contact

The study programme is conducted at the Institute of East Slavonic Studies, a unit of the Faculty of Philology. The Institute is located close to the historic centre of Kraków, the Jagiellonian Library, Jordan Park, and Błonia Park. For more information, please contact:

ifw@uj.edu.pl, filolog@uj.edu.pl

ul. Ingardena 3
30-060 Kraków, Poland
Phone: (+48) 12 663 25 09

ukrainistyka.ifw.filg.uj.edu.pl
filg.uj.edu.pl

Other programmes that may interest you

• Ukrainian Philology. Language – Communication – Translation (Faculty of Philology) – programme in Polish
• Carpathian region: ethnolinguistics and cultural studies (Faculty of Philology) – programme in Polish
• Polish and Ukrainian Studies (Faculty of International and Political Studies) – programme in Polish