Programme description

New programme in 2026/27 academic year

Central European Romanian Studies is an innovative, international joint Master’s degree programme offered by Jagiellonian University and the West University of Timișoara. It is a unique interdisciplinary programme on both the national and Central European scale, combining advanced Romanian studies with a broader reflection on the cultural, social, and historical realities of Central Europe.

The programme lasts four semesters and leads to the award of a double Master’s degree issued by both partner universities. Courses are taught in Romanian and delivered in a hybrid format (on-site and online). An integral component of the programme is mandatory academic mobility, including at least one study period at the partner institution. The curriculum integrates linguistic, literary, translation, and cultural studies with intercultural communication, narrative analysis, digital humanities tools, and the design of innovative forms of cultural dissemination.

A distinctive feature of the programme is project-based learning, implemented through international team projects involving students from both universities, inspired by Romanian culture and the socio-historical context of Central Europe. Students also benefit from individual academic tutoring, which supports the development of independent research interests. The programme is addressed to students from Poland and Central Europe as well as from Romanian-speaking countries (Romania and Moldova) and forms part of the Jagiellonian University’s internationalisation strategy, strengthening its position as a regional leader in Romanian and Central European studies.

Information regarding Faculty

The Central European Romanian Studies programme is delivered in cooperation between two renowned academic institutions:

• Jagiellonian University
• and the West University of Timișoara (UVT)

This partnership brings together many years of research and teaching experience in Romanian studies, Central European studies, and interdisciplinary humanities, creating a unique educational environment with a truly international character.

At Jagiellonian University, the programme is offered by the Institute of Romance Philology, which is part of the Faculty of Philology. Degree programmes at the Faculty of Philology have enjoyed enduring popularity for many years and prepare graduates for careers such as translator, editor in publishing houses, school teacher, journalist, or employee of diplomatic or special services. Entry into the labour market is facilitated by internships and paid placements offered by companies cooperating with the Faculty, as well as by professional courses and certified training available to all interested students. Studies at the Faculty of Philology also offer classes in small groups and opportunities to engage in the activities of more than 20 student research societies. The main facilities of the Faculty of Philology are located in the centre of Kraków, in the modern Collegium Paderevianum complex, equipped with language laboratories and relaxation areas. The Faculty of Philology Library provides access to national and international information resources, serving as a modern information centre in the fields of foreign philologies, literary history, linguistics, language teaching methodology, history, culture, art, and translation studies.

👉  More information about the Institute of Romance Philology

West University of Timișoara

The West University of Timișoara is one of Romania’s leading public universities, recognised for the high quality of its humanities education, strong research background, and international orientation. The university has long developed programmes in philology and cultural studies, actively participates in European academic mobility schemes, and carries out joint teaching and research projects with international partners. As a result, it is an important centre for research on the language, literature, and culture of Central and Eastern Europe, as well as a reliable partner for international study programmes.

👉  West University of Timișoara website

Rankings, distinctions, accreditations

• Scientific category A in the main discipline of "Literary Studies" 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

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. There are more than 20 student associations at the Faculty of Philology, f.e. Scientific Circle of Romanianists. Students’ academic associations in the Institute of Romance Studies cooperate both with foundations in organising cultural and popularisation events and with the publishing industry. Students may also be part of the editing team of the “Roman” journal by publishing translations of modern writers’ works, essays, linguistic and literary papers or studies presenting various cultural phenomena of the Romance language area.

Students interested in the international dimension of studying can participate in a wide variety of exchange programmes, such as Erasmus+, CEEPUS, Utrecht Network, bilateral exchange programmes, European university Una Europa, or the domestic mobility programme called MOST.

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

Graduates of Central European Romanian Studies demonstrate advanced proficiency in Romanian (C2 level of the CEFR), both spoken and written, and possess in-depth knowledge of the language, literature, culture, and history of Romanian-speaking countries within a Central European context. They are capable of critically analysing texts and cultural phenomena, interpreting identity-related and socio-cultural narratives, and producing scholarly, expert, and public-oriented texts.

Graduates are equipped with strong intercultural, communicative, and project-based competences, are experienced in teamwork within international environments, and are proficient in the use of digital tools. They are prepared to function responsibly and effectively in multilingual and multicultural professional contexts. Career paths include employment in cultural institutions, the media, non-governmental organisations, public administration (including EU-level institutions), the translation sector, education, the creative industries, and international projects related to Central Europe and the Romanian-speaking world.

Thanks to solid methodological training and academic mentoring, graduates are also well prepared to continue their academic careers in doctoral schools and to participate in interdisciplinary research on language, culture, multilingualism, and contemporary European studies.

Further education possibilities

• Doctoral School, f.e. Doctoral School in the Humanities
• Post diploma programmes
• Second-cycle programmes

Contact

At the Jagiellonian University the study programme is conducted at the Institute of Romance 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:

filologia.romanska@filg.uj.edu.pl

al. Mickiewicza 9A, pok. 225
31-120 Kraków, Poland
Phone: (+48) 12 663 44 20

ifr.filg.uj.edu.pl
filg.uj.edu.pl

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