Programme description

One of the priority challenges facing modern societies is to reconcile the development of civilization with the protection of environmental resources. This is what specialists with interdisciplinary knowledge about the environment and processes taking place in it do – and those specialists are educated in the Environmental Protection study programme at JU. These studies include elements of chemistry and biology, as well as physics, mathematics, computer science, economics, law, medicine, chemical engineering, town planning, and even architecture. The subject of ecology and environmental protection is no stranger to most of us, and this programme will make you professionals who are needed more and more.

Information regarding Faculty

Since 2013, the Faculty of Chemistry has been continuously ranked among Poland's best scientific and research units. It has the A + scientific category awarded by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and is a part of the Marian Smoluchowski Kraków Research Consortium with the KNOW (2012-2017) status. Research conducted by scientists from the JU Faculty of Chemistry is appreciated and rewarded for quality and innovation. Every year, talented Faculty students join the group of winners of the prestigious Diamond Grant program.

The Faculty of Chemistry premises are based on the Campus of the 600th Anniversary of the Revival of the Jagiellonian University. The Faculty has the most extensive base of various chemical equipment in Małopolska, which is used very intensively during studies, has specialized laboratories with the highest standards, where scientific research in chemical technology, catalysis, electrochemistry, and environmental analysis is carried out. The Faculty offers modern study programmes and provides students with access to research equipment at the highest world level. The building of the Faculty has been designed with care for the natural environment. In the department's well-stocked library, it is possible to use a comfortable reading room with easy access to shelves and the Internet. There is also a Career and Promotion Office available for the students at the Faculty.

Rankings, distinctions, accreditations

• The Ranking of Study Programmes prepared by the ‘Perspektywy’ Education Foundation:
  • 1st place in 2019
  • 2nd place in 2020 and 2023
  • 3rd place in 2021 and 2022
• Scientific category A+ in the discipline of Chemical Sciences awarded to the Jagiellonian University in Kraków by the decision of the Minister of Education and Science
• Oustanding evaluation of the study programme rating awarded by the Polish Accreditation Committee (PKA)
• The European Chemistry Thematic Network international accreditation for the Faculty.

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 work 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. Outstanding students can apply for a scholarship and tutoring under the SciMat project.

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

More than just studies

• SciMat—scholarship programme
• Student Government of the Faculty of Chemistry

From our students

Marta: scientist evolution
The cool thing about my studies is that this is a mix of everything. There are elements of the exact sciences such as mathematics, computer science, physics, geography, and, above all, biology and chemistry. In addition to that, humanistic and sociological matters such as: civilization threats, history of chemistry, legal foundations of environmental protection, environmental policy, environmental education. We visit interesting places: specialized laboratories, landfills, waterworks, sewage treatment plants. There is something for everyone.

From our lecturers

Prof. dr hab. Małgorzata Barańska
The university opens horizons, allows you to meet many valuable people, teaches high culture. It offers the possibility of education, including self-education, but under the guidance of specialists. How to make good use of your study time? Take advantage of a comprehensive offer, not only the one within a given field of study. Combine work with pleasure as this may be the most important time in our lives.

Dr Alicja Rafalska-Łasocha
It is worth studying at the Jagiellonian University because it has a rich, centuries-old tradition; it is also the oldest university in Poland and one of the oldest in Europe. We are currently among the best universities in our country with modern research laboratories on the Campus of the 600th Anniversary of the Renewal of the Jagiellonian University and historic, beautiful lecture halls in the heart of Kraków. It is also worth studying at Jagiellonian University because Kraków is a magical city where history and modernity create a colorful collage, full of development opportunities for young people hungry for knowledge and intellectual impressions. As a chemist, of course, I encourage you to study at the Faculty of Chemistry of the Jagiellonian University.

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

The Environmental Protection programme puts great emphasis on graduates’ education with broad foundations in chemistry and biology fields, enabling them to identify threats to the environment, predict the effects of these threats, and select the optimal methods and means to counteract these threats. Thanks to this, a graduate is prepared to work in monitoring and environmental protection, industry, production plants, laboratories, environmental protection services, administration, scientific and research and development institutions. Graduates acquire competencies to work in managerial positions in institutions related to environmental protection in secondary and higher education facilities.

Further education possibilities

• Doctoral School, f.e. Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences
• Post diploma programmes
• Second-cycle programmes

Contact

The study programme is conducted at the Faculty of Chemistry located in the Campus of the 600th Anniversary of the JU Revival, so-called the Third Campus, in Kraków’s district – Ruczaj. For more information, please contact:

dziekana@chemia.uj.edu.pl

ul. Gronostajowa 2
30-387 Kraków, Poland
Phone: (+48) 12 686 27 56, 12 686 27 55, 12 686 27 54

chemia.uj.edu.pl
chemia.uj.edu.pl/studia/dziekanat

Other programmes that may interest you

• Sustainable Chemistry (Faculty of Chemistry) – programme in Polish
• Chemistry (Faculty of Chemistry) – programme in Polish
• Natural Resources Management (Faculty of Biology) – programme in Polish