Programme description

Are you fascinated by different distant cultures? Do you dream of travelling to the Far East? Come and join the Oriental Philology—Japanese Philology! This study programme concentrates on practical learning of the Japanese language and writing system, however, language and grammar (historical as well as the descriptive grammar of the contemporary Japanese language) are just the beginning. During the programme you will get to know classical as well as contemporary Japanese literature, culture of Japan and you will be provided with a piece of philological knowledge of the nations of Eastern Asia. Japanese Philology programme aims at providing its graduates with the knowledge of contemporary Japanese language to the level enabling them to apply for scholarships funded by various Japanese foundations together with a detailed knowledge within the scope of widely understood Japanese culture and literature.

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, Oriental Philology—Japanese Philology study programme is conducted in the Institute of Oriental Studies. The main units of the Faculty of Philology are located in the centre of Kraków in the modern complex of buildings Collegium Paderevianum equipped with language laboratories and leisure zones. 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

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. 'Kappa' – Academic Cirlce of Japanese Philology Students.

Students interested in the international dimension of studying can participate in a wide variety of exchange programmes, such as Erasmus+, 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 Oriental Philology—Japanese Philology are well prepared to undertake employment in positions requiring knowledge of the Japanese cultural area, in various institutions, mostly the cultural ones, in editing offices, publishing houses and media, and upon obtaining additional qualifications – in positions requiring knowledge of Japanese in economic and political institutions, as translators or linguistic assistants in the sector of culture and media as well as in other institutions and companies requiring a very good knowledge of languages, also in translation offices and touristic agencies.

Graduates of the second-cycle programme find employment without obstacles not only due to knowledge of the language. Thanks to a wide knowledge they are also experts in the area of cultural, historical, social and religious issues of the region. They have many possibilities to develop their professional career. Except for employment in large corporations or in the position of a translator (both of literature and specialist texts), graduates are employed as experts in the Japanese civilisation area in European institutions, international organisations, educational units, tourism, institutions promoting culture as well as in the economic and political sector.

Further education possibilities

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

filolog@uj.edu.pl

al. Mickiewicza 9
31-120 Kraków, Poland
Phone: (+48) 12 663 45 06, 663 45 07

japonistyka.io.filg.uj.edu.pl
io.filg.uj.edu.pl
filg.uj.edu.pl

Other programmes that may interest you

• Studies on Japan (Faculty of International and Political Studies) – programme in Polish
• Oriental Philology—Chinese Philology (Faculty of Philology) – programme in Polish
• Studies on Korea (Faculty of International and Political Studies) – programme in Polish