Programme description

Philosophy is a study programme for you if you are interested in the world, enjoy a variety of thoughts and are fascinated by academic work. The programme aims at acquiring knowledge, skills and competencies related to broadly understood philosophical sciences. The interdisciplinary approach allows you to combine philosophical expertise with selected sciences related to philosophy (ethics, logic, aesthetics) and independent of philosophy (e.g. political science, natural sciences). What does the study programme offer? You will learn history of philosophy from antiquity to modern times, logic, ontology, epistemology, ethics, aesthetics, social (political) philosophy. You will also acquire appropriate language skills as regards a modern language and a selected ancient language (Latin, Greek, Sanskrit). The advantage of studying at the Institute of Philosophy of the Jagiellonian University is the broad and dynamically changing range of optional courses which can be chosen by students when going to the following years of study.

Information regarding Faculty

The Faculty of Philosophy is one of the oldest faculties of our university, founded in 1364. The A+ category was granted to the Faculty by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. Study programmes conducted at the Faculty lead in rankings prepared by the Education Foundation “Perspektywy”, talented students win the prestigious Diamond Grant programme every year and succeed in Polish and international contests. The Faculty of Philosophy is the place where a human being is in the centre of research interest. Studies are an excellent opportunity to learn more about oneself, other cultures and religions as well as understand the world, an individual, and society. The Faculty consists of 5 institutes: Institute of Philosophy, Institute of Pedagogy, Institute of Psychology, Institute of Religious Studies, Institute of Sociology and Centre for Comparative Studies of Civilisations. Classes are taught in the Institute of Philosophy in the very centre of Kraków.

Rankings, distinctions, accreditations

• 1st place in 2021 and 2022, 2nd place in 2019 and 2020 in the Ranking of Study Programmes prepared by the ‘Perspektywy’ Education Foundation
• Category A+ granted to the Faculty by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education

Curriculum overview

Programme curriculum consists of information regarding classes in which you will take part while studying at this field of study. The programme provides data on classes in particular semesters, which of them are compulsory or optional, which of them end with an exam, and which do not. Each class has its own syllabus – a description of contents of the class.

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 many student associations at the Faculty of Philosophy, f. e. Students of Philosophy Academic Circle.

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 Philosophy

Admission to studies

Admission at the Jagiellonian University is conducted electronically in the Online Application System (IRK): irk.uj.edu.pl. Admissions Office is responsible for the admission process at the Jagiellonian University. In case of questions regarding admission, contact the Office directly or visit websites: welcome.uj.edu.pl and irk.uj.edu.pl.

Information regarding admission to this study programme, including qualification rules, admission and tuition fee, schedule, required documents and information on final result calculation, are available on the Online Application System (IRK): irk.uj.edu.pl

Transfer from other university or study programme

Transfer from other university or other study programme is possible, with the consent of the dean: after finishing a first year of studies and fulfilling additional conditions described by the Faculty Council. In case of questions regarding a transfer, contact the unit in charge of study programme directly.

Graduates

Graduates of Philosophy study programme find employment in the following areas of social and economic life: in primary and secondary schools as teachers of philosophy and ethics; in offices, institutions and companies, requiring employees both with analytical skills and the ability to think creatively and strictly at the same time. Practice shows that most graduates of philosophy find jobs in positions where creativity, innovation, analytical skills and the ability to think logically are required.

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 a series of meetings, "University Closer to you – trips to the Jagiellonian University." The purpose of the sessions as part of the tours is to familiarize students with our university's history through a broad educational offer (lectures, workshops, laboratory classes, etc.). The current program of the event is available on the organizer's website - Centre for Communications and Marketing.

The Jagiellonian Library allows you to visit the old and new parts of the building. The tour program includes presentations of information about the history of the Library and the building itself and a tour of the Warehouse Department. The offer of Collegium Maius consists of the "Traces of science" and "Traces of history and art" lessons as well as interactive online classes. We also invite you to familiarize yourself with the educational offer of: the Botanic Garden, the Nature Education Center, the Confucius Institute, and the Museum of the Department of Anatomy UJ CM.

Contact

The study programme is conducted at the Institute of Philosophy, a unit of the Faculty of Philosophy. The Institute is located in the historic centre of Kraków. For more information, please contact:

filozofia@uj.edu.pl

ul. Grodzka 52
31-044 Kraków, Poland
Phone: (+48) 12 663 17 38, 663 17 32

filozofia.uj.edu.pl
phils.uj.edu.pl

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• Sociology (Faculty of Philosophy) – programme in Polish
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