Programme description

The international community's growing interest in the South Asian region and the rapidly developing cooperation of these countries with the European Union are causing an increasing demand for specialists dealing with South Asian countries, especially India. India and South Asia Studies provide an opportunity to learn about the cultural, religious and political context in which the contemporary socio-political life of the region's countries takes place, combined with a good understanding of Hindi. Classes in this field are carried out based on the highest standards, which is why particular emphasis was placed on selecting highly qualified staff to guarantee good quality of education using the latest trends in didactics.

Information regarding Faculty

The Faculty of International and Political Studies has the A category granted by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and was awarded for the quality of education by the Polish Accreditation Committee. The Faculty is the most international and interdisciplinary unit at the Jagiellonian University. It offers unique programmes conducted in English, many of which are delivered under agreements with foreign universities. The Faculty provides students with an opportunity to study in a nationally and culturally diverse environment, both in Polish and foreign languages. This creates the space for getting to know each other and supports students' development during their studies and in their professional careers. The Faculty’s complex structure reflects the diversity of scientific research conducted in this unit. Therefore, students have an opportunity to study among specialists dealing with matters from almost every corner of the globe.

India and South Asia Studies are conducted by the Institute of the Middle and Far East in a newly renovated building at ul. Oleandry 2a. The Institute is surrounded by green areas like Błonia Park and Jordan Park, near the Jagiellonian Library. It has modern teaching equipment with comfortable conditions. The Institute of the Middle and Far East is the leading Polish centre for studies on contemporary societies. The Institute operates the first and largest Confucius Institute in Poland, as well as the Taiwan Research Centre.

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Rankings, distinctions, accreditations

• 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 International and Political Studies, f. e. Far East Research Group.

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

• Far East Research Group
• Student associations at the Faculty of International and Political Studies
• Student Government of the Faculty of International and Political Studies

Graduates

The international community's growing interest in this region of the world and the rapidly developing cooperation of the countries of South Asia with the European Union are causing an increasing demand for specialists dealing with South Asian countries. India and South Asia Studies provide an opportunity to study the socio-cultural context of the region, combined with good knowledge of languages (Hindi, Urdu, English). The knowledge necessary for work in international business, diplomacy, development policy and security and defence institutions will enable graduates to find employment in cultural and scientific research institutions, publishing companies and the media, trade and tourism enterprises, and other cooperation-oriented enterprises, including mainly India and Pakistan.

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 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 the Middle and Far East, a unit of the Faculty of International and Political Studies. The Institute is located in the new building, close to the Jagiellonian Library, Jordan Park, and Błonia Park. For more information, please contact:

sekretariat-orient@uj.edu.pl

ul. Oleandry 2a
30-063 Kraków, Poland
Phone: (+48) 12 663 26 04, 12 663 26 05, 12 663 26 03

orient.uj.edu.pl
wsmip.uj.edu.pl

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