Bachelor in International Relations and Area Studies

For Bachelor in International Relations and Area Studies, the application deadline for the Oct 2027 intake is May 28, 2027; tuition costs 4,000 EUR per year.

International Relations and Area Studies is an undergraduate, interdisciplinary bachelor's programme at Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Poland, running for six semesters, taught in English, with an annual tuition fee of 4000 EUR. It offers an international and comparative perspective on the contemporary global system and on different regions of the world, aiming to foster creative thinking about complex global problems and to equip students with analytical tools, language expertise, and cross-cultural understanding. The degree provides a grounding in international issues while allowing students to specialize in International Security, Politics and Culture, or Regional Studies. Teaching and research span international politics and economics, development, global governance, the ethics of international affairs, conflict resolution and peace building, regional integration, cultural diversity, and intercultural dialogue. The programme combines a theoretical foundation with a practical focus, giving graduates knowledge and skills valuable for careers in government, non-governmental organizations, aid and development agencies, business, cultural and regional institutions, or diplomacy. Graduates are also positioned to apply for master's programmes across various social science disciplines. Kraków, the programme's home city, is a major academic center in Poland, and Jagiellonian University is one of the country's oldest universities. As with international relations programmes generally, graduates of this field typically pursue careers spanning diplomacy, international organizations, trade and development, journalism, or public administration.