Philosophy
What can I know? What should I do? What can I expect? If these and similar questions arouse your curiosity and you want to embark on an intellectual journey in search of answers, studying Philosophy will allow you to become acquainted with the legacy of the “giants” of classical philosophy, as well as to participate in current debates on the most important issues faced by modern man. Among the many philosophical currents and styles, we offer a unique approach to practicing philosophy characteristic of the Lublin School of Philosophy. We introduce you to the intricacies of searching for the truth about the world, God, and man (metaphysics and philosophical anthropology), sensitize you to values (ethics – especially personalist, co-created by Professor Karol Wojtyła from our Faculty), familiarize you with the fundamental concepts and problems that have long preoccupied human minds (history of philosophy), and teach the art of precise thinking, speaking, and effective argumentation (logic and methodology). If you want to discover the precious pearl of wisdom – we invite you!
Information
- First degree studies (3 years)
- full-time studies
- language of study: english
- places available: 20
- Faculty of Philosophy
- STUDY PROGRAMME
- Tuition fee: 4030PLN/semester
Educational requirements
Foreign Secondary School Certificate / IB / EB diploma / Polish "matura" certificate
Competition on the basis of secondary school certificate – the result of the written test is scored on the two of following subjects:
a) Polish language or native language (50% of the final result) and
b) one of the following subjects: mathematics, foreign language, history, biology, chemistry, physics, informatics, civic education, geography, Latin and ancient culture, history of art, history of music or philosophy (50% of the final result). If an applicant passed more than one of the above subjects, the best result is taken into consideration.
Legalization/recognition of educational documents issued abroad
Required documents
In addition to a Secondary School Certificate a candidate is also required to submit:
* the written part of Polish matura examination in English language at the advanced level with the result 60% or higher is tantamount to a certificate confirming English language proficiency at level B2
Score convertion rules
Admissions Office KUL will convert your results into Polish grading system according to the score convertion rules
Entrance examination - requirements
For candidates with a certificate/diploma obtained in a country other than a member state of the EU, OECD, EFTA, Ukraine or China, the entrance examination is required.
Exam topics:
Candidates’ knowledge, competencies, and skills are verified by analyzing a specialized text and summarizing the following topics:
- Why did you choose to study anthropology and philosophy in Poland, specifically at the Catholic University of Lublin?
- Which issues or topics in your chosen field of study interest you the most?
- How has your education prepared you for your chosen field of study?
- How do you envisage your professional future after completing your studies?
- Are there any facts, historical events or works of art related to Poland that you know about? What impression did they make on you?
- What are your plans for learning and improving your knowledge of the Polish language?
- What challenges do you foresee when studying in Poland as a foreigner, and how do you plan to overcome them?
- Have you participated in social activities, volunteering or cultural projects? Tell me about your experience.
- What opportunities and threats do you see in multicultural environments?
- What values or ideas are important to you within your cultural context?
Why Philosophy at KUL?
- Ability to think logically and critically
- Ability to discuss, summarize, and paraphrase both one’s own and others’ viewpoints
- Acquisition of research skills, including formulating and analyzing scientific problems, selecting appropriate research methods and tools, and presenting results
- Ability to recognize the assumptions of philosophical views and systems, identify their consequences, and evaluate them
- Skills useful in business, e.g., the ability to seek alternative solutions, analytical thinking, and building syntheses
Studies prepare for:
A bachelor’s degree entitles you to:
- progress to MA programmes (e.g.. in Philosophy, Cognitive Studies, Cultural Studies)
- get a degree which equips you with a variety of transferable skills that are highly attractive to employers.
Our Graduates:
A graduate of the Philosophy Program at the Faculty of Philosophy of KUL can find employment in various sectors of public, social, scientific life, or in administration. Our graduates work in publishing houses, editorial offices, cultural institutions, media, local governments, the advertising industry, IT, HR departments, business, and even in politics. Some of them continue their academic careers at universities or teach ethics and philosophy in schools. Philosophy studies at our Faculty shape the mind in such a way that our graduates can find their place in any industry, especially those that require logical thinking, solving complex problems, analyzing intricate issues, or quickly acquiring new skills.