German Philology with Additional Oriental Language
Undergraduate (Bachelor)
German Philology
Why choose this programme?
In today’s world of rapidly evolving intercultural relations and expanding economic cooperation between Europe and the countries of the Middle and Far East, knowledge of oriental
languages is becoming an increasingly valuable asset on the job market. The German Philology with Additional Language responds to these global trends by offering a unique
opportunity to combine solid German language education with intensive study of one selected Eastern language:
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
- Persian
- Arabic
As a student, you will develop an advanced command of German and gain practical professional skills aligned with your chosen study path – either in translation or language education.
From your very first semester, you will also begin learning your selected oriental language, allowing you to grow your linguistic competence consistently without the need for additional
external courses.
If you are seeking a well-rounded philological education, keen to expand your cultural horizons, and determined to boost your career prospects in an international environment – this
degree is an excellent choice.
German Philology with Additional Language – what sets us apart?
We will prepare you comprehensively for a career as a German philologist. Through practical classes, you will develop a professional skillset as a translator or German
language teacher.
Your chosen oriental language will be part of your studies throughout the entire degree – from the first to the sixth semester.
If you decide that your initial choice of oriental language isn’t the right fit, you’ll be able to switch to another language offered at VIZJA University – without unnecessary
formalities.
You’ll learn from the best – experienced academics, professional translators, native speakers, and specialists in language education.
During your studies, you’ll also complete your own social project, helping you gain additional soft skills and professional experience.
You’ll become part of VIZJA University’s international and intercultural academic community – we are ranked 4th in Poland for Internationalisation in the 2025 Perspektywy
University Ranking.
What can you do after graduation?
Graduating in German Philology with an additional oriental language opens up a wide range of career opportunities. You can work as a translator in translation agencies, as a
language teacher in language schools, or in international cooperation departments at universities and institutions that promote intercultural dialogue and integration.
Your skills will also be highly valued in the tourism industry and in international companies and corporations – especially those working with markets in the Middle and Far
East, which are among today’s key players in the global economy.
If you’re thinking of starting your own business – for example in the language services, education, or consultancy sectors – the knowledge and practical skills you gain during
your studies will give you a solid foundation to pursue that path with confidence.
Partners
This programme
is for you if:
you are looking for a degree that will allow you to pursue your passion for languages while gaining practical, career-ready skills
you have a talent for languages and want to develop it further in an international academic environment
you want to stand out on the job market by mastering an oriental language
New requirements for visa applications
Note: important information for bachelor’s degree candidates (first-cycle studies)
In line with the new requirements for visa applications introduced by Polish consulates around the world, candidates applying for a student visa are now required to submit a document confirming their eligibility to apply for a bachelor’s degree (first-cycle studies), issued by the Polish Education Superintendent Office (in Polish – Kuratorium Oświaty). Previously, this document could be provided after arrival in Poland, but under the new regulations, it must be submitted along with the visa application. The procedure for master’s degree candidates remains unchanged.
While the new requirement may slightly extend the visa process, the VIZJA University is fully prepared to support bachelor’s degree candidates throughout this period. To ensure there are no disruptions to their education, candidates who cannot arrive in Poland before the start of classes will be able to participate in lectures online via MS Teams.
We also have developed a range of effective solutions to provide comprehensive assistance in obtaining the required documents. Our support includes:
- preparing the necessary paperwork
- certified translations into Polish
- submitting the application to the Education Superintendent Office
- promptly ensuring the recognized diploma is sent back to the candidate’s home country.
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Curriculum and study structure
Bachelor's studies
The curriculum focuses on core subjects in German Philology and offers two extended study paths to choose from:
Translation or Language Education. Throughout the entire programme, students also study a selected oriental language,
with language classes included in each of the six semesters.
FIRST YEAR OF STUDY
In the first year, students take general academic courses and core subjects in German Philology, along with language classes in their chosen oriental language.
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Latin: Practical Study and Its Contemporary Importance for Philologists | 3 | 30/16 |
| Practical German (Lexicon and Reading) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Practical German (Practical Grammar) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Practical German (Conversation) | 2 | 30/16 |
| Practical German (Writing and Stylistics) | 4 | 30/16 |
| Additional Foreign Language - CHINESE/JAPANESE/KOREAN/PERSIAN/ARABIC | 5 | 60/32 |
| Introduction to Linguistics | 4 | 30/16 |
| Occupational Health and Safety | 0 | 8/8 |
| Academic Skills | 1 | 15/8 |
| Anthropology / Introduction to Philosophy (DW) | 5 | 30/16 |
| Basic Social Communication / Introduction to Psychology (DW) | 4 | 30/16 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Practical German (Vocabulary and Reading) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Practical German (Practical Grammar) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Practical German (Conversation) | 2 | 30/16 |
| Practical German (Writing and Stylistics) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Additional Foreign Language - CHINESE/JAPANESE/KOREAN/PERSIAN/ARABIC | 5 | 60/32 |
| Descriptive Grammar of German | 3 | 30/16 |
| Phonetics of German | 4 | 45/28 |
| Socio-Political Issues of Contemporary Germany / German History and Culture (DW) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Basic Intercultural Communication | 5 | 60/32 |
| Sports and Recreational Activities | 0 | 30/0 |
SECOND YEAR OF STUDY
The second year focuses on further core courses and continued study of the selected oriental language. Students also begin courses from their chosen extended study path: Translation or Language Education.
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Practical German (Vocabulary and Reading) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Practical German (Practical Grammar) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Practical German (Conversation) | 2 | 30/16 |
| Practical German (Writing and Stylistics) | 3 | 30/16 |
| German Phonetics | 2 | 30/32 |
| Additional Foreign Language - CHINESE/JAPANESE/KOREAN/PERSIAN/ARABIC | 5 | 60/32 |
| Cultural Studies | 3 | 60/32 |
| Morphology and Syntax of German | 3 | 30/16 |
| Introduction to Literary Studies | 3 | 30/16 |
| Entrepreneurship / Project Management (DW) | 2 | 30/16 |
| Language Acquisition / Psycholinguistics (DW) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Classes sports and recreation | 0 | 30/0 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Practical German (Vocabulary and Reading) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Practical German (Practical Grammar) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Practical German (Conversation) | 2 | 30/16 |
| Practical German (Writing and Stylistics) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Additional Foreign Language - CHINESE/JAPANESE/KOREANS/PERSIAN/ARABIC | 5 | 60/32 |
| Literature of the German-speaking world I | 4 | 30/16 |
| Philologist's Workshop: Modern Technological Solutions and Career Perspectives | 4 | 60/32 |
| Translation Studies: Theory and Techniques of Translation (DW) / Language Education: Educational Psychology and Foreign Language Didactics (DW) | 5 | 60/32 |
FIRST YEAR OF STUDY
In the fifth and sixth semesters, students continue their practical training in both German and their selected oriental language. They also take more advanced courses from their extended study path. During this year, students complete a professional placement, carry out a social project, and prepare for their final diploma exam.
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Practical German (integrated skills) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Additional foreign language - CHINESE/JAPANESE/KOREAN/PERSIAN/ARABIC | 5 | 60/32 |
| Intellectual property protection and corporate social responsibility | 2 | 30/16 |
| Literature of the German-speaking world II | 2 | 30/16 |
| Project preparation methodology | 2 | 30/16 |
| Translation studies: Technological tools supporting the work of translators (DW) / Language education: Legal, organizational, and methodological aspects of language school operations (DW) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Professional internship I | 14 | 30/16 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Professional Internship II | 14 | 360/360 |
| Practical German (integrated skills) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Additional Foreign Language - CHINESE/JAPANESE/KOREAN/PERSIAN/ARABIC | 5 | 60/32 |
| Translation: Specialized Translations (DW) / Language Education: E-learning and Distance Learning: Modern Technologies in Language Education (DW) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Social Project | 6 | 60/32 |
The content of the study program may change as a result of efforts to improve the quality of education and adapt the teaching offer to the current challenges of the labor market. Each change is approved by the University Senate and introduced with the aim of preparing students for their future careers in the best possible way.
Tuition fees
Fixed tuition - flexible payments
By choosing to study at VIZJA University, you can be sure that the tuition fee will not change throughout the duration of your studies. You can pay the tuition fee once for the entire year of study or spread over a semester payment. This allows you to decide how you want to plan your expenses.
Scholarships - easier than you think
While studying at VIZJA University, you can take advantage of a wide range of financial support from the state budget and European funds, as well as benefit from special discounts with VIZJA University discount program
You can submit most scholarship applications quickly and easily through your online account.
In the academic year 2023/2024, VIZJA University awarded 800 Rector’s Scholarships, ranging from PLN 400 /month to PLN 1000 /month, depending on the average or achievements. For outstanding sport, artistic or scientific achievements, the Scholarship Committee awarded scholarships of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the Rector’s Scholarship is available in the dean’s system.
A sports scholarship may be awarded to a student who excels in sport achievements at least national level. In addition we also encourage our students to take part in additional support programs- eg. the National Academic Representation.
Young sportsmen can count on financial support in the amount of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for sports scholarship is available in the dean’s system.
A scholarship for people with disabilities may be awarded to a student who has a disability certificate, a disability degree certificate, a ZUS certifying physician’s certificate, a disability group certificate or a certificate of permanent or long-term incapacity to work on a farm.
In the 2023/2024 academic year, depending on the degree of disability, 350 scholarships for people with disabilities were awarded, ranging from PLN 1700 /month to PLN 1900 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for a scholarship for people with disabilities is available in the dean’s system.
The allowance is a form of emergency financial assistance. Any student who found himself temporarily in a difficult life situation resulting from random events beyond the student’s control can apply for it.The allowance may be granted twice in one academic year, and the allowance is not granted twice for the same random event.
In 2024, we granted 51 allowances for a total of PLN 255 000. The allowances, depending on the student’s situation, were paid in the amount of PLN 2,000 to PLN 5,000 at a time.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the allowance is available in the dean’s system.
2023/2024 academic year
800 Rector’s Scholarships
51 allowances
350 scholarships for people with disabilities
12 500 000 PLN was spent in 2023/2024 on scholarships
PLN 1,890,289.35 was spent in 2019/2020 on scholarships
PLN 2,911,662.50 was spent in 2020/2021 on scholarships
PLN 4,158,177.00 was spent in 2021/2022 on scholarships
PLN 7,829,950.00 was spent in 2022/2023 on scholarships
Rector’s Scholarship – highest average: 5,44
