Italian Studies with Additional Oriental Language
Undergraduate (Bachelor)
Italian Studies
Why choose this programme?
Today’s world is shaped by intense intercultural exchange and dynamic economic cooperation – especially between Europe and the countries of the Middle and Far East. In this context,
proficiency in oriental languages has become a valuable professional asset.
Italian Studies with Additional Language is a forward-thinking degree programme that responds to these global trends by offering a unique combination: comprehensive training in
Italian language and culture alongside intensive study of one of the following Eastern languages:
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
- Persian
- Arabic
If you are seeking to develop strong language skills, expand your cultural perspective, and gain competencies highly valued in the international job market – this programme is an
excellent choice.
During your studies, you will achieve advanced proficiency in Italian and acquire practical, career-oriented skills within your chosen study path: Translation, Business and Tourism, or
Language Education. At the same time – starting from your first semester – you will begin structured learning of your selected oriental language, helping you save both time and money
compared to attending external language courses.
Italian Studies with Additional Oriental Language – what sets us apart?
We will prepare you comprehensively for a career in Italian Studies. Through hands-on classes, you will develop practical skills as a philologist in line with your preferred
professional path.
Your chosen oriental language will be part of the curriculum throughout the entire degree – from the first to the sixth semester.
If you decide that your first-choice 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 top-class lecturers – experienced academics, professional translators, native speakers, and language education specialists.
As part of your studies, you’ll carry out your own social project, helping you gain additional competences and practical experience.
You will 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?
Completing this degree opens up a wide range of career opportunities – both in Poland and abroad. Proficiency in Italian combined with one of the oriental languages (such
as Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, or Korean) is a rare and valuable asset that will be highly appreciated by many prospective employers.
Depending on your chosen study path, you may pursue a career as a language teacher in language schools or as a translator for translation agencies, international
institutions, consultancy firms, or cultural and business events.
Your language and intercultural skills will also be sought after in the tourism sector, hotel and airline industries, EU institutions, NGOs, and international corporations
operating across European and Asian markets.
If you are considering starting your own business – for example in education, translation, tourism, or consulting – the practical knowledge and language competencies gained
during your studies will provide a strong foundation for confidently entering the business world.
This programme
is for you if:
you are looking for a philology degree that combines your passion for foreign languages with practical, career-oriented skills
you want to develop your language abilities in an international and intercultural academic environment
you wish to stand out on the job market with a unique combination of Italian and 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 Italian Studies, alongside courses from one of the extended study paths:
Translation, Business and Tourism, or Language Education – according to your choice.
Throughout the entire degree, 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 Italian Studies, along with language classes in their selected 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 Italian (Lexicon and Reading) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Practical Italian (Practical Grammar) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Practical Italian (Conversation) | 2 | 30/16 |
| Practical Italian (Writing and Stylistics) | 4 | 30/16 |
| Introduction to Linguistics | 4 | 30/16 |
| Additional Foreign Language - CHINESE/JAPANESE/KOREAN/PERSIAN/ARABIC | 5 | 60/32 |
| 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 Italian (Vocabulary and Reading) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Practical Italian (Practical Grammar) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Practical Italian (Conversation) | 2 | 30/16 |
| Practical Italian (Writing and Stylistics) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Additional Foreign Language - CHINESE/JAPANESE/KOREAN/PERSIAN/ARABIC | 5 | 60/32 |
| Descriptive Grammar of Italian | 3 | 30/16 |
| Italian Phonetics I | 4 | 45/28 |
| Socio-Political Issues in Contemporary Italy / Italian 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 includes continued core courses and further development of the chosen oriental language. Students also begin courses within their selected extended study path: Translation, Business and Tourism, or Language Education.
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Practical Italian (Vocabulary and Reading) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Practical Italian (Practical Grammar) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Practical Italian (Conversation) | 2 | 30/16 |
| Practical Italian (Writing and Stylistics) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Additional Foreign Language - CHINESE/JAPANESE/KOREAN/PERSIAN/ARABIC | 5 | 60/32 |
| Italian Phonetics II | 2 | 30/16 |
| Cultural Studies | 3 | 60/32 |
| Morphology and Syntax of Italian | 3 | 30/16 |
| Introduction to Literary Studies | 3 | 30/16 |
| Entrepreneurship / Project Management (DW) | 2 | 30/16 |
| Language Acquisition / Psycholinguistics (DW) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Sports and recreational activities | 0 | 30/0 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Practical Italian (Vocabulary and Reading) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Practical Italian (Practical Grammar) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Practical Italian (Conversation) | 2 | 30/16 |
| Practical Italian (Writing and Stylistics) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Additional Foreign Language - CHINESE/JAPANESE/KOREAN/PERSIAN/ARABIC | 5 | 60/32 |
| Italian Literature I | 4 | 30/16 |
| Philologist's Workshop: Modern Technological Solutions and Career Perspectives | 4 | 60/32 |
| Business and Tourism: Marketing Basics and Marketing in the Tourism Industry / Translation Studies: Translation Theory and Techniques / Language Education: Educational Psychology and Foreign Language Didactics (DW) | 5 | 60/32 |
FIRST YEAR OF STUDY
In the fifth and sixth semesters, students continue practical training in both Italian and their selected oriental language. They also take advanced subjects within their chosen study path. In addition, they complete a professional placement, carry out a social project, and prepare for the final diploma examination.
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Practical Italian (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 |
| Italian Literature II | 2 | 30/16 |
| Project Preparation Methodology | 2 | 30/16 |
| Business and Tourism: Managerial Competencies / Translation Studies: Technological Tools Supporting the Work of a Translator / Language Education: Legal, Organizational, and Methodological Aspects of Language School Operations | 3 | 30/16 |
| Professional Internship I (DW) | 14 | 360/360 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Professional Internship II (DW) | 14 | 360/360 |
| Practical Italian (integrated skills) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Additional Foreign Language - CHINESE/JAPANESE/KOREAN/PERSIAN/ARABIC | 5 | 60/32 |
| Business and Tourism: Tourism Business in the Mediterranean / Translation Studies: Specialized Translations / Language Education: E-learning and Distance Learning: Modern Technologies in Language Education | 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
