European Studies
Undergraduate (Bachelor)
Political Science
Why is it worth choosing these studies?
In today's world, most people feel more European than nationals. This trend makes it very important to expand knowledge about the functioning of the European Union institutions, the policies of European countries, and the financial perspectives of EU funds. What can you do after these studies?
Completion of the specialization offers wide opportunities for employment in the administrative sphere at European and national level, as well as a specialist for European funds or a coordinator of EU projects.
What You can do after this study programme?
Completion of the specialization offers wide opportunities for employment in the administrative sphere at European and national level, as well as as a specialist for European funds or a coordinator of EU projects.
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Admission rules and regulations
Note: important information for 2025 candidates
Please read carefully the application procedures in line with the changes introduced by the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education in 2025.
PROGRAM AND STRUCTURE OF STUDIES
FIRST LICENSE STUDIES
The study program covers issues related to the understanding and practical use of knowledge in the field of political science in various spheres of social activity and international cooperation.
1ST YEAR OF STUDIES
The first year of studies is dominated by subjects which, regardless of the chosen field of study, provide broad horizons of thinking and understanding of concepts and basic issues in a given field of study. As a result, you will gain knowledge and skills that will help you find yourself in many different professions in the future, and prepare to undertake interdisciplinary projects, which is particularly important and valued on the labor market today. From the second semester, the classes introduce in detail the content specific to the selected field of study.
FIRST SEMESTER
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Safety | 0 | 8/8 |
| Academic Skills | 1 | 15/8 |
| Introduction to Philosophy | 5 | 35/20 |
| Fundamentals of Social Communication | 4 | 30/24 |
| Introduction to the Study of State and Law | 5 | 30/24 |
| Introduction to Psychology | 5 | 30/24 |
| Intellectual Property | 5 | 30/24 |
| Fundamentals of Economics | 5 | 30/24 |
SECOND SEMESTER
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Sports and Recreation | 0 | 30/0 |
| Foreign Language (Elective) | 2 | 30/16 |
| Research Methodology | 4 | 30/16 |
| Project Management | 3 | 30/16 |
| Introduction to Jurisprudence | 5 | 60/40 |
| Constitutional Law and the Political System of the Republic of Poland | 5 | 60/40 |
| Public Administration | 4 | 30/24 |
| History of Political and Legal Doctrines / Comparative History of the Polish System and Law (DW) | 4 | 45/24 |
| Fundamentals of Sociology | 3 | 30/16 |
2nd year of studies
During the second year of studies, subjects focused on the chosen field of study are introduced to the curriculum. They allow you to deepen your knowledge and acquire competences necessary to understand and use knowledge in the field of political science in various spheres of social activity and European cooperation.
Third SEMESTER
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Sports and Recreation | 0 | 30/0 |
| Foreign Language (Elective) | 2 | 30/16 |
| Contemporary Political Thought | 4 | 60/40 |
| Political Marketing | 4 | 60/40 |
| Political Communication | 3 | 30/24 |
| Diplomacy | 3 | 30/24 |
| Contemporary Social Movements | 3 | 30/24 |
| Information Society | 3 | 30/24 |
| Parties and Party Systems/Theory and Practice of Democracy (DW) | 2 | 30/24 |
| Internship (Elective) | 6 | 180/180 |
Fourth SEMESTER
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language (Elective) | 2 | 30/16 |
| Contemporary Political Systems | 4 | 60/48 |
| International Security | 3 | 30/16 |
| European Integration | 4 | 60/40 |
| International Political Relations | 4 | 30/24 |
| Local Government and Local Politics | 4 | 60/32 |
| Political Branding in the Public Sphere | 3 | 30/24 |
| Internship (Elective) | 6 | 180/180 |
3rd year of studies
In the third year of studies, you can choose subjects in the field of European studies to obtain the qualifications necessary to build a career in the field of broadly understood international cooperation. In each semester, you can choose 4 out of 6 specialty subjects.
Fifth SEMESTER
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language (Elective) | 3 | 30/16 |
| International Economic Relations | 5 | 60/40 |
| Marketing Management | 5 | 60/40 |
| Internal Security of the EU | 3 | 45/24 |
| Institutions and Decision-making Processes in the EU | 3 | 45/24 |
| Project Preparation Methodology | 3 | 45/24 |
| School of Business Practitioners (Elective) | 2 | 30/16 |
| Internship (Elective) | 6 | 180/180 |
Sixth SEMESTER
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Community Policies | 5 | 60/40 |
| European Law | 5 | 60/40 |
| Social Data Analysis | 3 | 45/24 |
| Social History of Europe | 3 | 45/24 |
| School of Business Practitioners (Elective) | 2 | 30/16 |
| Social Project | 6 | 45/24 |
| Internship (Elective) | 6 | 180/180 |
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.
Fees (academic year 2026/2027)
Save 1 000 € per year — throughout your entire studies
INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIP (IRS)
The International Regional Scholarship (IRS) is a permanent reduction of your annual tuition fee designed to support international students and make high-quality education more accessible. Candidates with citizenship of one of the 30 selected countries are entitled to the scholarship for the entire duration of their studies. The discount is reflected in your tuition fee based on the country selected in your application.
| Programme name | With Scholarship (IRS) | Regular tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science | 2800 € / year or 1550 € / semester* |
3800 € / year or 2050 € / semester* |
*Semester payment is possible from the second year of studies.
Check Countries eligible for the International Regional Scholarship
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
