Faculty of Political Science and Journalism
Głęboka 45, 20-612 Lublin, Poland
Tel. +48 81 537 6020

Bachelor of Arts (BA) |  Full time studies |  3 years/ 6 semesters |  English |   ECTS 180

Why is it worth studying “international relations”?

The modern world is changing faster, is more complex and unpredictable. Its feature is the occurrence of opposing processes, tendencies and phenomena. On the one hand, the Covid-19 pandemic, followed by Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, accelerated the change in the geopolitical space of the globe, the emergence of an international order in an unpredictable direction. On the other hand, globalization processes make geographical distances irrelevant to many international phenomena. In contrast to past eras, distance and time have ceased to be a barrier to social contacts. This is confirmed in particular by the specific space of social life called cyberspace. In this changing world, increasing climate change, states and societies are becoming more and more interdependent, conditioning each other’s functioning, and what is global is directly connected with what is local, affecting not only “great politics” but also the individual fate of each of them. us. Understanding the world, knowledge about it and the ability to behave in it is essential today for the functioning of countries, regions, local communities and each of us.

Studies in the field of “international relations” at UMCS provide knowledge and skills to analyze the changing world, its explanation and understanding of relations between states, international organizations, non-state actors, as well as processes taking place in the international environment.

Why is it worth studying “international relations” at UMCS?

The didactic process reflects the tradition of over 60 years of researching  international  at UMCS with the uniqueness called the “Lublin school of international relations”. We give education in this field a unique, distinguishing identity. Firstly, it is the uniqueness of the content of education. We understand international relations as multi-faceted (political, economic, social, cultural, military, ecological, etc.) and multi-level (globe, region, country) cross-border activities and processes. They are reflected in the content of education with a focus on the phenomenon of change. Secondly, we internationalize education by engaging foreign lecturers, giving the opportunity to study at partner universities under the Erasmus programme. Thirdly, we give you the opportunity to choose from numerous specialties and optional subjects. Fourthly, we are proud that this field of study is the only one in Poland among public universities to have an outstanding rating of the Polish Accreditation Committee. This guarantees you get the best education.

Specializations offered:

• Global Economy,
• Regional Studies – Central East Europe
• Regional Studies- Asia and Pacific

 Attractiveness of the study process:

• Classes with scientists from all over the world (visiting professors),
• Student exchange programmes (Erasmus),
• Study trips to state institutions dealing with foreign policy, international organizations,
• Meetings with well-known and interesting people of politics, diplomacy, media and culture,
• Attractive domestic and foreign apprenticeships and internships,
• Developing interests in scientific clubs,
• Oxford debates,
• Possibility of occasional work,
• The possibility of practicing sports,
• Activity in the student government,
• Trainings and courses organized by the UMCS Competence Development Office,
• Developing your ideas in the Academic Incubator of Entrepreneurship.                      Enquiries about course content, structure and syllabus: international.relations@umcs.pl

1. Admission is open to both Polish citizens and international students.  NB: Polish and EU citizens as well as other candidates following the regulations pertaining to Polish citizens can study free of charge within the set limit of available places. There are 2 places offered without the tuition fee for such candidates. Furthermore, admission will  be granted on a “first come, first served” basis until available vacancies have been filled.
2. The programme is offered on I TUITION FEE-PAYING BASIS I – I TERMS OF ADMISSION HEREI to candidates holding a high school diploma or any other equivalent degree which entitles them to undertake the Bachelor’s degree programme in the country where the documents were issued.
3. A candidate must submit a complete set of application documents – VISIT HOW TO APPLY TAB
4. Registration is open within the admission period and until all the available vacancies are filled.
5. Academic documents should be translated into Polish. Visit the database of recognized sworn translators in Poland HERE.
6. An official Individual Recognition certificate issued by a competent Polish state authority is required for documents issued outside of the territory of Poland – NB- Contact the Admissions office for guidance on applicability of this requirement.  
7. The required registration fee payment is PLN 85. Please check the instructions on how to make a payment in the system.

1) Create an account in the recruitment portal and fill in the required fields,

2) Scan and attach each document listed below separately into the recruitment portal – PERSONAL FORMS -> EDUCATION (Each document Must be PDF Format not more than 3MBs;

• Academic documents: Higher secondary/high school original certificates with transcript of records (Apostille or legalized copies for international students) along with the eligibility statement. If the documents are issued in a different language other than English/Polish we require a translation.  NB: When you pass the high school examination in Poland please include the Polish Matura certificate.
• Language proficiency certificate demonstrating the applicant’s English language expertise (REFER TO THE LIST OF RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATES) 
• Passport bio page with clear details.
• Confirmation of payment for the APPLICATION FEE (mandatory).
• Candidate Profile Form:
  – Complete the required fields in the portal,
  – Download the candidate profile generated by the IRK application system,
  – Print, fill in date, handwritten signature by the applicant.  

3) Upload a recent passport size photograph with white or blue background in the designated photo tab in the recruitment portal.

4) Upon finalizing with the process above, contact the admission office to initiate a review of your application. Email: studyinenglish@mail.umcs.pl

Note: Please contact the Admissions office only after you completed payment of the application fee for your selected program.  When forwarding us an email, include the following details; Your full names, IRK number and screen shot of the image showing your payment has been confirmed in recruitment portal or official payment confirmation of the application fee.