Area of Studies

social sciences

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rekrutacja.umcs.pl/en/ba-international-relations/

Department

Maria Curie-Sklodowska University (Faculty of Political Science)

Tuition and Other Fees

Application fee: PLN 100

Tuition fee:

1st year € 2300
2nd year € 2100
3rd year € 2100

An Early Bird Discount of 150 euros is offered for the one-time payment for the first year of studies made by 30.06.2026!

Application Deadline(s)

Registration is open for the duration of the admission period (April - September) and will close once all vacancies are filled.

Course Description

Course Profile

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.

Specialities 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 programs (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.

Education Requirements

1. Admission is open to both Polish citizens and international candidates.
2. The programme is offered on a tuition fee-paying basis 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, provided the documents are appended with the necessary legalisation or apostille. 
3. Polish and EU citizens, as well as other candidates who are eligible under the same regulations*, can study for free if places are available. One tuition‑free place is offered. *For more detailed information, please contact the UMCS Admissions Office.
4. A candidate must submit a complete set of application documents, including the NAWA individual recognition statement and English certificate (more information in Application Documents tab).
5. Passing the entrance exam related to the chosen programme.
6. Registration is open within the admission period (April - September) and until all the available vacancies are filled.
7. The required registration fee payment is PLN 100. Please check the instructions on how to make a payment in the system.

Other Requirements

Video manual on how to register in the Online Application System

1. Create an account in our Online Application System (IRK).

2. Complete personal details and educational information.

3. Sign up for your chosen study programme. If you are unable to complete the sign-up, please check that you have filled in all the necessary details.

Note: Signing up is possible from the opening of the application period in April each year.

4. Make the application fee payment. (details)

5. Upload the necessary documents (check the full list under the Application Procedure Tab to chosen programme )

6. Send an email to UMCS Admissions Office at studyinenglish@umcs.pl with information that you finalised your online application
and that you would like to start the review procedure (this is a mandatory step). Please include:

• applicant’s name and surname,
• chosen study programme name,
• registration number.

Once the admissions officer receives this email, they will forward you responses via the IRK system in the messages portal.

Note: Maria Curie Sklodowska University in Lublin reserves the right to ask for additional support documents as part of the admission process.

Contact

Admission enquiries

Email: studyinenglish@mail.umcs.pl 

Phone: +48 519 464 828 (English speaking candidates only, 9.00-15.00 CET, WhatsApp)

Enquiries about course content, structure and syllabus

Email: international.relations@umcs.pl

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