Area of Studies

social sciences

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kandydat.kul.pl/en/european-and-international-legal-studies/

Department

The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Faculty of Law, Canon Law and Administration

Tuition and Other Fees

Tuition fee: 5100 PLN/semester

Application Deadline(s)

Please, contact the Admissions Office

Course Description

Course Profile

The programme prepares specialists in European Union law and international legal relations, combining legal knowledge with an understanding of global political and economic processes. It is designed for students who want to develop practical and analytical skills relevant to careers in international environments.

 Students gain knowledge of EU law, international law, human rights protection, and the functioning of the EU internal market, including the digital economy and EU funding mechanisms. The programme develops skills in analysing legal sources, working with EU databases, preparing reports, and participating in debates, negotiations and teamwork in multicultural settings. Students also learn how to use modern tools, including artificial intelligence, in legal analysis.

 The programme has a general academic profile with a strong practical dimension, including case studies, simulations and project-based learning.

 It responds to the growing demand for professionals who understand European regulations, international cooperation and global challenges such as migration, digitalisation, climate change and security.

 Graduates are prepared for careers in public administration, EU institutions, international organisations and international business, as well as for further studies at the Master’s level.

 The programme combines European Union law, international law, governance and economic foundations, offering a broad and modern introduction that goes beyond traditional single-discipline degrees.

At the Bachelor’s level, students build core knowledge while developing practical skills through introductory training in legal analysis, EU databases, communication in English and case-based learning.

Classes are delivered by experienced academics and practitioners, including experts from public administration, EU-related institutions, legal advisory and the business sector.

 The programme provides a solid academic foundation for Master’s studies and opens pathways to careers in EU institutions, public administration, NGOs and international companies, in response to growing demand for specialists in European and international affairs.

Main modules and thematic areas

• Foundations of European Union Law – institutions, sources of law and basic decision-making processes

• Introduction to International Law and Cooperation – key actors, principles and international organisations

• Human Rights and EU Citizenship – basic protection mechanisms and individual rights

• Economic Foundations and the Internal Market – core principles of the EU internal market and economic integration

• Political and Social Context of Integration – contemporary political systems and social processes

• Migration, Borders and Global Challenges – introductory legal and policy aspects of current transnational issues.

The European and International Legal Studies (BA) programme does not grant regulated professional licences (such as attorney-at-law, judge or teacher qualifications). Instead, it provides foundational, non-regulated qualifications preparing graduates for entry-level positions in European, international and transnational environments, in line with the Integrated Qualifications System (ZSK), and for further education at the Master’s level.

Education Requirements

Competition on the basis of secondary school certificate – the result of the written test is scored on the two of the following subjects: 

a) English language (50% of the final result) and

b) one of the following subjects: matematics, history, biology, informatics, geography or philosophy (50% of the final result). If an applicant passed more than one of the above subjects, the best result is taken into consideration. 

In addition to a Secondary School Certificate a candidate is also required to submit a certificate confirming English language proficiency at B2 level. For candidates with a certificate/diploma obtained in a country other than a member state of the EU, OECD, EFTA, Ukraine or China, the entrance examination is required.

Contact

study@kul.pl

+48 81 445 42 16