Lithuania and Poland are strategic partners, therefore qualified Polish specialists are always in demand in Lithuania. Our graduates help to develop the political, economic and cultural cooperation ties that have linked the two countries for many years.
This study programme allows you to become fluent in Polish even if you start from zero. It provides you with the possibility to get acquainted with the literature and culture of Poland and other Central and East European countries, as well as with the Polish language and culture of Lithuania, and to master modern methods of language and literature research.
You will learn to analyse and evaluate Polish language, culture and literature in a broader context.
The programme is flexible and open to students' interests, allowing them to choose Minor studies of another language and culture, to freely choose different subjects or to individually direct their studies towards linguistics or literary studies.
Learning of the Polish language starts in an advanced group.
Polish language proficiency (at a level no lower than B1 following CEFR)
English language proficiency (at a level no lower than B1 following CEFR), certified by one of the international exams: • IELTS Academic 4.5+, • TOEFL iBT 32+, • Cambridge English exam 140+, • Pearson PTE Academic 43+, • LanguageCert IESOL B1, • Duolingo English Test 65+ Or other document certifying the English language proficiency at a level no lower than B1 following CEFR
It is a comprehensive study of Polish language, linguistics, literature and culture;
The programme has highly skilled lecturers, of which some are native speakers;
The content of studies is constantly updated according to the labor market and students’ needs;
Up to 50% of studies can be tailored to your interests: you can choose subjects from your study field or other fields, one or more of the 25 foreign languages, Minor studies, GUS subjects;
Exchange programs to top universities abroad (ERASMUS+ or other exchange programmes);
Traineeships in Lithuania or abroad: creative writing, translating, editing, language teaching, working in an intercultural field or engaging in research;
You will acquire valuable general skills: you will learn to work and learn independently and in a group, to think critically and creatively, to solve problems, to collaborate in a multicultural environment, and to be accountable for your work.
What comes after?
The graduates can work in:
Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Lithuania and Embassy of Lithuania in Poland;
International organisations;
Cultural institutions (e.g. the Polish Institute in Vilnius, the Adam Mickiewicz Museum in Vilnius, the National Martynas Mažvydas Library of Lithuania);
Educational institutions (schools and high schools, language teaching centres);
Media field (e.g. "TVP Wilno");
Public relations and creative communication field;
Translation agencies (e.g. AJ Projects, Vertuum), publishing houses, and editorial offices;
Tourism/travel agencies, hotels;
Lithuanian and foreign-owned business and service companies (e.g. banks, logistics companies, shared service centres);
State and public institutions (e.g. Vilnius Territorial Customs);
Graduates can also do freelance jobs or work as self-employed content creators, translators, publishers, and creative communicators.
