German Studies (Słubice)

Collegium Polonicum in Slubice

Level of studies: first-cycle studies

Type of studies: full-time

Duration: 3 years

Language of instruction: German

Professional title: licentiate (licencjat)

Educational profile: general academic

About the programme

Programme description

German Studies is an innovative and interdisciplinary course for students interested in acquiring unique knowledge of the past and present, as well as the social and political culture of Germany. Moreover, students develop competences in the use of the German language, translation and interpretation of texts in German, and intercultural communication. Cultural institutions and companies operating locally, cross-border, and globally are actively seeking employees with interdisciplinary skills, proficient command of the German language, and strong intercultural competence. The German Studies course thoroughly prepares you for independent professional careers in fields that demand a high level of proficiency in the German language, familiarity with German-speaking culture, and insight into the German public sphere. These areas include cultural institutions, journalism, politics, EU institutions, and fields related to German-Polish relations. The course prepares you to pursue further studies at the second-cycle level.

The interdisciplinary study program is divided into four groups of subjects in the following areas:

language knowledge and German in global communication,
culture and literature,
history and society,
intercultural communication,

Additional classes are offered to enhance individual communication skills necessary for effective interaction within international teams, as well as instruction is provided in editing and translation, project preparation, information technology, and many more.

The language of instruction is German. Moreover, the curriculum envisages an intensive English course up to B2 level.

Example of courses

German in global communication
Intercultural communication
History of Germany
German culture
Media in Germany
Stereotypes – Germans about others,others about Germans

Graduate competencies

As German Studies graduates are well-prepared for their roles in numerous cultural institutions and companies that require a very good command of the German language and knowledge of German culture and public sphere will help you to navigate in a multinational and multicultural environment.

The skills and competences acquired will position you for employment primarily in cultural institutions, foundations, and organizations, as well as in various German companies that demand a strong command of the German language and familiarity with public life in Germany.

The same skills and competences are also highly sought after in the private sector, associated in trade, transportation, and logistics, which are predominant in the western provinces. Graduates of German Studies will find opportunities for employment as specialists supporting this sector, leveraging their knowledge of the socio-cultural-political realities of Germany and their proficiency in the German language.

Career prospects

Furthermore, your undergraduate profile provides a solid groundwork for advancing into second-cycle studies.

You will have a wide array of MA courses to choose from, offered in various countries, universities, and languages.

If you decide to continue your education in German and English, you will be able to choose from the offer of the Collegium Polonicum and the European University Viadrina in Frankfurt (Oder) by opting for one of their numerous MA courses.

Additional information

Faculty website of the programme

Admission to the programme

Information about enrollment deadlines for this programme will be provided at a later date.

Detailed admission rules

Formal requirements

All candidates must have at least a A2 level command of German

Selection procedure

Elements of selection procedure	Max points	Weight of element	Max result
1) grades on the Matura certificate	100	1	100
Maximum number of points to be scored during the selection procedure			100

Rules of computing Matura exam results

Mode I

applies to candidates who took the so-called "new Matura exam" (secondary school final exams), IB or secondary school final exam abroad

Group	Subject	Level	Weight	Number of subjects from a group taken into consideration
1	modern foreign language (part written)	basic	0.50	1 max. 70 pts
1	modern foreign language (part written)	extended	0.70	1 max. 70 pts

2	Polish (part written)	basic	0.10	1 max. 30 pts
	Polish (part written)	extended	0.30
	civics (part written)	basic	0.10
	civics (part written)	extended	0.30
	history (part written)	basic	0.10
	history (part written)	extended	0.30

				max. 100 pts

Mode I: additional information on calculation of results

In case a candidate does not have a grade in the subject/level indicated in the admission rules, they receive 0 score for that subject/level.
If the Polish language is taken into account in the admission rules, in the absence of the Polish language, the native language of the country where the high school leaving examination is taken is considered for Polish citizens who graduated from high school abroad and foreigners who have a foreign high school leaving certificate.
The bilingual Matura exam result for a modern foreign language is calculated as an extended level Matura exam multiplied by 4/3 (however, no more than 100%).
For graduates from schools belonging to the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB), to whom mode I applies, the results of the Matura exam are calculated into percentages of the new Matura exam in accordance with the rules given in the tables below:

IB new Matura

Standard Level
(points) basic level
(percentage)

7 100

6 86

5 72

4 58

3 44

2 30

1 -

0 -

IB new Matura

Higher Level
(points) extended level
(percentage)

7 100

6 85

5 70

4 55

3 40

2 25

1 10

0 0
The method of computing scores from foreign documents is indicated in Table. In the case of countries other than those listed in the Table, the scores from the required subjects are computed proportionally to the percentages of the extended level of the "new Matura exam", taking into account the grading scale used in the country where the document was issued – the maximum grade on the foreign document corresponds to 100% of the Polish Matura exam, and the lowest grade on the foreign document corresponds to 30% of the Polish Matura exam.

IB	new Matura
7	100
6	86
5	72
4	58
3	44
2	30
1	-
0	-

IB	new Matura
7	100
6	85
5	70
4	55
3	40
2	25
1	10
0	0

Mode II

applies to candidates who took the so-called "old Matura exam" (secondary school final exams)

Group	Subject	Weight	Number of subjects from a group taken into consideration
1	modern foreign language (part written or oral)	0.70	1 max. 70 pts

2	Polish (part written or oral)	0.30	1 max. 30 pts
	civics (part written or oral)	0.30
	history (part written or oral)	0.30

			max. 100 pts

Mode II: additional information on calculation of results

1. For candidates with the old Matura exam the exam grades are converted into points as follows:

grade scale (2 - 5)
grade:	5	4	3	2
points:	100	80	60	0

grade scale (1 - 6)
grade:	6	5	4	3	2	1
points:	100	85	65	50	35	0

Selection procedure steps

1. Creating an account

The candidate creates an individual account in the Online Admissions System by providing the necessary personal data. Subsequent admission-related operations can only be made after logging in to the created account. All steps taken by the candidate after logging into the system are saved and archived. The candidate is obliged to keep the password to access the account secret.

2. Enrolling in the programme

The candidate chooses a programme/major and type of studies. It is recommended that the candidate thoroughly read the admission requirements for a given programme as well as the admission schedule.

3. Paying the enrollment fee

The candidate pays an admission procedure fee in the selected programmes/majors. Failure to pay the fee for a given programme means the candidate is not included in the selection procedure in this programme. The enrollment fee is PLN 85.

4. Attachment of documents obtained abroad

The candidate with the documents obtained abroad attaches scans of these documents for the purpose of their verification.

5. Filling the matura exam results

The candidate enters information about the Matura certificate and provides results of the Matura exam.

6. Uploading a photo

The candidate uploads a high-resolution photo which will be used when generating the personal questionnaire. The photo of the admitted candidate will also be used in the student identification card.

Notice: if you do not upload a photo, system will not be able to generating the questionnaire!

7. Awaiting the final results of the selection procedure

The results of the selection procedure will be provided via the Online Admissions System. Upon logging in the candidate will see his/her score and the score required for admission as well as information on being selected or not being selected for admission.

8. Announcement of the final results of the selection procedure

A candidate selected for admission is obliged to lodge all required documents, by electronic means, within the specified time limit and upon doing so is expected to take up studies in the programme. Failure to lodge the required documents within the specified time limit means the candidate opts out of taking up the studies.

A candidate not selected for admission may lodge by electronic means, within the specified time limit, a declaration on willingness to take up studies. The declaration is submitted electronically via the Online Admissions System. A candidate who has maintained their willingness to take up studies may have their admission status changed. The candidate is obliged to monitor admission status on an ongoing basis.

9. Final results of the selection procedure

The results of the selection procedure will be provided via the Online Admissions System. Upon logging into his/her account, the candidate will see information on admission or denial of admission.

List of documents

Set of documents

photo file which will be used when generating the personal questionnaire
a scan of the Matura certificate
a scan of the supplement to the Matura certificate - applies to candidates who have increased the the Matura exam score or have taken the Matura exam in additional subjects
a scan of the IB diploma - applies to graduates of schools belonging to the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB)
a scan of statement by a statutory representative - applies to candidates under 18 i.e. people who as of October 1, 2024 are under 18 years old

Preparation of the documents

During the recruitment process, candidates do not submit any paper documents.

Each of the required documents should be scanned to a separate file in PDF format. A document (e.g. certificate or diploma) that has more than one page should be scanned into one multi-page PDF file.

Scanning documents can be carried out on its own with the use of a scanner or with the use of dedicated applications for devices with Android or iOS. The document scanning service is also available at most copy shops.

Attestation of documents

Document attestation is a process in which an employee of the University confirms the compliance of the attached scans of documents with their original (paper) version. Attestation of the document by AMU consists in submitting (for inspection) the original document at the Student Office at the Faculty at the beginning of the academic year.

Documents obtained abroad

Candidates with documents obtained abroad also provide:

a scan of a foreign document, which is legalized or accompanied by an apostille, entitling the candidate to take up higher education studies in the country where the document was issued
a scan of translation of the document into the language of the studies undertaken by the candidate, performed by a sworn translator entered into the list of sworn translators maintained by the Polish Minister of Justice, or certified by a Polish consul in the country where the document was issued
a certificate of recognition of a foreign certificate as equivalent to Polish Matura certificate issued by a competent Board of Education – if the foreign certificate is not recognized, by virtue of law or under international agreements, as a document entitling to commence higher education studies in Poland
a scan of a document confirming the entitlement to study tuition-free – in the case of the foreigners concerned

IB	new Matura
Standard Level (points)	basic level (percentage)
7	100
6	86
5	72
4	58
3	44
2	30
1	-
0	-

IB	new Matura
Higher Level (points)	extended level (percentage)
7	100
6	85
5	70
4	55
3	40
2	25
1	10
0	0