Many universities around the world offer studies in Philosophy, but our offer is unique. We provide a high level of education but our greatest strengths lie in: the legendary atmosphere of studying at a cozy and caring university in the very heart of the old town of Krakow, approachable professors who foster a spirit of teamwork in research, and our particular emphasis on a comprehensive academic development.

Our Faculty belongs to the leading faculties of philosophy in Poland (according to the State’s criteria, it holds Rank A. Furthermore, the availability of our scholars was ranked as the highest among Polish Faculties of Philosophy (2016, 2017,2018), which means our scholars have time to give our students and will cooperate with them. Our team conducts a wide range of research projects, which allows our students to develop according to their individual interests. Our degree programs are comprehensive and constantly expanding. Effectively, students receive a complete education, including all leading schools of philosophy, history of philosophy, and the relevant contemporary issues. In addition, we offer unique lectures every year, which will not be available again and are related to the advanced research projects of our scholars. All those interested in relations between science and faith, faith, philosophy, and scientific philosophy are especially welcome, since it is one of our most important fields of interests. You will have the opportunity to discuss philosophical issues in small groups, up to 15 students, as this is important for development of philosophical skills and the free, effective exchange of thoughts of participants. Students may also cooperate with professional philosophical journals run by our Faculty.

We are rooted in the philosophical traditions inspired by Christianity, which means developing the thought of Christian thinkers, including those related to our faculty, with Pope John Paul II in the first place. We owe him a lot, since he helped to create and expand the Faculty. Famous Christian thinkers who worked or work at our faculty are: Józef Tischner, Michał Heller, Andrzej Kłoczowiski, and Karol Tarnowski

Our study offer does not consist in educational aspects only, we also think about economic issues. We have some rooms in a dormitory for students, as well as an interesting array of scholarships. All buildings are close to each other and are located in the Old Town of Krakow, and so are easily accessible from the whole Krakow area, it is just 15 minutes by foot from the Main Railway Station and 45 minutes by public transport from the airport. Our Career Office helps students with their future plans and we also participate in many student exchange programs. These give out students the chance to see new places, meet new faces, and earn extra money. The University’s library provides many comfortable work-stations and a wireless internet connection is available in all our buildings. We are also happy to say that, according to the national ranking of studies, our graduates achieve the highest level of economic success as compared to other students of philosophy in Poland (on the basis of data from 2017).

All of this makes our students a vital part of the Faculty; they are partners who are seen as genuine and valuable persons and not mere numbers in the University’s records.

And the last argument: the view from our windows: