University of Economics and Human Sciences
BA in German PhilologyWarsaw, Poland
DURATION
3 up to 4 Years
LANGUAGES
English, German
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Mar 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,400 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
* EU: 2400 Euros per year | other countries: 3400 Euros per year
Key Summary
Introduction
Germany is the economic heart of the European Union. Companies from all over the world are constantly seeking employees who speak fluent German. The knowledge and skills in communication and language services are invaluable in every sector of the job market, also for independent entrepreneurs.
Our German philology program teaches not only German at an expert level but also provides practical abilities and skills necessary for a successful career in language services as a teacher, translator, communication and intercultural integration specialist, editor, or entrepreneur.
We offer three extension modules within our program: Translation Studies, Business, and Language Education. Each module will allow you to gain the knowledge and practical skills necessary to work in the broad sphere of language services.
What makes our program unique:
- We emphasize teaching practical and directly applicable language skills.
- Our teaching staff has extensive experience and expertise.
- You will study at an international school together with other ambitious students from all over the world.
- We offer flexible study programs and online studying.
- You will learn fluent German, even if you are starting from scratch.
- You will learn an additional second language of your choice.
- You will become proficient in using modern technologies and solutions in language services.
- You will learn how to work in project-oriented teams and gain entrepreneurial skills.
- You won’t have to write a boring BA thesis; you will develop and implement your own language-oriented or interdisciplinary social project.
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Ideal Students
This program is for you if:
- You wish to become fluent in German;
- You want to know the modern state and perspectives on the language services market;
- You value practical skills and career development.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
While studying at UEHS, you can take advantage of a wide range of financial support from the state budget and European funds, as well as benefit from special discounts with the UEHS discount program.
Scholarship
The scholarship may be awarded to any student who obtained an average grade not lower than 4.5 in an academic year given.
In the academic year 2020/2021, the University of Economics and Humanities in Warsaw awarded 292 Rector’s Scholarships, ranging from PLN 450 /month to PLN 650 /month, depending on the average or achievements. For outstanding sports, artistic or scientific achievements, the Scholarship Committee awarded scholarships of PLN 450 /month.
Sports scholarships
A sports scholarship may be awarded to a student who excels in sports achievements at least national level. In addition, we also encourage our students to take part in additional support programs- e.g., the National Academic Representation.
Young sportsmen can count on financial support in the amount of PLN 450 /month.
Special scholarships for disabled people
A scholarship for people with disabilities may be awarded to a student who has a disability certificate, a disability degree certificate, a ZUS certifying physician’s certificate, a disability group certificate, or a certificate of permanent or long-term incapacity to work on a farm.
In the 2020/2021 academic year, depending on the degree of disability, 79 scholarships for people with disabilities were awarded, ranging from PLN 800 /month to PLN 1000 /month.
Allowances
An allowance is a form of emergency financial assistance. Any student who finds himself temporarily in a difficult life situation resulting from random events beyond the student’s control can apply for it.
The allowance may be granted twice in one academic year, and the allowance is not granted twice for the same random event. Difficult life situations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are an exception.
In 2020, we granted 64 allowances for a total of PLN 113,200.50. The allowances, depending on the student’s situation, were paid in the amount of PLN 1,000 to PLN 2,500 at a time.
Curriculum
The studies are centered around the major subjects in the field of German philology and three elective extension modules: Translation Studies, Business, and Language Education.
First Year of Study
During the first two terms, all students in the current academic year will realize the following subjects together.
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During the first year, students choose a total of three elective courses. The choices are: (a) Anthropology or Introduction to Philosophy, (b) Introduction to Social Communication or Introduction to Psychology, and (c) Society and Politics of Modern Germany, or History and Culture of Germany.
Second Year of Study
During the third term, students continue the major subjects aimed at mastering German and an additional language. During the fourth term, students choose one of the three extension modules: Translation Studies, Business, or Language Education.
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In the third term, students choose a total of two elective courses. The choices are: (a) Entrepreneurship or Project Management, (b) Language Acquisition or Psycholinguistics.
Third Year of Study
During the third year, students continue the subjects in their extension module. From the fifth term on, students take part in and complete internships and initiate their own social projects, which replace the written BA thesis.
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Rankings
The University in rankings
Ever since it was established, the University of Economics and Human Sciences in Warsaw has taken great care when choosing teachers and professors to work with, opting for the most accomplished instructors and scholars hailing from Poland and other countries.
Thanks to this, our University has been able to constantly improve its ranking among other colleges. We are also highly praised by our students and candidates, who are attracted to the University by the opportunity to study under a very accomplished teaching staff.
Here are some of our achievements:
- 1st Place - The Best-Educated Academic Staff in Poland
In the Perspektywy Ranking 2018 - 1st Place in Poland According to the Criteria of Internationalization
In the Perspektywy Ranking 2022 - 2nd Place - Program of Study: Finance and Accounting
In the Ranking of Private Universities - 3rd Place Among Private Universities
In the International Ranking Webometrics - 4th Place - Program of Study: Law
In the Ranking of Private Universities - 6th Place Among Private Universities
In the Perspektywy Ranking 2022
Program Outcome
After you graduate, a wide range of career paths will open for you. You will find employment in, among others, translation agencies, publishing houses, government institutions, international companies, and educational institutions. Depending on your choice of module, you can also gain basic knowledge which will enable you to start your own business on the market of language services.
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Career Opportunities
After you graduate, a wide range of career paths will open for you. You will find employment in, among others, translation agencies, publishing houses, government institutions, international companies, and educational institutions. Depending on your choice of the module, you can also gain basic knowledge, which will enable you to start your own business in the market of language services.