European Cultures

Short Profile

Multiculturalism. One continent. Your analytical perspective on Europe's heritage.

Begin your journey towards understanding Europe'ss rich cultural diversity by joining the European Cultures programme at the University of Wrocław. 
Students explore a broad and interdisciplinary range of subjects, including ancient archaeology, art history, the history of Poland and Europe, cultural studies, and cultural pedagogy. You will learn to analyse the evolution of social life from its ancient roots to the present day, as well as the complex impact of cultural processes on shaping the future of various areas of social life—from everyday practices and economic development to the psychological foundations of social movements, and even administrative and political systems—all examined within both European and global contexts.

Students also have the opportunity to deepen their theoretical knowledge through visits to a variety of cultural institutions, such as galleries, palaces, and museums, which form an integral part of the study programme.

Course Content

The European Cultures programme at the University of Wrocław offers an interdisciplinary and international approach to expanding theoretical knowledge of Europe's cultural diversity.
It equips students with the skills to collaborate in multicultural community and encourages critical and analytical engagement with modern European challenges. Its flexible structure allows students to personalise their studies in accordance with their individual interests and professional aspirations.

https://european.cultures.uwr.edu.pl/

Courses and modules you can expect:

• The Origins of Theatre
• Introduction to the History of European Art
• Introduction to Intercultural Education
• Methodology of Art History
• Cross-cultural psychology
• Polish Cinema–History, Culture, Industry
• Intercultural communication
• Americanization and anti- Americanism in Europe after 1945

Career Prospects

Future workplaces:

• cultural institutions, offices, media, museums, press, publishing houses
• institutions protecting and providing access to cultural heritage 
• governmental and international organizations disseminating cultural goods and ideas of intercultural dialogue 
• non-governmental organizations (third sector)
•  institutions that monitor and diagnose cultural phenomena
•  enterprises belonging to the cultural industry (cultural goods and services industrially produced private ventures in the field of culture), 
• enterprises focused on production and distribution of goods protected by the copyright regime, audiovisual sector, phonography, publishing, heritage industry serving cultural tourism

Admission Requirements

Main Requirements:

• Legalised High School graduation certificate or equivalent ( IB or EB diplomas - legalisation is not required )
• High School transcript of grades (legalisation is optional)
• NAWA Director's Individual Recognition Statement*
• Certificate confirming English language proficiency at B2 level   
• Passport photocopy or ID card (EU candidates)
• Digital passport size photo
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Additional Requirements: Written exam in the form of an essay*

* Mandatory if the high school certificate is issued in an educational system outside the EU/EFTA/OECD, United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Ukraine and China, and if it is not an IB or EB diploma or covered by an international agreement.

Please note: Conditional admission is possible without legalisation or the NAWA Director's Individual Recognition Statement.

Scope of entrance exam material and rules:

Topics for essay:

•  A cultural phenomenon (e.g. an arts festival, a museum, the cultural heritage of living minorities, a city known for its multiculturalism)
•  A historical event and its influence on history
•  An important historical figure and their impact on the development of humankind
• A piece of art (the candidate may freely choose any piece of art from around the world; it can be a building such as a palace, monastery or church, a sculpture or a painting)

Formal requirements: 

• length: 1,600 characters (excluding spaces)
• language: English
• required elements:
• Introduction
• Presentation of the chosen cultural/historical phenomenon
• Identification of the main theme and context (cultural, or historical)
• Content discussion
• Description of key figures or motifs
• Analysis and evaluation of the artistic, cultural, or historical aspects
• Justified personal opinion, highlighting strengths and weaknesses
• Conclusion

Evaluation criteria:

• structure and organization of the text (0-5 points)
• style and linguistic correctness (0-5 points) 
• substantive content (0-5 points)
• originality of conclusions and argumentation (0-5 points)

Points scale: 0-20; Minimum points to pass: 10
The number of places available on the programme is limited.

We encourage to start preparing essay in advance.

Admission and contact information :

Admission system is open from 2nd February 2026 until 31st August 2026 via a link below:

www.international-applications.uni.wroc.pl

Admission Coordination Office at the Faculty of Historical and Pedagogical Science:

ul. Szewska 48 
50-121 Wroclaw/Poland
study.history@uwr.edu.pl
+48 71 375 22 74

Admissions and Promotion Coordination Office

ul. Kuźnicza 34,
50-138 Wroclaw/Poland
study@uwr.edu.pl
+48 71 375 28 77