The Pontifical University of John Paul II in Krakow offers a unique educational experience. Embark on a journey of a lifetime at UPJP2, which belongs to the elite group of only several pontifical universities in the world . All programs are designed to shape your whole person, not just academically. UPJP2 realizes its educational and scientific activities within six faculties offering a variety of BA, MA, PhD programs. At our university, we follow in the footsteps of our great patron – St. John Paul II. If you are looking for a university that will enrich you in the  intellectual, cultural, professional, social, and spiritual dimensions, come and study in the heart of Krakow, one of the most amazing cities in Europe.

Why UPJPII?

- Exceptional educational and formative mission (academic chaplaincy, choir)
- Modern facilities (Academic Media Center, JP2 TV, Radio Bonus) hidden inside historic buildings in the heart of Krakow
- Social dimension of the university (various charitable organizations, student associations)
- Unusual offer (Church Music, Licentiate of Sacred Theology)
- We specialize in the Humanities, Theology and Social Sciences

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Student Exchange 

If you are a citizen of an EU Member States and you are looking for students exchange opportunities, go to the Erasmus+ section on this website or contact erasmus@upjp2.edu.pl .  If you are a citizen of a Non-EU country, contact tomasz.kniaz@upjp.edu.pl to get information on the avaialable opportunities (e.g. Krakow Study Abroad USA (JP2 Project), CEEPUS, bilateral agreements).

Full-time programs

Currently the only program taught entirely in English is "Philosophy in English",offered by the Faculty of Philosophy - a two-year, graduate/master studies program aimed at candidates holding a BA or an MA diploma (or their equivalents). You can learn more about the program by visiting its website: 

https://wf.upjp2.edu.pl/en/ma-philosophy-in-english 

Another program in philosophy - an undergraduate/bachelor level studies program is planned for the academic year 2021/2022. The enrolment process will start in Spring 2021.  More information is available at https://wf.upjp2.edu.pl/en/ba-philosophy-in-english  

You may contact the director of the programs at jakub.synowiec@upjp2.edu.pl  

We recommend visiting the websites of the Faculty of Philosophy since they contain a lot of useful information for foreigners intending to study at UPJPII https://wf.upjp2.edu.pl/en/foreig  

The Faculty of Theology is also in the process of validating a program of long-cycle, five-year master studies, which is planned to kick off in the winter semester of the academic year 2021/2022 (enrolment is planned for Spring 2021) - contact lech.wolowski@upjp2.edu.pl (program director) to get more information. You can also visit the webiste: https://theology.upjp2.edu.pl/