Are you wondering whether studying at the Faculty of Philology of the University of Opole is what you are looking for? Let us answer that question.
Studying at our faculty is something more than simply learning languages at an advanced level. Apart from acquiring language skills in Polish, English, German, Russian, and French (these are the main languages in which you can study up to the C1 level), we also give you the opportunity to learn a second language up to the intermediate B2 level. Depending on the programme, these include, among others, Spanish, Italian, German, Chinese, or Polish as a foreign language. But that is not all, because studying with us is also your chance to develop passions for which a given language is an important foundation. By choosing one of the 14 Bachelor’s degree programmes, you can broaden your knowledge in literature, video games, new media, law, and economics. All this will allow you to acquire the competencies of a translator, editor, cultural animator, or PR specialist. What is more, if you decide to stay with us for your Master’s studies (all first-cycle degree programmes can be continued at our faculty within second-cycle studies), you will have the opportunity to obtain teaching qualifications. An additional and important element of studying with us is the international and multicultural atmosphere created by various projects, international trips, and contacts with foreign students studying at our faculty. Interested? To learn more about our degree programmes, choose one of the links below.
If you have obtained a Bachelor’s degree, do not wait any longer and register for one of the six Master’s degree programmes we offer.
Master’s studies at the Faculty of Philology of the University of Opole are a natural continuation of the chosen path of development, the culmination of which is not only perfect command of foreign languages, confirmed by achieving the C2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, but also professional preparation for performing numerous professional roles. Regardless of which philology programme you choose, studying with us will allow you to obtain qualifications to teach languages at every stage of school education. Thanks to the professional support of our experienced academic staff, you will improve your research skills, and the Master’s thesis you write may become your first step towards doctoral studies and a further academic career. Scientific conferences and training sessions organised by our faculty will also provide you with an excellent opportunity to gain valuable academic experience. We invite you to cooperate in organising these events and to co-create the academic community through participation in the activities of numerous student research groups. Take part in scholarship programmes and gain valuable international experience by studying at partner universities abroad. The offer of Master’s studies at our faculty meets the expectations of all those who are thinking about combining studies with gaining professional experience. Interested? To learn more about our degree programmes, choose one of the links below.
Why is it worth studying at our faculty? A handful of important information.
CREATIVE WRITING
Full-time second-cycle (Master’s) studies, general academic profile
The programme is aimed at people who wish to work in professions related to text creation, primarily literary, but also journalistic (journalist, columnist, cultural section employee in libraries, museums, and institutions of the so-called third sector, etc.). During the course of study, graduates acquire specialist knowledge in linguistics, literary studies, and cultural studies, as well as practical skills in communication in their native language. They also learn basic techniques of producing functional texts (such as announcements and copywriting) and are prepared to organise cultural events (author meetings, festivals, competitions, etc.). The knowledge gained during the studies enables graduates to actively participate in the book production process (text preparation, editing, acquiring funding for publication, promotion).
Graduates receive a broad humanistic education, which provides a context that enriches and expands their philological knowledge and skills, as well as field-specific education covering fundamental knowledge in linguistics, literary studies, and cultural studies, along with research and communication skills and social competences that allow them to plan their professional career.
Graduates are also prepared to undertake third-cycle (doctoral) studies, as during their education they acquire basic knowledge in text analysis methodology (research methodology, poetics, literary studies).
More information can be found here -> https://wfil.uni.opole.pl/creative-writing
Admission to the CREATIVE WRITING programme:
DIGITAL CULTURES
Full-time second-cycle (Master’s) studies, general academic profile (language of instruction: Polish)
Do you want to become a specialist in digital media communication, especially in the field of games and social media? If so, this programme is for you!
The contemporary digital media market, including the creative and publishing game industry, is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the economy. There is currently a strong demand for professionals who possess specific linguistic competencies and the ability to combine them with the challenges of working in the digital environment. Digital Cultures is a programme focused on digital communication, media language, and the video game industry. Students develop communication competencies, including marketing and PR skills.
More information can be found here -> https://wfil.uni.opole.pl/digital-cultures/
Admission to the DIGITAL CULTURES programme:
EDITING
Full-time first-cycle (Bachelor’s) studies, general academic profile (language of instruction: Polish).
Are you wondering whether studying Editing is what you are looking for? Let us answer that question. Do you like books? Do you notice typos? Do you add missing commas? Do you have your own opinion on whether footnotes are better than endnotes (or the other way around)? Do you laugh at memes about the Comic Sans typeface? Or maybe you check who designed a book cover and complain loudly about the lack of a ribbon bookmark in a cookbook? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Editing is the right programme for you!
Studying Editing allows you to turn your love of good books into a professional passion. With us, you will learn text design, typesetting, and proofreading. You will become familiar with the book market and gain insight into marketing and promotion. Solid knowledge in the humanities, Polish and world literature, as well as communication and stylistics, will allow you to develop in many directions.
More information can be found here -> https://wfil.uni.opole.pl/edytorstwo/
Admission to the EDITING programme:
ENGLISH IN PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
Full-time first-cycle (Bachelor’s) studies, general academic profile (language of instruction: English)
If you like learning English, broadening your horizons, and communicating with others, if you are interested in communication in a broad sense, and if you want to become an expert in communication and handle the challenges of the international job market with ease – choose English in Public Communication, a key to understanding the global world!
English in Public Communication is an innovative, open, unconventional, and multidimensional programme in which all classes are conducted in English. You will develop your English language skills to the C1 level in both speaking and writing, learn how to communicate effectively and persuasively, and become familiar with the principles of persuasion, self-presentation, media technology use, and data analysis. You will explore the challenges of international cooperation and expand your knowledge of communication in areas such as media, journalism and PR, business, politics, IT, management, and social sciences. You will also learn to critically analyse media communication practices and understand technological trends.
More information can be found here -> https://wfil.uni.opole.pl/english-in-public-communication/
Admission to the ENGLISH IN PUBLIC COMMUNICATION programme:
ENGLISH PHILOLOGY
Full-time and part-time first- and second-cycle studies, general academic profile (language of instruction: English).
If you enjoy learning English, if you like exploring and analysing linguistic issues, if you are interested in literature, culture, and the history of English-speaking countries, and if you want to be well prepared to face the challenges of a highly competitive job market — English Philology is the programme for you. The English language is the key to success!
English Philology is a popular programme that attracts many students every year who are interested in English studies and developing their language competences. During your studies, you can choose your educational path, where specialised courses allow you to develop additional skills. At the full-time studies level, we offer Cultural Studies, Translation Studies, English with Spanish, and English with Italian, while at the part-time level we offer English in Business. At the Master’s level, you can deepen your knowledge and skills by choosing modules in Linguistics, Translation Studies, Literary Studies, or Cultural Studies. In each academic year, the choice of seminar depends on the availability of supervisors representing a given discipline.
Studies in English Philology prepare you for work in those sectors of the labour market where high-level language skills are a priority. Career opportunities open up in diverse fields such as translation agencies, PR companies, publishing houses, advertising agencies, organisations involved in fundraising and financial management, cultural institutions, business companies, the public service sector, journalism, and many others.
More information can be found here -> https://wfil.uni.opole.pl/english-philology/
Admission to the ENGLISH PHILOLOGY programme:
ENGLISH PHILOLOGY: TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMME
Full-time and part-time second-cycle (Master’s) studies, general academic profile (language of instruction: English).
If you want to obtain qualifications to teach English as a foreign language, if you have a very good command of English and want to combine your academic development with continuous improvement of your language skills, and if you are interested in selected aspects of teaching methodology and wish to deepen your knowledge of applied linguistics — choose English Philology with the teacher training programme. With us, you will develop in a well-rounded way and independently shape your career. A well-educated teacher is worth their weight in gold!
Our English Philology Teacher Training Programme attracts students who want to become highly educated and qualified English language teachers for different age groups and educational levels. We offer qualifications in accordance with teacher education standards, development of the latest teaching methods and techniques, and a C2-level English language examination. The qualifications you obtain will give you the right to work as an English teacher in public schools at lower and upper secondary levels, but you will also be well prepared to work with learners of different ages in private schools, language schools, alternative schools, adult education, as well as in cultural institutions, business, or service sectors — wherever fluent English and a humanistic education are required. Also abroad!
More information can be found here -> https://wfil.uni.opole.pl/english-philology-teacher-training-programme/
Admission to the ENGLISH PHILOLOGY TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMME:
POLISH PHILOLOGY
Full-time first- and second-cycle studies, general academic profile (language of instruction: Polish).
If you enjoy reading and literature is for you a window to the world, if you are curious about the diversity of human experience that literature reveals, if you reflect on the language we speak, and if you want to understand texts and people more deeply, fully, and wisely — choose Polish Philology!
Polish studies have undergone a thorough transformation. We no longer educate only teachers (although if you discover a passion for education, you will also gain the necessary qualifications to work as a teacher). Through specialised study modules, our programme also prepares you to enter the world of contemporary media, cultural institutions, and creative environments. In addition to a broad humanistic spectrum of topics and readings, you will also take part in creative and experimental classes, such as language workshops, writing labs, and text editing laboratories.
You can choose your own educational path. At the Bachelor’s level, the humanities and artistic module prepares you for work in the cultural media sector (journalist, literary critic, publicist, cultural event organiser, employee of cultural departments in public institutions and cultural organisations). By choosing the communication, image, and promotion module, you will learn how to cooperate effectively with the media, use promotional communication tools, and apply principles of ethics and etiquette in interpersonal communication. At the Master’s level, you can deepen and expand your philological knowledge and skills in two elective areas: teaching Polish as a native language and philological comparative studies.
More information can be found here -> https://wfil.uni.opole.pl/filologia-polska/
Admission to the POLISH PHILOLOGY programme:
GAME STUDIES
Full-time first-cycle studies, practical profile (language of instruction: Polish).
If you are interested in working in the broadly understood games industry, this programme is for you! We offer classes led by practitioners — professionals working in the industry — as well as a wide range of courses that situate games within cultural and humanistic contexts, along with artistic subjects conducted at the Faculty of Fine Arts.
Classes are both theoretical and practical, and course content is often delivered in the form of projects. We offer work with both Polish and English-language materials, following industry practices used in game development. Our programme provides a broad set of knowledge and skills useful for careers as a game developer, translator, tester, as well as journalist or researcher. These are innovative and pioneering studies on the Polish academic market, yet firmly grounded in practices and standards drawn directly from the game industry, ensuring our graduates the best possible start in their future careers.
More information can be found here -> https://wfil.uni.opole.pl/game-studies/
Admission to the GAME STUDIES programme:
GERMAN STUDIES / GERMANISTIK
Full-time first- and second-cycle studies, general academic profile (languages of instruction: German and Polish).
Would you like to develop your passion for the German language? Do you dream of building your professional career in a German-speaking environment? Choose German Studies in Opole!
German Studies is a programme focused on language, culture, and selected aspects of everyday life in German-speaking countries. After completing your studies, you will be able to communicate freely in German, which will allow you to work in business, as a translator, customer service specialist, employee in modern business services, language tutor, journalist, or cultural animator. The German Studies programme in Opole cooperates with leading companies, schools, and cultural institutions in the region. This gives you numerous opportunities to take part in training sessions organised by our partners, attend German-language cultural, academic, and educational events, and develop your interests while gaining essential skills and competencies. At the Master’s level, you can also obtain qualifications to teach German in primary and secondary schools.
More information can be found here -> https://wfil.uni.opole.pl/germanistik/
Admission to the programme:
GERMAN STUDIES:
GERMANISTIK:
ENGLISH IN TOURISM
Full-time first-cycle (Bachelor’s) studies, practical profile (languages of instruction: Polish and English).
If you like learning English, enjoy being on the move and broadening your horizons, are interested in travel not only as a tourist but also as an organiser of tourism and travel events, and want to be well prepared for the challenges of a highly competitive job market — choose English studies with a practical profile. Tourism speaks English!
English in Tourism – practical profile is a modern and pioneering project at the University of Opole, unique on a national scale, combining traditional academic classes at the university with a wide range of practical exercises, workshops, seminars, and professional internships taking place outside the university in real tourism industry environments. The programme prepares you for work in the broadly understood tourism industry, especially in sectors where advanced practical knowledge of English is required. These include hotels, hostels, motels, guesthouses, travel agencies, tourism operators, transport providers, tourist information centres, and PTTK branches, as well as positions in local, national, and international tourism enterprises where fluent English — including tourism-specific terminology — is essential.
More information can be found here -> https://wfil.uni.opole.pl/jezyk-angielski-w-turystyce/
Admission to the ENGLISH IN TOURISM programme:
BUSINESS LANGUAGE
Full-time first-cycle (Bachelor’s) studies, general academic profile (languages of instruction: Polish, Russian, and English).
If you want to be ready for the challenges of the modern job market and actively participate in business contacts between East and West — choose Business Language!
This programme prepares you for work requiring knowledge of foreign languages and an understanding of business, international relations, tourism, and advertising. The curriculum combines language classes in Russian and English with courses in areas such as economics, business law, and marketing. The interdisciplinary nature of the studies allows you to gain high-level qualifications: you will achieve fluency in both languages and develop skills in commercial communication and economic entrepreneurship. We will provide you with knowledge of legal frameworks, economic mechanisms, as well as the principles of marketing and advertising. As a graduate of Business Language, you will be prepared to work in public institutions and private companies where language skills are required, along with logistical, organisational, managerial, and interpersonal competences.
More information can be found here -> https://wfil.uni.opole.pl/jezyk-biznesu/
Admission to the BUSINESS LANGUAGE programme:
FRENCH IN BUSINESS
Full-time second-cycle (Master’s) studies, general academic profile
Do you want to develop advanced professional French skills and use them in the world of business? Choose French in Business!
This programme responds to the needs of the modern business services sector and aims to prepare students for the professional use of specialised French at C2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of the Council of Europe.
France is a significant foreign investor in Poland in areas such as industry, energy transformation, digitalisation, construction, financial services, technical services, logistics, and insurance. It is also an important trade partner, occupying a strong position among importers of goods processed in Poland and exported abroad.
Students have the opportunity to spend a semester at a partner university abroad (France, Spain, Italy, Portugal) within the Erasmus+ programme, as well as take part in international projects within the FORTHEM alliance (University of Burgundy in Dijon, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, University of Jyväskylä, University of Latvia in Riga, University of Palermo, University of Valencia).
Admission to the FRENCH IN BUSINESS programme:
– second-cycle (Master’s), full-time (2-year) studies
FRENCH IN INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
Full-time first-cycle studies, general academic profile (languages of instruction: Polish and French).
Did you know that there is a demand on the job market for specialists with advanced knowledge of French for communication with French-speaking clients and partners in various fields, such as business relations, trade, services, promotion, production, and telecommunications? Start your journey with French!
Enhanced language, communication, and intercultural competences will give you the opportunity to develop a professional career in international companies, in public administration and local government units (e.g. departments of international cooperation, promotion, public relations), in public and private cultural institutions, as well as in other organisations. During your studies, you will develop your communication skills in French to the C1 level, and the knowledge gained in the humanities — especially translation studies, as well as French culture, literature, and linguistics — will allow you to work as a translator and cultural animator of French culture.
Additionally, you will expand your knowledge of English or specialised French, or gain the ability to communicate in a second Romance language: Spanish or Italian.
More information can be found here -> https://wfil.uni.opole.pl/jezyk-francuski-w-komunikacji-wielokulturowej/
Admission to the French in Intercultural Communication programme:
– https://rekrutacja.uni.opole.pl/en-gb/offer/R2026-2027/programme/1-PRK-JFK-S.L.3/
GERMAN IN BUSINESS AND PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
Full-time first-cycle (Bachelor’s) studies, general academic profile (languages of instruction: Polish and German)
If you want to work in international companies using German, choose German in Business and Public Communication. These are interdisciplinary business studies conducted in Polish and German, which significantly develop your language competences in specialised business German.
This programme responds to the expectations of the contemporary job market in terms of the practical use of language skills. We will prepare you both for work in companies and institutions and for running your own business — wherever German is an essential element of communication in various areas. You will be able to communicate effectively with German-speaking partners, learn how recruitment and negotiation processes are conducted in German, and gain knowledge of basic business correspondence.
This programme teaches professional use of selected varieties of specialised German, with particular emphasis on the specifics of a bilingual working environment. Our graduates are prepared to work in dynamically developing BPO, ITO, and SSC companies in the region, as well as in international service-oriented companies (e.g. logistics, tourism, consulting, construction), production companies (e.g. manufacturing goods for the German-speaking market), trade companies (Polish, German, and international), public administration units, cultural institutions and organisations, and mass media.
To become a student of German in Business and Public Communication, it is enough to know German at A2 level. You do not need to worry if you did not take German at your final secondary school exam. By choosing this programme, you will learn to professionally use selected varieties of specialised German, with particular emphasis on the specifics of a bilingual working environment.
More information can be found here -> https://wfil.uni.opole.pl/jezyk-niemiecki-w-biznesie-i-komunikacji-publicznej/
Admission to the GERMAN IN BUSINESS AND PUBLIC COMMUNICATION programme:
POLISH FOR BEGINNERS WITH GERMAN
Full-time first-cycle (Bachelor’s) studies, general academic profile (languages of instruction: Polish and German)
Are you a foreigner? Do you enjoy learning foreign languages? Then this programme is perfect for you! We guarantee that you will achieve fluent command of Polish (C1) and German (B2) in both speaking and writing. You will be prepared to use your language skills in the field of business and gain knowledge of the basics of economics and entrepreneurship.
That is not all! You will have the opportunity to take part in Erasmus+ scholarships and study at other academic centres abroad. Thanks to your language skills, you will be able to study temporarily in other countries and build new international connections. After completing your studies, you may work as a sales representative, organiser of business meetings, negotiator of commercial contracts, employee of a travel agency, or in various institutions involved in cultural dialogue and international cooperation between nations. Remember: the limits of your language are the limits of your world!
More information can be found here -> https://wfil.uni.opole.pl/jezyk-polski-od-podstaw-z-jezykiem-niemieckim/
Admission to the POLISH FOR BEGINNERS WITH GERMAN programme:
APPLIED LINGUISTICS
Full-time first-cycle (Bachelor’s) studies, general academic profile (languages of instruction: Polish, English, and Chinese)
If you are ready for intensive learning of three languages: English, Chinese, and Polish — this programme is for you!
During your studies, you will be prepared to use your communication skills in English, Polish, and Chinese in the field of business (module: Foreign Languages in Business), as well as in project management (module: Foreign Languages in Social Project Management). Our students have the opportunity to apply for scholarships at other academic centres, including foreign universities, within the FORTHEM, ERASMUS+, and MOST programmes.
More information can be found here -> https://wfil.uni.opole.pl/lingwistyka-stosowana/
Admission to the APPLIED LINGUISTICS programme:
– first-cycle (Bachelor’s), full-time (3-year) studies
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
Full-time second-cycle (Master’s) practical profile studies (language of instruction: Polish)
If you have completed first-cycle studies in Logopedia and want to continue your education while at the same time developing professionally — this is the ideal programme for you!
Currently, Logopedia is a modern field with a complex and applied character, which in turn gives it an interdisciplinary profile covering three main perspectives: linguistic, medical, and social. Studies in Logopedia train specialists and prepare them for work in various institutions and environments, including speech therapy clinics, counselling centres, social welfare centres, and educational institutions (provided that the elective teacher training module is completed).
The programme includes 870 hours of classes in the form of seminars, workshops, and tutorials. In the third semester, students complete a six-month professional internship (480 hours) in various institutions where speech therapists may work (e.g. speech therapy clinics, social welfare centres, private practices). Graduates are fully prepared to practise the profession of speech and language therapist.
More information can be found here -> https://wfil.uni.opole.pl/logopedia/
Admission to the SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY programme:
Speech and Language Therapy (long-cycle)
Full-time long-cycle Master’s degree programme (5 years), general academic profile (language of instruction: Polish)
If you are interested in working with people, want to help others, and would like to develop skills that have a real impact on another person’s quality of life, choose Speech and Language Therapy. This programme is designed for people who are sensitive to the needs of others, open to communication, and ready to gain practical skills needed for working with children, adolescents, adults, and older people.
A speech and language therapist is a specialist who diagnoses, treats, and helps prevent speech and communication disorders. They support children whose speech development is delayed or atypical, assist adults affected by injuries or illnesses that impair speech, and work with older people as well as individuals functioning in multilingual environments. The programme prepares students to work in speech therapy clinics, counselling centres, hospitals, educational institutions, and social welfare centres.
The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with intensive practical training. It includes courses in speech and language therapy, linguistics, psychology, sociology, and glottodidactics, as well as a teacher-training module that provides teaching qualifications. Students gain the competencies necessary to carry out preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic work with both children and adults.
During the programme, students may develop their interests within three elective modules. Artistic and Media Speech Therapy prepares students to work with actors, singers, journalists, and public speakers. Gerontological Speech Therapy responds to the growing demand for specialists working with older adults and patients with neurodegenerative diseases. Intercultural Speech Therapy develops competencies necessary for working in multilingual and multicultural environments.
Graduates of the programme are fully qualified to practise as speech and language therapists and are prepared to work in modern and rapidly developing areas of contemporary speech therapy.
For more information click here -> https://wfil.uni.opole.pl/logopedia-z-jezykiem-polskim-jako-obcym/
Admission to the Speech and Language Therapy programme — full-time, five-year long-cycle Master’s degree studies
– full time, five year long-cycle Master’s degree studies
