New study programmes at Lublin universities respond to business needs!

In the 2023/2024 academic year, Lublin was home to 57,370 students, with more than 15,000 completing their studies (GUS, 2024). Impressively, nearly 9,000 of these graduates were international students from over 100 countries, including Ukraine, Zimbabwe, Taiwan, and Nigeria. With an internationalisation rate of 15.32%, Lublin ranks first among academic cities in Poland. But what draws students to our city? The answer lies in the diverse and dynamic academic offerings, a broad range of study fields, and strong career prospects in a rapidly evolving job market.

Lublin is rightly known as an academic centre. Our universities not only take their role in educating future professionals seriously but also, thanks to their ongoing partnerships with businesses, offer courses and qualifications that match what today’s employers are looking for. The wide selection of new options is sure to surprise many, and here’s what’s new.

Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) has introduced the most new courses for the 2024/2025 academic year. Among the eight new undergraduate degrees are Printing Engineering, Polymer Engineering, and Digital Sociology. These courses align perfectly with the challenges of today’s industry, production processes, and data analysis. UMCS has also launched new integrated master’s pathways designed to meet the needs of prospective students. One such course is Art Education in Visual Arts, which is expected to contribute significantly to the local and global creative industries. For postgraduate students, new offerings include Business Analytics and Data Science, International Political Communication, and Public History in International Relations. These are paid programmes conducted in English, making them attractive options for international students who wish to develop their skills in Lublin. For more information, visit the UMCS website.

John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (KUL) has also enriched its offer with new majors. These include Leadership and Rhetoric, Romance Studies in Hybrid Mode, and Management in English. The Leadership and Rhetoric course aims to develop inspiring leaders who are also skilled communicators, fostering teamwork and effective rhetorical communication. . Graduates of Romance Studies will be able to seek employment in tourism, trade, or public administration. Management, on the other hand, will certainly develop wise and capable leaders and entrepreneurs. A new second-cycle program at KUL is Italian Studies, also offered in hybrid mode. More information can be found on the KUL website: (BA and long-cycle MA programmes/ MA programmes)

Lublin’s Academy of Applied Sciences (WSEI) has introduced new areas of study as well. The university now offers degrees in Artificial Intelligence in IT Systems, Sustainable Development in the Economy, and E-business: E-marketing & E-commerce, which focuses on managing online businesses and implementing modern marketing strategies. For more details, visit the WSEI Academy website.

What were the results of this year’s admissions?

The results of this year’s admissions at Lublin’s public universities are promising. UMCS attracted 16,000 applicants, including 2,000 international students. The most popular courses were Psychology, Law, and Criminology. KUL received over 7,000 applications, with the most sought-after tracks being Medicine, Psychology, Nursing, and Criminology. Lublin University of Technology saw nearly 4,500 applications, with top choices including Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Finance and Accounting, and Data Engineering and Analysis. The University of Life Sciences received over 6,000 applications, with Veterinary Medicine, Animal Behaviour Studies, Dietetics, Geodesy and Cartography being the most popular. For more information on admission results, visit the universities’ websites.