John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin
Lublin, Poland
Quick facts
- World rank
- #1,000
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Students
- 9,000
- International students
- 5%
- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
- 1918
Overview
The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (KUL) is one of the oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities in Poland, founded in 1918. With over 100 years of tradition, KUL offers more than 100 fields of study in both Polish and English across multiple faculties including theology, law, humanities, philosophy, social sciences, natural sciences, and medicine. The university has approximately 9,000 students, over 130,000 alumni, and maintains partnerships with nearly 300 international universities.
Fields of study
- Theology
- Law
- Philosophy
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Natural Sciences
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Technical Sciences
- Architecture
- Informatics
- Nursing
Accreditation: Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Poland
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- October
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- rekrutacja@kul.pl
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
PLN 20,000 / year
Domestic students
PLN 20,000 / year
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Anthropology (opens in a new tab)English | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Biotechnology (opens in a new tab)English | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| European and International Law (opens in a new tab)English · Hybrid | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| European and International Legal Studies (opens in a new tab)English | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Informatics (opens in a new tab)English | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Informatics (opens in a new tab)English | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| International Relations (opens in a new tab)English | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Licentiate programme in Systematic Theology (opens in a new tab)English | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Medical Biotechnology (opens in a new tab)English | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Philosophy (opens in a new tab)English | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Philosophy (opens in a new tab)English · Hybrid | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Specialized Theological Scholar Course (opens in a new tab)English | PhD | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.