Aim of the studies:

The postgraduate program in Diplomacy and Foreign Service is designed to expand participants’ knowledge of the Polish foreign service, the work of diplomatic and consular missions, and the functioning of international institutions, with particular emphasis on the European Union.

Throughout the program, participants will develop their understanding of geopolitics, international relations, international law, and European Union law, as well as the legal framework governing diplomacy and consular affairs. They will also become familiar with the principles of diplomatic protocol and precedence and explore emerging fields of contemporary diplomacy, including public diplomacy, digital diplomacy, and historical diplomacy.

Recipients:

The postgraduate program “Diplomacy and foreign service” is intended for graduates of bachelor’s and master’s degrees, as well as doctoral students and young researchers seeking to broaden their expertise in diplomacy, foreign policy, geopolitics, history, international law, and international relations, as well as state and local government officials. The offer of postgraduate studies is addressed primarily to graduates of social science studies (political science, law, journalism, international relations, economics, management) or humanities (history, art history, philosophy, theology, classical philology, modern languages, linguistics, Polish studies), but graduates of other fields of study are also accepted.

Classes:

Most classes are conducted in person and are organized in the form of weekend sessions held on Friday afternoons and throughout Saturdays and Sundays.

The program lasts two semesters and comprises 180 contact hours.

Session Schedule for 2026

First Semester
May 15–17
May 29–31
June 12–14
September 4–6
September 11–13
September 25–27

Second Semester
October 9–11
October 23–25
November 6–8
November 13–15
November 27–29
December 11–12

December 13 – Final Examination

December 18–19 – Graduation Ceremony

Upon completing their studies, the graduate:

• knows the rules of diplomatic protocol, precedence, as well as international relations etiquette;
• knows the legal basis for the functioning of the foreign service, consular service, and selected institutions and bodies of the European Union;
• is prepared for the recruitment process of the diplomatic and consular training program, as well as various knowledge tests in institutions requiring a broad understanding of international politics and diplomacy;
• knows the principles of functioning of diplomacy, foreign service, and international institutions;
• is prepared to collaborate with state and international institutions, especially in the field of foreign policy activities;
• knows and understands the essence and considerations of international relations.

The Center’s activities are financed as part of the task commissioned by the Minister of Science called “Center for the Study of Diplomacy at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin.” Postgraduate studies are fully financed by the Ministry. This postgraduate studies program is co-organised by The University Centre for Competence Development.