JUK is the oldest and the leading university in Poland founded in 1364. The Institute of European Studies (IES) makes part of the Faculty of International and Political Studies at JUK. IES is known for its interdisciplinary approach, combining the perspectives of anthropology, economy, cultural studies, political science and international relations, history, law and sociology on Europe. IES participates in research networks and international consortia, most notably within Horizon Europe. Educationally, IES hosts BA and MA programmes in European Studies in Polish and a variety of BA, study abroad and international MA in English.