Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan

Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań is the biggest University in Poznań as well as one of the most prestigious Universities in Poland. Tradition, scientific achievements and an attractive education programme are the factors which cause that it is also really popular among students. Furthermore, we believe that it is also a place which will have significant impact on our society development. The patronage comes from over 100 honorable doctors: Maria Skłodowska-Curie, Wisława Szymborska, Javier Solana, Jan Paweł II.

Among over 2 700 academic teachers- there are around 750 Professors and holders of a postdoctoral degree. Students are educated by international academic teachers, too. Over 100 Higher Education Institutions have also signed and agreements with us. Over 45 000 students, 14 faculties and 7 non- stationary didactic centres (Collegium Pollonicum in Słubice and Collegium Europaeum Gnesnense in Gniezno included) offer more than 220 specializations every year. Furthermore, we also offer new specializations such as: Balkan Culture Studies, Film Studies, Cultural European Studies and Classical Culture.

Didactic offer has been enriched by courses such as: Bioinformatics, Historical and Language studies of Central Europe. It is still not everything what the University has to offer: the most ambitious students have the opportunity to take individual and interdisciplinary course, with the access to one of the Universities, these are the programmes: MOST- The Students Mobility System, interuniversity Individual Humanistic Studies- MISH, Artes Liberales Academy- AAL. However, the main testing and researching ground for students are the Students Organizations. The education offer is additionally enriched by the possibility to study abroad within the framework of Exchange Programmes such as Erasmus Socrates, taken by over 300 students of our University.

Every year, around 10 000 students graduate from our University, leaving this unique place with sorrow as well as completely aware of their qualifications and preparation for independent life.

School has

canteen

e-learning

facilities for the handicapped

gym

library

student hostel

Student programs

The education offer has been enriched by the opportunity to study abroad within the framework of International Programmes such as Erasmus Socrates which takes over 3 000 students of our university every year.

More details can be found on the website: International Cooperation

College

Collegium Biologicum

Collegium Chemicum

Collegium Geographicum

Collegium Maius

Collegium Novum

University Library

City

Castle

Cathedral

Lake Malta

About City

Poznań is one of the oldest and biggest Polish cities (fifth regarding the number of citizens, sixth as far as the area is concerned), at the Warta river. The capital city of the Wielkopolska region, of the Wielkopolskie voivodship and Poznań archdiocese.

Poznań is regarded the cradle of the country of Poland. It used to be a capital city of the country and the seat of the rulers.

It is a very dynamic economic, academic, scientific and cultural centre. A very large industrial area (Poznański Okręg Przemysłowy) and service centre, here the annual Międzynarodowe Targi Poznańskie [International Poznań Trade Fair] is held.

In Poznań there are eight public higher universities and more than a dozen of private ones, jointly educating about 133 000 students. There are 221 per each 1000 students. In this respect Poznań is located at the first place among the big Polish cities.

The city is called the “music capital city of Poland” due to the amount of boys’ and male choirs active in the city, Henryk Wieniawski violin and violin-making competitions, organised every five years, as well as due to the activity of the chamber orchestra directed by Agnieszka Duczmal, opera, and the Polish Dance Theatre.

Interesting Places

Poznań is a very important stop at the cultural map of not only Poland, but also on the cultural map of Europe.

If you are in the Poznań area, you simply cannot fail to visit places such as:

• Old Market
• Malta Lakes
• Palm House

And many, many others.

Poznań welcomes heartily!

Clubs recommended by Study4u

Alcatraz

If you are looking for great fun and unforgettable experiences, you found the perfect place. Music Club Alcatraz ul. Nowowiejskiego 13/15. Don’t forget to fasten your seatbelts!

Go to club website

Balzac

Balzac club is located in the castle of Wilhelm II, in the very centre of Poznań at ul. Święty Marcin. The club is particularly recommended for various types of occasional parties. It provides professional and convivial service and a fantastic atmosphere. Just come and visit!

Go to club website

Useful links

• The City of Poznań Web
• Public transportation in Poznań

All information about recruitment process are available on the University Website, the Candidates Portal: www.amu.edu.pl