Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan is the major academic institution in Poznan and one of the top Polish universities. Its reputation is founded on tradition, the outstanding achievements of the faculty and the attractive curriculum offered to students.
Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (5)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (4)
Engineering & Technology (2)
Business & Management (1)
- M.Sc. Mathematics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
- M.Sc. Environmental Protection
Humanities (1)
Journalism & Media (1)
About
History
The history of AMU goes back to the 16th century when in 1519 a Roman-Catholic Bishop Jan Lubrański founded the first of its kind Academy which back then boasted the status of a higher learning institution. Shortly after, another institution of higher learning was established in Poznań, namely – the Jesuit College (1573) and it continued the academic traditions of its predecessor.
Education
International student education at AMU consists of:
- AMU PreMed Medical Study CourseSchool of Polish Language and Culture for Foreign StudentsSummer School of Polish Language and Culture English intensive preparatory courses for further studyBA, MA and PhD Degree Programs
AMU-PIE: A YEAR AT AMU that co-ordinates nearly 300 regular courses on a variety of subjects taught in English, and some in French and Spanish (among others)
Research
The University is a centre of academic excellence, where research and teaching are mutually sustaining, and where the context within which research is conducted and knowledge is sought and applied is international as much as regional and national.
The University continuously extends and updates research programs and contents of study curricula, with special emphasis on their interdisciplinary and international nature.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
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QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2021
801
2020
801
2019
801
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
801 -100
2019
701
2018
701
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2021
-
2020
801
2019
801
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2021
-
2020
799 -11
2019
788
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The University has an International Office for students.
Housing services
Poland offers choices for everyone's budget. You may stay at a big, exclusive hotel located in the city centre or in a smaller, yet delightfully situated one, a bit away from the city centre. One can also choose to stay at one of the city's camping sites or hostels located in the city centre. Credit cards can be used are accepted in most places.
Library services
The library has a large collection of printed materials and an extensive electronic online system. The printed collection includes about 3 million volumes of books and periodicals, as well as newspapers, maps and other documents.
Medical services
The European Health Insurance Card makes it easier for people from the European Union’s 27 Member States plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland to access health care services during temporary visits abroad. The card ensures that you will get the same access to public sector health care as nationals of the country you are visiting.
Student Life
Campus life
- Central location: halfway between Berlin and Warsaw; most European capitals accessible within 2 hours by plane!Multicultural environmentStudent-friendly city: every fourth citizen of Pozna´n is a student! 46,000 of them study at AMU!Vibrant business center offering career opportunities for students, Pozna´n region enjoys the lowest unemployment rate in Poland (around 2,5%)
Sports facilities
Poznań has many sports and leisure centers offering plenty of opportunities to spend your free time. It is the site of over 40 parks and more than 100 green areas. Four large lakes (Malta, Kiekrz, Rusałka and Strzeszyn) are located within the city limits. Situated nearly in the city center Lake Malta is the site of one of the world’s most advanced regatta courses.
Student clubs
Erasmus Student Network is a part of an international student organization cooperating in over 30 European countries. ESN supports the Erasmus international student exchange with the MENTOR Program. Each foreign student will be assigned to a Polish student who will:
- pick you up from an airport, train or bus stationhelp you to check-in at the dormitoryshow you the Faculty and lead you to the Erasmus coordinatorhelp you to open a bank accountmake you feel like home during your stay in Pozna´n
Student Reviews
My Experience
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
it was a good experience
The state of the Polish Universities
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
The overall learning experience was solid, some of the professors were very knowledgeable and caring while others did not care about their students and treated them with contempt, sadly those who did not take their jobs seriously have hindered my education to a significant degree. The most glaring problem with higher education in Poland aren't the individuals though, it's...
Wasted potential
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
I think it can be a much better university. I currently studying socilogy on Faculty of Socilogy (ex Faculty of Social Sciences). Academic personel is very professional but there are some examples of teachers who aren't really engaged in teaching students and act like they only want to do their job and go to home. There is also too much of typical memory learning and...
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