Adam Mickiewicz University | PL POZNAN01
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Information about the university
Partner institute: Wydział Nauk Geograficznych i Geologicznych (Faculty of Geographic and Geological Sciences)
ISCED code: 0521 - Environmental Sciences
Language of instruction: Polish; for exchange students, there is an additional selection of courses, most of which are taught in English; in some cases, courses are also offered in other foreign languages, including German; course offerings; in addition, some degree programs are taught entirely in English, such as the M.Sc. in Environmental Protection.
Language requirement: B1 Polish / B2 English
Areas of specialisation:
Department of Geography and Geology, with the following institutes:
- Physical Geography and Environmental Planning
- Geoecology and Geoinformation
- Geology
- Chair of Tourism and Recreation
The agreement is in place with the Faculty of Geography, Geology, and Tourism, but courses can be taken at any faculty within the university. Presumably, bachelor’s students can also take master’s-level courses, and vice versa.
To register for a course, contact the instructor. Changes to the Learning Agreement can, of course, be made on site.
The faculty also offers field trips, especially during the summer semester. For example, field trips may take students to a national park on the Baltic Sea coast, where the university operates a research station, or to the mountains in southern Poland.
Links
Faculty of Geographic and Geological Sciences
Information for Incoming exchange students
Deadlines and dates
Wintersemester: Early October - early February (exams early - mid-February)
Summersemester: Late February - mid-June (exams until early July)
Wintersemester and full academic year: 31. May
Summersemester: 30. November
During the online application process, you have the option to apply for a spot in a dormitory.
Advice from former students
Studies
- There is a wide range of English-language courses available; sometimes so few students are interested in a course that it doesn't take place, so in the first few weeks, you should attend a few more courses than you plan to take and choose the most interesting ones that actually take place.
Housing
- During the online application process, you can apply for a spot in a dorm; spaces are limited. High-quality dorms include Zbyszko and Jagienka, which are located a bit outside the city center but on the way to the Faculty of Geography and Geology. The Jowita dorm, located near the city center, is less well-equipped. Students are usually housed in two-bed rooms with a private bathroom and a shared kitchen in the hallway. In 2017, prices were around 100 € per month, and the security deposit was also 100 €. Rent can be paid directly at the bank, for example, which means you’ll pay almost no fees.
- If you’re turned down for a spot in a dorm, it’s still a good idea to check with the International Office to see if any spots have opened up elsewhere.
- In the dorm, you must return your key to the front desk—which is staffed 24 hours a day—when you leave. Guests must be registered and may only stay until 11 p.m. Overnight guests must be registered at the office, and this requires the signature of the roommate. Overnight guests must pay 10 złoty
Mobility
- There’s a very affordable public transportation fare for students; you can choose between a 3- or 4-month pass that you can load onto your student ID (the 4-month pass costs only about 40 €). The city’s public transportation system is very well developed, and the tram network is extensive
- Be sure to set aside time for traveling around Poland; taking the train is very comfortable and affordable, even if you buy your ticket just before your trip. Students with a Polish student ID receive a discount of about 50% on train tickets
Other
- There are free language courses—either 4, 6, or 10 hours per week—at various levels. If you don’t start at the A1 level, you’ll take a placement test at the beginning. Based on experience, you unfortunately don’t learn much in the four-hour course.
- The university offers free Polish courses for exchange students. You can choose between 4, 6, and 10 hours per week. Experience shows that you learn relatively little in the four-hour course. Anyone who is truly interested in the Polish language should take at least the six-hour course.
- Things are quite a bit cheaper for students—for example, public transportation and some museums cost as little as 1 złoty (it’s best to always ask), and on certain days, some museums even offer free admission.
- There’s a great selection of vegetarian and vegan restaurants and cafés. It’s best to try them all out!
- The Palm House (Palmiarnia) is worth a visit (or several)!
Further information
Acceptance: Students in the department; we have no prior experience with students from other disciplines, but we'd be happy to inquire in Poznań
Finances: cheaper than in Germany. The university estimates costs of 400 to 450 € per month. Rooms in the dormitory are available for about 100 € per month.
Accomodation: Many international students are housed in dorms; the cost for a bed in a 2- or 3-bed room is around 100 € (deposit is also 100 €). There are (significant) differences in the quality of the dorms (see tips from alumni). Shared apartments like those found in Germany are rare. If you’re interested in private housing, it’s best to look for it once you’re there; experience shows that you can find something fairly quickly (though prices are significantly higher than in the dorms).Support from the host university: Great! Both the coordinators in the department and the staff at the International Office are helpful and easy to reach. The instructors are also very friendly and helpful. There’s an orientation week as well as a mentoring program.
Fact-sheet
[As of 20.10.2026]
