Established in 1926,
the Poznań University of Economics is one of the
best, oldest and most prestigious economic universities in Poland,
widely renown for its academic excellence. It occupies top positions in
the rankings published by respected magazines. With its reputation for
quality it specializes in the education of highly-qualified managers,
economic experts, as well as national and international administration
personnel capable of operating successfully in the globalized business.
It also has an undisputed position as a leader in economic research as
welll as a major centre for applied research, expert evaluation,
analysis and consultancy.
The school’s reputation is built on high educational standards
consistent with the world’s latest teaching methods and business
trends. The University has been awarded certificates and accreditations
confirming that its teaching and research standards comply with the
highest academic requirements. The University’s main strengths are its
educational base, international relations and co-operation with the
business world. To a significant extent, the credit for the
University’s high position in academic rankings goes to its qualified
teaching staff.
The school employs over six hundred academics,
including approximately a hundred and thirty professors. These are
highly-qualified educators as well as widely recognized, eminent
scientists and business practitioners. Members of the University’s
research personnel sit on various advisory committees, participate in
research projects, offer expert opinions, and advise business entities
and state agencies. As the school attaches great importance to the
quality of education, it consistently applies modern teaching methods
in class. PUE lays great emphasis on the internationalisation of
education and research. The University’s curricula meet the
requirements of the global labour market and the EU’s educational
standards. Students receive credits in accordance with the ECTS
standard, which enables them to undertake international study
programmes. The school itself is linked with a vast number of world’s
leading partner institutions and it has well-developed teacher and
student mobility programs. The University’s lecturers actively
participate in the work of international research networks and groups,
and in intergovernmental research projects. They also deliver guest
lectures at universities abroad. The number of University’s foreign
partner institutions, international research consortia and projects
financed from European funds is constantly growing.
The Poznań University of Economics is the only university in Poland to
enjoy full academic rights in economic, management and commodity
sciences. Education is provided in the form of first-, second- and
third-level studies, MBA programmes as well as post-master’s degree
studies.
The University has been awarded the following certificates and
accreditations confirming that its teaching and research standards
comply with the highest academic requirements: accreditation from the
State Accreditation Committee for programmes in the faculties of
Economics and Management; certificates from the EPOQS Foundation for
the Promotion and Accreditation of Economic Education; the ISO
9001:2000 certificate (the only one in Poland) issued by the
world-class certification company Det Norske Veritas for the Faculty of
Commodity Science; high evaluation by the Scientific Research Committee.
MissionWe are an academic community that wants to enhance the PRESTIGE of the
Poznań University of Economics. We conduct research which significantly
advances knowledge in the field of economic and related sciences. By educating
undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students, we train highly qualified staff
that will be able to conduct research activity and effectively meet the
challenges of the labour market.
We identify with the Poznań University of Economics, one of Poland’s
leading economic schools whose significance is increasing in the international
arena, voice our opinions and offer our advice on important economic issues.
The principal values fostered by the Poznań University of Economic are:
Truth, reliability, effectiveness, respect, transparency,
innovativeness, friendliness
Seeking the truth is a primary goal of any academic research, which
should be accompanied by a reliable transmission of the knowledge discovered.
Research conducted at the Poznań University of Economics is characterized by
effectiveness, which makes it possible to raise necessary funds for research
and supports staff’s and students’ academic development. Meeting the challenges
of the labour market requires a flexible educational offer at all levels of
study. Research activity and student education, accompanied by respect for
different views and transparency of procedures and behavior, are conducted in
an atmosphere of friendliness. An especially important aspect of the University’s
research and education activity is the innovativeness of its research and
teaching methods.