Aerial view of the PULS campus and Poznan, showcasing urban architecture and green spaces under a clear blue sky

About PULS

The Poznań University of Life Sciences (PULS) is an institution with a rich history dating back to the late 19th century, rooted in an academic tradition from 1870. This was when, thanks to the efforts of August Cieszkowski, the university’s current patron, Agricultural Halina School was established in Żabikowo near Poznań. This historical connection reflects the university’s deep ties to the agricultural heritage of the region and its ongoing mission to advance the natural 
sciences and sustainable agriculture.

Today the Poznań University of Life Sciences (PULS) takes a leading position in rankings of agricultural sciences in Poland. At present we have over 7 000 students, and 1 300 employees. Our six Faculties offer a wide scope of education within a lot of interesting fields of study, including: Biotechnology, Landscape Architecture, Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Wood Technology, Environmental Protection, Animal Science, Food Technology, etc. 

We provide education within a 3-level system: 
I) studies for the degree of Engineer or undergraduate (bachelor) studies, 
II) graduate studies ending with a Master's degree, and 
III) doctoral studies (PhD). 

All our faculties have an extensive offer of postgraduate studies. The Poznań University of Life Sciences offers state-of-the-art scientific and teaching facilities for the purposes of various innovative research, classes, workshops and student laboratories. Many units are perfectly equipped in unique latest-generation apparatuses which enable conducting collaborative projects with national and foreign partners. PULS conducts extensive scientific research and is open to cooperation with its socio-economic environment. Each of the University’s organizational units carries out diverse research and disseminates the outcomes in multiple ways, including scientific and popular science papers, expert opinions, elaborations, diploma theses and reports. One of the fields of the University’s scientific and research activities is the implementation of various types of projects financed both from domestic and international resources. Students of the Poznań University of Life Sciences may enroll for studies or internships in foreign universities or institutions under Erasmus+ Programme which also offers ex change opportunities for academic and administrative staff. The University cooperates with more than 80 universities from various European countries. Erasmus+ is an oppor tunity for foreign students to enroll for studies or traineeships, and for foreign teachers to give lectures. Numerous international programs are in place that enable supporting the academic exchange in the area of education and professional training both for students and for academics. The University offers English language Master's Degree Programs. Based on the University’s educational program, each of the six Faculties runs M.Sc. programs in the field of Agronomy, Biotechnology, Forestry, Wood Science, Horti culture: Seed Science and Technology, Geoinformation Science, Earth Observation and Spatial Management, Environmental Engineering and Protection, Agri-food Economics and Trade, Animal Production Management, Food Science and Nutrition.