Poznań - the capital of the Wielkopolska voivodeship and one of the oldest and biggest cities in Poland. Poznań occupies an area of 262 km2 and has a population of 550,000 inhabitants. Most of these are at the working age (67%). The city is a strong academic and scientific centre which holds a leading position in Poland. There are 25 universities in the city, educating more than 120,000 students. The largest university in Poznań is Adam Mickiewicz University, where prospective students can choose from over 150 fields of studies. The educational activity of the city's higher-education institutions is complemented by nearly 50 research and development facilities employing 5,000 people. IT sciences, biotechnology and genetics are particularly well developed.
