The university`s origins go back to 1926 when it was found as the College of Commerce. On 27th December 2008, AE officially receives the status of a university and acquires its present name – Poznan University of Economics. Currently the University is both a teaching and a research institution with a long tradition in education and strong academic standing (518 teaching staff), it is also famous for its credibility in economic analyses. It offers 5 faculties, on which there are 10,000 students.