Poland

Are you looking for study programs abroad, especially in Europe? Do you want to combine high-quality universities, very affordable tuition fees and a vibrant student and cultural life? If the answer is yes, then all roads lead for you to study in Poland! 

Imagine earning your diploma literally in the center of Europe, a fact that opens you doors to work and travel in multiple European destinations. Poland or officially the Republic of Poland, is a central European country with quite a lot of neighboring countries such as Lithuania, the Kaliningrad region, Belarus, Ukraine, Slovakia, Czech Republic and Germany.


Not only that, but Poland is one of the most affordable European countries for studies (PhD degrees are actually offered for free!) and Polish cities like Warsaw and Krakow are voted among the top student-friendly cities, offering a lively atmosphere, a great study environment and low cost of living. 

With 16 UNESCO World Heritage Sites satisfying even the most demanding traveller and a rich history spanning over centuries, Poland is a country that combines everything from high mountains, picturesque cities and villages, lakes and national parks. Did you know that Poland is the home of the largest castle in the world, the Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork? Plus, Poland is the world’s biggest amber exporter!

Curious to learn more about studying abroad in Poland? If you want to learn more about university fees, language, culture and visa regulations, read through our study in Poland guide below to find out why this European gem will offer you a fascinating study experience like no other!

Universites in Poland

Medical University of Warsaw

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6-Year MD Program

The 6-Year MD Program is for high school graduates and for college/university graduates. At the end of the program, the graduates are awarded the MD degree and receive a medical diploma (dyplom lekarski) recognized in Poland, the European Union, USA, Canada and most other countries around the world.

– The program includes 3 pre-clinical years (lectures and seminars) and 3 clinical years (clinical classes in hospitals with patients, Medical Simulation Centre, and internships)

– Student clinical training at 6 University clinical hospitals and affiliated ones across Warsaw

– Over 1000 graduates since 1993

– Teaching that goes beyond standard requirements
(more than 5700 hours and 36 ECTS per year)

– Students complete a Register of Student Skills essential for medical practice

Basic science and pre-medical training of the English Division students are provided in the form of lectures, seminars, and practical classes by more than 70 departments and clinics of the Medical University of Warsaw.
Clinical training takes place at the 6 University hospitals, the University’s Medical Simulation Center and at affiliated hospitals.

Throughout the 6-Year MD Program, students are assessed on their knowledge and skills. The learning process of the students is supervised by the teaching staff during their entire education and training at the Medical University of Warsaw. Medical students’ theoretical knowledge is checked in the form of tests, and a written and oral exam at the end of the course. Practical clinical skills are regularly evaluated in order to ensure  effective high quality training.  Students graduate with a completed Register of Student Skills essential for medical practice.

All the teaching staff of the English Division are employed either on a full-time basis or on a part-time basis. They also work as researches or medical practitioners at the Medical University of Warsaw’s basic science, pre-clinical and clinical departments.

Students interested in writing the USMLE (the United States Medical Licensing Examination) Step I are eligible once they have completed the 3-year pre-clinical curriculum. Upon completion of the 3-year clinical training, students can sit the USMLE Step II.