Medical University of Warsaw – English Division
Medicine | Medical Doctor Degree (MD)
Warsaw, Poland
M.D.
DURATION
6 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 18,800 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Medical University of Warsaw (WUM) offers a 6‑year Medicine (MD) in the English Division. Taught entirely in English, the curriculum covers pre‑clinical (years 1–3) and clinical (years 4–6) training. WUM is a top‑ranking Polish medical university and research centre focused on clinical studies and medicine. Faculty, clinicians and researchers teach; the program includes 5,700+ hours.
Career Outcomes: Graduates pursue residency and clinical practice in hospitals, primary care or specialist clinics. Other pathways include academic medicine, biomedical research, public health, clinical trials and roles in pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Key pathways: clinical practice, specialist training, research and public health.
Program Overview
- The 6‑year Medicine (MD) program at the Medical University of Warsaw (English Division) offers a complete medical education delivered entirely in English. Established in 1993, the Division has already produced over 1,000 international MD graduates.
- The curriculum combines 3 pre‑clinical years of lectures, seminars, and laboratory training with 3 clinical years of hands‑on rotations in university hospitals, patient‑based learning, internships, and training at the Medical Simulation Centre.
Key Highlights
- Clinical training at 6 University clinical hospitals and affiliated medical centers across Warsaw.
- Over 5,700 teaching hours and 36 ECTS per year, exceeding standard requirements.
- Students complete a Register of Clinical Skills essential for medical practice.
- MD diploma recognized in the EU, USA, Canada and many other countries (subject to national regulations).
- Eligibility to take USMLE Step 1 after the basic science years and USMLE Step 2 after clinical training.
- Program open to both high school and university graduates.
Study Structure
- Years 1–3 (Pre‑Clinical):
Lectures, seminars, labs, and foundational biomedical sciences. - Years 4–6 (Clinical):
Hospital rotations, internships, patient‑contact classes, and simulation-based training. Academic Environment
- Teaching is delivered by academic faculty, clinicians, and researchers working across more than 70 departments and clinics of the University and affiliated hospitals. All clinical facilities undergo regular quality evaluation.