Medical University of Warsaw

MEDICAL UNIVERSITY of WARSAW

• one of the oldest medical universities in Poland

• history dating back to 1809

• currently the top ranked Polish medical university

• provides education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and health sciences

• in 1993 the English Division of the Faculty of Medicine was established for international students interested in studying medicine in English (819 graduates)

• in 2012 the English Dentistry Division was founded

• English Pharmacy Division will start in 2017/2018

The standard of quality of the University education is in accordance with the Bologna Process.

INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATIONS

• U.S. Department of Education

• The Medical Board of California

• Polish Accreditation Committee

• Accreditation Committee for Polish Universities

WHY CHOOSE the Medical University of Warsaw?

• Top Polish medical university

• Over 200 years of tradition in teaching medicine

• 6-year medical program in English from 1993

• Internationally-recognized Medical Degree

• International accreditations of the U.S. Department of Education and the Medical Board of California

• International cooperation with Universities from Europe, Asia and North America

• Students from all over the world

• Highly qualified didactic and scientific staff of more than 1600 outstanding specialists

• 5 University and 11 affiliated hospitals with modern diagnostic and treatment equipment

• Participant in the Student RS Exchange Program Erasmus!

• Member of numerous international organizations, associations and committees e.g.: EUA, AMEE, GHLO, IFMSA

• Very modern facilities: Didactic Centre, Library and IT Centre, Preclinical Research Centre, Campus of clinical hospitals, Sport and Rehabilitation Centre with Olympic facilities Advantageous location - scientific and cultural centre of Poland

MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF WARSAW

Żwirki i Wigury 61

02-091 Warsaw, Poland

www.2wl.wum.edu.pl/en

ADMISSION

The on-line registration starts at the begining of March. The entrance exam takes place in May. All information about the dates and places of the examination on the web page.

ACADEMIC YEAR

The academic year is divided into two semesters: winter and summer. The winter semester starts October 1 and lasts till the end of January, with a one-week break at Christmas. The examination session takes place in January and February. The summer semester starts in mid-February and ends in June, with a one-week break at Easter. The examination session takes place in June and the re-take session in September.

DIPLOMA RECOGNITION

The university graduates are well equipped with theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary in modern medical clinical practice and receive a medical diploma recognized all over the world.

STUDENT RESEARCH CLUBS

Students of the Medical University of Warsaw can pursue their own interests by joining research clubs that give them opportunity to deepen theoretical knowledge as well as to acquire and develop practical clinical skills by participating in discussions, presenting new scientific findings, studying clinical cases and getting involved in clinical research projects.

The most popular clubs are:

• Surgery Club

• Internal Medicine Club

• Anesthesiology Club

• Immunology Department Club

• Cardiology Club

MUW LIBRARY

The Warsaw Medical University Library services to support the academic and instructional needs of the students, faculty and staff at the university. There are computers, wireless internet, several group/ independent study rooms, anatomical models, and microscopes that can be used within the library premises.

ORIENTATION DAYS

All first-year students are welcome to participate in the Orientation Days organized right before the academic year starts. During these days new students receive useful information regarding studying and living in Warsaw; meet students from student organizations and members of the Faculty.