Poland's oldest and most prestigious medical school, founded in 1809. The 6-year English-taught MD is EU-recognised and WHO-listed, with clinical rotations at top Warsaw hospitals.
The Medical University of Warsaw, founded in 1809, is Poland's oldest and most prestigious medical school. Its 6-year English-taught General Medicine (MD) is EU-recognised and listed by the WHO, with clinical rotations at leading Warsaw teaching hospitals and a long track record of training international doctors.
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| University | Country | Level | Duration | Tuition/year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical University of Warsaw ★ This programme | 🇵🇱 Poland | MD · 6-yr | 6 years | €13,500 |
| Jagiellonian Univ. Medical College Kraków | 🇵🇱 Poland | MD · 6-yr | 6 years | ≈€15,000 |
| Poznań Univ. of Medical Sciences Poland | 🇵🇱 Poland | MD · 6-yr | 6 years | ≈€14,000 |
| Medical University of Gdańsk Poland | 🇵🇱 Poland | MD · 6-yr | 6 years | ≈€13,000 |
Your counsellor helps you compare and apply to multiple programmes simultaneously — at no cost.
| Academic | High school diploma with Biology, Chemistry & Physics | |
| English | IELTS 6.0 or entrance exam | |
| Entrance exam | Biology & Chemistry test (often with a short interview) | |
| Documents | High school transcripts, medical fitness certificate, passport | |
Worried about the entrance exam? Your counsellor helps you prepare for the Biology & Chemistry test and books your slot — many sittings can be taken online.
Practise in any EU/EEA country after licensing
Post-study job-seeking residence permit
Recognised worldwide
Polish Government scholarship programme
| Tuition (international) | Per annum | €13,500 |
| Entrance exam fee | One-time | ~€100–200 |
| Deposit | Before enrolment/visa | First semester tuition |
Indicative figures for October 2026 entry. NAWA scholarships and university awards may reduce costs. Your counsellor confirms exact fees and matches every scholarship you qualify for — at no cost.
Poland combines low tuition with generous public funding through NAWA and university fee waivers. Your counsellor will match you with every award you qualify for and handle the applications.
Not sure which scholarships you qualify for? Your counsellor reviews every option and handles the applications — at no cost to you.
Tuition in Poland is already affordable. If scholarships don't fully cover your costs, these options help — and full-time students can work freely with no hour cap.
Full-time international students in Poland can work without an additional work permit and with no weekly cap. Average student wage is PLN 25–35/hour (≈€6–8) in hospitality, retail, and Warsaw's growing IT sector.
No collateral or cosigner required for eligible postgraduate students at top-ranked universities. Covers tuition and living expenses, with rates based on future earning potential.
Poland's living-funds requirement is modest (≈PLN 776/month). Most students prove it through family savings or a sponsor declaration alongside any scholarship award.
Warsaw is Poland's dynamic capital — a fast-growing EU tech and business hub with excellent transport, offering big-city life at a fraction of Western European costs.
Poland offers excellent value for EU-quality education.
| Visa type | National Visa D + Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) | |
| Fee | €80 (visa) + additional fee for the TRP | |
| Financial proof | ≈PLN 776/month (≈€180) plus tuition, for the full stay | |
| Health insurance | National Health Fund (NFZ) or private insurance | |
| Processing | 4–8 weeks for the visa; apply for the TRP after arrival | |
| Post-graduation | 9-month job-seeking residence permit | |
Your counsellor guides you through the full visa process — from document preparation to embassy appointment booking.
"Warsaw's medical school is EU-recognised and far cheaper than studying medicine privately at home. My counsellor prepared me for the entrance exam and handled my visa. The clinical rotations at Warsaw hospitals are excellent."
"I wanted a European MD I could use back home and across the EU. SAG guided my whole application and visa; Warsaw is a great, affordable city to live and study in."
Start your free application with a counsellor who knows this programme inside out.