Study Medicine in Katowice – Kiev Medical University
Medicine · Kiev Medical University · Poland
Kiev Medical University runs a campus for international students in Katowice — an English-taught Medicine degree in Poland, with no entrance-exam barrier and state accreditation.
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The key facts about this university at a glance.
Programmes
Medicine
Tuition fees
€3,000 per semester (€6,000/year); years 1–2 optionally online: €3,000/year
Duration
6 years
Language of instruction
English
Admission process
Admission interview, no entrance exam
Intake
October
Recognition
Accredited university status
Living costs
€500 to €700 per month
Total students
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Why study medicine abroad at this university?
Kiev Medical University was founded in Kyiv in 1992 and for several years has also operated a modern campus in Katowice, Poland. The university is accredited by the WFME — an important foundation for obtaining a medical licence later on in many countries.
What makes this campus special: the first two years can optionally be completed online — for just €3,000/year. From the third year, you switch to on-site teaching at the regular rate of €3,000/semester.
Accreditations of Kiev Medical University in Poland
Is Kiev Medical University a state-accredited university? Yes. Polish universities are evaluated and accredited by the Polish Accreditation Committee (Polska Komisja Akredytacyjna, PKA), Poland’s state accreditation body. The PKA is recognised by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) as an accrediting agency (WFME recognition valid until September 2035) — the basis for the ECFMG’s “Recognized Accreditation Policy,” under which only graduates of programmes accredited by a WFME-recognised agency are eligible for ECFMG certification and, therefore, for the USMLE. In addition, Poland is listed on the National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA) country list maintained by the U.S. Department of Education, which classifies the Polish accreditation system as comparable to that of the United States and can potentially give students access to U.S. federal student loans. Kiev Medical University holds this state accreditation and is authorised to award its degrees on this basis.
Founded 1992 | Katowice, Poland | Private | WFME-accredited | English | MD
Study medicine or dentistry: programmes and language of instruction
Structure, duration, language of instruction and degree — for every programme at this university.
Medicine (MD) — 6 years, taught in English, WFME-accredited, degree recognised across the EU. Intake every autumn.
Study conditions and campus life abroad
The programme lasts 6 years (degree: MD):
- Years 1–3 (pre-clinical): Anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, histology
- Years 4–6 (clinical): Internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics, gynaecology and much more
Language of instruction: English. Polish is taught in parallel as a compulsory subject.
Admission: how to get a place to study medicine abroad
There is no entrance-exam barrier at KMU Katowice. Admission is based on an interview. You need a secondary school leaving qualification that grants access to university and English at B2 level.
Polish is a compulsory subject, but it is taught alongside your studies. Medschool Experts supports you throughout the entire application process.
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Medschool Experts is by your side from your first enquiry through to enrolment:
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Tuition fees and living costs to study medicine abroad
Regular tuition fees at KMU Katowice are €3,000 per semester (= €6,000/year).
A particular advantage: the first two years can optionally be completed online — in which case fees are reduced to just €3,000 per year. That saves up to €6,000 during the pre-clinical phase.
- Years 1 and 2 (online, optional): €3,000/year
- From year 3 (on site, compulsory): €6,000/year
Total tuition fees over 6 years: approx. €30,000. Living costs in Katowice are around €500–700/month.
Degree recognition and career prospects
Poland has been an EU member state since 2004. Degrees are recognised across the EU in accordance with Directive 2005/36/EC.
The university’s WFME accreditation ✓ provides a solid basis. The exact requirements for your licence to practise — such as proof of language proficiency or a medical language examination — depend on your target country.
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The city as a place to study medicine
Katowice — the heart of the Upper Silesian metropolitan area, with more than 300,000 inhabitants and around 2.5 million in the wider region.
- Central location in southern Poland
- Affordable living costs
- Good connections to Kraków, Warsaw and Prague
- Young, international student life
300,000 inhabitants | 2.5 million metropolitan area | Poland (EU) | Southern Poland | affordable | temperate climate
About the author
Marcel Kloos
Federally recognised dentist, founder and owner of Medschool Experts
Marcel Kloos founded the company while still studying abroad himself; since then more than 500 study places have been arranged. Originally from Stuttgart, he studied dentistry in Sofia from 2015 to 2021 and is a federally recognised dentist.
He now lives in Bern and runs the company full-time as its owner. He visits the partner universities in person on a regular basis.
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FAQ: studying medicine abroad at this university
Is the degree recognised?
Yes — the university is WFME-accredited and Poland is an EU member state. The exact licensing requirements, such as language certificates, depend on your target country.
How much are the tuition fees?
The regular fee is €3,000 per semester (€6,000/year). For the first two years, you can optionally study online — for just €3,000/year. From year 3, attendance on site is compulsory at €6,000/year. Total tuition: approx. €30,000.
Do I need to speak Polish?
No — it is taught alongside your studies.
What does it cost to live in Katowice?
€500–700/month.
When does the programme start?
Once a year in autumn (September/October).
Is there an entrance exam?
No — selection is based on an admission interview.
Can I complete the pre-clinical phase online?
Yes — the first two years can optionally be completed online, for just €3,000/year. From year 3, you move to on-site teaching in Katowice.
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