Study Medicine or Dentistry at Medical University of Warsaw (MUW)

The Medical University of Warsaw (MUW) is Poland’s most prestigious medical university and one of the leading medical research institutions in Central Europe. It offers English-taught programmes in Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy for international students, supported by close affiliations with major university hospitals in Warsaw. MUW has a long international tradition and a well-developed infrastructure for students from around the world.

Accreditations of Medical University of Warsaw (MUW) in Poland

Is Medical University of Warsaw (MUW) 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. Medical University of Warsaw (MUW) holds this state accreditation and is authorised to award its degrees on this basis.

• Medicine (MD): The six-year programme is taught in English and leads to a medical degree recognised throughout the EU.
• Dentistry: The five-year programme is taught in English and leads to a dental degree recognised throughout the EU.
• Pharmacy: The five-year programme is taught in English and leads to a pharmacy degree recognised throughout the EU.

The six-year Medicine programme at MUW is divided into pre-clinical and clinical phases. The first three years cover the foundational sciences — anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and pathology — while the second half is dedicated to clinical training at the university’s affiliated hospitals across Warsaw. The Dentistry and Pharmacy programmes follow a comparable structure and are also taught in English.

Admission requires a general higher-education entrance qualification and a written entrance examination in Biology and Chemistry. Medschool Experts supports you with document preparation and examination guidance. Get in touch to find out more and book a free study consultation.

Warsaw is Poland’s most cosmopolitan city, offering a wide range of lifestyle options for students. Tuition fees at MUW reflect its status as a top medical university, while the city’s cost of living remains well below that of Western European capitals.

• Tuition fees: Approx. €7,000–11,000 per year (Medicine); €6,000–9,000 per year (Dentistry/Pharmacy)
• Living costs: Approx. €600–900 per month

Warsaw is Poland’s capital and largest city, home to nearly 2 million people. A dynamic European metropolis with a rich and complex history, Warsaw offers world-class museums, restaurants, nightlife, and cultural institutions, alongside a rapidly growing international business scene. The city has excellent transport connections throughout Europe and a thriving, diverse student community.