Study Veterinary Medicine in Warsaw, Poland
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine · Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW) · Warsaw, Poland
Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW) in Warsaw (Poland): English-taught Veterinary Medicine programme.
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Programmes
Veterinary Medicine
Tuition fees
on request
Duration
5.5 years
Language of instruction
English
Admission process
Application through Medschool Experts; entrance examination required
Intake
October
Recognition
Automatically recognised across the EU
Living costs
Approx. €600–900/month
Total students
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Why study medicine abroad at this university?
The Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW — Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego) is one of Poland’s largest and most respected universities. Its Faculty of Veterinary Medicine offers a 5.5-year English-taught programme for international students, combining rigorous pre-clinical training with extensive clinical practice at the university’s veterinary teaching hospital. SGGW is located in Warsaw, Poland’s vibrant capital city.
Accreditations of Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Poland
Is Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 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. Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine holds this state accreditation and is authorised to award its degrees on this basis.
- Requirement: General higher-education entrance qualification and entrance examination in Biology and Chemistry. Check in a free study consultation whether we can support your application to this university.
Study medicine or dentistry: programmes and language of instruction
Structure, duration, language of instruction and degree — for every programme at this university.
- Veterinary Medicine (DVM): The 5.5-year programme is taught entirely in English and leads to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, recognised throughout the EU. The curriculum includes pre-clinical sciences followed by clinical training at the university’s veterinary teaching hospital.
Study conditions and campus life abroad
The 5.5-year Veterinary Medicine programme at SGGW is structured into pre-clinical and clinical phases. The first years cover the foundational biological and veterinary sciences — anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and pathology — while the later years are dedicated to clinical rotations at the university’s veterinary teaching hospital in Warsaw. The programme is conducted entirely in English.
Admission: how to get a place to study medicine abroad
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.
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We support you through the complete application process, including document preparation and examination preparation. As Poland is an EU member state, the degree is automatically recognised throughout the EU. We guide you through every step and remain your point of contact after your studies begin.
Tuition fees and living costs to study medicine abroad
Tuition fees at SGGW are competitive by EU standards. Warsaw offers a wide range of accommodation and living options for international students, with costs lower than in most Western European capitals.
- Tuition fees: Approx. €5,500–8,000 per year
- Living costs: Approx. €600–900 per month
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The city as a place to study medicine
Warsaw is Poland’s capital and largest city, home to nearly 2 million people. A dynamic metropolis with a rich history and thriving cultural scene, Warsaw offers world-class museums, restaurants, and nightlife, as well as excellent international transport connections. The city has a fast-growing international student community and a cost of living significantly lower than in Western European capitals.
- Capital city of Poland; population nearly 2 million
- Dynamic cultural and social scene
- Excellent international transport connections
- Cost of living lower than Western European capitals
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 in the EU? Yes — as an EU member state, veterinary degrees from Polish universities are automatically recognised across the EU.
- Is an entrance examination required? Yes — applicants must pass a written entrance examination in Biology and Chemistry.
- How long is the programme? The Veterinary Medicine programme is 5.5 years, taught entirely in English.
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