Study Medicine in Poland for UK Students: Fees 2026

Study Medicine in Poland as a UK Student: Fees, Duration and the Route Back to the NHS

28.10.2026

7 min read Lesezeit

Short answer

Study medicine in Poland as a UK student: six-year English programmes, tuition from about 16,000 euros a year and how the degree leads to GMC registration.

Poland teaches medicine in English at several state universities, and its degree is a European qualification that UK graduates use to register with the GMC. The programme runs six years, and tuition is higher than in Bulgaria or Romania.

The Medical University of Warsaw lists 16,100 euros for the first year and 15,900 euros for each later year. Over six years that is 95,600 euros in tuition. Other Polish universities set their own fees, so treat Warsaw as one worked example, not as a national price.

This guide explains what a UK student gets for that price and how to decide whether Poland fits. Last reviewed: October 2026.

Can a UK student study medicine in Poland in English?

Yes. Polish medical universities run English-language MD programmes for international students, and UK applicants are welcome. The programme lasts six years, or twelve semesters, and combines preclinical sciences with clinical training in university hospitals.

Poland is an EU member, so the degree is a European qualification. The GMC currently accepts relevant European qualifications for registration without PLAB, as explained in our hub on studying medicine abroad from the UK.

Item	Worked example: Medical University of Warsaw
Programme	Medicine (MD) in English
Duration	6 years, 12 semesters
Tuition, first year	16,100 euros
Tuition, years 2 to 6	15,900 euros a year
Tuition over six years	95,600 euros

How does Poland compare with Bulgaria and Romania?

Poland costs more in tuition. Bulgaria runs 9,000 to 10,000 euros a year, as our guide to Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna and Pleven shows, and Timișoara in Romania lists 9,000 euros for medicine. Over six years the Polish example costs roughly 35,000 to 40,000 euros more in tuition.

Families who choose Poland usually do so for a large, modern university city, a big international cohort and a well-developed clinical network. Whether that is worth the difference depends on the student and on the budget.

What does it cost in total?

Tuition is only part of the budget. Accommodation, food, travel and health insurance come on top. Our six-year cost comparison for UK students shows how to add these up and how the total compares with a UK degree funded by a student loan.

How do I choose between Poland and other countries?

Make a shortlist of two or three countries by budget first, then compare cities and programmes. Placement at our 25+ partner universities is independent of A-level grades. The consultation is free and covers fees, start dates and the registration route for each university: book a conversation with Medschool Experts.

For the wider picture of European options, see study medicine in Europe for UK students.

International perspective: why students choose Poland

Poland has one of the largest groups of international medical students in Central Europe. Students from Scandinavia, Israel, India and the UK enrol in English programmes because the country offers EU membership, large teaching hospitals and a cost level well below private medical schools in Western Europe.

The author's view

Poland is the country where families ask me whether the higher price buys a better degree. The degree is a European qualification either way. What the price buys is a larger city and a bigger hospital network.

My assessment: choose Poland if the city and the clinical setting matter to you, and choose Bulgaria or Romania if the budget decides.

Summary

Poland teaches medicine in English over six years and awards a European degree.
The Medical University of Warsaw lists 16,100 euros for year one and 15,900 euros for years two to six, 95,600 euros in total.
Fees differ by university, so compare before you decide.
The GMC currently accepts relevant European qualifications without PLAB.

Conclusion

Poland suits students who value a large city and a big clinical network and can budget a higher tuition. Book your free consultation with Medschool Experts to compare it with Bulgaria and Romania.

Frequently asked questions about studying medicine in Poland from the UK

How much does it cost to study medicine in Poland?

The Medical University of Warsaw lists 16,100 euros for the first year and 15,900 euros for each later year, 95,600 euros over six years. Other universities set their own fees.

How long does medicine take in Poland?

Six years, twelve semesters, taught in English.

Can I register with the GMC after a Polish degree?

The GMC currently accepts relevant European qualifications without PLAB. Check the current rules when you apply.

Is Poland more expensive than Bulgaria?

Yes. Bulgaria runs 9,000 to 10,000 euros a year, Poland about 16,000 euros at the Warsaw example.

Do I need A-level grades?

Placement at our 25+ partner universities is independent of A-level grades. The consultation explains the next steps for your situation.

About the author

Marcel Kloos

Founder and owner of Medschool Experts, federally recognised dentist

Marcel Kloos is the founder and owner of Medschool Experts, a placement agency for medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine and pharmacy degrees abroad. Since 2021 the team has secured more than 500 study places at 25+ partner universities in Europe and worldwide.

Study medicine abroad: Marcel's own path

Born in Stuttgart, Marcel started his degree late: at 24 he enrolled at the Medical University of Sofia, Faculty of Dental Medicine, and graduated in 2021 from the English-language programme. He went through the same steps his clients face today — nostrification of school certificates, entrance interviews, finding a flat in Sofia and later the recognition of a foreign degree. He is a federally recognised dentist.

What Marcel does at Medschool Experts

Today Marcel lives in Bern and runs Medschool Experts full-time. He visits every partner university in person, negotiates placement agreements directly with faculties and deans, and leads the free consultations in which applicants learn at which university they can start next semester. His YouTube channel on studying medicine abroad has helped thousands of applicants compare universities, costs and recognition.

Topics Marcel writes about

Study medicine abroad independent of your high school diploma grades: universities, costs and admission
Study dentistry, veterinary medicine or pharmacy in Europe in English
Tuition fees and living costs at medical schools in Europe and worldwide
Recognition of foreign medical degrees in the EU, Switzerland, the UK and the US
Transferring between medical schools and returning home into a higher semester

All articles by Marcel Kloos are based on first-hand visits to the universities and conversations with current students. Book a free consultation to discuss your own path.

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