Study Medicine and Pharmacy in Bydgoszcz – Nicolaus Copernicus University, Collegium Medicum
Collegium Medicum · Nicolaus Copernicus University · Bydgoszcz, Poland
Nicolaus Copernicus University, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz (Poland): English-taught Medicine and Pharmacy programme.
At a glance
The key facts about this university at a glance.
Programmes
Medicine and Pharmacy
Tuition fees
on request
Duration
6 years (Medicine), 5 years (Pharmacy)
Language of instruction
English
Admission process
Application through Medschool Experts; entrance examination required
Intake
October
Recognition
Automatically recognised across the EU
Living costs
Approx. €400–650/month
Total students
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6 years (Medicine), 5 years (Pharmacy)
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Why study medicine here?
The Collegium Medicum at Nicolaus Copernicus University (NCU) in Bydgoszcz is one of Poland’s well-established medical faculties, offering English-taught programmes in Medicine and Pharmacy for international students. NCU is a major research university named after the renowned Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, and its medical faculty is closely linked to university hospitals in Bydgoszcz providing comprehensive clinical training.
- 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.
Programmes and languages of instruction
Structure, duration, language of instruction and degree — for every programme at this university.
- Medicine (MD): The six-year programme is taught in English and leads to a medical degree recognised throughout the EU.
- Pharmacy: The five-year programme is taught in English and leads to a pharmacy degree recognised throughout the EU.
Study conditions and campus life
The six-year Medicine programme at NCU Collegium Medicum is divided into pre-clinical and clinical phases. The first years cover the foundational sciences — anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and pathology — while the later years are dedicated to clinical training at the university’s affiliated hospitals in Bydgoszcz. The five-year Pharmacy programme combines laboratory sciences with clinical pharmacy training. Both programmes are taught in English.
Admission and entrance exam
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.
NC-freie Medizinstudienplätze im In- und Ausland
- Passende Uni-Auswahl & sichere Vermittlung
- NC-freier Studienplatz im Ausland mit Anerkennung in Deutschland
- Betreuung bei Studienstart, Vorbereitung & Wohnungssuche
- Unterstützung beim Wechsel nach Deutschland
- Begleitung bis zum Berufseinstieg in DE oder CH
Preparing properly with Medschool Experts
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
Bydgoszcz is one of the more affordable cities in Poland, with living costs well below those of Warsaw or Western European capitals. Tuition fees are competitive by EU standards.
- Tuition fees: Approx. €5,000–7,500 per year
- Living costs: Approx. €400–650 per month
Alumni now practising internationally
Former students of this university who, according to publicly available sources, now work as doctors or dentists internationally. Anonymised overview — not an indication of any cooperation with Medschool Experts.
The city as a place to study
Bydgoszcz is Poland’s eighth-largest city, situated along the Brda River in north-central Poland. Known for its musical heritage (it hosts the renowned Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Competition), the city offers a pleasant student lifestyle with parks, cafés, and cultural events, all at very affordable prices.
- Poland’s eighth-largest city, on the Brda River in north-central Poland
- Known for its musical and cultural heritage
- Affordable cost of living
- Pleasant parks and riverside scenery
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Frequently asked questions about this university
- Is the degree recognised in the EU? Yes — as an EU member state, 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.
- Are both Medicine and Pharmacy available in English? Yes — both programmes are offered with English-language instruction for international students.
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