Study Medicine and Pharmacy in Gdańsk – Medical University of Gdańsk
Medical University of Gdańsk (MUG) · Gdańsk, Poland
Medical University of Gdansk in Gdańsk (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. €500–750/month
Total students
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6 years (Medicine), 5 years (Pharmacy)
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In Varna, daytime highs reach 20°C and above from May to September. It gets warmest in August, averaging 28°C.
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Why study medicine here?
The Medical University of Gdańsk (MUG) is one of Poland’s most respected medical universities, with a distinguished history in medical education and research. Situated on the Baltic Sea coast, MUG offers English-taught programmes in Medicine and Pharmacy for international students, with clinical training at its affiliated university hospitals in Gdańsk. The university has a long-standing tradition of welcoming students from around the world.
- 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 MUG is structured into pre-clinical and clinical phases. The first three years cover the foundational sciences — anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and pathology — while the second half focuses on clinical rotations at the university’s affiliated hospitals in Gdańsk. The five-year Pharmacy programme follows a similar structure. 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
Tuition fees at MUG are competitive by EU standards. Gdańsk, as one of the main cities of the Tri-City metropolitan area, offers an excellent quality of life at costs well below those of Western European equivalents.
- Tuition fees: Approx. €6,000–9,000 per year (Medicine); €5,000–7,000 per year (Pharmacy)
- Living costs: Approx. €500–750 per month
Alumni now practising internationally
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The city as a place to study
Gdańsk is a historic port city on Poland’s Baltic Sea coast, with a population of around 490,000. As part of the Tri-City conurbation (together with Gdynia and Sopot), it offers a rich cultural scene, stunning medieval architecture, beautiful beaches, and a vibrant international atmosphere. Gdańsk is one of Poland’s most attractive and liveable cities, with a strong maritime identity and excellent transport links.
- Historic port city on the Baltic Sea; population approx. 490,000
- Part of the Tri-City area (Gdańsk, Gdynia, Sopot)
- Beautiful beaches, medieval architecture, and a vibrant cultural scene
- Affordable cost of living by EU standards
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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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.
- What is Gdańsk like as a student city? Gdańsk is one of Poland’s most beautiful and dynamic cities, with beaches, a historic old town, and a thriving cultural life.
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