Study Medicine in Kraków – Jagiellonian University Medical College
Jagiellonian University Medical College · Kraków, Poland
Jagiellonian University Medical College in Kraków (Poland): English-taught Medicine programme.
At a glance
The key facts about this university at a glance.
Programmes
Medicine
Tuition fees
16,000 EUR per year
Duration
6 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. €550–800/month
Total students
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Why study medicine here?
The Jagiellonian University Medical College in Kraków is one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious medical institutions, with a history spanning over six centuries. Part of the Jagiellonian University — Poland’s oldest university, founded in 1364 — the Medical College offers an internationally acclaimed English-taught Medicine programme for international students. It is affiliated with several major university hospitals in Kraków and has an outstanding reputation for academic excellence and research.
- 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. Clinical training takes place at the university’s affiliated teaching hospitals in Kraków.
Study conditions and campus life
The six-year Medicine programme at Jagiellonian University Medical College is divided into pre-clinical and clinical phases. The first three years focus on the foundational sciences — anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and pathology — while the second three years are dedicated to clinical training at the university’s affiliated teaching hospitals in Kraków. The programme is conducted entirely 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.
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- 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
Despite its prestige, the Jagiellonian University Medical College offers tuition fees that are competitive by EU standards. Kraków is one of Poland’s most popular and affordable cities, offering a high quality of life for students at costs well below those of Western Europe.
- Tuition fees: Approx. €7,000–11,000 per year
- Living costs: Approx. €550–800 per month
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The city as a place to study
Kraków is Poland’s second-largest city and its cultural capital, with a population of around 800,000. Home to one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval city centres, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kraków offers a unique combination of history, culture, and a thriving modern student scene. With dozens of museums, hundreds of restaurants and bars, and vibrant nightlife, it is consistently ranked among Europe’s most attractive cities for students.
- Poland’s cultural capital; population approx. 800,000
- UNESCO World Heritage medieval old town
- Consistently ranked among Europe’s best student cities
- Affordable cost of living with a vibrant social and cultural scene
About the author
Marcel Kloos
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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.
- Why study at Jagiellonian University? Jagiellonian is one of Europe’s oldest universities, with over 650 years of academic tradition and a world-class medical programme taught in English.
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