Study Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy in Warsaw – Medical University of Warsaw (MUW)
Medical University of Warsaw (MUW) · Warsaw, Poland
Medical University of Warsaw (MUW) in Warsaw (Poland): English-taught Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy programme.
At a glance
The key facts about this university at a glance.
Programmes
Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Pre-Med
Tuition fees
on request
Duration
6 years (Medicine), 5 years (Dentistry and 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. €600–900/month
Total students
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6 years (Medicine), 5 years (Dentistry and 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 Warsaw (MUW) is Poland’s most prestigious medical university and one of the leading medical research institutions in Central Europe. It offers English-taught programmes in Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy for international students, supported by close affiliations with major university hospitals in Warsaw. MUW has a long international tradition and a well-developed infrastructure for 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.
- Dentistry: The five-year programme is taught in English and leads to a dental 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 MUW is divided into pre-clinical and clinical phases. The first three years cover the foundational sciences — anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and pathology — while the second half is dedicated to clinical training at the university’s affiliated hospitals across Warsaw. The Dentistry and Pharmacy programmes follow a comparable structure and are also 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
Warsaw is Poland’s most cosmopolitan city, offering a wide range of lifestyle options for students. Tuition fees at MUW reflect its status as a top medical university, while the city’s cost of living remains well below that of Western European capitals.
- Tuition fees: Approx. €7,000–11,000 per year (Medicine); €6,000–9,000 per year (Dentistry/Pharmacy)
- Living costs: Approx. €600–900 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
Warsaw is Poland’s capital and largest city, home to nearly 2 million people. A dynamic European metropolis with a rich and complex history, Warsaw offers world-class museums, restaurants, nightlife, and cultural institutions, alongside a rapidly growing international business scene. The city has excellent transport connections throughout Europe and a thriving, diverse student community.
- Capital and largest city of Poland; population nearly 2 million
- Major European business and cultural hub
- Excellent international transport connections
- Vibrant student life with cost of living well below 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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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 Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy all available in English? Yes — all three programmes are offered with English-language instruction for international students.
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