Study Medicine in Rzeszów – University of Rzeszów
University of Rzeszów · Poland
Medicine taught in English at a state university in south-eastern Poland.
At a glance
The key facts about this university at a glance.
Programmes
Medicine
Tuition fees
7,250 EUR per semester
Duration
6 years
Language of instruction
English
Admission process
Entrance test and interview, available in person or online
Intake
October
Recognition
Automatically recognised across the EU
Living costs
Total students
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Why study medicine abroad at this university?
The University of Rzeszów is a public university with around 20,000 students in eleven faculties. The Medicine programme is taught in English and lasts six years, with teaching in small groups. Admission is based on the university's own selection procedure, not on your school-leaving grade.
- Programmes: Medicine
- Language of instruction: English
- Standard duration: 6 years
- Start of studies: October
- Requirement: General higher-education entrance qualification. Check in a free study consultation whether you meet the requirements for placement at this university through Medschool Experts.
Study medicine or dentistry: programmes and language of instruction
Structure, duration, language of instruction and degree — for every programme at this university.
- Medicine: The Medicine programme leads to a medical degree. The pre-clinical phase establishes the scientific foundations; the clinical phase adds patient-facing work.
Study conditions and campus life abroad
The programme lasts six years and is taught in English. In years one and two you complete the pre-clinical phase with anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, histology and embryology. From the third year, the clinical phase follows with internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics, gynaecology, neurology and psychiatry, taught in small groups. The final year is practical and works like a full clinical internship year.
Admission: how to get a place to study medicine abroad
The basic requirement for placement at this location is a general higher-education entrance qualification. When placed through Medschool Experts, there is no separate entrance test. Get in touch to find out whether we can place you at this university, and book a free study consultation.
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Preparing properly with Medschool Experts
We take care of your entire application, including all formalities, and submit it on time. We prepare you for the admission process. In Rzeszów, we help you find accommodation and support you with enrolment and paperwork. Even after your studies begin, you keep a dedicated contact person on our team — including for the LEK and staż if you later want to work in Poland.
Tuition fees and living costs to study medicine abroad
The tuition fee is 7,250 EUR per semester. Before making any decision, ask the International Office to confirm the amount in writing, specifying whether accommodation, insurance, and registration fees are included.
Additional one-off costs include the application fee, visa, health insurance, travel, and usually a deposit for accommodation. Contact us for current living cost estimates.
Degree recognition and career prospects
The University of Rzeszów teaches Medicine in English for six years in small groups. Poland is a member of the European Union, so your degree falls under the Professional Qualifications Directive 2005/36/EC and is recognised automatically throughout the EU/EEA and in Switzerland. No equivalence assessment or knowledge test is required.
You will sometimes hear that the Polish state exam (LEK) and the internship year (staż) are also required elsewhere. That is not the case: you only need them if you want to be licensed as a doctor in Poland itself. For your licence, contact the competent authority of the country where you want to work; most countries require proof of medical-level proficiency in their national language, and processing times vary.
After that, specialist training is open to you on the same terms as graduates of domestic medical schools. Rzeszów is in south-eastern Poland and has flight connections, so returning home remains easy to plan.
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The city as a place to study medicine
Rzeszów has the highest share of students in the entire EU: there are more than 350 students for every 1,000 inhabitants, more than in any other Polish city. This shapes the townscape — cafés and clubs cater to young people, and the city is considered clean, safe and well organised.
Summers are pleasantly warm, with daytime temperatures around 26 °C in July, and winters are cool but not extreme. Rzeszów lies in south-eastern Poland at the edge of the Carpathians, so the mountains and lakes of the region are less than an hour away for weekend trips.
Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport (RZE) is just 8 kilometres from the centre and connects you with Warsaw and several destinations in Western and Southern Europe.
- City: Rzeszów
- Country: Poland
- Entry: Student visa required
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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FAQ: studying medicine abroad at this university
What are the entry requirements for University of Rzeszów in Rzeszów?
You need a general higher-education entrance qualification (A-levels or equivalent). There is no numerus clausus, so your school-leaving grade does not determine your place. You will also need a sufficient command of English and a student visa.
How do I apply through Medschool Experts?
Medschool Experts handles placement at this location without a grade-based admission cap. Whether we can place you with your profile is something we clarify in a free, no-obligation consultation — where we also discuss which university is the best fit for you.
What does it cost to study at University of Rzeszów?
The tuition fee is 7,250 EUR per semester. Additional costs include the application fee, visa, health insurance, travel, and accommodation. Always ask the International Office to confirm every figure in writing — figures quoted by third-party portals can vary significantly.
How is the programme structured and how long does it take?
The programme lasts 6 years. First comes the pre-clinical phase with the theoretical foundations, then the clinical phase with examination courses and placements at affiliated hospitals. The final year is primarily practical in focus.
Is the degree recognised in the EU?
As Poland is an EU member state, medical degrees are automatically recognised across the EU under the Professional Qualifications Directive, provided graduation requirements are met. For non-EU countries you wish to practise in, confirm requirements separately.
Will I receive a transcript of records?
Yes. Your performance is recorded in a transcript showing subjects, examinations, and grades. This is exactly the document the authorities need later for the equivalence assessment. Keep all semester certificates and grade reports safely — they are difficult to obtain retrospectively.
Can I transfer to a university in my home country during my studies?
There is no automatic transfer route. A transfer to a domestic faculty involves an individual credit-recognition process and depends on available places in higher semesters. Plan your studies as a complete path to graduation.
How does Medschool Experts support you on the ground?
We organise the application and all documents, support you through enrolment, accommodation, and administrative requirements, and remain your contact after your studies begin. We also tell you upfront where the weaknesses of this particular location lie.
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