# Poznan University of Medical Sciences

> Poznan University of Medical Sciences has taught medicine since 1919 and runs a direct-entry, six-year English-medium MD programme for international students, listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools with ECFMG eligibility from 1993 onward. Its accrediting body, the Polish Accreditation Committee, holds full WFME recognition, and the university carries a US NCFMEA comparability determination through Fall 2029.

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- Last reviewed: 2026-07-12
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## Key facts

- Location: Poznan, [Poland](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/poland)
- Type: Public
- Established: 1919
- Official website: https://pums.edu.pl/
- Published programmes on Students Traffic: 1

## Recognition and approvals

- World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS/FAIMER) — listed (School ID F0000411), currently operational
- ECFMG Certification — graduates eligible to apply, graduation years 1993-present
- World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) recognition of the Polish Accreditation Committee — valid through 30 September 2035
- US National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA) comparability determination — valid through Fall 2029
- EU Directive 2005/36/EC (Annex V, point 5.1.1) — automatic recognition of the Polish Lekarz medical qualification across the EU/EEA
- Verify: [World Directory of Medical Schools — Poznan University of Medical Sciences (English Division) listing](https://search.wdoms.org/home/GetSchoolDetail/F0000411)
- Verify: [PUMS official Accreditation page](https://pums.edu.pl/about-pums/accreditation/)

## Programmes

| Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Tuition per year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [MD Program (High School Graduate Pathway)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/poznan-university-of-medical-sciences-medicine) | MBBS | 6 years | English | PLN 71,000 (2026-2027) |

## Why students choose it

- A WDOMS-listed English MD programme with ECFMG eligibility for graduates from 1993 onward, backed by WFME accreditation of the Polish Accreditation Committee through September 2035 and a US NCFMEA comparability determination through Fall 2029.
- Guaranteed dormitory placement for every first-year international student across four residences.
- A large, university-owned clinical network of roughly 2,200 beds across multiple teaching hospitals, plus AAMC VSLO membership for elective rotations abroad.

## Things to consider

- Total programme cost rises mid-course: PLN 71,000 per year in Years 1-2 stepping up to PLN 85,750 per year in Years 3-6, for a PLN 485,000 total, plus a PLN 600 entrance-exam fee and a PLN 85 application fee.
- Admission requires PUMS's own in-person entrance exam and interview (a science quiz plus an interview); standardized test scores such as MCAT, UCAT or BMAT only earn bonus points and do not replace the exam.
- A 2025 Polish law change means many applicants must obtain a NAWA secondary-education recognition certificate via the SYRENA platform before or alongside applying.

## Best fit for

- Students comfortable preparing for and sitting an in-person science entrance exam and interview, rather than relying solely on a standardized test score.
- Applicants who prioritize a large, university-owned teaching hospital network with guaranteed first-year housing.
- Families able to plan for a tuition step-up after Year 2 and fund the programme without a confirmed PUMS scholarship.

## Campus and city

PUMS guarantees a double-room dormitory placement for every first-year international student across four residences, and runs an AAMC VSLO membership that gives students access to elective clinical rotations abroad. The curriculum builds in a Kaplan-run Comprehensive Basic Science Review at the end of Year 3 to prepare students for USMLE Step 1.

Poznan is one of Poland's oldest and largest cities, home to the university's teaching hospital network and a sizeable international-student community across its several higher-education institutions. PUMS's four student dormitories sit within walking or biking distance of both the university's clinical sites and the city centre.

The six-year, 360-ECTS curriculum runs three years of basic sciences (anatomy, physiology, genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology) followed by clinical rotations from Year 4 in internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, psychiatry and radiology, continuing through Year 5 with further rotations and final exams, and Year 6 with remaining mandatory rotations, subspecialties and elective clinical placements. Patient contact begins from Year 2. Clinical training runs across the university's own hospital network -- the University Clinical Hospital in Poznan (four locations), the Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist Clinical Hospital, the Wiktor Dega Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Clinical Hospital and the Karol Jonscher Clinical Hospital -- totalling roughly 2,200 beds, plus a palliative-care teaching unit and a University Center for Dentistry and Specialized Medicine. Graduates receive the Polish Lekarz qualification, which carries EU-wide automatic recognition once the national final licensing exam and a postgraduate internship are also completed.


## Hostel, food and safety

PUMS guarantees a double-room dormitory placement for every first-year international student across four residences (Eskulap, Medyk, Aspirynka, Karolek), each within walking or biking distance of the university's teaching hospitals. From 1 July 2026, monthly fees range roughly PLN 820-950 for a shared double-room spot up to PLN 1,350-1,680 for single occupancy, plus metered utilities and a PLN 2,000 deposit; two private off-campus partners are also listed for students preferring a single room.

No specific on-campus meal plan or dining-cost figure is published. The university's own cost-of-living estimate for accommodation, food, transport, healthcare and leisure combined is USD 800-1,600 per month; food should be planned as part of that overall budget.

No university-published campus-safety statistics were found. The four student dormitories include on-site campus security as a listed amenity, alongside an English-speaking Resident Advisor team for day-to-day student support.

Each of the four dormitories has an English-speaking Resident Advisor team. Academically, the curriculum includes a Kaplan-run Comprehensive Basic Science Review ahead of USMLE Step 1, and PUMS's AAMC VSLO membership gives students access to elective clinical rotations at partner sites abroad.


## Frequently asked questions

### Is the Medicine programme direct-entry after high school?

Yes. It is a long-cycle, undergraduate-entry programme -- admission follows completion of secondary education, with no separate bachelor's stage required first.

### What qualification is awarded on graduation?

Graduates receive a Polish medical diploma with the professional title Lekarz, evidence of formal qualification listed under EU Directive 2005/36/EC Annex V for automatic recognition across the EU/EEA once the national licensing exam and a postgraduate internship are also completed.

### How long is the programme and how is it structured?

Six years (360 ECTS credits): three years of basic sciences, a Kaplan-run USMLE Step 1 review at the end of Year 3, then clinical rotations from Year 4 through Year 6, including elective placements abroad via PUMS's AAMC VSLO membership.

### What is the current tuition fee?

For the 2026-27 cohort, PLN 71,000 in Years 1-2, rising to PLN 85,750 in Years 3-6, for a PLN 485,000 total across the six years, plus a PLN 85 application fee and a PLN 600 entrance-exam and interview fee.

### What entrance exam does the university require?

A roughly 60-minute, 60-question written science quiz covering Biology, Chemistry and Physics, plus an oral interview assessing science knowledge, motivation and English proficiency. Standardized test scores such as MCAT, UCAT, BMAT or GAMSAT only add optional bonus points.

### When does the academic year start?

Orientation Week runs 7-13 September 2026, with classes beginning 14 September 2026 per the university's Application Calendar (a separate admissions page states 7 September, so this is worth confirming directly with the admissions office).

### Are international students guaranteed dormitory housing?

Yes for first-year students -- PUMS guarantees a double-room spot across its four dormitories (Eskulap, Medyk, Aspirynka, Karolek), each within walking or biking distance of the teaching hospitals.

### Is a scholarship available for international MD students?

No PUMS-administered scholarship specifically for incoming international MD students is currently confirmed. The university does point students toward external, home-country loan and scholarship schemes (for example, US Sallie Mae, Ontario OSAP, German BAfoG).

### Do Indian students need NEET to join this programme?

PUMS's own admissions materials do not reference NEET. Separately, India's National Medical Commission requires Indian citizens and OCI holders pursuing a primary medical qualification abroad to have qualified NEET-UG, whose result serves as the mandatory Eligibility Certificate.


## Sources

- [World Directory of Medical Schools — Poznan University of Medical Sciences (English Division) listing](https://search.wdoms.org/home/GetSchoolDetail/F0000411) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [PUMS official Admission Requirements and Introduction pages](https://pums.edu.pl/admissions/medicine-program/admission-requirements/) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [PUMS official Tuition & Costs of Living page](https://pums.edu.pl/admissions/medicine-program/tuition-costs-of-living/) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [PUMS official Application Calendar and Accreditation pages](https://pums.edu.pl/admissions/application-calendar/) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [PUMS official Student Accommodation page](https://pums.edu.pl/admissions/student-accommodation/) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [National Medical Commission of India — for students to study abroad](https://www.nmc.org.in/information-desk/for-students-to-study-in-abroad/) (checked 2026-07-25)

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