Medical University of Bialystok: general medicine in Poland

Medical University of Bialystok

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Medical University of Bialystok: general medicine

GM: 15100 € / 16400 $

For 1 year of study. It is possible to pay in 2 instalments (this does not affect the tuition fee). You can pay in Euros or USD!

recruitment rules: oral exam

During the entrance exam candidate’s knowledge will be evaluated in the following fields of study: biology or chemistry or physics or maths as per candidate’s choice.

form of study: full-time

The studies, like the test, are conducted in English, in full-time mode (English division formula).

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Information about Medical University of Bialystok

1. general informations

The origins of hospital care in Białystok date back to the 17th century, when the Wiesiołowski family operated the first parish asylum. In the 18th century, under the Branicki family, local healthcare expanded: the parish hospital was upgraded, a Sisters of Mercy convent with an infirmary was founded, and a hospital serving the Jewish district was established under the religious community. In 1790, Izabella Poniatowska opened a School for Midwives in the Branicki Palace—later the Midwifery Institute—led by Dr. Jakub Feliks de Michelis, one of the earliest institutions training midwives in Polish lands.

At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, municipal services were consolidated into St. Roch Hospital, and during World War I the Branicki Palace repeatedly served as a field hospital. On January 1, 1950, the Medical Academy in Białystok (MAB) was founded with its seat in the restored Palace—marking the start of a modern campus, the construction of Collegium Universum, clinical hospitals, and rapid growth of staff and research infrastructure. The 1950s–60s brought the academy’s first scientific journals, the first honorary doctorate (1960), the opening of the large State Teaching Hospital (1962), and, in 1969, the launch of dentistry.

Subsequent decades added key facilities: Collegium Pathologicum (1982), the long-term project of the University Children’s Clinical Hospital completed in 2003, and the restoration of the Palace’s ceremonial interiors (1990, 2004–2007). In 2004 the English Division opened, accelerating internationalization. In 2008 MAB became the Medical University of Bialystok (MUB), which further sped up the creation of research centers and specialized laboratories.

Between 2010 and 2018, MUB established state-of-the-art hubs: the GLP-certified Experimental Medicine Center, a KNOW-awarded Innovative Research Center, the Euroregional Pharmacy Center, Clinical Research Center, and the Molecular Imaging Laboratory with a PET/MR scanner. After 2020, the university emerged as a national leader in large-scale studies, AI in medicine, biobanking, and cohort projects (e.g., Białystok Plus). It posted notable ranking advances (Perspektywy AWANS 2024, strong Times Higher Education results, entry into the Shanghai ranking in two fields) and record citation and impact metrics.

Quick timeline

17th–18th c. — first hospitals; Midwives’ School in Branicki Palace (1790).
19th/20th c. — municipal hospital consolidation; Palace as WWI field hospital (1915).
1950 — Medical Academy established; campus development begins.
1962 — State Teaching Hospital (“the Giant”) opens.
1969 — dentistry program launched.
1982–2003 — Collegium Pathologicum; University Children’s Clinical Hospital completed.
2004 — English Division launched.
2007–2008 — Palace renovation completed; university status (MUB).
2010–2018 — network of research centers (GLP, KNOW, PET/MR).
2020–2025 — AI in medicine, biobank, rising rankings and research output.

2. majors & costs

🩺 Medicine at Medical University of Bialystok

The Medicine program at Medical University of Bialystok is a 6-year full-time program taught in English. It combines modern theoretical education with extensive hospital and clinical practice.

The tuition fee is €15,100 per year, and payment can be split into two instalments.

3. exams & enrollment dates

To apply for the General Medicine program at Medical University of Bialystok, candidates must have completed secondary school.

🟢 Admission Requirements – 6-Year English-Language MD Program

The 6-year MD program is designed for high school graduates who meet one of the following conditions:

Hold a High School Leaving Certificate confirming the right to apply for admission to a university or institution of higher education. The certificate must include passing grades in at least two of the following subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or Mathematics,
or
Have passed the Matura Exam (High School Final Exam) in at least two of the following subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or Mathematics.

Each applicant is responsible for providing official proof of eligibility for admission. Candidates are accepted based on their position on the ranking list, determined by the total number of points obtained in two parts of the admission process:

Part I – Academic Record Evaluation

Points are calculated from the grades listed on the candidate’s official high school transcript / diploma and, if requested, from other academic certificates (such as SAT II subject exams or university-level courses).
Grades are converted using the university’s internal evaluation system, based on publicly available information provided by the high school or the Ministry of Education in the candidate’s home country.

The minimum required score after conversion is 100 points.
Two grades from the following subjects are considered for evaluation: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or Mathematics.

If the applicant is still in their final year of high school, they must submit an official transcript showing mid-year grades or expected final results issued by school authorities. After receiving the final diploma, the candidate is required to provide it to the university.

If the maximum number of available seats is not filled, the university may open an additional recruitment round with a lower point threshold.

Part II – Interview

Candidates are awarded up to 100 points based on an interview evaluating their knowledge of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics, as well as their English language proficiency in the context of medical studies and the medical profession.

The interview may be conducted online, provided that all required documents are submitted and the application fee is paid.

Note: Admission decisions are based on the ranking list, which combines points from both the academic evaluation and the interview.

🟢 Students who wish to transfer from another university should plan to take the exam as early as possible.

Each candidate can take the entrance exam for their chosen program only once per year.

The fee for taking the medical entrance exam is €200 or 220$.

🟢 Interview – Admission Process for the 6-Year MD Program

1. When: The interview takes place after the candidate completes the online registration and the application is positively verified. To participate, applicants must pay an admission fee of 200 EUR (see the Tuition and Fees section for details).

Please note: The interview will only be scheduled once all required documents have been submitted.

Interviews are conducted online via the ZOOM platform.

2. How to prepare:

Ensure your internet connection, webcam, and microphone are working properly. Run a quick test beforehand.
Avoid sitting with your camera facing a light source (natural or artificial).
Have a pen and paper ready for notes.
Stay alone in the room to avoid interruptions.
Keep your passport ready for identification purposes — you will be asked to show it on camera (ensure it is valid).
For security verification, a photo may be taken during the interview.
Speak clearly and confidently.
Turn off all other electronic devices and close unnecessary programs.

During the interview, your general knowledge and English language fluency will be assessed. You will choose two subjects from the following four: Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, or Physics.

Sample questions are available below (please note that actual questions may differ):

[Chemistry – click here]
[Biology – click here]
[Math & Physics – click here]

3. Scoring: The maximum score a candidate can achieve during the interview is 100 points.

4. Interview Dates – Recruitment for the Academic Year 2026/2027:

🔴 The first exam will take place on 20th January 2026.

In the period of January-August 2026 at least one interview per month will be organised. The exam dates will be announced continuously.

All interviews start at 12:00 p.m. (Polish time).

4. documents

Our agency will assist you in filling out the application form and collecting all the required documents for your admission process. Below you can find a detailed list of all documents that must be submitted to the university.

🟢 1. APPLICATION FORM

The application form should be downloaded from the Online Recruitment System. First, you must register in the system and complete your application. Then, in the My documents tab, you can download the Application Form with your photograph. Please print it, sign it by hand, and upload the signed version.

Applicants who are under 18 years old at the beginning of the application process must also upload an additional document.

🟢 2. ORIGINAL SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE / HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND, IF APPLICABLE, MATRICULATION EXAMINATION

Your school leaving certificate must include at least two of the following subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or Mathematics. All documents must be presented as originals or certified true copies with legalization or an Apostille stamp.

Apostille: If your diploma was issued by a school operating in a country that is a party to the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961, you must provide an Apostille issued by the competent authority of that country.

The Apostille may be placed directly on the original certificate, its duplicate, or on a notarized copy.
Valid list of Convention member countries: www.hcch.net

Legalization: If your certificate was issued by a school operating in a country that is not a party to the Hague Convention, you must submit the original or a duplicate legalized by:

a consul of the Republic of Poland in the country where the certificate was issued, or
the educational authorities of that country, or
a diplomatic representation accredited in Poland or another EU, EFTA (EEA), or OECD member state.

Usually, documents must be pre-authenticated by the local competent authority (e.g., Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Ministry of Justice) before submission to the Polish consulate. The consul will not legalize documents without prior superlegalization.

Important: If you graduated from a school following, for example, the British national curriculum (A-level certificate) but located in another country (e.g., Tanzania), you must obtain an Apostille from the United Kingdom. Similarly, if you graduated from a school following the Indian curriculum but located in the UAE, you must obtain an Apostille from India – not a legalization from the UAE.

🟢 3. ELIGIBILITY DECLARATION (if your School Leaving Certificate does not state that it entitles you to apply for higher education).

This document must clearly confirm that your certificate (School Leaving Certificate / High School Diploma) entitles you to apply for admission to a university or any higher education institution in the country where it was issued.

It must be completed and certified (signature and official seal) by:

the higher educational authorities of your country (e.g., Ministry of Education), or
a consul of the Republic of Poland in your country, or
your country’s diplomatic mission in Poland.

This document does not apply if your school certificate already contains such a statement.

🟢 4. HEALTH CERTIFICATE

The Health Certificate should be downloaded from the Online Recruitment System after registration and completing the application. In the My documents tab, you can download the form, print it, visit your doctor (e.g., a general practitioner), and upload it with the doctor’s stamp and handwritten signature. This document may be submitted after passing the interview. Click and see Univ instruction: click here

🟢 5. PHOTOCOPY OF YOUR PASSPORT (the page with your photo and personal details).

🟢 6. PHOTOCOPY OF YOUR MEDICAL INSURANCE

🟢 7. ENGLISH LANGUAGE CERTIFICATE

– Minimum required level: B2.
– (Not applicable to citizens of EU and EEA countries.)
– The list of accepted certificates is available [here].

🟢 8. RECOGNITION STATEMENT ON A FOREIGN SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE

Starting from July 1, 2025, according to the Act of April 4, 2025, the Director of NAWA (Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange) will issue recognition statements for foreign secondary school certificates.

Recognition is not required for:

certificates issued by schools operating in EU, OECD, or EFTA member states that allow access to higher education institutions in those countries,
IB diplomas issued by the International Baccalaureate Organization (Geneva),
EB diplomas issued by European Schools under the Luxembourg Convention of June 21, 1994,
certificates issued in countries with which Poland has bilateral agreements (currently: China, Ukraine).

See the list of accepted certificates: click here

Certificates from other countries must be recognized by NAWA.
If your certificate is issued in a language other than English, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian, or Belarusian, it must be translated into Polish by a sworn translator.

Detailed information on obtaining a recognition statement can be found: [click here].

Note: The MCAT exam is not required for admission.

After receiving your Promissory Letter of Enrollment, you must deliver the originals or certified true copies of all documents to the Admissions Office at the International Cooperation Department.

Applications or documents submitted by email will not be considered.

All documents must be originals or certified true copies. If they are not written in English, they must be accompanied by translations (into English or Polish) certified by an authorized institution (e.g., the issuing authority or a sworn translator).

The original School Leaving Certificate / High School Diploma and, if applicable, Matriculation Examination must be delivered to the Admissions Office before the start of the preliminary course.

The certified copy with Apostille and the original must be in the same language.

Important: Applications submitted after the deadline or incomplete will not be considered.

Address for sending application documents:

Aleja 1000-lecia 65
34-400 Nowy Targ
Poland
Filip Rzepecki

For candidates from India: the address of our intermediary will be forwarded to you once all your documents have been completed. The documents of all exam candidates are sent collectively to Poland by our intermediary.

Translation:

We assist in the translation of documents. Please let us know if you would like this service. This service is an additional charge and ranges from $120-250 US dollars.

Please let us know if you require this service.

5. Course

Pre-course for First-Year Students – Medical University of Bialystok

Form: online
Cost: 400 EUR / 434 USD

All candidates admitted to the Medical University of Bialystok are required to participate in a mandatory pre-course before the start of the academic year.

The program aims to help future students revise and strengthen their theoretical and practical knowledge in the natural sciences and improve their language skills before beginning medical studies.

Course structure:

Biology – 16 hours
Chemistry – 32 hours
Physics – 30 hours
Polish language – 18 hours
English medical/scientific terminology

More information regarding course participation and payment will be sent directly to each candidate by email. Participants will be informed later about their language group assignments.

Payment for the course must be made no later than 7 days before the start of classes to the individual bank account generated in the university registration system.

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