MBBS In Poland

Poland is the ninth largest country located in Central Europe. From last academic years Poland received almost 72,743 students from 170 countries. As compare to other European countries, quality education is provided at low cost in Poland. The fee in the universities of Poland is low compare to other countries. That’s the reason it make itself a great place for foreign students to start their MBBS degree. MBBS in Poland is the dream of many Pakistani students. Poland is also a part of Europe that enables students to pursue their medical practice or post graduate studies in other nearby European countries.

Almost 46000 international students have been moved to Poland to study MBBS. The pattern of MBBS study in Poland is just same like in other European countries. The total duration of MBBS in Poland is 6 years including 1 year of compulsory internship. In terms of human development, Poland is consider as best country. For assessment of international students, Poland ranked as 23^rd in number. Poland provide advanced education system. Medical universities of Poland have high standards of teaching and world class infrastructure.

Medical education in Poland has become more popular since 2013, when Ministry of Education, Poland announced its list of WHO recognized/ approved medical universities such as American university, Poland medical school for Canadian and Medical university of Gdansk Poland. There are also English medium schools that provide high class professional medical education to foreign students. Germany, Russia and Ukraine are neighboring countries of Poland that can be chosen for post graduate studies after MBBS from Poland.  

Why Poland

There are a lot of reasons to choose Poland as destination for MBBS studies. Some of the reasons are described here

• Low cost tuition fees for MBBS
• Simple online admission process without any entrance or admission test
• Medium of teaching is English
• High quality teaching
• World ranked medical universities are there in Poland
• MBBS graduates from Poland medical universities can start their medical practicing in USA and UK after passing the USMLE and PLAB tests respectively
• Cost of living is very affordable
• In comparison to Russia weather in Poland is moderate
• The official language of Poland is polish, but the 2^nd most common language is English
• Poland also offers free healthcare
• Poland is a multicultural place

Duration Of MBBS In Germany

The total duration of MBBS in Poland is 6 years, including 1 year compulsory internship. Pakistani students can choose PMC recognized medical universities in Poland.

Affiliation Of Poland Medical Universities

Medical universities in Poland are affiliated with

• Ministry of education, Poland
• World Health Organization (WHO)
• Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC)

Cost Of Study MBBS In Poland

Tuition fee vary from university to university. Estimated total tuition fee in top medical universities, Poland is 165, 340 PLN (70 lac PKR).

PG Options After MBBS

Top universities in Poland offer post graduate studies option for MBBS graduates

• MBBS graduates have option to start MD course in Poland
• It is a 4 year degree program, after which student can pursue medical practice in various other countries globally.

Vocations During MBBS In Poland

Students get summer and winter holidays, though summer holidays are for longer period that student can start internship practice in Pakistan.

Career opportunities After MBBS In Poland

There are a lot of options for MBBS graduates, they can either start PG course or medical practice such as

• Students having MBBS degree can start their medicinal practice in various countries including Europe and USA
• If student want to start medicinal practice in Poland then he/she have to pass LEK exam. This exam is conducted in Polish/ English for license to practice medicine in Poland.
• MBBS graduates from Poland medical universities can start their practice in Pakistan
• Students can also choose to practice in Poland after getting permanent residency there

Medium Of Teaching

The universities provide MBBS courses to both domestic and international students. The students from different continents come to study in Poland. The course is taught in English.

Quick Facts

Universities

There are total 18 green listed medical universities in Poland that are affiliated with WHO. List is described here

• Poznan University of Medical Sciences Center for Medical Education in English
• Saint James School of Medicine St. Vincent and the Grenadines, SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
• Trinity School of Medicine , SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
• Collegium Medicum im. Ludwika Rydygiera, Uniwersytet Mikolaja Kopernika w Toruniu
• Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry in Zabrze
• Medical University of Bialystok Faculty of Medicine
• Medical University of Silesia, School of Medicine in Katowice
• Medical University of Warsaw Faculty of Medicine
• Military Medical Academy
• Pomorski Uniwersytet Medyczny w Szczecinie
• Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine I
• Wroclaw Medical University Faculty of Medcine
• Medical University of Lublin
• Akademia Medyczna, Lodz
• Medical University of Lodz Faculty of Medicine
• Jagiellonian University Medical College
• University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Collegium Medicum, School of Medicine
• Medical University of Gdańsk Faculty of Medicine

Admission In Poland Medical University 

As Poland is the one affordable European country to study MBBS. There are higher chances of employability after medicinal study from Poland medical universities.

Eligibility Criteria For Admission

Students who want to take admission in Poland medical universities have to fulfill the following eligibility criteria

• Only those students can take admission who have passed science subjects 12^th grade with at least 60% marks
• Minimum 60% in physics, biology and chemistry in class 10 and 12 is required
• Age must not be less than 17 and more than 25

Documents Required For Admission In Poland Medical Universities

Applicants have to submit following documents

• 10^th class certificate along with marks sheet
• 12^th class certificate along with marks sheet
• Birth certificate
• School leaving certificate
• Moral character certificate
• Additional documents (Extracurricular achievements)
• Recommendation letter from principal
• Bank statement of guardian (minimum 6 months)
• Medical fitness certificate
• Affidavit/ sponsorship letter
• Consent letter from parents
• Valid passport

Note: Authorization of all documents from Ministry of External Affairs, Pakistan and legalization from the Poland embassy is mandatory.

Admission Process

Students with excellent educational background can get admission easily through university website. They have to follow the described steps

• Check the official website of green listed university, where applicant want to apply for MBBS studies
• Fill the application form
• Submit fee
• Upload all required documents
• Student will receive invitation letter from university which is the 1^st confirmation towards MBBS admission in Poland
• Apply for visa  

Intakes For MBBS In Poland

Students who are interested to pursue MBBS from Poland must be prepare in advance, for the year 2022 admission intake will start from April to July. Intake period vary from university to university, deadline for application in medical universities in Poland falls in middle of October.  

Visa For Poland 

After getting invitation/ admission letter from university, student have to apply for visa. At this stage student have to submit original documents as well. Entire student visa application process for Poland take up to 6 weeks. Apply following documents in the Embassy of Poland for notary.

• Admission letter from university
• Attested educational documents
• A valid passport
• Passport size photographs
• CV
• Letter of motivation
• Health insurance certificate
• After getting visa from embassy student have to leave for Poland

Scholarships For Undergraduates In Poland 

Medical universities in Poland offer a number of scholarships, though these scholarships are not fully funded some of the scholarships cover only tuition fee and student have to cover living expenses by their own. Some partial scholarships are awarded to outstanding students that cover living expenses and students have to cover tuition fee by their own. Some of the scholarships to support international students in Poland are mentioned below:

Poland My First Choice Program

This scholarship is awarded to all international students, though it is not fully funded but it covers living expenses of students. This program award 2000PLN monthly to students.

Rector’s Scholarships

This scholarship is awarded only for one year. Students with extra ordinary performance and academic results can enjoy this scholarship.

Education Loan Assistance In Poland

There is option for international students to get loan assistance from banks selected by the Ministry of science and higher education

• The loans are provided in monthly installments to students
• The student must have a valid student id to avail this loan opportunity

FAQs

1.      What time of the year does Poland open MBBS admissions?

The universities in Poland include two intakes; winter and summer. International students can apply for intake keeping in view the particular university they are looking forward to.

2.      Can I go abroad after completing my MBBS in Poland?

Students graduating from top medical colleges in Poland can pursue Medicine in various countries in Europe, and the USA. 

3.      Is it worth studying MBBS in Poland?

MBBS in Poland is considered worthwhile due to the high quality of education, low tuition fees, and advanced techniques. 

4.      How to study in Poland as an international student?

International students are eligible to take admitted to Universities in Poland. The students are required to have a minimum 60% score in PCB in class 12. The student must be at least 17 years of age at the time of application

5.      What is the course duration of MBBS in Poland?

The course duration of MBBS in Polish universities is 6 years. It includes a one-year internship as well.

6.      What is the medium of language of MBBS in Poland?

English is the medium of instruction in Polish universities for MBBS.

7.     Can international graduates start their medicinal practice in Poland?

Yes, MBBS graduates can pursue medicinal practices in Poland. LEK is the final exam that students have to clear for the license to practice medicine in Poland.

8.     Is there an internship opportunity in Poland for MBBS students?

The course duration of MBBS is six years, which includes a one-year internship.

9.     Is Poland PR easy?

Getting a Polish PR can be challenging. But this is doable. Providing proper documentation and completing an application form correctly is half of the way to success.

10.    What is the minimum age limit for MBBS study in Poland?

Students must be at least 17 years old at the time of applying for MBBS study from Poland.

11.    What are the basic eligibility criteria for MBBS in Poland?

The basic eligibility criteria to attain admission to MBBS in Poland is intermediate or equivalent studies.

12.    Do we need an IELTS score for admission to MBBS in Poland?

To attain admission to a Polish university, students are required to appear for the English proficiency test, either IELTS or TOEFL.

13.     Are students allowed to work while studying in Poland?

The Polish government has allowed students to work for 20 hours per week while studying. Moreover, during the summer break, students are allowed to work more than 20 hours.