The Poznan University of Medical Sciences (commonly known as PUMS or Uniwersytet Medyczny im. Karola Marcinkowskiego w Poznaniu) is a leading public medical school located in the historic city of Poznań, Poland. Tracing its roots back to 1919, it became an independent institution in 1950 and has the distinct honor of being the very first medical school in Poland to offer full-time programs entirely in English (launched in 1993).
Today, PUMS is highly distinguished for its deep integration with North American clinical standards and remains an elite hub for international medical students.
Core Academic Programs
The university provides highly structured health sciences programs tailored strictly to meet international licensing demands
6-year MD Program: The flagship English-medium track integrating early-stage clinical work, tailored explicitly for global applicants.
Admissions & Financial Framework
- Tuition Fees: For the English medical track, the baseline tuition for the 1st year is 71,000 PLN (approximately €16,300 or $18,000 USD).
- Entrance Criteria: Students are selected based on an entrance interview and competency assessment testing high school chemistry, biology, and physics knowledge, alongside mandatory English proficiency.
- Housing Guarantee: PUMS guarantees comfortable on-campus dormitory housing for all incoming international freshmen. []