A GREAT LOCATION in the center of Europe
Poland
Poland
Poland serves as the geographical and cultural crossroads of Eastern and Western Europe. The country enjoys a crucial position as the largest of the former Eastern European states and one of the most populous members of the European Union. Polish population is over 38.5 million people. The capital city is Warsaw. Poland borders 7 countries: Germany on the west, Czech Republic and Slovakia on the south, Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania on the east, and Russia on the northUniversities in Poland, situated at the heart of Europe- symbols of successful economic transformation and of weathering the financial crisis- have attracted young people from the European Union and overseas.
Warsaw is a booming and inspiring European capital perfect to study and to live in,. It is a scientific, cultural, political and economic centre on a European scale.
Warsaw is characterized by the greatest economic as well as science and research potential among the Polish cities. Concentration of business, higher education and research instutitions gives Warsaw very good conditions for creation of new businesses and development of existing ones. This is the biggest academic centre in Poland. Over 270 thousand students, including about 6000 of foreigners, are educated in almost 80 higher education institutions. The Warsaw universities are well-recognized not only in Poland, but in Europe and throughout the world.
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY of WARSAW
One of the oldest medical universities in Poland
History dating back to 1809
Currently the top ranked Polish medical university
Provides education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and health sciences
In 1993 the English Division of the Faculty of Medicine was established for international students interested in studying medicine in English (819 graduates)
In 2012 the English Dentistry Division was founded
English Pharmacy Division will start in 2017/2018
MD program for High School graduates
Advanced MD program for Bachelor holders, pre-med college graduates
MD program for High School graduates
The 6-year program is dedicated to applicants:
● Having IB or EB Diploma-NO entrance examination; grades in biology (high level, obligatory), chemistry (high level), physics (standard level) or mathematics (standard level) are taken into account
● Who got admitted to the Medical Program in Polish
● Having certificates other than IB or EB diplioma- obligatory entrance examination. The examination consists of 100 MCQs in biology (high level, 35 questions), chemistry (high level, 35 questions) and physics (standard level, 30 questions)
The program is dedicated to:
● Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree who have completed at least 1200 hours of premedical courses (obligatory biology, chemistry and physics) and with MCAT, GAMSAT or UKCAT
The 5-year Dental Program
Having completed the pre-medical part of the program students are eligible to sit for United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 (USMLE); and on completion of the clinical part of the program, they are eligible to sit for USMLE Step 2
MD program follows the European standards and the Advanced MD program – the American standards of education and both programs integrate technology, information resources, and dynamic learning experiences needed by the modern clinician.
Basic science and premedical training of the English Division students is provided in forms of lectures, seminars and practical classes carried out but more than 80 departments as well as 5 clinical hospitals of the Medical University of Warsaw and 11 affiliated hospitals.
The program is dedicated to applicants:
● Having IB or EB Diploma-NO entrance examination; grades in biology (high level, obligatory), chemistry (high level), physics (standard level) or mathematics (standard level) are taken into account
● Who got admitted to the Medical Program in Polish
● Having certificates other than IB or EB diplioma- obligatory entrance examination. The examination consists of 100 MCQs in biology (high level, 35 questions), chemistry (high level, 35 questions) and physics (standard level, 30 questions)
The 5.5-year Pharmacy Program
The program is dedicated to applicants
● Having IB or EB Diploma-NO entrance examination; grades in biology, chemistry , physics or mathematics are taken into account
● Having certificates other than IB, EB Diploma- obligatory written entrance examination comprising biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics
● Who got admitted to the Medical Program in Polish
ADMISSION
● The on-line registration starts at the beginning of March. The entrance exam takes place in May. All information about the dates and places of the examination on the web page.
ACADEMIC YEAR
The academic year is divided into two semesters: winter and summer. The winter semester starts October 1 and lasts till the end of January, with a one-week break at Easter. The examination session takes place in June and the re-take session in September.
DIPLOMA RECOGNITION
The university graduates are well equipped with theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary in modern medical clinical practice receive a medical diploma recognized all over the world.
INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATIONS
● U.S. Department of Education
● The Medical Board of California
● Accreditation Committee for Polish Universities
COUNTRIES
● Students come to study at the Medical University of Warsaw from all over the world.
ADMISSION https://rekrutacjaed.wum.edu.pl/
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
1) Register on-line on web page http://rekrutacja.wum.edu.pl/Default.aspx?en
2) Remember/note your login and password
3) Fill in the application form, on-line. Pay attention to the correct spelling.
4) Check the data and save the application form in the database.
5) Print and sign the filled application form
6) Pay application fee in the amount of 200,00 EUR (non-refundable) on the account number:
Bank Pekao S.A.
ul. Grzybowska 53/57, 00-950 Warszawa
IBAN: PL 98 1240 5918 1111 0010 4486 4216
SWIFT: PKO PPL PW
in the title of payment please put:
• students name and surname,
• application fee for English Division
• academic year 2016/2017.
7) Log in to your on-line recruitment account and enclose to the application form:
a) scanned copy of your passport,
b) confirmation of the application fee payment,
c) your passport photo
d) other documents requested by system.
Application without the above mentioned documents enclosed will not be complete or valid.
ADMISSION DOCUMENTS:
1) filled-in application form (printed from the on-line system and signed)
2) declaration on the payment of university fee (applicable only to EU and EFTA candidates)
3) high school diploma / A-level certificate or any other school certificate qualifying to apply for a university
4) sworn translation of the High School certificate or diploma
5) certified photocopy of passport
6) health certificate
7) four photographs (3,5 x 5,0 cm signed by pencil on the back)
8) confirmation of the application fee amounting to 200,00 EUR (non-refundable)
9) If you have:
1) Polish citizenship you need to enclose certificate confirming English language skills (only if you didn’t pass the final examinations in English or has English as your native language)
2) American or Canadian citizenship you need to deliver a copy of your Social Security Number
All the submitted documents should be originals or certified (notarized) copies (i.e. originally sealed and signed by a notary public or another authorized person).
Premed College
The Medical University of Warsaw Premed College offers a preparation programme for medical school prospective students.
Our Medical School Preparation Programme (MSPP) includes an intensive English language course and a Polish language course followed by biology, anatomy, physics and chemistry preparatory courses.
● Our one-year English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course provides intensive language teaching allowing students to improve their command of English to the level of proficiency required to be successful on the MD programme at the Medical University of Warsaw (IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 90). The course focuses on the four core skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) and academic English as well as study skills for the IELTS (or equivalent) examination.
● Our Polish language course provides 4 hours of tuition per week and prepares students to communicate effectively in basic Polish. We also provide an integration programme.
● Our one-year courses in biology, anatomy, physics and chemistry prepare students to succeed in securing a place on the MD programme.
Courses are taught by our University's teachers and guest subject specialists from beyond the University.
Candidates will be admitted to the second year of Premed College on the basis of their score in IELTS (not less than 6.0) and TOEFL (not less than 90). Those candidates who do not hold an IELTS or TOEFL certificate, or who have not reached the required score, shall take an entrance examination in English and will be admitted to the first and second year of the programme respectively, on the basis of their results. Candidates with the highest scores will be admitted within the admission limits established for the academic year 2015/2016:
Premed College 1st year 60 course participants
Premed College 2nd year 40 course participants
Recruitment for the 1st year of the Premed College course has been extended until the 29th of September.
Premed College
Accommodation
Transfers
Recruitment calendar
7th September 2015 – entrance examination for all candidates who do not hold an IELTS or TOEFL certificate, or who have not reached the score required to be admitted to the second year of the programme
10th September 2015 – notification of all admitted candidates
17th September 2015 – deadline for the submission of the down payment confirmation and contract signing for those who have been admitted and would like to participate in the course.
Application documents
Every application should consist of the following documents:
- application form, filled in (both in a Word file and in PDF)
- a copy of the candidate’s passport
- a confirmation of the down payment for the course (EUR 500)
- (if needed) a filled in letter of acceptance (it will be signed once the candidate has been enrolled for the course)
- for those candidates who would like to start from the second year of the programme and hold an IELTS certificate with the minimum score of 6.0 or a TOEFL certificate with the minimum score of 90 – a copy of the certificate
All application documents should be sent via email.
For further information please contact: sjosekretariat@wum.edu.pl or call: +48 606785511.
5.Student is obliged to pay the fee for educational services specified in paragraph 1 to a bank account designated by the Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry English Dentistry DivisionPayments are made in Polish zloty according to EUR average rate of the National Polish Bank on the day of payment.
6. The date of payment shall be the date when full amount is entered at the University bank account. The University charges statutory interest on late payments. The condition to allow a Student to attend classes is paying the due fee for educational services.
7. Should the delay in making the payment exceed 30 days, the Dean can cross a Student out from the list of students.
8. University reserves the right to increase the tuition fee described in paragraph 1 in case the program of studies changes causing increase in the cost conducting classes or in case of increase in the costs necessary to start and conduct studies or classes, including costs of preparation and implementation of university development strategy, especially development of research personnel and educational and scientific infrastructure including depreciation and repair. The increase of payment can be made no more than once a year. Fee increase is imposed by means of Rector’s Directive available on the University website http://www.wum.edu.pl/dokumenty/zarzadzenia-rektora and sent to Students before the start of the academic year for which fees have been increased.
9. Regardless of payments for educational services defined in this Agreement, Student is obliged to pay for documents issued by the University, such as:
1)a duplicate of the electronic student’s card in case of loss or theft – 25,5 PLN for each duplicate,
2)a duplicate of the student’s registration book in the case of loss or theft – 6 PLN for each duplicate,
3)additional copy of the diploma translated into one of the following languages: English, French, Spanish, German or Russian - 40 PLN for each copy. University cannot issue more than three copies of the supplement to diploma in English.
10. Student is obliged to make payments to the University bank account.
11. Student is obliged to show confirmation of payment for educational services and other payments on University demand.
Accommodation
The Medical University of Warsaw has at disposal for English Dentistry Division students 12 rooms in the Students` Hostel.
A student dorm room consists of a small kitchen (there are 3 hanging kitchen cabinets, and 2 bedside stands and a cabinet with sink), a bathroom with a shower, bowl sink, and toilet seat. The floor of the room is furnished with two beds (which are connectable), two wardrobes with extensive storage space, 2 shelves, 1 desk, 1 table, a desk phone (receiving calls from outside as well as from the building's own network). Each room has high-speed internet access. Additionally, the building holds a study room with Wi-Fi, which can be used throughout the building. On each floor there is a kitchen equipped with a microwave, an electric stove with oven, as well as several sinks.
Students can also use the common areas for students located in the DS. 2 and these are:
- Club
- Small gym with weights and treadmill
- Computer room
- Lounge
- Ping pong room
THE PRICE: for a single room amounts to 5.500,00 PLN for one semester, a place in a double room amounts to 3.245,00 PLN for one semester.
In order to receive a place you need to register here till 31st of August 2015. PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY APPLICATIONS BY E-MAIL OR FAX. Please note that rooms are available from 30th of September 2015.
According to the Procedure for allocating places in the Student Dormitory application will be review in following order (§3):
1. Students admitted for the first year of studies
2. Students previously living in the Dormitory
3. Other students
The allocation in the above groups is based on the following factors:
a. order of application,
b. no outstanding fees for accommodation in DS from previous years
After receiving a place the fee should be paid to the below mentioned account till 15th of September 2015:
Bank Pekao S.A.
ul. Grzybowska 53/57 00-950 Warszawa
No: PL 02 1240 6247 1111 0000 4974 9124
SWIFT: PKO PPL PW
In the title of payment please put your name and ID number .
procedure_for_allocating.doc
HEAD OF STUDENT DORMITORY: Agnieszka Milaniuk, MA
Student Dormitory - DS. 2 BIS Karolkowa Street 84 01-193 Warszawa tel.: (+48 22) 632 27 17
Transfers
A student may apply for a transfer to the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry of the Medical University of Warsaw from another university. A permission to transfer must be granted by the Dean of the original Faculty. Students with pending failed examinations are not eligible for transfer. A student applying for a transfer to the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry of the Medical University of Warsaw has to submit the following documents:
1. An intention letter stating the reason for the transfer
2. The original transcript of academic results confirming completion of the respective year(s) of studies, subjects taken, number of hours, kind of assessment, grades obtained, and summer clerkship certifications. In some cases, a copy of the curriculum may be requested by the Dean’s Office.
3. A certification (in a form of apostille) if the certificate or diploma was issued by an institution working in an education system of a country which is a party to the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 on Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents (Journal of Laws of 2005, No. 112, item 938)
4. A completed application form
5. A proof of payment of the university fee (applicable only to EU and EFTA candidates)
6. A certificate confirming English language skills of the candidate (not applicable to native speakers of English)
7. A photocopy of the first page of passport (the page with personal data and a photograph)
8. Health certificate
9. Six passport photographs 3,5 x 5,5 cm signed on the back
10. A proof of payment of the application fee amounting to 200,00 EUR (non-refundable)
Bank Pekao S.A.
ul. Grzybowska 53/57, 00-950 Warszawa
IBAN: PL 98 1240 5918 1111 0010 4486 4216
SWIFT: PKO PPL PW
in the title of payment please put:
• students name and surname,
• application fee for English Dentistry Division - transfer
• academic year 2015/2016.
Decisions concerning transfers are taken by the Dean’s Board. Students transferred from other universities that have different curricula can continue studying at a corresponding year of studies on condition that they make up for all the outstanding work. Individual decisions can be taken by the Dean. Note: In the academic year 2015/2016 only transfers to the second and third year of studies will be considered. All the above mentioned documents must be submitted between 1st of August and 15th of August 2015 to the following address:
Medical University of Warsaw Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry English Dentistry Division ul.wirki i Wigury 61 02-091 Warszawa Poland
