
Wroclaw, Poland

Wroclaw Medical University
Wroclaw, Poland

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The strategy of Wroclaw Medical University defines its key values through the acronym POWER: Passion, Ownership, Working together, Empathy, and Reliability. Passion is defined as passion for science, education, and meaningful impact; Ownership is the courage to take responsibility and act; Working together is collaboration built on trust and respect; Empathy is directed toward patients, students, colleagues, and the world; and Reliability is integrity and commitment in everything the University does. The University conducts scientific research with full respect for inalienable human rights and educates students regardless of race, nationality, or religion, drawing inspiration from global academic heritage. Its educational and formative mission is carried out through a three-tier system of academic instruction, combining scientific research and teaching with diagnostic and therapeutic activities performed in clinical hospitals and other healthcare facilities. In fulfilling its mission, the University collaborates with state and local authorities, other Polish and foreign universities, as well as social and economic institutions in the region.
Immunologist and bacteriologist; established the foundations of blood group science and became the first Dean of the Fac... View More
Immunologist and bacteriologist; established the foundations of blood group science and became the first Dean of the Faculty of Medicine after the war. His work in serology and immunohematology revolutionised blood transfusion medicine and earned him international recognition as one of Poland's most prominent medical scientists. View Less
Surgeon; performed the first open-heart surgery in Poland and the first kidney transplant from a living donor. He is re... View More
Surgeon; performed the first open-heart surgery in Poland and the first kidney transplant from a living donor. He is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Polish surgery and his achievements established Wrocław as a centre of surgical excellence. View Less
Graduate of Wroclaw Medical University, currently pursuing an implementation doctorate at the university; listed on Forb... View More
Graduate of Wroclaw Medical University, currently pursuing an implementation doctorate at the university; listed on Forbes magazine's prestigious list of the most talented young Poles under 30. She also serves as Deputy Director of the e-Health Department, contributing to the digital transformation of healthcare in Poland. View Less
Graduate of the Faculty of Medicine at Wroclaw Medical University; received the Medical Laurel named after Dr. Wacław M... View More
Graduate of the Faculty of Medicine at Wroclaw Medical University; received the Medical Laurel named after Dr. Wacław Mayzel, an honorary distinction awarded by the Polish Academy of Sciences. This award recognises outstanding achievements in the field of medicine. View Less
Wroclaw Medical University's infrastructure is centred around its clinical and teaching facilities. The University Teaching Hospital is one of the largest and top-rated hospitals in Poland, described as a national leader in academic medicine combining cutting-edge technology, scientific excellence, and expert care. The Medical Centre covers an area of more than 15 hectares, with almost 1,700 beds and 39 clinics at ul. Borowska and the medical campus at ul. Curie-Skłodowska 34; there are also branches of the University Teaching Hospital at ul. Wrocławska in Strzelin. The University Teaching Hospital offers Medical Air Rescue service, an operating theatre with 21 rooms, diagnostic rooms, and a laboratory, and is constantly developing — the cardiology unit is a centre at the European level, hemato-oncologists implement CAR T-cell therapy, and the supra-regional Centre for Pediatric Oncology "Cape of Hope" is held up as a model throughout Europe. The University's medical presence also consists of the Individual Public Clinical Hospital and affiliation to the Academic Stomatology Policlinic and Alzheimer's Centre in Scinawa. All buildings have broadband internet access and wireless data transmission devices.
Student life at Wroclaw Medical University is vibrant and multifaceted, with sport playing an important role alongside studies and social activities. Many students participate in national and international competitions with great success — for example, Agata Forkasiewicz in athletics, Dariusz Boratyński in long-distance running, and Iwo Jarosz in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. The university offers numerous sports sections including volleyball (men's and women's), basketball (men's and women's), handball, swimming, and table tennis. Within the Institute of Physical Education and Sports, students can also take part in karate, dance, circuit training, yoga, and self-defence classes, and a gym is available for use. The University organises events such as Sports Night, featuring mixed-team indoor volleyball, 3×3 basketball, football, table tennis, rowing ergometer, and barbell press competitions. The university has as many as 50 Student Research Clubs to choose from, which are a crucial element of building the potential of Wroclaw Medical University. Dormitories also provide common rooms with large TVs, PlayStation, billiards, table football, and board games, fostering a sense of community among residents.


Wroclaw Medical University offers career support through various channels. The university provides a 6-month internship for graduates of the English-language medical program, carried out at the University Clinical Hospital. Students and graduates can access job offers, a CV generator, and a database of job advertisements dedicated to their field of study. The university collaborates with employers in hospitals and outpatient clinics, local government units, voivodship bureaus, and non-governmental organisations. Diplomas issued by Wroclaw Medical University are equivalent to diplomas of other universities in the European Union and give the right to pursue medical professions throughout the European Union. The university also has an HR Strategy for Researchers, implementing the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. Additionally, a programme has been developed to open doors for medical students to future residency, with the best candidates offered work at the hospital.
The below information is required while
completing the university application :
1. Applicants must hold a recognised high school graduation certificate that qualifies them for higher education.
2. Admission to Nursing requires a qualifying subject in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics.
3. Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency at a minimum B2 level.
4. Applicants must submit their high school diploma, transcript of grades, passport or identification, and application form through the IRK online system.
5. Foreign educational certificates may require recognition documentation from NAWA or the Polish school superintendent, depending on the country of issue.
6. Applicants with certain foreign qualifications may be required to take an online subject-specific entrance examination.
Know moreThe University's admission process is managed through the Admission Office, with detailed schedules and deadlines available on the admission website (admission.umw.edu.pl). For holders of high school diplomas issued in EU, OECD, EFTA countries, or Ukraine, the application pathway involves three steps: registering online through the IRK system, preparing and uploading required documents (including high school diploma, transcript of grades, English language certificate at minimum B2 level, passport scan, and signed application form), and paying an application fee of 85 PLN. There are no entrance exams or interviews — admission is based on grades on the secondary school graduation certificate, requiring results from biology (mandatory) and one of chemistry, physics, or mathematics. Candidates with the highest results are conditionally admitted, and to secure a place, students must pay the tuition fee within 14 days of receiving the decision and submit original required documents with apostille or legalization. The Admissions Office can be contacted via email at [email protected]. Orientation Day is organised for newly admitted students.





Wroclaw Medical University confirmed its position as a leader of Polish higher education, maintaining the highest national ranking in the latest THE World University Rankings. The university was placed in the 501–600 band among over 2,100 assessed institutions, positioning it among the top 2–3% of universities worldwide and as the highest-ranked university in Poland.
The University Clinical Hospital performed the first academic CAR-T therapy for lymphoma in Poland. This groundbreaking treatment represents a major advancement in cellular immunotherapy and demonstrates the university's leadership in innovative cancer therapies.
Wroclaw Medical University ranked 3rd among Polish medical universities and 11th nationwide in the CWTS Leiden Ranking. Nearly half of the university's research output belongs to the top 50% most influential scientific papers globally.

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