Prof. Marcin Moniuszko
Rector of the Medical University of Białystok for the 2024–2028 term. A physician-scientist, he leads the university across its medical, pharmacy and health-sciences faculties and its research and clinical hospitals.
Medical University of Białystok
One of Poland's top-ranked medical universities, with a six-year English MD, EU-wide degree recognition and a historic Baroque-palace campus in Białystok.
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Poland
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#1 medical (Perspektywy) · EU degree
Ranking & Recognition
English
Medium of instruction
Introduction
Medical University of Białystok
- Study program:MBBS
- Language:English
- Duration:6 Years
- Per semester fees:₹8.31 lakhs
- Application deadline:20. June
- Entrance examination:Entrance Exam
- International seats:450
The Branicki Palace courtyard at the Medical University of Białystok
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Recognition & Prestige
Rankings & Recognition
The Medical University of Białystok is consistently one of the highest-ranked medical universities in Poland, is ranked in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and its medical degree is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools and automatically recognised across the European Union.
#1 medical
shared 1st among Polish medical universities (Perspektywy 2025)
THE 801–1000
Clinical & Health subject, THE World University Rankings 2026
EU-wide
degree recognition under EU Directive 2005/36/EC
WDOMS
Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools
The medical degree is recognised internationally. The Medical University of Białystok is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS), accredited by the Polish Accreditation Committee (PKA), and its lekarz (physician) degree is automatically recognised across the EU and EEA under Directive 2005/36/EC; graduates are ECFMG-eligible for the USMLE and its degrees are acceptable to Canadian regulators, and Indian graduates can qualify for practice in India through the NMC screening/exit examination (FMGE, transitioning to NExT).
Accreditations and Recognition
NMC/MCI
Eligible for Indian licensing via the NMC screening examination (FMGE/NExT) for graduates who qualify NEET and meet the FMG Licentiate Regulations 2021
WDOMS
Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (School ID F0000220); graduates eligible for ECFMG certification
PKA
Accredited by the Polish Accreditation Committee (PKA) under Poland's Ministry of Health
EU
Degree automatically recognised across the EU and EEA under Directive 2005/36/EC
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Academic Excellence
Why Study Medicine at the Medical University of Białystok
The Medical University of Białystok offers a top-ranked, English-taught medical degree with EU-wide recognition, a research-intensive environment and a historic palace campus in a safe, affordable Polish city.
An EU-Recognised Degree
One of Poland's Top Medical Universities
A Historic Palace Campus
Taught in English Since 2005
Recognised for Every Major Route
A Research-Intensive University
Safe and Affordable
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How to Apply
Admission Process for MBBS
Admission to the 6-year English MD is by the secondary-school science record plus an interview — there is no written entrance exam and no MCAT. Indian students apply online to the Medical University of Białystok and should hold a valid NEET qualification for future licensing in India. Indian certificates must be apostilled in India.
Admission Timeline
- 1Spring 2026Application Opens
International applicants register and apply online to the Medical University of Białystok for the September 2026 intake, paying the €200 admission fee (non-refundable, before the interview).
- 2Before applyingQualify NEET
Indian applicants should hold a valid NEET-UG qualification, required by India's NMC for licensing after a foreign medical degree.
- 3Summer 2026School Record + Interview
Selection combines points from the secondary-school transcript (Part I, minimum 100 points, based on grades in science subjects) and an admissions interview (Part II, up to 100 points) covering biology, chemistry, mathematics or physics and English.
- 4Summer 2026Offer & Documents
Successful applicants receive an offer and submit their documents — including an apostilled school-leaving certificate and English-proficiency evidence (B2) — and pay tuition to confirm the place.
- 5Summer 2026Visa & Travel
Students apply for the Polish (EU) student visa and residence documents, arrange insurance, and prepare to travel to Białystok.
- 67–25 September 2026Pre-Course & Classes Begin
Students complete a mandatory three-week online pre-course (€400) in September, after which the academic year begins in Białystok.
Eligibility Criteria
Academic Qualification
Applicants must have completed Class 12 (or equivalent secondary education) with positive grades in at least two of Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics. For Indian students, the NMC requires a minimum aggregate of 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (40% for reserved categories) plus English, and a valid NEET qualification, for licensing in India. Indian certificates must be apostilled in India.
Subjects:
ChemistryBiologyPhysics / MathsEnglish (B2)
Age Requirement
Candidates should be at least 17 years old by 31 December of the admission year, in line with NMC rules for studying medicine abroad.
- Minimum 17 yearsRequired age at the time of admission (NMC rule)
Requirements
Selection is based on the secondary-school record and an admissions interview, with English proficiency at B2 level. Indian students also need a valid NEET result for future Indian licensing. Applications are made online directly to the university.
School Record + Interview
Points from the secondary-school transcript (minimum 100) plus an interview (up to 100) in biology, chemistry, maths/physics and English decide admission. There is no written entrance exam and no MCAT.
English Proficiency
The programme is taught entirely in English; applicants provide evidence of English proficiency at minimum B2 level (for example IELTS/TOEFL), unless previously taught in English.
Entrance Examination
There is no written entrance examination. Admission to the 6-year MD is decided by the secondary-school science record and an admissions interview.
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Part I — School record | Points from the secondary-school transcript (minimum 100 points), based on grades in the science subjects |
| Part II — Interview | Up to 100 points; covers biology, chemistry, mathematics or physics and English |
| NEET (Indian students) | Valid NEET-UG qualification for future licensing in India |
Required Documents
To apply, students need to submit essential academic and identification documents:
- Completed online application to the Medical University of Białystok (€200 admission fee)
- Secondary-school leaving certificate (apostilled in India) with positive grades in at least two of Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics
- English-proficiency certificate (min. B2), NEET scorecard and a valid passport
- Medical certificate and eligibility statement
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Program Structure
MBBS Curriculum & Internship Structure
The Medical University of Białystok teaches a six-year, 360-ECTS MD that moves from pre-clinical sciences to full clinical training in its university hospitals, with clinical training making up the majority of the programme, taught in English and leading to the Polish lekarz (physician) degree, equivalent to an MBBS.
Medicine (General Medicine) Course
Total Duration:
6 Years (360 ECTS)
Degree:
MD / lekarz (physician — equivalent to MBBS)
Curriculum Phases at the Medical University of Białystok
Years 1–2
Pre-Clinical Sciences
The first years cover the basic medical sciences through lectures, seminars and laboratory work, with early clinical skills training and Polish for patient contact:
AnatomyPhysiologyBiochemistryHistologyMedical BiologyBiophysicsMicrobiologyImmunologyMedical ChemistryClinical SkillsMedical PolishYears 3–4
Disease Sciences & Clinical Training
The middle years introduce the disease sciences and clinical rotations in the university hospitals across the core specialties:
PathophysiologyPathomorphologyPharmacologyInternal MedicineGeneral SurgeryPaediatricsObstetrics and GynaecologyNeurologyRadiologyPublic HealthYears 5–6
Advanced Clinical Training
The senior years are spent in clinical rotations across the specialties, using the university's Medical Simulation Center and concluding with a sixth-year clerkship, the final OSCE and diploma examination and, for practice in Poland, the LEK final medical exam:
Advanced Internal MedicineSurgeryPaediatricsObstetrics and GynaecologyAnaesthesiology and Intensive CareEmergency MedicineOphthalmologyPsychiatryFamily MedicineClerkshipDiploma Examination
Clinical Rotations
Clinical training takes place in UMB's university hospitals in Białystok — the University Clinical Hospital in Białystok and the University Children's Clinical Hospital — and through its Medical Simulation Center. An indicative pattern:
| Phase | Focus |
|---|---|
| Years 1–2 | Pre-clinical sciences, clinical skills and simulation training |
| Years 3–4 | Rotations in internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology and paediatrics |
| Years 5–6 | Advanced clinical rotations, the sixth-year clerkship, OSCE and the diploma examination |
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Global Exchange
International Cooperation & Erasmus+
As a full EU university, the Medical University of Białystok takes part in the Erasmus+ programme (2021–2027) and runs student and staff exchanges with partner universities across Europe. Its official partner list names around 37 institutions in some 14 countries. A representative selection:
| Country | Partner University |
|---|---|
| Czech Republic | Masaryk University, Brno |
| Estonia | University of Tartu |
| France | Aix-Marseille University |
| Germany | University of Greifswald; University of Duisburg-Essen; University of Bonn |
| Italy | University of Bologna; Sapienza University of Rome |
| Lithuania | Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas |
| Portugal | University of Coimbra; NOVA University Lisbon |
| Romania | Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iași; University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca |
| Slovakia | Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice |
| Slovenia | University of Ljubljana |
| Spain | University of Murcia; CEU San Pablo University, Madrid; University of Cantabria |
| Hungary | Semmelweis University, Budapest |
| Turkey | Hacettepe University, Ankara |
| Ukraine | Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv |
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Legacy
Prominent Figures of the Medical University of Białystok
The Medical University of Białystok is led and staffed by respected physicians and researchers who have built its reputation as a top Polish medical university and a research leader.
Prof. Adam Krętowski
A former Rector of UMB and now Vice-Rector for Digital Medicine and Clinical Research, and a leading figure in UMB's clinical research and precision-medicine programmes.
Prof. Karol Kamiński
Leads 'Białystok PLUS', UMB's major population health study, which examines thousands of city residents using proteomic, metabolomic, genetic and microbiome analyses — a flagship of the university's research.
Faculty
The Medical University of Białystok has around 115 professors, 153 habilitated doctors and some 800 academic teachers, and is led by Rector Professor Marcin Moniuszko. Teaching is delivered by experienced physicians, surgeons and scientists across the university's clinical hospitals and its Medical Simulation Center, combining research strength with clinical practice to prepare students for the FMGE, NExT, USMLE and EU practice.
Academic Expertise
Experienced physicians and surgeons
Top-ranked Polish medical university
Research leader (Białystok PLUS, biobank, genomics)
Modern Medical Simulation Center
Student Support & Mentorship
English MD since 2005
AMSA (USMLE support) and international student societies
Clinical supervision during rotations
Established international community
About University
History Information
Founded in 1950
The English Division
Renamed a University in 2008
A Top Research University Today
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Role in medicine
Role in medical education
A Leading Polish Medical University
A Research and Innovation Hub
An International Medical Community
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Cost of living
MBBS Living Cost in Białystok
Białystok is a mid-sized Polish city that is markedly more affordable than Warsaw or Kraków, while still offering EU-standard student life. Here is the approximate monthly breakdown for an Indian student.
Monthly Living Cost
| Cost Component | Approximate Amount |
|---|---|
| Accommodation (dormitory / shared flat) | ₹16,000 – ₹36,000 |
| Food | ₹14,000 – ₹20,000 |
| Transportation | ₹1,500 – ₹2,000 |
| Other Expenses (Utilities, Internet, Leisure) | ₹8,000 – ₹12,000 |
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Average monthly living cost
₹38,000 – ₹65,000
A stone bridge in front of Branicki Palace in Białystok
Housing
Accommodation
The Medical University of Białystok offers student dormitories near its campus, and many international students also rent private flats across the city.
University Dormitories
UMB runs student dormitories (Domy Studenckie) near its campus, giving international students secure, affordable housing within reach of lectures and the university hospitals.
Furnished Rooms
Dormitory rooms are furnished, usually single or twin rooms in shared units with kitchens and common areas, internet and laundry, and are among the most economical housing in the city.
Monthly Cost
University dormitory places are cheaper than private rent, and a private or shared room in Białystok typically costs around PLN 1,000–1,800 per month (roughly ₹22,000–₹40,000), lower than in Warsaw or Kraków.
A Supported First Year
First-year international students are encouraged to apply for a dormitory place on arrival, which keeps them close to fellow students and eases the move to a new country and climate.
How to Apply
Dormitory places are requested through the university's student services after admission; because demand is high, students should apply for a room as soon as they accept their offer.
Private Flats
Students who prefer more comfort or independence can choose privately operated student residences, or rent or share a private flat. Both options cost noticeably more than the university halls, and students organise this independently as the university does not arrange private housing.
A Compact, Green City
Białystok is a mid-sized city on the edge of Poland's largest forests, with a bus network with discounted student passes, so students can live near the campus and hospitals and get around easily.
Winter Readiness
Białystok has cold, snowy winters — among the coldest in Poland — so students should budget for warm clothing and heating, a real adjustment for students from most parts of India.
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Food & Dining
100% Veg Options and Indian Food, Always Available
Indian and vegetarian food is easily available in restaurants, grocery stores and student kitchens across Białystok.
Białystok has student canteens, cheap 'milk bar' (bar mleczny) eateries and restaurants around the market square and Lipowa street, with vegetarian and vegan options widely available.
Location
How to Reach the Medical University of Białystok
Address
Medical University of Białystok (Branicki Palace), ul. Jana Kilińskiego 1, 15-089 Białystok, Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland
Nearest Airport
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), about 180 km (2–2.5 hours by road or train); LOT operates a direct Warsaw–Delhi route. Białystok also has a small regional airport
Local Transport
An extensive bus network with discounted student passes, and regular train and coach links to Warsaw (about 2–2.5 hours)
Your Roadmap to Success
Career Pathways After Medicine at the Medical University of Białystok
Graduates earn the Polish lekarz (physician) degree, equivalent to an MBBS. Because it is listed in EU Directive 2005/36/EC, the degree is automatically recognised across all EU and EEA member states, so graduates can seek to practise throughout Europe without a further recognition examination.
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Practising in India
FMGE & NExT Details
To practise medicine in India after graduating from the Medical University of Białystok, Indian students follow the licensing pathway set by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Because UMB is WDOMS-listed and teaches an English-medium six-year MD, it meets the NMC's core criteria, and students should qualify NEET-UG before joining.
Step 1
National Exit Test (NExT)
Graduates must clear the qualifying examination that licenses foreign medical graduates to practise in India. At present this is the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE), which the NMC plans to replace with the National Exit Test (NExT).
Step 2
Clinical Internship (CRRI)
After qualifying, students complete the required one-year Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship (CRRI) in India, which builds hands-on experience in Indian clinical settings under the NMC's framework.
Step 3
Medical Registration
The final step is registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or the relevant State Medical Council. Once registered, the graduate holds a full licence to practise medicine in India.
Student Life Style
Student life at the Medical University of Białystok
Life at the Medical University of Białystok combines a demanding English-taught medical course with life in Białystok, an affordable, safe city on the edge of Poland's great forests, and the historic setting of the Branicki Palace.
A lively market square in a Polish city
Academics
Wawel Royal Castle and cathedral above the Vistula river in Poland
Campus and City
Challenges and Growth
A historic red-brick castle in northern Poland
Social Life
Overall Experience
Scholarship & Financial
Scholarship & Financial Aid
Honest note first: fee-paying international medicine at the Medical University of Białystok has limited scholarship support, so families should plan as fully self-funded, though a couple of external routes exist.
The Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) runs Polish government scholarship programmes for international students and researchers; these are competitive and mostly aimed at specific countries, agreements and postgraduate study rather than fee-paying English-programme MD students, but they are the main national scheme to explore.
- Polish government funding via NAWA
- Competitive, programme-specific
- Apply through the NAWA portal (nawa.gov.pl)
Ratings
Reviews & Ratings
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4.5
112 reviews
Academics4.6
Infrastructure4.4
Hostel4.2
Campus Life4.4
Value for Money4.5
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| University | Medical University of BiałystokBiałystok, Poland | CMC VelloreTamil Nadu, India |
|---|---|---|
| University Type | Public | Private (minority) |
| Medium | English | English |
| Course Duration | 6 years (MD / lekarz) | 5.5 years (MBBS) |
| Tuition (per year) | ~₹13.6 lakh (€15,100, Year 1) | ~₹3–4 lakh |
| Admission | School record + interview (no written exam) | NEET-UG |
| Recognition | WDOMS; EU-wide (Directive 2005/36/EC); NMC-eligible via FMGE/NExT | NMC-recognised |
| Ranking | Shared #1 medical in Poland (Perspektywy 2025); THE World-ranked | Not in QS top 500 |
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