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English (UK) Medical University of Bialystok (MUB)
Bialystok, Poland
Modern education in a traditional university town in north-east Poland.
Medical University of Bialystok
The Medical University of Bialystok (MUB) is one of the best medical universities in Poland and is known for its excellent medical education, innovative research and state-of-the-art healthcare infrastructure. It has the highest classification A+ in pharmaceutical sciences and category A in medical and health sciences. Founded in 1950, the university has a rich history of academic excellence and has produced over 32,000 graduates. It has made ground-breaking achievements in the fields of IVF (in vitro fertilisation), organ transplantation and various other medical advances.
MUB combines advanced medical technologies such as AI, genomics and personalised medicine with a long-standing tradition of academic excellence, ensuring that its students receive a state-of-the-art education and training.
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Medical University of Bialystok, Poland
The Medical University of Białystok (MUB) offers first-class education and research in the medical field and specialises in personalised medicine, genomics, AI in healthcare and large-scale medical research. The university offers 16 academic degree programmes, including the six-year English-language MD programme, whose graduates excel in the final examinations for human medicine.
- 16 academic courses, including the 6-year MD programme in English.
- State-of-the-art infrastructure with a university teaching hospital with over 900 beds.
- First university in Central and Eastern Europe to set up an AI centre for medicine.
- Recognised worldwide, accredited by renowned organisations such as the Medical Council of Thailand and the Medical Board of California.
The MUB's state-of-the-art infrastructure includes a university teaching hospital with over 900 beds, a medical simulation centre, a centre for clinical research, a bioinformatics centre and GLP-certified laboratories in the Centre for Experimental Medicine.
The MUB maintains strong international collaborations with institutions such as Harvard Medical School, the Mayo Clinic, the NIH Bethesda and the University of Pennsylvania. The university is one of the top 20 research universities in Poland and has received prestigious EU research grants. Its diverse student body includes 2,700 students from over 47 countries. MUB is committed to the integration of AI in medicine and is the first university in Central and Eastern Europe to establish an AI Centre for Medicine, actively conducting research in the fields of genomics, proteomics, metabolomics and bioinformatics.
The university operates advanced research facilities such as the Clinical Research Centre, the Euroregional Pharmacy Centre and the Molecular Imaging Laboratory, driving innovation in the medical sciences. MUB's teaching hospitals, including the MUB Teaching Hospital and the Children's Teaching Hospital, are the largest in the Podlaskie region and specialise in complex medical fields such as neurosurgery, Cardiology and organ transplantation. The MUB is recognised worldwide and is one of the best institutions for medical education and research. It is accredited by organisations such as the Medical Council of Thailand and the Medical Board of California. The university also holds APHEA accreditation for its public health programmes and was awarded the ASPIRE Excellence Certificate for Student Engagement in 2022.
The application procedure
To apply for the 6-year MD programme at the Medical University of Białystok, candidates must be high school graduates eligible for admission to university and have good grades in at least two of the following subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Mathematics. The admission process includes an academic assessment (100 points based on school grades) and an interview (100 points testing knowledge of biology, chemistry, physics, maths and English). Applicants must submit a completed application, high school transcript (with apostille or certified copy), medical certificate, copy of passport and proof of health insurance. Applicants from EU, OECD or EFTA countries or with IB/EB diplomas do not require additional recognition, while others must undergo a nostrification procedure. All documents must be in English or Polish. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQs about studying medicine in Białystok
When does the application phase begin and end?
The admission period begins on 1 December and ends on 31 August.
I don't have my final grades yet. Can I apply with my expected grades?
Yes, you can apply with your expected grades or the grades from the first semester.
Does the university offer scholarships?
After the first year of study, you can apply for a Rectorate Scholarship for the best students.
Can I pay the tuition fees in instalments?
Yes, you can pay in two instalments. In exceptional cases, payment in three instalments is possible. This requires the written consent of the vice dean.
Is there psychological help for students?
Yes, counselling is offered free of charge by the university. The counsellor is a trained clinical psychologist and a native English speaker.
Does the Medical University of Bialystok offer dental degree programmes in English?
Currently, the only programme offered by MUB in English is the six-year Human Medicine programme.
How can I ask older students for advice?
We recommend that you first read the study guide compiled by MUB students. There you will also find contact details of older students: https://www.studentguide.umb.edu.pl/
Which subjects are required in an application?
Candidates choose 2 out of 4 subjects (biology, chemistry, maths or physics).
Is a hall of residence available?
Many students in the English department live in one of the MUB halls of residence on campus, just a 5-minute walk from the hospitals. The number of rooms available is limited. We therefore recommend that you apply as soon as your admission has been confirmed.
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