MBBS at Poznań University of Medical Sciences (PUMS)
A 6‑year MD taught in English — verified fees, admission process, entrance exam & hostel for Indian students (2026 intake)
6‑Year MDEnglish‑Medium25+ Years · 2,000+ AlumniEU / WHO / GMC RecognisedNMC‑Compatible
Tuition / year
~₹15–16L (≈68,600 PLN)
Duration
6 Years
Deadline
~31 July
Entry
Written Exam + Interview
Overview
Poznań University of Medical Sciences (PUMS) — Uniwersytet Medyczny im. Karola Marcinkowskiego — is a leading Polish public medical university and arguably the country's best‑known medical school for international students. Its 6‑year MD is taught fully in English and has run for 25+ years, with 2,000+ international alumni practising worldwide, including a strong USMLE (US residency) track record.
The degree is EU‑recognised, listed in the WHO World Directory, and GMC‑recognised, and structurally meets India's NMC rules (6 years, one institution, English medium).
Public UniversityPoznań, PolandStrong USMLE pathwayLarge international community
Tuition & Fees (Official)
Item
Amount
Approx (₹)
Tuition (per year)
~68,600 PLN
~₹15–16L
6‑year total (approx)
~411,000 PLN
~₹92L
Application processing fee
85 PLN
~₹1,900
Exam & interview fee
600 PLN
~₹13,400
Installments (2025/26): 4,800 PLN down‑payment, then 21,400 PLN each by 30 Sept, 15 Feb and 15 April.
Transparency note: the university's own charges are just tuition + the 85 PLN application fee + 600 PLN exam fee. Any amount beyond this is a consultant's service fee — always ask for the split. Confirm the exact 2026/27 tuition on the official payment page (Polish fees rise yearly).
Admission Process (Step‑by‑Step)
Apply online via the PUMS admissions system; pay the 85 PLN application fee.
Pay the 600 PLN exam & interview fee.
Written science quiz — 60 one‑best‑answer questions in Biology, Chemistry and Physics (high‑school level), 60 minutes.
Oral examination / interview (~20–40 min) with faculty — science reasoning (focus on the human body), motivation & professionalism, health/volunteer experience, and English.
Selection on combined score. A recent MCAT/UCAT/GAMSAT/BMAT/DAT (within 2 years) can earn bonus points.
Application deadline ~31 July; classes begin ~8 September.
Eligibility & Documents
Class 12 certificate qualifying you for university at home, with satisfactory grades in Biology + Chemistry + Maths/Physics (minimum 2 subjects, including Biology).
Secondary‑school and any post‑secondary transcripts.
Start paperwork early: the Apostille (Ministry of External Affairs) and NAWA diploma recognition take weeks — begin the day your Class 12 marks are out.
Accommodation
PUMS offers four dormitories for English‑programme students — Eskulap, Karolek, Medyk and Aspirynka — with guaranteed spots for incoming students.
Housing
Monthly rent
Approx (₹)
University dormitory
~1,500–3,200 PLN / month
~₹33,000–71,000
Rent varies by dorm and room size; food (self‑cooking) typically adds ~₹20,000–30,000/month.
India Pathway (NMC / FMGE)
A 6‑year, single‑institution, English‑medium MD that structurally satisfies India's NMC Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate rules. To practise in India, the graduate must clear the FMGE / NExT screening exam and complete the required internship. PUMS's strong academic reputation helps, but FMGE/NExT preparation from Year 1 is essential.
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Yes. PUMS is a leading Polish public medical university — Uniwersytet Medyczny im. Karola Marcinkowskiego.
The university offers a 6‑year Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme taught fully in English, with over 25 years of experience.
For the 2026/27 intake, tuition is approximately 68,600 PLN per year (~₹15–16L). The total six‑year tuition is approximately 411,000 PLN (~₹92L).
Yes. Applicants take a written science quiz (60 MCQs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics) and an oral interview. A recent MCAT/UCAT/GAMSAT can earn bonus points.
Applicants need Class 12 with Biology + Chemistry or Physics, transcripts, English proficiency (IELTS 6.5 minimum), and a valid passport.
Yes. The degree is EU‑recognised, listed in the WHO World Directory, GMC‑recognised, and meets India's NMC rules. Graduates must clear FMGE/NExT to practise in India.
Yes. PUMS offers four dormitories — Eskulap, Karolek, Medyk and Aspirynka — with guaranteed spots for incoming students.
University dormitory rents range from ~1,500–3,200 PLN/month (~₹33,000–71,000), depending on dorm and room size.
The application deadline is approximately 31 July each year, with classes beginning around 8 September. Check the official website for exact dates.
Yes. Indian students who meet the academic and English language requirements can apply. They should verify the latest NMC / FMGE regulations before admission.
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All figures verified from the official Poznań University of Medical Sciences website and admissions pages (2025/26–2026/27). Fees, dates and rules can change each cycle — always re‑confirm on the official pages before applying. This page is an information guide by ClasstoCollege and is not the university's official publication.
