FAQ
Q: I’m a prospective student interested in learning more about your program. Can I speak to someone about it?
A: Absolutely – we’re happy to connect! You can email us at admissions@ump.edu.pl, call +48 61 854 72 20, or message us on WhatsApp at +48 609 031 274.
You can also meet us at fairs, join our webinars, or connect with our reps in the US and Canada https://pums.edu.pl/contact/. And don’t forget to follow us on social media (Instagram, TT, FB, LinkedIn) for news & updates!
Q: What are the admission requirements and selection criteria?
A: Admission requirements typically include academic transcripts, proof of English proficiency, and an entrance exam or interview. Detailed criteria can be found in the application section here:
Medicine: https://pums.edu.pl/admissions/medicine-program/admission-requirements/
Dentistry: https://pums.edu.pl/admissions/dentistry/dentistry-admission-requirements/
Q: When will be the recruitment process?
A: The recruitment process starts in the beginning of September and is open until July 20. We offer in-person examination sessions in Poznan, and other selected countries in the period from February until July.
Q: Where can I find information about the entrance exam dates and details?
A: You can find all the details about entrance exam dates and locations on our website here: https://pums.edu.pl/admissions/medicine-program/entrance-examination-interview/
Q: What does the entrance exam look like?
A: The entrance exam includes a 60-question test that covers key subjects from biology, chemistry and physics and approx. 20 min. oral examination/interview with PUMS professors. More details can be found at https://pums.edu.pl/admissions/entrance-examination-and-interview/.
Q: How to register for the exam?
A: Just start by completing your application in our Application Portal at: https://applicant.ump.edu.pl/. Once that’s done, you’ll receive further guidance by email (check your spam folder).
Q: What if there’s no exam location in my country?
A: No worries – you can take the exam in another country or in Poznan. The sessions in our city give you the opportunity to join a campus tour and talk to our students.
Q: What are the nominal fees?
A: To kickstart your application process, there are two nominal fees involved:
85 PLN processing fee
600 PLN exam/interview fee
Tuition and other student costs are listed at:
Medicine: https://pums.edu.pl/admissions/medicine-program/tuition-costs-of-living/
Dentistry: https://pums.edu.pl/admissions/dentistry/dentistry-tuition-and-costs-of-living/
Q: Are there any additional fees?
A: No.
Q: Do you offer preparation courses for applicants?
A: At the moment we don’t offer preparation courses for applicants, but we’re happy to support you with any questions as you get ready to apply.
In order to prepare the examination, please make sure to go over our list of topics and review them in detail ( https://pums.edu.pl/admissions/entrance-examination-and-interview/). Every applicant that pays the application fee also receives access to on-line practice quizzes composed of our older exam questions.
Q: Does PUMS accept transfer students from other Universities? What are the requirements?
A: Unfortunately, PUMS does not accept transfers from other Universities. The only option to enroll is to go through the admission process and start from year one. Individual course coordinators might exempt you from attending parts of the courses, but it is still required to sit the final examination in each course and pay the full tuition fee. Attendance exemptions would not shorten the overall length of studies.
Q: Do you support students with the visa process?
A: Yes, we provide guidance and necessary documentation to help you through the student visa application process.
Q: Do you have any scholarships?
A: At the moment, we don’t offer scholarship programs, but we’d be happy to guide you through the application process and help you explore other possible funding options.
Q: What accommodation options are available and how much are they?
A: Students can choose between university dormitories and private housing. Both options are widely available, with varying price ranges to suit different budgets. We offer four dormitories and these are Eskulap, Karolek, Medyk and Aspirynka: https://pums.edu.pl/admissions/student-accommodation/. They are located close to the Poznan city center.
You can review our dormitory rent fees at https://pums.edu.pl/admissions/medicine-program/tuition-costs-of-living/.
Q: What are the career prospects after graduation?
A: Our graduates pursue careers globally. Our programs are designed to prepare you for further training, including residency programs and international career paths.
Q: Are there clinical rotations or internships included?
A: Yes, practical training is an integral part of our programs, giving students hands-on experience in clinical settings as soon as possible. PUMS owns 5 clinical hospitals servicing the local community and this is where clinical training takes place during the studies.
Q: What support services are available for students?
A: We offer a range of support services, including academic assistance, student counseling, and help for international students adjusting to life in Poland. Our CAPS program ensures access to academic advisor, support person for non-academic matters, as well as free psychological consultations.
Q: Can someone guide me around the university and can I sit in one of the classes or enter into the clinics to see how it looks like?
A: There is possibility to arrange a tour around the University and the campus (contact: campustour@pums.edu.pl).
Q: How many courses will I have to attend each year?
A: Detailed curriculum and plan of studies for each year can be found on our website at:
Medicine: https://pums.edu.pl/admissions/medicine-program/curriculum-overview/
Dentistry: https://pums.edu.pl/admissions/dentistry/dentistry-curriculum-overview/
Q: What is PUMS student life like?
A: Our university offers a vibrant international environment where it’s easy to feel at home. We place a strong emphasis on building a supportive community, with student organizations, events, and activities that help you connect, make friends, and truly enjoy your experience. The international students’ club and organization activity at PUMS counts among the most active ones among all Polish universities.
Q: What are the approximate costs of living in Poland?
A: Living costs in Poland are generally affordable compared to other European countries. A detailed breakdown is available on our website at https://pums.edu.pl/admissions/medicine-program/tuition-costs-of-living/.
Q: What is the national background of your international students?
A: The current biggest nationality groups are: Canadian, American, Irish, Indian, British, Thai, Myanma, Lebanese, and Polish.
Q: Do students from countries that are members of the EU have to apply for the temporary stay card? Why?
A: Yes. All students have to legalize their stay in Poland with respect to the Act of 14th July 2006 on the entry into, residence in and exit from the Republic of Poland of nationals of the European Union Member States and their family members (Journal of Laws no 144, item 1043 as amended). Every student that is supposed to stay in our country more then 90 days has to apply for the temporary stay card. For more information please check: click here to follow the link.
Q: Where can I find full information about courses offered by Poznan University of Medical Sciences?
A: All course descriptions are available on our website.
Medicine: https://pums.edu.pl/admissions/medicine-program/
Dentistry: https://pums.edu.pl/admissions/dentistry/
Also, each program at Poznan University of Medical Sciences has its curriculum. You can find it on the PUMS website in each program’s tab:
Medicine: https://pums.edu.pl/admissions/medicine-program/curriculum-overview/
Dentistry: https://pums.edu.pl/admissions/dentistry/dentistry-curriculum-overview/
Q: I am a dental student. How do I can get the locker at the Collegium Stomatologicum?
A: The locker room for dental students is available at Collegium Stomatologicum (address: 70 Bukowska str., ground floor). Students may use the lockers with electronic locks. The electronic lock can be set to operate in public mode (multi user) or in private mode (single user). Instructions are placed on the lockers.
Q: I’m interested in studying Dentistry. Can someone guide me around the University and can I sit one of the classes or enter into the clinics to see how it looks like?
A: There is possibility to arrange a tour around the University and the campus (contact: campustour@pums.edu.pl). Once you will be accepted into DDS/MD Program, a campus tour will be a part of your orientation.
Q: Do you offer preparation courses for the DDS applicants?
A: No, we do not. There are, however, other European universities that do have such programs in their offer.
Q: Does PUMS accept transfer students from other universities? What are the requirements?
A: We do not accept transfers from other universities to our English-language programs.
Q: How many courses will I have to study each year?
A: Detailed curriculum and plan of studies for each year can be found on our website: click here to follow the link
Q: How do I can make an appointment with the Associate Dean?
A: The Associate Dean is available in the Dean’s office and the students who need to see them must schedule an appointment by e-mailing to the appropriate dean’s office staff. Contact details for DDS office staff are available here: click here to follow the link
Q: How do I find more information about the LEK/LDEK exam?
A. Please visit the website of CEM (Centrum Egzaminów Medycznych w Łodzi) at http://www.cem.edu.pl/english_info_ldek.php.
Q: Can someone else pick up my transcript or diploma?
A: Third party recipients must have documentation (i.e. a notarized letter, release of information, power of attorney) from the person whose diploma they are picking up, stating that they are authorized to obtain the diploma/transcript. They must have a current picture ID when they come to get the diploma/transcript.
Q: How can I make an appointment to the doctor?
A: In order to make an appointment to the family doctor you should contact the Dean’s Office – Mrs. Anna Tomczak, tel. atomczak@ump.edu.pl.
More information is available on the following link: https://pums.edu.pl/student-zone/medical-psychological-assistance/
Q: How do I do the medical check up and Salmonella/shigella check-up?
A: PUMS students are required to undergo a medical check-up in order to confirm that they are fit to study medicine or dentistry.
Please use this time period to do the following:
A. Medical check-up
1) pick up your check-up referral at the Dean’s Office (or have a classmate or class representative do it for you – the document includes your name and DOB). The referrals are only valid for one month from the date they were issued.
2) visit the University Outpatient Clinic at 39 Przybyszewskiego St (small building next to Eskulap dorm), where you should undergo blood and urine tests. Urine sample cups are available in all pharmacies [“pojemnik na mocz”]. Tests can be done in the morning, between 7:30-10:20 am.
Collect further referral for chest x-ray (the Outpatient Clinic already has a copy of your x-ray report on file if it was a part of your application documents – in this case it is not necessary to repeat the x-ray examination).
3) If you do not have a valid chest x-ray results on file, visit the specialty outpatient clinic at 1 Szylinga St. to have the examination done: ground floor, entrance B. Opening hours are 8am to 3pm. Test results will be automatically sent to the Outpatient Clinic within 3 working days.
The check-up is mandatory and free of charge.
B. Salmonella/shigella check-up
According to the Regulation of the Polish Minister of Health all students of medical universities are required to undergo an epidemiology screening and obtain a booklet with results of this examination.
In order to acquire this booklet (“Książeczka sanepidowska” – “Sanepid’s booklet”), you should:
1) pick up referral notes from the Dean’s Office (valid for one month starting from the day they were issued),
2) buy three „fecal transport swabs” [in Polish: “wymazówka z podłożem transportowym”] in specialistic pharmacy in Voivodship Sanitary and Epidemiological Station at 60 Nowowiejskiego St. (Monday – Friday 8am-2pm or in other pharmacy)
3) go to the Laboratory of Microbiology and Parasitology of the Voivodship Sanitary and Epidemiological Station in Poznan (Laboratorium Mikrobiologii i Parazytologii Wojewódzkiej Stacji Sanitarno-Epidemiologicznej w Poznaniu) at 60 Nowowiejskiego St.
– give three stool samples (from three consecutive days, kept at low temperature),
– the laboratory is open Monday – Friday between 8am – 1pm,
– come back to the Lab one week after delivering the samples in order to receive the results of this examination which should be documented in the booklet bought in the lab (2,50 PLN).
After completing all the lab tests (A and B), please visit the University Outpatient Clinic at 39 Przybyszewskiego St. one more time to finalize your check up (doctor’s consultation: Mo, Tue, Thu, Fri: 9am to 2pm; Wed – 9am to 12 noon).
Q: Who is the Medical Program Assistant at the Dean’s Office?
A: Contact details for the Dean’s office staff at the Center for Medical Education in English are available on the following link: https://pums.edu.pl/contact/
Q: How many classes can I miss?
A: According to the School Regulations, all classes are mandatory. Any absence must be excused and made up.
Q: My student ID card is lost/damaged. What should I do?
A: Please refer to your class coordinator at the Dean’s Office to apply for a new one.
Q: I am having a problem with a faculty member/teaching assistant. Where do I go for advice?
A: It is always best to discuss the problem with the faculty member/teaching assistant first. If that does not work or is not possible, please visit the head of the department where the course is delivered. If that does not work or is not possible, please contact the Dean’s office consultant Dr Andrzej Jawień at anj@ump.edu.pl
Q: How do I can make an appointment with the Associate Dean?
A: The Associate Dean is available in the Dean’s office and the students who need to see him/her must schedule an appointment by e-mailing to the appropriate dean’s office staff. Contact details are available on the following link: click here to follow the link
INCOMING STUDENTS
Q: What kind of accommodation does the Poznan University of Medical Sciences offer and how much is it?
A: Poznan University of Medical Sciences offers four dormitories designated for English-based Programs’ students and these are Eskulap, Karolek, Medyk and Aspirynka: https://pums.edu.pl/admissions/student-accommodation/
They are located close to the Poznan city center.
Q: When will I be able to make a dorm reservation? I already paid my deposit.
A: The information about dormitory application for incoming students is emailed to all newly accepted students (that is students who were sent official acceptance letters). You will receive an email requesting to log into your personal profile at PUMS applicant system and indicate your preferred dormitory facility and room type.
More details re dormitory accommodation for incoming students are available HERE: (open PDF file Information for Incoming Students –> go to section Dormitory).
Please note that due to a limited number of spots, we can only offer double rooms for incoming students.
Q: I just wonder how the rooms in Karolek and Eskulap are designed. Does each room have its own bathroom or do they have to share on each floor?
A: In Karolek each room has its own bathroom, in Eskulap there is one bathroom in a suite which consists of two rooms.
Q: I wanted to know if it was possible to request a single room because I have a lot of allergies, severe to pets and some to food as well. If you could please direct me as to how I should proceed to to go about contacting the dorms or someone else that could help me that would be great.
A: Please note that due to a limited number of spots, we can only offer double rooms for incoming students. There are many students requesting single room accommodation due to their health condition and the School does not have as many rooms available to accommodate such requests.
Q: In order to obtain my Polish visa I need proof of residence for my stay. I know decisions for place of residence won’t be made until august but is there any document I could obtain that would prove that I have a place in one of the residences.
A: The University guarantees places in its dormitories to all incoming students who decide to stay in a dormitory.
Q: I actually signed up for Karolek on the online system for incoming students. Can you tell me when will I know if i can move in early to the Karolek dorm and which room i will have. I am leaving to Poland in a week to visit family and would like to know as early as possible where will I be staying and if I can move into the dorm early.
A: Please note that you indicated only your dormitory preferences in PUMS applicant system.
Assignments will be made after July 31 on a space-available basis.
The University will guarantee places in its dormitories to all students who decide to stay in a dormitory, but right now we cannot give you the name dormitory you will be assigned to.
Information confirming dormitory assignments will be e-mailed to all students concerned no sooner than the first week of August.
Q: I got accepted for your medical program. I am trying to reserve room in Aspirynka. Currently this room is occupied by my sister. She is graduating this year and I hope to take over renting this room. Can you let me know if you can help me in this matter. I couldn’t find application for the accommodation, and if you can email it to me.
A: It is not possible for you to rent the room your sister is currently staying in. There’s no such thing as inheritance of dorm rooms from the graduating students.
Q: I was wondering if it would be possible to pick a room I prefer since I’ll be arriving there earliest out of everyone. Also, I’m looking into arriving to Poznan around 2AM on August 12th so I was wondering if receptions operate 24/7? (to make sure I could get the key from my room).
A: Please note that incoming students are allowed to move starting from the first Friday after August 20th.
The University guarantees accommodation in its dormitories to 1st year students who express their wish for such accommodation and the choice of the dormitory is made by the University who has updated information regarding vacancies in particular dormitories. It is not possible for students to pick a dormitory in which he/ she will be placed.
Upon arrival to Poznan, you will be informed of your dormitory room number by a porter in the dormitory you were assigned to. Dormitory administration has been informed about your arrival and have prepared rooms for you. You will be able to pick up your room key from the porter. The porter’s office is open 24/7.
Please drop by the dormitory administration office on the next day after your arrival to take care of all formalities. They are open on weekdays between 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dormitory Administration contact details are available on the following link.
DORMS: DORMITORY RESERVATION FOR NEXT YEAR
Q: What is the process of reserving a dorm room for next school year?
A: Students currently staying in dorms are required to let us know whether they wish to extend their dorm reservation for next year by April 30 of each year. We are notifying all students of the procedure to do so by mid-April of each year at the latest. This year residents are required to click on the link in their student email box to reserve dorm for next year, and we will most likely apply the same system in the following years.
More information concerning dormitory reservation for next year is available HERE
DORMS: GRADUATING STUDENTS
All graduating students must move out of dorms by July 31.
THE RESIDENTIAL ADVISOR (R.A.) SYSTEM AT PUMS
Residential Advisors (R.A.s) help to provide a safe, quiet environment within each dormitory so that residents have a place that is free from distractions for studying and sleeping. R.A.s work with dorm administrators and porters. R.A.s will insure that students are informed of the dormitory’s rules and regulations upon moving in and will enforce them throughout the year.
Please send all inquiries to: resadv@pums.edu.pl
Q: When is the payment deadline for tuition?
A: Please consult the fee structure at:
– Medicine: https://pums.edu.pl/student-zone/student-zone-6-year-md-program/tuition-fees/
– Dentistry: https://pums.edu.pl/student-zone/student-zone-5-year-dds-program/tuition-fees/
Q: How can I get the dorm deposit back?
A: First of all you should decide how you want to get it back: in cash or by a wire transfer. If you prefer a wire transfer you should provide us with your bank information: the name of the bank, address of the bank, account number and swift code or routing number and send it to the bursary office via e-mail.
Q: Why I am charged statutory interest rates if I have sent the money on Sept. 30?
A: You are charged statutory interest rates because PUMS received the money after the deadline.
Q: What should I do to extend my payment deadline?
A: You should write a letter to the Vice-Rector for Student Affairs and send it to the bursary office via e-mail. You should write in this letter why you can’t pay your fees on time.
Q: Can I pay the 1st installment of tuition fee in PLN and the 2nd one in USD?
A: Tuition fee should be paid in PLN. For students paying their fees in a currency different from PLN, the amount will be calculated into PLN in accordance with the exchange rate of the University bank.
Q: I have been rejected from the list of PUMS students due to failure to complete 1st year of studies. I’ve missed just Anatomy course. I would like to continue my further education back home and I’m wondering if I can get tuition refund for the first year?
A: Refund of tuition fee is applicable only to students who resign from studies on a specific conditions described in the Agreement between PUMS and student, not to the students who are removed from the list of students due to failure to meet requirements.
Q: What degree will be on the diploma of MD Program graduates?
A: LEKARZ (medical doctor)
Q: Why the degree on the diploma is “Lekarz” or “Lekarz-dentysta”?
A: According to EU regulation the name on the diploma needs to be in the native language of the country where the studies were conducted.
Q: Is it necessary to go personally to Warsaw to legalize diplomas?
A: No, you can write an authorization for somebody who takes your diploma in your behalf and attach copy of your passport.
Q: Is it possible to receive extra copies of the diploma?
A: It is not possible to get any extra copies. Graduate receives 1x original diploma in polish, 1x copy in Polish, 1x copy in English.
Q: When do I get the diploma?
A: The Dean’s Office has 30 days to prepare the diploma after receiving all the required documents.
Please see: https://pums.edu.pl/student-zone/student-zone-6-year-md-program/graduation-requirements/
Q: How do I find more information about the LEK/LDEK exam?
A: Please visit the website of CEM (Centrum Egzaminów Medycznych w Łodzi) at http://www.cem.edu.pl/
Q: Can someone else pick up my transcript or diploma?
A: Third party recipients must have documentation (i.e. a notarized letter, release of information, power of attorney) from the person whose diploma they are picking up, stating that they are authorized to obtain the diploma/transcript. They must have a current picture ID when they come to get the diploma/transcript.
Q: Can I bring children or other member of my family to the Graduation Ceremony?
A: Yes. However, please be aware that this is a formal occasion, and children could easily become anxious. The Assembly Hall capacity is limited and we cannot ensure a place for members of your family.
Q: How long is graduation ceremony?
A: Ceremony lasts for approximately two hours.