FAQ

To apply, please register on the website: https://registration.umed.lodz.pl/ and follow the step-by-step instructions: https://studymed.umed.pl/admission/6-year-md-medicine/application-process/

The admission starts on January 15^th, 2026. The application deadline is 7^th of September, 9:00 AM (Polish time).

We have only one intake a year in October.

No, we do not accept any transfers.

For the admission we require high school diploma and transcripts, scan of passport and personal photograph. From some candidates we may additionally require English language certificate on minimum B2 level (list of accepted certificates) and recognition from NAWA. Please contact us at: admission@umed.lodz.pl and we will help you complete the required documents.

Yes, you can apply with your mid-term grades or predicted grades.

No, it is not necessary to know Polish before your studies.

As a minor you will need a statutory representative statement filled out and signed by your parent.

We do not offer the deferment procedure. If you decide to start your studies next year, you will have to go through the entire admission procedure again, including the entrance exam.

No, holding a BSc does not change anything in the admission process, which is based on high‑school graduation documents. We do not take later stages of education into consideration. A BSc degree does not exempt candidates from the entrance exam, nor does it allow them to enter an advanced year of the program. However, BSc holders may benefit from the course exemption procedure: Course exemption procedure | Medical University of Lodz

No, we do not have any age requirements.

Even if your education was conducted in English, language competency must be confirmed by the respective certificates (LIST OF ACCEPTED CERTIFICATES) if:

• you are not EU, EFTA, Switzerland or UK citizen or
• you are EU, EFTA, Switzerland or UK citizen but your secondary education was conducted in system other than: IB, EB, OECD, EFTA, China (gaozhong certificate) or Ukraine (свідоцтво про здобуття повної загальної середньої освіти).

Unfortunately, Medium of Instruction statement cannot be accepted. We require certificates mentioned on the LIST OF ACCEPTED CERTIFICATES.

Yes, all candidates who are not EU, EFTA, Switzerland or UK citizens have to submit the English certificate (LIST OF ACCEPTED CERTIFICATES).

Yes, all candidates who are not EU, EFTA, Switzerland or UK citizens have to submit the English certificate (LIST OF ACCEPTED CERTIFICATES), even if your education was conducted in UK in English.

No, we can only accept certificates mentioned on the list: LIST OF ACCEPTED CERTIFICATES.

Yes, you can apply without recognition and send us a confirmation of documents submisison from NAWA.

No, PREMED is not obligatory, you can apply directly to our 6MD program.

The tuition fee for 6MD for students starting in 2026 is 15 100 EUR for the 1^st year and 14 900 EUR for the years from 2^nd to 6^th.

Yes, there is an application fee in the amount of 24 EUR.

Yes, tuition fee is the same for all students.

The first-year tuition fee can be paid in 2 equal instalments (7 550 EUR each). The first instalment should be paid within 2 weeks of receiving the Acceptance Letter.

Our studies in English are commercial and fully paid, we do not offer any scholarships or other forms of financial support to our students.

Yes, we have a sibling discount and discount for high GPA (both discounts applicable from the 2nd year of studies).

Yes, the entire amount will be refunded.

Yes, tuition fee can be paid in 2 instalments: 7 550 EUR each. The first instalment should be paid within 2 weeks of receiving the Acceptance Letter, the second in February 2027.

Yes, there is an entrance exam and it is obligatory for all candidates.

The entrance exam is an oral exam conducted online via MS Teams platform. It consists of 2 part: knowledge-checking part and interview part. For more information please check our website: https://studymed.umed.pl/admission/6-year-md-medicine/ms-teams-entrance-exam/

Yes, some candidates can be exempted from the knowledge-checking part of the entrance exam. This exemption applies to candidates, who hold an IB, EB, or Polish Matura, as well as graduates of MUL’s Premedical Course who completed the course with GPA of 4.0 or higher.

The entrance exam can be taken only once, retakes are not possible.

Yes, A Level students need to take a full entrance exam (knowledge-checking part and interview part).

Entrance exam sessions start on March 5th. There are multiple dates for the exam available, an applicant can choose the one, which is the most convinient for him.

An applicant can choose 2 out of 4 subjects for the entrance exam: biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics. The choice is made while completing the application form in the registration portal. If you made a mistake and want to change the subjects, please contact the Admission Office.

The entrance exam is an oral exam and the questions are descriptive as well ans multiple-choice.

The academic year 2026/2027 starts on October 1st, 2026 and ends on September 30th, 2027.

Yes, Polish classes are included in the program of the studies and are obligatory.

The list of MUL’s accreditations is available under the link: https://studymed.umed.pl/about-mul/accreditation/

The University provides limited number of places for the students in shared (double) rooms. For more information, please check our website: https://studymed.umed.pl/admission/accomodation/ Students who will not be able to book a place in University’s dorms will be provided with list of private dorms.

No, we do not provide such assistance. From major Polish airports you can get to Łódź by bus or train.

Yes, you can visit the Admission Office and make a tour around the campus and the city on your own.  Please note that as a non-student you will only be able to see the public places, but not the phantom rooms, labs, classrooms etc.  The campus is not in one place, check out our map to plan your visit: https://studymed.umed.pl/admission/university-campus/

Of course! The student life in the city is blooming. There are 19 higher education institutions which make Łódź one of the biggest academic centres in Poland! Overall there are more than 70 000 students, including approximately 5 000 foreign students.

The Polish currency is zloty (PLN). 1 zloty equals to ~ 0,22 EUR and ~ 0,24 USD.

Climate in Poland is very differential. We have moderate temperatures in spring and fall but it can be really cold in winter (-15°C) and very hot in the summer (+35°C). Coming to Poland in the end of September/the beginning of October you may expect nice, warm and sunny days as well as cold, rainy and windy weather. Please remember to take some warm clothes with you as in November you may expect the first snow.

Yes, the Library and Information Center is free for all MUL students and offers much more than just books: https://cib.umed.pl/en/

To receive original documents required for your visa process (the student status certificate and the payment confirmation), you must arrange a courier service that will collect the shipment on your behalf.
1. Inform us that you require the original documents.
2. Wait for our reply confirming that the documents are prepared.
3. Arrange a courier to pick up your documents from our office at the following address:
Medical University of Lodz, pl. Hallera 1, 90-647 Łódź, Room 105
email: admission@umed.lodz.pl, tel.: +48 42 272 50 55
4. Send us an email with information about the scheduled courier pickup.

Find information about the Polish embassy in your country and check visa requirements on the embassy’s website. Check the dates available and make an appointment (beware of the limited number of hours available). Remember that you will need a booking confirmation of your accommodation. Thus, do not wait to book housing in Lodz, especially since the number of vacancies in dorms is very limited. It might take a few weeks for the visa to be issued, so do not wait and make an appointment as soon as possible. More information available here: https://www.gov.pl/web/diplomacy/visas

Yes, our students can do the internship in Poland in English language. The internship lasts 6 months and it is conducted by the University but separately from the studies: https://studymed.umed.pl/graduating-students-alumni/post-graduate-internship/

To obtain medical license in Poland you need to pass the LEK exam, the Polish language exam and complete the postgraduation internship.