MBBS in Poland for Indian Students

Planning to study MBBS from Poland? Know the Admission Process and Fee structure ....

Zenab Aqueel Ahmad
Zenab Aqueel Ahmad

Aug 20, 2020 12:03:51

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Do you see yourself as a doctor in the coming years? Or do you aspire to study medicine in Europe? If these questions excite you already then you should definitely check out universities in Poland that offer a wide variety of courses in medicine with quality education at a very affordable cost as compared to the rest of Europe.

Since the past decade, Poland has attracted more than 5000 Indian students due to its low fee structure along with the low cost of living, amazing infrastructure, and high standard of teaching from the most experienced teachers. Poland has top medical colleges which are MCI(Medical Council of India) and WHO(World Health Organization) approved. The degrees from these colleges are globally recognized as they have tie-ups with the colleges in different parts of the world which gives students the opportunity to land up with jobs and internships worldwide. Due to these features, these universities attract students in large numbers from Asia, Africa, and other nationalities.

If you are wondering how to get admission to Polish medical universities then voila! The admission process is not burdensome at all. Students don't need to give any entrance exam either all that a Student need to do is  fill the application form that is available at the university website and upload the required documents for admission which consist of

  • Marksheet of class 10th and 12th

  • Passport size photographs

  • Birth certificate

  • Certificate of medical fitness

  • Copy of passport

  • Documents of language proficiency

The forms are available in the month of April- May and last till September- October. The selection process takes about a week. The shortlisted candidates have to pay the partial tuition fee (fee at glance in the coming paragraphs). It is a six years course with 1 year of compulsory internship. After admission is confirmed the applicant has to arrange for the VISA and book their flight tickets to their dream.

But before that please check your eligibility.

Eligibility Criteria

  • NEET is a must to land a seat in the best Polish medical college.

  • 60% is the minimum score required in class 12th in PCB.

  • Minimum 17 years and Maximum 25 years of age.

  • Proper 10+2 school education.

Fees at a glance.

The minimum amount of money you will require to study medicine in Poland is about ₹2.5 lakhs\year which may go up to ₹5.5laks\year maximum. Excluding the cost of living which may cost about 15 to 20 thousand\month.

Note: These are the lump sum amounts the fee structure may vary for different universities and according to the ongoing market currency rates.

Here is a list of top Polish universities that offer a wide variety of medical courses.

  1. Collegium Medicum Jagiellonian University

  2. Poznan University of Medical Sciences

  3. Medical University of Gdansk

  4. Medical University of Lublin

  5. Medical University of Wroclaw

  6. Nicolaus Copernicus University

  7. Medical University of Silesia

  8. University of Warmia and Mazury

  9. Warsaw Medical Academy

  10. Medical University of Lodz

Opportunities for Indian Students.

If you are an Indian student aspiring to be a doctor then Poland is the best recommendation for you, it offers a large number of courses including Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, in a budget without compromising with the quality. Students don't need to get their IELTS score or TOEFL to apply, unlike other western countries. Studying overseas can help in building the overall personality by giving exposure to the international standards of living. All this is further made easy as the universities offer scholarships for the deserving students the details of which will be given on the university website. Student loans can be sanctioned by banks suggested by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, all you need to have is valid Student ID proof. The visa procedures are different for different countries as we talk of India, it's not that difficult students need to fulfill a set of formalities beforehand like all the documents, a small visa interview and also make sure to have enough funds for academics and accommodation. Visa takes about a week to be approved. It's better to apply a month before. One of the most attractive things for Indian students is that it is easy to get admission in the PG courses after MBBS universities offer MD courses to their students which are usually of 4 years this can be a good opportunity for Indians as India has tough competition in this field. After completing the education Poland gives the Blue card work permit where students can settle in Poland or anywhere abroad brightening up the future of themselves and the generations to come.

MBBS in Poland is a 6 years course which is divided into two parts in the first 3 years you learn basic Anatomy and knowledge of medicine and the next 3 years are dedicated to main subjects and hand-on practice including a 1-year internship. The education pattern is quite similar to India so it does not make it very difficult for the Indian students. If you wish to settle in India MCI screening test can be easily qualified after this course. Subjects are taught in Polish as well as in the English language which makes it easier for Indian students to cope and enhance their language proficiency. Keeping all this in mind Indian students usually prefer to opt for MBBS from Poland over India.

Little about Poland.

Poland is located in central Europe. It is one of the safest European countries with very low crime rates, and the country holds a high position in human development in the world. Warsaw is the capital of Poland. The climate in Poland is temperate which is suitable for Indian students. Poland has a high-class infrastructure with convenient modes of transport like trains and buses, the tickets which can be booked online. The healthcare facilities are available. Due to the high number of international students, places to live are available at cheaper rates. Universities also give hostel facilities to the MBBS students. Every year each university enrolls about 500 international students without any entrance exam if you have a good academic record don't wait just go for it!

Tips for students in Poland

Always carry a student ID card, copy of VISA, passport when moving out of the university premises. Whether it be any country, always keep the numbers of the responsible authorities on the speed dial, Do not wander in the areas that are notorious and unknown to you. Try avoiding bad influences.