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For years Medical Poland has been supporting secondary school students and their parents during the decision making process, applicants going through application process(es) and interview/entrance test preparation, links with current students and graduates, helps with documents during admission processes, helps new students in settling in, current students in various ways as well - from personal issues to helping arrange summer placements. 

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The Medical Poland Medicine Preparatory Programme is an essential revision of sciences for incoming medical students and a response to feedback from students and academics with regard to increasing levels of knowledge in biology, chemistry, and physics to prepare students to succeed and make the most of their medical programme.

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Applications now open: Nicolaus Copernicus University's (in Torun) Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz is Ireland's favourite and most popular Polish medical school with some 100 Irish students studying medicine in English. Medical Poland Admission Office has been proudly facilitating student admissions and progression at Collegium Medicum for the last 6 years. 

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Polish universities recommended by and in collaboration with the Medical Poland Admission Office agreed to wait for Irish students' Leaving Certificate results to be released on 7th September. 
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The Medical Poland Veterinary Preparatory Programme is a response to feedback from students and academics with regard to increasing levels of knowledge in biology, chemistry, and physics to prepare students to succeed and make the most of their veterinary programme. 

The programme is designed to lead through the most relevant areas revising (and in some cases introducing) areas one needs to learn to be well prepared for the academic year and is essential for success in the first two years of the Veterinary programme. During the first years, you will face more extended parts of sciences such as biochemistry, biophysics, genetics, and microbiology.

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There is no central application system for third level institutions in Poland (or Ireland's CAO/Central Application Office's equivalent), so everything is different from one university to the next one. Polish public medical and veterinary schools have varied application processes, admission requirements, documents, forms and... deadlines. Medical Poland Admission Office guides through the options and helps with the right strategy.

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Medical Poland helps get places at Polish medical schools. In a 50-minute tutorial and Q&A session Artur Banaszkiewicz explains how to prepare for the admission test and interview at one of the top and most recognised Polish medical schools - PUMS (Poznań University of Medical Sciences). 

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Medical Poland Pre-Test Course is a learning and revision support tool designed by Medical Poland’s experienced academic team to help applicants increase their chances of successfully passing entrance exams and tests for the Polish medical and veterinary schools.

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TRIP TO POLAND 2026 - 11TH EDITION

We are proud to announce that the 11th edition of Trip to Poland, organised by Medical Poland, will take place at the end of March 2026.

This unique initiative is designed for Guidance Counsellors and aims to provide first-hand insight into medical education in Poland, one of Europe’s leading destinations for students pursuing degrees in Medicine and other healthcare fields.

Strengthening international academic collaboration

From 30th March to 1st April 2026, participants will take part in a structured educational visit to two leading medical universities located in Łódź and Bydgoszcz.

The programme includes:

  • visits to the Medical University of Łódź (UMED)
  • visits to Collegium Medicum, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Bydgoszcz (CM UMK)
  • meetings with university representatives and academic staff
  • access to modern teaching hospitals and clinical facilities
  • insight into international student life and academic expectations

This experience allows participants to explore both the academic excellence and the practical aspects of studying medicine in Poland.

Poland - a trusted destination for medical education

Poland continues to grow in popularity among international students. Currently, approximately 300 Irish students are studying at the universities included in this programme, highlighting the country’s strong reputation in medical education.

A programme that goes beyond a visit

Trip to Poland is more than just a study visit - it is a comprehensive educational experience combining:

  • professional development for Guidance Counsellors
  • exploration of academic pathways in healthcare
  • cultural immersion and insight into student life
  • networking opportunities with universities and the Medical Poland team

Previous editions of the programme have been highly successful, offering valuable perspectives on both the academic quality and cultural richness of Poland.

Partners and Honorary Patronage

We are proud that Trip to Poland 2026 is organised in cooperation with leading academic institutions, including the Medical University of Łódź (UMED) and the Collegium Medicum, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Bydgoszcz (CM UMK).

The initiative has also been granted Honorary Patronage by key national and regional institutions, including:

  • the Minister of Health of the Republic of Poland
  • the Voivode of Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship - Michał Sztybel
  • the Marshal of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship
  • the President of the City of Bydgoszcz - Rafał Bruski
  • the President of the City of Łódź - Hanna Zdanowska

This distinguished patronage highlights the importance of the initiative in strengthening international academic cooperation and promoting Poland as a leading destination for medical education in Europe.

Medical Poland - connecting students with opportunities

As the organiser of Trip to Poland, we are proud to support international educational cooperation and promote Poland as a top destination for medical studies.

This initiative reflects our mission to guide students from their first enquiry to successful enrolment, while building strong connections between universities and future applicants.

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