Information for international students studying medicine in Poland, at NCU Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz - yesterday Rectors' Letter (in Polish) to the academic and student community was published, indicating some of the current's academic year timeline changes and update of e-learning regulations.
_moreStudent experience is a huge factor in everything Medical Poland does. Studying medicine is difficult enough. Medical Poland's team works with universities and medical schools in Poland and is making every effort to make the process as comfortable as possible. Read on to see what an Irish resident, 1st year student, Marek, feels about studying medicine through English in Szczecin.
_morePUMS made significant ammendments in the 2020 admission requirements allowing applicants provide their high school diplomas later and sit structured exams (required for the graduate entry programme) until the end of 1st year making it much easier for many to apply.
_moreDecision has been made by the Polish Government to keep all universities closed at least until 10th April. Medical Poland now predicta that face to face classes, practicals and lectures may not resume at least until the end of April. Please note, in some European countries, teaching has been entirely moved online (to the degree it is practical) with notices that face to face teaching will not resume this term. It is too early for Medical Poland to predict if this will be the case in Poland. Whilst Medical Poland is making enquiries with university officials, for detailed information, please follow respective universities website and social media as well as direct communication you receive.
Medical Poland’s advice remains in line with the one of the Polish Health Minister namely to limit travel and adhere to social (spacial) distancing guidelines for public health reasons.
_moreMedical Poland Admission Office statement based on the Polish Government decision announced on 13.03.2020, 8:15 pm (Polish Time)
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced new measures to fight the spread of coronavirus, including a ban on foreign nationals (excluding e.g. international students studying in Poland, workers or people related or with a reasonable reason to be in Poland) entering the country, and a suspension of international air and rail connections as of midnight on Saturday (Saturday/Sunday). It will still be possible to leave Poland via road transport.
_moreThe Embassy of Ireland is monitoring the situation in respect of COVID-19 closely. The Embassy recommends that Irish citizens in Poland follow the most recent advice and updates from Polish authorities, which are available from the government at: https://www.gov.pl/koronawirus and the Chief Sanitary Inspector at: http://gis.gov.pl. We also recommend following the advice of university authorities, who are regularly updating their information for international students.
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Medical Poland Admission Office - Statement on Covid-19 - 11th March 2020, 19:30 (GMT)
By the decision of the Prime Minister of Poland, all universities will remain closed and classes are canceled from 12 to 25 March 2020 (2 weeks).
As of today (11th March 2020, 19:30 GMT), there are 31 Covid-19 cases reported in Poland , which is a very low number relative to other EU countries and Poland's population. The Polish government is taking a very conservative approach to managing the spread of the disease though, hence all schools, universities, cinemas, theatres etc. will remain closed until 25th March. The location breakdown of cases can be found here.
The Polish Health Minister issued statements strongly advising to remain in the country and not travel abroad, especially to high-risk countries. If one decides to leave, they do it at their own risk. It is suggested to avoid the airports, shopping malls and other potentially crowded places. It is also recommended that to refrain from leaving home to participate in social events or other gatherings and keeping hygiene.
Due to these restrictions, all Open Days and university visits scheduled by the Medical Poland Admission Office have now been cancelled until further notice. Due to increased risk of infection when travelling, we also advise not to travel at this stage.
Please bear in mind that the country authorities might decide to close the borders in order to prevent travellers from going in and out of the country. Also, if you are coming to Poland from abroad, you might not be permitted to enter the country or you might be subjected to compulsory quarantine. For those who are staying in Poland we highly suggest to stay at their room / apartment most of the time at least 14 days.
More information can be found on the Polish Department of Health’s website - Important! What you should know about the coronavirus - please read it with attention - Remember if you are exhibiting coronavirus symptoms, you must call emergency services and not have any personal contact with other people. Information hotline number: 800 190 590 - 24/7.
If you have any questions, please contact support@medicalpoland.ie.
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.
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:
This experience allows participants to explore both the academic excellence and the practical aspects of studying medicine in Poland.
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.
Trip to Poland is more than just a study visit - it is a comprehensive educational experience combining:
Previous editions of the programme have been highly successful, offering valuable perspectives on both the academic quality and cultural richness of Poland.
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:
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.
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.
