Medical University of Gdańsk is the main public medical university in northern Poland. Its English offer includes six-year Medicine, a 5.5-year Master of Pharmacy and a one-year Premedical Course.

MUG says it educates nearly 600 international students and offers around 150 international starts each year. The English Medicine program has run for over 20 years, Pharmacy is a long-cycle 11-semester degree, and the Premedical Course is designed for applicants who need stronger science preparation before medical studies.

Best fit

Applicants who want a northern Poland medical university, are ready for a real Biology and Chemistry Medicine entrance exam, or want a Pharmacy option with a clearly published interview model.

Watch out for

Medicine is competitive at MUG; the university page reports nearly 12-13 candidates per Medicine place for Admission 2025 and lists 72 proposed seats for Admission 2026. Pharmacy has 24 seats. Deadlines, document rules and recruitment agencies differ by citizenship, so use the official admission page for your category.

English-taught programs at MUG Gdańsk

First choose the program you want, then check tuition, entrance-exam requirements and the official admissions page for your intake year.

Medicine (Uniform master's degree / Doctor of Medicine (M.D.))

6 years

64,200 PLN/year for Admission 2026 Tuition

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Pharmacy (Uniform master's degree / Master of Pharmacy)

5.5 years

41,700 PLN/year for Admission 2026 Tuition

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Pre-Med (Preparation before Medicine admission)

1 year

33,000 PLN for the full course Tuition

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Program	Duration	Degree	Published tuition	Entry model
6-year Doctor of Medicine programme (M.D.)	6 years / 12 semesters / 360 ECTS	Uniform master's degree / Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)	64,200 PLN/year for Admission 2026	Advanced Biology plus Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics, online Biology-Chemistry exam and Zoom interview
5.5-year Master of Pharmacy programme	5.5 years / 11 semesters / 360 ECTS	Uniform master's degree / Master of Pharmacy	41,700 PLN/year for Admission 2026	Advanced Chemistry or Biology subject pair plus online MS Teams interview
1-year Premedical Course	October 2026 to mid-June 2027 / 2 semesters	Preparation before Medicine admission	33,000 PLN for the full course	High-school Biology, one science/maths subject and English proof

Admissions overview

For Fall 2026, MUG Medicine registration opens on 18 March 2026 and the application deadline is 15 July 2026. Candidates need Biology plus one subject from Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics at advanced level. Most international candidates are ranked using school grades, an online Biology and Chemistry entrance exam and a Zoom interview that checks English, motivation, fit for medicine and selected subject knowledge. For Fall 2026, MUG Pharmacy registration opens on 18 March 2026 and the application deadline is 31 July 2026. Candidates need two advanced subjects: either Chemistry plus Biology, Physics or Mathematics, or Biology plus Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics. Selection combines school-grade points and an online interview. MUG's 1-year Premedical Course runs from the beginning of October 2026 to mid-June 2027. Applications open on 25 March 2026 and close on 31 August 2026. Selection is based on high-school results in Biology and one selected subject from Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or relevant subjects, plus English-language proof.

Typical documents

Generated MUG online application forms in English and Polish, printed and signed.
Certified high-school diploma or equivalent with transcript, grading scale, apostille or legalization where required.
Certified English translation where the original document is not in Polish or English.
Declaration that the diploma gives access to higher education where this is not written on the certificate.
English-language certificate at minimum B2 level, unless MUG accepts the candidate's school-system English result.
Valid passport copy.
Additional state-exam result where the certificate-issuing country requires it.
NAWA recognition statement where required.
After acceptance: original/legalized school documents, signed Catalog of Payment and health-insurance confirmation.

Application planning

Admission calendars can change by intake. Check the official page before paying fees, booking exams or submitting legalized documents.

MUG Gdańsk entrance exam

The Medicine written exam is an online MCQ test in Biology and Chemistry. MUG estimates about 2 hours total for registration, instructions and 90 minutes of question time. The interview is online via Zoom and takes about 20 minutes per candidate. MUG Admissions Office lists 2026 online exam dates from 14 May to 30 July, with some dates connected to official recruitment partners. MUG Pharmacy gives up to 60 points for certificate results and up to 40 points for the interview. The interview requires at least 24 points overall, including at least 18 points from Chemistry and Biology questions and at least 6 points from soft skills and motivation. It is conducted online via MS Teams and is estimated at 20 minutes per candidate. The Premedical Course is selected through documents, high-school science results and English proof, not the same Medicine entrance exam.

Core science

Biology

Most medical programs require Biology preparation, a Biology grade check or university-specific science review.

Core science

Chemistry

Chemistry is common for Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy, but Veterinary and Pre-Med programs can differ.

Language

English

Some universities use English diagnostic testing or require language proof depending on applicant background.

Tuition, fees and living costs

For Admission 2026, MUG lists Medicine tuition at 64,200 PLN per year and Pharmacy tuition at 41,700 PLN per year. The Orientation Week fee is 3,100 PLN for most new Medicine and Pharmacy students, while candidates from Poland and MUG Premedical Course graduates have a lower listed Orientation Week fee of 2,050 PLN. The Premedical Course fee is 33,000 PLN.

For living costs in Gdańsk, use roughly EUR 750-1,150 / month as a broad estimate before flights, visa costs, deposits and one-time setup expenses.

Recognition and licensing

MUG publishes recognition and accreditation information including MCI, NCFMEA, WFME and ARWU references. It also notes that Pharmacy can lead to registration as a pharmacist in Poland, with Polish registration recognized in other EU member states. Professional registration still depends on the country where the graduate wants to work, so students should check the relevant medical or pharmacy regulator before applying.

Student life in Gdańsk

City fit

Gdańsk is a coastal student city with access to the wider Tricity area. MUG student hostels are on the Student Campus at Dębowa 5, 11 and 13, around 300 m from university buildings and about 1.5 km from Gdańsk railway station. The campus includes four dormitories, student club Medyk, a canteen and the Sports Center. MUG lists a double-room hostel fee of 1,358 PLN per month, or 679 PLN per person, from October to June.

Budget check

Compare tuition, rent, food, documents, flights and exam fees together. A lower tuition number does not always mean the cheapest yearly cost.

Gdańsk student life for MUG Gdańsk applicants

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FAQ

Can I study Medicine, Pharmacy or Pre-Med in English at Medical University of Gdańsk?

Yes. MUG lists a 6-year Doctor of Medicine program, a 5.5-year Master of Pharmacy program and a 1-year Premedical Course in English.

Does MUG use an entrance exam?

Medicine uses an online Biology and Chemistry written exam plus a Zoom interview for most international candidates. Pharmacy uses school-grade points plus an MS Teams interview. The Premedical Course is selected through documents, science grades and English proof.

What are the MUG Fall 2026 deadlines?

MUG lists Medicine applications from 18 March to 15 July 2026, Pharmacy applications from 18 March to 31 July 2026 and Premedical Course applications from 25 March to 31 August 2026.

How much is tuition at MUG?

For Admission 2026, MUG lists Medicine at 64,200 PLN per year, Pharmacy at 41,700 PLN per year and the Premedical Course at 33,000 PLN.

Can Medimentor help with MUG preparation?

Yes. Medimentor can help with Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English terminology, interview confidence, flashcards and question practice. It does not guarantee admission; MUG makes the final decision.