Premedical Course at Medical University of Gdańsk
Pre-Med program overview
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.
Course outcome
The listed outcome is a Preparation before Medicine admission after October 2026 to mid-June 2027 / 2 semesters. This is preparation before degree admission, not the final medical, dental or pharmacy degree.
Recognition note
A preparatory course is not a professional license. Recognition and licensing depend on the later degree program and the country where you want to work.
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.
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.
Pre-Med admissions at MUG Gdańsk
Registration opens
Create the online application for the 1-year Premedical Course and prepare diploma, transcript and English proof.
Submit application
MUG asks candidates to submit complete online documents between 25 March and 31 August 2026.
Grades and English
The Admission Committee uses Biology, one selected science or mathematics subject and English-language skills.
Final deadline
MUG lists 31 August 2026 as the Fall 2026 Premedical Course application deadline.
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 timing
Timelines depend on the university, applicant category and intake. Check the official admission page for the target year before booking an exam.
Pre-Med course fit
Biology
Biology is one of the most common medical-admission subjects and should be prepared from the official syllabus.
Chemistry
Chemistry is common for Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy. Veterinary and Pre-Med programs can differ by university.
English
English may be tested directly or checked through certificates and diagnostic exams depending on applicant background.
Tuition and budget
| Cost item | Planning figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 33,000 PLN for the full course | Use the official university page for final intake-year amount and payment schedule. |
| Living costs in Gdańsk | EUR 750-1,150 / month | Varies by housing, lifestyle, exchange rates and how early accommodation is booked. |
| Application and exam fees | Check official page | MUG lists the total Premedical Course fee at 33,000 PLN. The official page says tuition includes textbooks and additional health insurance. |
| Document costs | Variable | Budget for translation, legalization, recognition documents, travel, insurance and first housing deposits. |
Pre-Med curriculum and next steps
Science foundations
Expect early work in Biology, Chemistry and basic medical or health-science subjects.
Core program modules
The middle years move into program-specific subjects, labs, seminars and practical training.
Clinical or practical work
Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Veterinary Medicine each add practical training in different settings.
Licensing check
Before applying, verify recognition in the country where you want to work after graduation.
How Medimentor helps
Exam prep
Practise the Biology, Chemistry and English topics that are most common in Poland admissions.
English terminology
Review medical and science vocabulary so the exam language is less of a barrier.
Application planning
Keep documents, deadlines, fees and university choices visible while you prepare.
FAQ
Sources
- MUG admission for programmes in English
- MUG English programmes overview
- MUG Medicine recruitment procedure
- MUG Medicine other-countries admission page
- MUG Medicine entrance exam
- MUG Pharmacy recruitment procedure
- MUG Pharmacy other-countries admission page
- MUG Pharmacy interview rules
- MUG Premedical Course
- MUG fees and terms
- MUG required documents
- MUG online registration
- MUG accommodation
- MUG programmes and courses in English
- MUG foreign accreditations and recognition
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