Dentistry in English at Medical University of Silesia
Official program
Medicine and Dentistry
Language
English
Degree
Dentist / lekarz dentysta
Duration
5 years / 10 semesters
Annual tuition fees
PLN 68,300/year for 2025/2026
Entrance exam
Online application, document check, ranking and possible MS Teams oral entrance exam
Medicine and Dentistry in English at Medical University of Silesia is a five-year dental program at the Zabrze faculty. The program includes early practical exposure and dental simulation facilities.
Dentistry program overview
Best fit
Applicants who want a large public medical university in Poland, are comfortable with a possible MS Teams oral entrance exam and want to compare Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy in the Silesian region.
Degree outcome
The listed outcome is Dentist / lekarz dentysta after 5 years / 10 semesters. Always confirm the final title and transcript wording on the official university page.
Recognition note
The degree is issued in Poland. Licensing still depends on the country where you want to work after graduation.
Watch out for
Medicine and Dentistry have clear 2026/2027 admission limits on the official site. Pharmacy is listed as English-taught and has official tuition information, but the current 2026/2027 limits page does not show Pharmacy seats, so applicants should confirm intake availability before applying.
City fit
SUM students study across Katowice, Zabrze and Sosnowiec. Katowice-Ligota has Medicine teaching facilities and dormitories, Zabrze has medical and dental teaching facilities, and Sosnowiec hosts the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Dormitory rooms are limited, with prices depending on room size and standard.
Dentistry admissions at SUM Silesia
For the 2026/2027 winter semester, SUM lists online registration from 1 April to 15 August 2026, document submission deadline on 21 August 2026 and entrance exams from 25 May to 4 September 2026. Medicine also has a summer-semester intake for the International Program, with online registration from 12 October to 30 December 2026 and entrance exams from 23 November to 22 December 2026. Applicants register on SUM's online platform, submit the application, upload scans of required documents, pay the 85 PLN registration fee or 100 PLN if they are qualified on the basis of a university entrance exam, and then follow messages in the candidate account or by email.
1 Apr-15 Aug
Register online
Create an account on SUM's platform, choose Medicine and Dentistry and submit the online application.
21 Aug 2026
Documents deadline
Upload the required documents and follow the candidate-account messages from the University Admission Committee.
25 May-4 Sep
Entrance exams
If required, take the remote MS Teams oral entrance exam. Biology is mandatory and the second subject is Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics.
Ranking list
Track your number
SUM publishes ranking lists after enough candidates complete the procedure. Applicants track their place by candidate number.
Documents
Hand-signed application form generated from the candidate account.
Original or notarized high-school diploma and required transcript or certificate documents.
Apostille or legalization where required.
Passport, 300 DPI passport photo and proof of English at B2 level where required.
Registration-fee receipt and NAWA recognition statement where the applicant category requires it.
Printed/signed application and original or notarized documents sent to SUM before the academic year starts after satisfactory verification.
Application timing
Poland timelines depend on the university, applicant category and intake. Check the official admission page for the target year before booking an exam.
Dentistry entrance exam
For Medicine and Medicine and Dentistry, SUM uses either points from advanced-level school grades or an online oral entrance exam if the required subjects are missing or the certificate system requires it. Biology is mandatory, and the second subject is Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics. The exam is conducted remotely via MS Teams and each candidate can take it once in a single admission process.
Science
Biology
Biology is one of the most common medical-admission subjects and should be prepared from the official syllabus.
Science
Chemistry
Chemistry is common for Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy. Veterinary and Pre-Med programs can differ by university.
Language
English
English may be tested directly or checked through certificates and diagnostic exams depending on applicant background.
Tuition and budget
Published tuition for this program: PLN 68,300/year for 2025/2026. Use the official university page for the final intake-year amount, payment split, bank details and refund rules.
For living costs in Katowice, use roughly EUR 650-1,000 / month before travel, visa, document translation and setup costs.
Cost item
Current planning figure
Notes
Tuition
PLN 68,300/year for 2025/2026
Use the official university page for final intake-year amount and payment schedule.
Living costs in Katowice
EUR 650-1,000 / month
Varies by housing, lifestyle, exchange rates and how early accommodation is booked.
Application and exam fees
85 PLN / 100 PLN
SUM lists an 85 PLN registration fee, or 100 PLN for candidates qualified on the basis of a university entrance exam. Tuition payments are accepted in PLN.
Document costs
Variable
Budget for translation, legalization, recognition documents, travel, insurance and first housing deposits.
Dentistry curriculum and recognition
The Dentistry program is listed as 5 years and 10 semesters. SUM describes basic medical subjects, dental subjects, summer internship and practical patient-facing work, with medical simulation before real clinical work.
SUM lists Polish Accreditation Committee status for medical and dental education, and its Medicine page also lists the US Department of Education plus Medical Board of New York and California recognition. Licensing after graduation still depends on the country where the graduate wants to work.
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
Medimentor fits SUM Dentistry because applicants may need Biology plus Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics for the MS Teams oral exam. Use it to practise science topics and clear English explanations.
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.
Can I study Dentistry in English at Medical University of Silesia?
Yes. SUM offers Medicine and Dentistry in English as a five-year program at the Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze.
What is the SUM Dentistry entrance exam?
If required, it is a remote oral exam in English via MS Teams. Biology is mandatory and the second subject is chosen from Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics.
How much is Dentistry tuition at SUM?
SUM lists Dentistry tuition for 2025/2026 at PLN 68,300 per year, paid in PLN. The public fee page also shows approximate EUR and USD equivalents.
How many Dentistry places are listed for 2026/2027?
The official limits page lists 36 Medicine and Dentistry places for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Can Medimentor help with SUM Dentistry preparation?
Yes. Medimentor can help with Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and English explanations for the SUM entrance exam. It does not guarantee admission; SUM makes the final decision.