Nicolaus Copernicus University Collegium Medicum is the medical campus of NCU in Bydgoszcz. The current English applicant options covered here are Medicine and Pharmacy.

Collegium Medicum was incorporated into Nicolaus Copernicus University in 2004 after earlier operating as Ludwik Rydygier Medical University. The Centre for Medical Education in English says English medical education started in 2009, and the English offer covered here includes Medicine and Pharmacy. Dentistry is listed at the Faculty of Medicine in Polish only, so it is not included on this page.

Best fit

Applicants who want Medicine or Pharmacy in English in a smaller Polish city, and who are comfortable with NCU's online admissions format rather than a purely document-based application.

Watch out for

Medicine and Pharmacy use different selection models. Medicine has a written test plus oral exam, while Pharmacy uses an oral exam only for international applicants. Pre-Med is not listed here because no current official NCU Pre-Med page was confirmed.

English-taught programs at NCU Collegium Medicum

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

Medicine (Master's degree / M.D. [lekarz])

6 years

31,500 PLN/semester for 2026/2027 starters Tuition

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Pharmacy (Master's degree [magister])

5.5 years

17,000 PLN/semester for 2026/2027 starters Tuition

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Program	Duration	Degree	Published tuition	Entry model
Medical programme in English	6 years / 12 semesters	Master's degree / M.D. [lekarz]	31,500 PLN/semester for 2026/2027 starters	IRK application, document check, online written test and online oral exam
Pharmacy programme in English	5.5 years / 11 semesters	Master's degree [magister]	17,000 PLN/semester for 2026/2027 starters	IRK application, document check and online oral exam

Admissions overview

Admissions for 2026/2027 opened on 16 April 2026. Medicine runs in application sessions with online written tests and oral exams, while Pharmacy registration runs from 16 April to 31 August 2026 with oral exams set on an ongoing basis.

Typical documents

IRK online application and required uploads.
Upper-secondary school leaving certificate or diploma, legalized or apostilled where required.
Diploma supplement or transcript showing the required subjects; Medicine requires Biology plus Chemistry or Physics.
Eligibility statement if the diploma does not clearly grant access to higher education.
NAWA/SYRENA recognition document or confirmation where required, with final recognition needed by 30 September.
Proof of English proficiency at minimum B2 level, valid passport and medical certificate.

Application planning

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

NCU Collegium Medicum entrance exam

Medicine applicants register through IRK, upload documents, pay the 85 PLN application fee and, after document approval, take an online written test in English. The test has 50 one-best-answer questions: 30 Biology, 12 Chemistry and 8 Physics. Candidates need at least 25 points to continue to the online oral exam, which checks natural and exact sciences, motivation and English. The final score is calculated as written-test score divided by 2 plus oral-exam score, and NCU lists 70 points as the admission threshold. Pharmacy applicants register through IRK, upload documents, pay the 85 PLN application fee and, after document approval, take an online oral exam. The oral exam checks natural and exact sciences up to 50 points, motivation up to 25 points and English up to 25 points. The maximum score is 100 points, and NCU lists 60 points as the Pharmacy admission threshold.

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 students starting in 2026/2027, NCU Collegium Medicum lists Medicine tuition at 31,500 PLN per semester and Pharmacy at 17,000 PLN per semester. Tuition is published in PLN and can change by intake year.

For living costs in Bydgoszcz, use roughly EUR 650-1,000 / month as a broad estimate before flights, visa costs, deposits and one-time setup expenses.

Recognition and licensing

NCU Collegium Medicum states that Poland is part of the European Higher Education Area and that its programmes use ECTS and Diploma Supplement standards. The Medicine programme is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools, and programmes hold Polish accreditation. Licensing still depends on the country where the graduate wants to work.

Student life in Bydgoszcz

City fit

Bydgoszcz is usually a lower-cost Polish student city than Warsaw or Krakow. Collegium Medicum has two teaching hospitals, additional clinical partners and Student House No. 3, a modern dormitory aimed mainly at international students, with single and double rooms, private bathrooms and shared kitchens.

Budget check

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

Bydgoszcz student life for NCU Collegium Medicum applicants

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FAQ

Can I study Medicine or Pharmacy in English at NCU Collegium Medicum?

Yes. NCU Collegium Medicum lists Medicine and Pharmacy as English-taught programmes, so those are the programs shown here.

Does NCU Collegium Medicum offer Dentistry in English?

The Collegium Medicum overview lists medicine and dentistry under the Faculty of Medicine, but only medicine is marked PL/EN while medicine and dentistry is marked PL. Dentistry is therefore not included as an English option here.

Does NCU use an entrance exam?

Yes. Medicine uses an online written test followed by an online oral exam. Pharmacy uses an online oral exam after document approval.

How much is tuition at NCU Collegium Medicum?

For 2026/2027 starters, NCU lists Medicine at 31,500 PLN per semester and Pharmacy at 17,000 PLN per semester.

Is there an NCU Pre-Med page?

No current official NCU Collegium Medicum Pre-Med or preparatory-course page was confirmed, so Pre-Med is not listed here.

Can Medimentor help with NCU preparation?

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