Poznan University of Medical Sciences is a public medical university in western Poland. Its current English admissions pages clearly cover Medicine and Dentistry, plus a short Pre-Medical Summer Program for students exploring medical studies before applying.

PUMS traces its medical roots to 1919 and says it was the first school in Poland to offer full-time studies in English in 1993. The current admissions site focuses on the 6-year Medicine program and the 5-year Dentistry program. Older public pages mention English Pharmacy, but the current admissions menu does not show an active Pharmacy application page, so this guide does not list PUMS Pharmacy until a current source is confirmed.

Best fit

Applicants who want Medicine or Dentistry in English, prefer a practical interview plus science-quiz admission model, and like the idea of a mid-sized Polish student city rather than the largest capital-city setting.

Watch out for

Do not treat the old Pharmacy mentions as a current application option without checking PUMS directly. For Medicine and Dentistry, the entrance exam has both a written science quiz and an oral interview, so students need topic knowledge and clear spoken explanations.

English-taught programs at PUMS Poznan

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Medicine (Doctor of Medicine)

6 years

442,000 PLN total; year 1: 69,000 PLN Tuition

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Dentistry (Doctor of Dental Surgery)

5 years

373,000 PLN total; year 1: 74,000 PLN Tuition

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Pre-Med (Certificate program)

10 days

Registration closed for 2026; fee not listed on the public page Tuition

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Program	Duration	Degree	Published tuition	Entry model
Medicine Program	6 years / 12 semesters	Doctor of Medicine	442,000 PLN total; year 1: 69,000 PLN	Online application, document check, science quiz and oral interview
5-year Dentistry Program in English	5 years	Doctor of Dental Surgery	373,000 PLN total; year 1: 74,000 PLN	Online application, document check, science quiz, oral interview and manual-dexterity requirement
Pre-Medical Summer Program	7-16 July 2026	Certificate program	Registration closed for 2026; fee not listed on the public page	Short summer-program registration, not degree admission

Admissions overview

For Fall 2026 entry, PUMS admissions opened on 1 September 2025. Entrance-exam sessions run from March to August 2026, the application deadline is 31 July 2026, orientation is listed for 7-13 September 2026 and regular first-year classes start on 14 September 2026. Applicants need secondary-school credentials that give access to university in the home country, strong English, and satisfactory grades in Biology plus Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics. PUMS also lists an 85 PLN application processing fee and a 600 PLN exam and interview fee for Medicine and Dentistry.

Typical documents

Completed online application form.
Secondary-school transcript and transcripts from any post-secondary education.
High-school leaving certificate or diploma, with apostille or legalization where required.
NAWA recognition certificate where the foreign education document is not automatically recognized in Poland.
Proof of English proficiency such as IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 94, TOEIC 900, Pearson PTE 60, Cambridge Advanced/Proficiency or LanguageCert C1 where required.
Health certificate, photo, CV, criminal background check and later vaccination, insurance and visa/legal-stay documents.

Application planning

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

PUMS Poznan entrance exam

PUMS Medicine and Dentistry applicants take an internal one-best-answer 60-question natural-sciences quiz and an oral examination/interview with university representatives. The written part lasts 60 minutes, the oral part usually lasts about 20-40 minutes, and preparation should focus on high-school Biology, Chemistry and Physics, especially knowledge and reasoning around the human body.

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 incoming 2025/2026 students, PUMS lists Medicine tuition at 442,000 PLN for the full six-year course, with 69,000 PLN in years 1-2 and 76,000 PLN in years 3-6. Dentistry is listed at 373,000 PLN total, with 74,000 PLN in years 1-2 and 75,000 PLN in years 3-5.

For living costs in Poznan, use roughly USD 800-1,600 / month as a broad estimate before flights, visa costs, deposits and one-time setup expenses.

Recognition and licensing

PUMS is a public Polish medical university accredited through the Polish Accreditation Committee. The university notes that PKA is WFME-accredited until September 2035 and has a valid NCFMEA comparability decision until Fall 2029. Licensing still depends on the country where the graduate wants to work.

Student life in Poznan

City fit

Poznan is a large but manageable student city with strong public transport and a lower-pressure feel than Warsaw. PUMS lists four dormitories for English-program students, monthly dormitory fees from 1,500 to 3,200 PLN, a medical simulation center, clinical hospitals and student support through CMEE.

Budget check

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

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FAQ

Can I study Medicine or Dentistry in English at Poznan University of Medical Sciences?

Yes. The current PUMS admissions site lists a 6-year Medicine Program and a 5-year Dentistry Program in English.

Does PUMS currently list Pharmacy in English for new applicants?

The current PUMS admissions menu lists Medicine, Dentistry, PhD and the Medical Summer Program, but not an active Pharmacy application page. Older public pages mention Pharm.D., so applicants should ask PUMS directly before treating Pharmacy as open.

What is the PUMS entrance exam?

Medicine and Dentistry applicants take a 60-question natural-sciences quiz and an oral examination/interview with professors. Preparation should focus on Biology, Chemistry and Physics at high-school leaving level.

What is the PUMS Fall 2026 deadline?

PUMS lists 31 July 2026 as the last date to register the online application for Fall 2026 entry.

How much is tuition at PUMS?

For incoming 2025/2026 students, PUMS lists Medicine at 442,000 PLN total over six years and Dentistry at 373,000 PLN total over five years.

Can Medimentor help with PUMS preparation?

Yes. Medimentor can help with Biology, Chemistry, Physics, exam questions, flashcards and spoken interview preparation. It does not guarantee admission; PUMS makes the final decision.