History
The history of our university dates back to the post-war years, when in 1946 the Faculty of Medicine was established at the combined University and Wroclaw University of Science and Technology. In 1950, it was transformed into the Medical Academy, and in 2012, we became the Medical University of Piast Dynasty in Wroclaw.
Education
Wroclaw Medical University offers studies in 10 fields of study in Polish and 3 in English. For postgraduate students, we offer the Doctoral School. We aim to provide our students with the best possible learning and development conditions. The modern premises of the Scientific Medical Information Centre are bustling with activity. Future doctors, nurses, midwives and paramedics master their practical skills at the University Clinical Hospital and Medical Simulation Center. Dentistry students use the professionally equipped dental offices of the University Dental Center on Krakowska Street.
Research
Scientists from Wroclaw Medical University are conducting three prestigious grants financed by the European Commission, including two under the Horizon 2020 Programme, SECURE and BETA-3. Among them, nationally unique non-commercial clinical studies by a team led by Prof. Piotr Ponikowski.Prof. Donata Kurpas, PhD, and Maria Magdalena Bujanowska-Fedak, PhD, along with experts from Spain, Italy, Holland and Portugal analyse the problem of elderly weakness within the FOCUS project.A team of Prof. Piotr Dzięgiel, in association with Singapore, has developed a patent which gives new hope to breast cancer patients. A high level of the analysed protein in cancer cells means that patients will respond to chemotherapy.
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2026
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2025
501 100
2024
601
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2025
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2024
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2023
801
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2026
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2025
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2024
953
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Student services
In Wroclaw Medical University we have special office dedicated for our international students and it is called “English Division Office”. We are open for students and we solve any problems reported by students. Help for the students - this is our mission.
Housing services
Wroclaw Medical University has two dormitories, offering accommodation to all our students. They are located in close proximity to the Historical Campus, in quiet, serene surroundings by the Odra River and just a few minutes’ walk from bus and tram stops, from where you can reach the city center in less than 15 minutes. The rooms are fully furnished, and the common areas on each floor include a kitchen and a laundry room. On the ground floor, there is a study room and a common room with a TV and games available. Each of our dormitories offers wireless internet access, coffee and snack machines, a student clinic, a spacious parking lot, a bicycle shelter, 24-hour reception, and building monitoring.
Library services
Wroclaw Medical University is proud of its Scientific Medical Information Center, which houses both a cafeteria and the Main Library. The library's collection includes both electronic and traditional books. It offers silent zones as well as rooms for quiet study, equipped with medical teaching aids.
ICT services
Internet Wi Fi is available for the students on our Campus.
Medical services
The students are obliged to possess health insurance.
Campus life
The Campus is located in the center of the city. All buildings are in close neighbourhood. There is canteen in our library building offering tasty meals. In the walking distance there are shopping mall, many restaurants, cafes, etc.
Sports facilities
There are almost 120 student organizations at the university. Thanks to this, you can develop scientifically, sports and artistically, as well as be socially active.
Artistic and sports:
- Medici Cantantes Choir
- Sports Club - including several sports sections
- Student Volunteering
Student clubs
There are almost 120 student organizations at the university. Thanks to this, you can develop scientifically, sports and artistically, as well as be socially active.Associations:
- IFMSA , or the International Medical Students' Association
- Polish Society of Dentistry Students
- Student Society of Laboratory Diagnosticians
- Polish Society of Pharmacy Students
