History
A few decades of tradition obliges. The Wroclaw Medical University rose from the ashes of a city brought down by the tragedy of World War II. But the foundation of our university did not consist of stone, but of people – outstanding scientists, mostly from Lviv, but also of German and Jewish descent.
Education
Wroclaw Medical University is one of the best medical universities in Poland. For many years it has been very popular with the candidates for studies. Currently, We are educating nearly 6000 students in 10 fields: Medicine, Medicine and Dentistry, Pharmacy, Medical Analysis, Dietetics, Emergency Medicine, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Obstetrics and Public Health. We also conduct interdisciplinary Chemistry and Forensic Toxicology studies in cooperation with the University of Wroclaw. Besides studying in Polish, we also offer English studies in the Medical and Dentistry faculties. Thanks to the English Division, many foreign students study medicine in Wroclaw.
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.
Career
Our graduates might continue their career in all over the world. The advantage of the university is diploma which is recognized in most of the countries. Our graduates are appreciated for their professional preparation for the profession.
Short Courses
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
801
2022
801
2021
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.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
601 -250
2023
351
2022
-
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.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
835 35
2022
870
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 offers two dorms for the students. The dorms are located in 15 minutes walking distance from the Campus. There are available different rooms, for 1, 2 or 3 persons, prices between 340 and 680 PLN. Internet WI FI, electricity, kitchen and laundry usage included in price.
Library services
The most recent Wroclaw Medical University investment became a true center of the old campus within a year. The building founded with university financial means combines the administrative and scientific functions. The new location of the library allowed to increase the open space with an access to books and perdiodicals.
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
Students can indulge their sport passion in sections of Wroclaw Medical University’s Sports Club. Our athletes succeed in a great number of international games and competitions. Agata Forkasiewicz of the Faculty of Medicine took part in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games as a participant of the relay. At the 2016 Europe Championships she made it to the final.A student of the Faculty of Medicine Iwo Jarosz won the bronze medal at the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu championships. His other passion is surfing.
Student clubs
Studying at the Wroclaw Medical University is not limited only to taking part in lecturesand gaining knowledge. We give our students the chance to develop their interests comprehensively. There are over 200 science associations and student organisations atthe university and they involve a few hundred of active participants.
- Polish Accreditation Committee
- Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education
- US accreditation, FAIMER School ID: F 0000222
- Canadian accreditation