Medical University of Silesia, Katowice: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1406 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #532 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #35 of 127 | In Poland |
| #2 of 7 | In Katowice |
| #262 of 1,026 | For Cosmetology |
| Top50% | For 90 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 10%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- sum.edu.pl
- Languages
- Polish;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 10% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (matura), and entrace examination |
| Academic Calendar | October to September |
We've calculated the 10% acceptance rate for Medical University of Silesia, Katowice based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Medical University of Silesia, Katowice is a world-class research university with 22,429 scientific papers published and 335,684 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Pathology, Chemistry, Genetics, Surgery, Psychology, Biochemistry, Psychiatry, and Engineering.
Medical University of Silesia, Katowice majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 13 | 48 |
| 1994 | 6 | 45 |
| 1995 | 11 | 43 |
| 1996 | 11 | 69 |
| 1997 | 13 | 56 |
| 1998 | 20 | 50 |
| 1999 | 34 | 56 |
| 2000 | 48 | 94 |
| 2001 | 111 | 111 |
| 2002 | 90 | 188 |
| 2003 | 164 | 289 |
| 2004 | 210 | 549 |
| 2005 | 259 | 906 |
| 2006 | 260 | 1426 |
| 2007 | 350 | 1825 |
| 2008 | 469 | 2690 |
| 2009 | 548 | 3455 |
| 2010 | 546 | 4624 |
| 2011 | 593 | 5943 |
| 2012 | 761 | 7884 |
| 2013 | 838 | 9412 |
| 2014 | 829 | 10902 |
| 2015 | 988 | 12444 |
| 2016 | 1058 | 13849 |
| 2017 | 1162 | 15278 |
| 2018 | 1243 | 17615 |
| 2019 | 1221 | 20053 |
| 2020 | 1521 | 26472 |
| 2021 | 1740 | 31495 |
| 2022 | 1944 | 34345 |
| 2023 | 1870 | 38318 |
| 2024 | 1916 | 40569 |
| 2025 | 1776 | 40034 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Medical University of Silesia, Katowice gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Annual Tuition Cost (in PLN) |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 40,000 |
| Dentistry | 40,000 |
| Pharmacy | 20,000 |
| Public Health | 15,000 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Medical University of Silesia, Katowice.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | No | No | No |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Licencjat | Biotechnology, Health Sciences, Nursing, Physical Therapy |
|---|---|
| Lekarz | Dentistry, Medicine |
| Doktor | Biological and Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Stomatology |
Notable alumni
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Andrzej Sośnierz
- Occupations
- politicianphysician
- Biography
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Andrzej Stanisław Sośnierz is a Polish politician and physician and a current member of the Sejm.
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Wojciech Konieczny
- Occupations
- politicianphysician
- Biography
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Wojciech Jan Konieczny is a Polish physician and politician, member of the Senate since 2019.
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Bolesław Piecha
- Occupations
- gynecologistpolitician
- Biography
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Bolesław Grzegorz Piecha is a Polish politician. He was elected to Sejm on 25 September 2005, getting 23887 votes in 30 Rybnik district as a candidate from Law and Justice list. He was vice-minister of health.
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Witold Tomczak
- Occupations
- politicianphysician
- Biography
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Witold Stanisław Tomczak was a Polish far-right politician who was a member of the European Parliament from 2004 to 2009.
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Beata Małecka-Libera
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Beata Małecka-Libera is a Polish politician. She was elected to the Sejm on 25 September 2005, getting 6882 votes in 32 Sosnowiec district as a candidate from the Civic Platform list.
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Zdzisław Wolski
- Occupations
- physician
- Biography
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Zdzisław Wolski is a doctor and politician, councilor of Częstochowa (1994–2019) and chairman of its city council (2011–2019), member of the 9th term Sejm of the Republic of Poland (2019–2023).
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Piotr Radziszewski
- Occupations
- physicianresearcherurologist
- Biography
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Piotr Radziszewski is a Polish urologist, a professor of health sciences specializing in reconstructive urology, functional urology, urologic oncology, uro-gynecology and diseases of old age in men.
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Rafał Muchacki
- Occupations
- politicianphysician
- Biography
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Rafał Klemens Muchacki is a Polish politician. He was elected to the Sejm on 25 September 2005, getting 12,015 votes in 27 Bielsko-Biała district as a candidate from the Civic Platform list.
Medical University of Silesia, Katowice faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Health Care | Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Physical Therapy |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Medicine | English, Medicine |
| Faculty : Medicine and Dentistry | Dentistry, Medicine |
| Faculty : Pharmacy and Medical Analysis | Biotechnology, Cosmetology, Laboratory Techniques, Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Public Health | Dietetics, Environmental Studies, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Occupational Health, Public Health, Statistics |
General information
| Alternative names | SUM Slaski Uniwersytet Medyczny w Katowicach |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1948 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Science and Higher Education; Polish Accreditation Committee |
Location and contacts
| Address | ul. Poniatowskiego 15 Katowice, Śląskie, 40-055 Poland |
|---|---|
| City population | 278,000 |