Medical University of Silesia, Katowice: Statistics

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#1897 of 14,131 In the World
#639 of 2,785 In Europe
#37 of 127 In Poland
#2 of 7 In Katowice
#295 of 2,436 For Cardiology
Top50% For 81 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
41%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
sum.edu.pl
Languages
Polish;English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate41%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (matura), and entrace examination
Academic CalendarOctober to September

We've calculated the 41% 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 13,931 scientific papers published and 171,867 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Pathology, Chemistry, Genetics, Surgery, Biochemistry, Psychology, Psychiatry, and Engineering.

Publications
13,931
Citations
171,867

Medical University of Silesia, Katowice majors

by publication & citation count

Medicine
12,664 / 159,080
Biology
10,567 / 145,270
Pathology
6,892 / 104,894
Chemistry
6,814 / 97,368
Genetics
6,530 / 92,102
Surgery
5,740 / 68,355
Biochemistry
5,647 / 84,769
Psychology
5,613 / 72,860
Psychiatry
4,643 / 62,025
Engineering
3,947 / 50,836
Immunology
3,545 / 56,616
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
3,462 / 39,940
Computer Science
3,389 / 48,335
Physics
3,184 / 32,086
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
3,129 / 33,910
Cardiology
3,036 / 40,600
Organic Chemistry
2,615 / 37,095
Environmental Science
2,501 / 27,869
Mathematics
2,009 / 33,677
Oncology and Cancer research
1,988 / 28,077
Statistics
1,953 / 33,487
Sociology
1,831 / 23,375
Neuroscience
1,772 / 21,566
Pharmacology
1,621 / 30,039
Public Health
1,601 / 22,846
Anatomy and Physiology
1,551 / 13,392
Demography
1,498 / 20,726
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
1,494 / 19,627
Materials Science
1,360 / 14,454
Anesthesiology
1,297 / 12,189
Geology
1,285 / 13,111
Quantum and Particle physics
1,216 / 10,084
Paleontology
1,139 / 11,616
Philosophy
1,086 / 11,097
Optical Engineering
1,079 / 13,104
Physical Therapy
947 / 7,437
Geography and Cartography
931 / 9,672
Political Science
923 / 10,817
Critical Care Nursing
916 / 9,558
Law
892 / 10,710

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 10 11
1991 5 14
1992 3 17
1993 5 14
1994 4 20
1995 2 17
1996 5 41
1997 6 28
1998 12 23
1999 23 32
2000 35 42
2001 91 110
2002 71 248
2003 141 417
2004 177 597
2005 210 792
2006 230 1117
2007 283 1254
2008 350 1836
2009 418 2499
2010 395 3168
2011 462 4320
2012 592 5654
2013 647 6684
2014 657 7887
2015 807 9157
2016 831 9733
2017 914 11219
2018 952 11945
2019 943 14123
2020 1201 17649
2021 1475 24070
2022 1492 25999
Academic rankings

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

  1. Andrzej Sośnierz

    Andrzej Sośnierz
    Born in
    Poland Flag Poland
    Years
    1951-.. (age 72)
    Occupations
    politicianphysician
    Biography

    Andrzej Stanisław Sośnierz is a Polish politician and physician and a current member of the Sejm.

  2. Bolesław Piecha

    Bolesław Piecha
    Born in
    Poland Flag Poland
    Years
    1954-.. (age 69)
    Occupations
    gynaecologistpolitician
    Biography

    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.

  3. Wojciech Konieczny

    Wojciech Konieczny
    Born in
    Poland Flag Poland
    Years
    1970-.. (age 53)
    Occupations
    politicianphysician
    Biography

    Wojciech Konieczny is a Polish physician and politician. Member of the 10th term Senate of Poland (2019–present).

  4. Beata Małecka-Libera

    Beata Małecka-Libera
    Born in
    Poland Flag Poland
    Years
    1954-.. (age 69)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    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.

  5. Witold Tomczak

    Witold Tomczak
    Born in
    Poland Flag Poland
    Years
    1957-.. (age 66)
    Occupations
    politicianphysician
    Biography

    Witold Stanisław Tomczak is a far right Polish politician, a member of the European Parliament 2004–2009.

  6. Rafał Muchacki

    Rafał Muchacki
    Born in
    Poland Flag Poland
    Years
    1955-.. (age 68)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    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.

  7. Piotr Radziszewski

    Piotr Radziszewski
    Born in
    Poland Flag Poland
    Years
    1970-.. (age 53)
    Occupations
    urologistphysician
    Biography

    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.

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 286,000

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