Wroclaw Medical University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #572 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #233 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #8 of 127 | In Poland |
| #2 of 10 | In Wroclaw |
| #171 of 1,026 | For Cosmetology |
| Top50% | For 94 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- umed.wroc.pl
- Languages
- Polish;English
- Acceptance rate
- 52%*
* Wroclaw Medical University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Matura) and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - January; February-June) |
Research profile
Wroclaw Medical University is a world-class research university with 22,213 scientific papers published and 465,972 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Genetics, Chemistry, Pathology, Biochemistry, Surgery, Psychology, Immunology, and Psychiatry.
Wroclaw Medical University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 50 | 87 |
| 1994 | 38 | 107 |
| 1995 | 41 | 137 |
| 1996 | 43 | 131 |
| 1997 | 48 | 148 |
| 1998 | 49 | 189 |
| 1999 | 66 | 188 |
| 2000 | 80 | 284 |
| 2001 | 117 | 380 |
| 2002 | 126 | 459 |
| 2003 | 193 | 720 |
| 2004 | 249 | 978 |
| 2005 | 201 | 1406 |
| 2006 | 254 | 1736 |
| 2007 | 253 | 2151 |
| 2008 | 303 | 2731 |
| 2009 | 303 | 3271 |
| 2010 | 364 | 4047 |
| 2011 | 424 | 5035 |
| 2012 | 562 | 6575 |
| 2013 | 749 | 7749 |
| 2014 | 864 | 10088 |
| 2015 | 970 | 12135 |
| 2016 | 1068 | 14437 |
| 2017 | 1219 | 17501 |
| 2018 | 1324 | 21020 |
| 2019 | 1287 | 27263 |
| 2020 | 1666 | 38982 |
| 2021 | 2003 | 50168 |
| 2022 | 1867 | 55845 |
| 2023 | 1799 | 62457 |
| 2024 | 1806 | 64899 |
| 2025 | 1703 | 61724 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Wroclaw Medical University 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 | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Medicine (English) | 40,000 PLN |
| Dentistry (English) | 40,000 PLN |
| Pharmacy (English) | 20,000 PLN |
| Public Health (English) | 15,000 PLN |
| Physiotherapy (Polish) | 12,000 PLN |
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 Wroclaw Medical University.
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 | Dietetics, Midwifery, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Public Health |
|---|---|
| Lekarz | Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy |
| Magister | Health Administration, Medicine, Public Health |
| Doktor | Medicine |
Notable alumni
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Michalina Wisłocka
- Occupations
- sexologistgynecologistphysician
- Biography
-
Michalina Anna Wisłocka was a Polish gynecologist, sexologist, and author of Sztuka kochania (verbatim: The Art of Loving, English edition A Practical Guide to Marital Bliss, 1978), the first guide to sexual life in a communist country. Her book became a bestseller, with a total circulation of 7 million copies, and started greater openness about matters of sex and sex life in Poland.
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Marian Zembala
- Occupations
- physiciancardiac surgeonpolitician
- Biography
-
Marian Zembala was a Polish cardiac surgeon, full professor of medicine who served as Health Minister in 2015 and as a deputy to the Sejm (2015–2019). He was a member of Zbigniew Religa's team who performed the first successful heart transplant in Poland in 1985.
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Jacek Siewiera
- Enrolled in Wroclaw Medical University
- In 2010 studied medicine
- Occupations
- physicianjuristsoldierpolitician
- Biography
-
Jacek Zdzisław Siewiera is a Polish army officer, medical doctor and a lawyer. He is an expert in anaesthesiology and intensive therapy. and a University of Oxford alumnus, was the organizer and first head of the Hyperbaric Medicine Clinic of the Military Medical Institute, the founder of the Rescue Center, head of the National Security Bureau of Poland from 2022 to 2025. He is currently a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council and a member of the REDI Task Force - Reimagining European Defense Initiative.
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Roman Szełemej
- Occupations
- cardiologistpolitician
- Biography
-
Roman Szełemej is a Polish physician, cardiologist, and local government official, serving as the President of Wałbrzych since 2011.
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Alicja Chybicka
- Occupations
- physicianoncologistpoliticianpediatrician
- Biography
-
Alicja Paulina Chybicka is a Polish politician. She was elected to the Senate of Poland (10th term) representing the constituency of Wrocław.
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Piotr Ponikowski
- Enrolled in Wroclaw Medical University
- Studied in 1980-1986
- Occupations
- cardiologistscientist
- Biography
-
Piotr Ponikowski is a Polish cardiologist, Professor of Medical Sciences, and Rector of the Wrocław Medical University and he served as the Head of the Polish Cardiological Society (2017-2019). His scientific interests include research on heart failure, coronary heart disease and heart arrhythmia.
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Rafał Ślusarz
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Rafał Józef Ślusarz is a Polish politician. He was elected to the Senate of Poland (10th term) representing the constituency of Legnica. He was also elected to the 6th term and 9th term of the Senate of Poland.
Wroclaw Medical University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Dentistry | Dental Technology, Dentistry, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Surgery |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Cardiology, Dietetics, Gerontology, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Physical Therapy, Pneumology, Public Health, Rehabilitation and Therapy |
| Faculty : Medicine | Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Health Education, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Oncology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Rheumatology, Surgery |
| Faculty : Pharmacy | Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedicine, Botany, Chemistry, Food Science, Inorganic Chemistry, Laboratory Techniques, Medicine, Nutrition, Organic Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physical Chemistry, Toxicology |
| Faculty : Postgraduate Medical Training | Cardiology, Dermatology, Diabetology, Dietetics, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Haematology, Hepatology, Medicine, Nephrology, Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pneumology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Radiology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social and Preventive Medicine, Sports Medicine, Surgery, Urology, Venereology |
General information
| Alternative names | Uniwersytet Medyczny im. Piastów Slaskich |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1945 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Science and Higher Education; Polish Accreditation Committee |
Location and contacts
| Address | wyb. Ludwika Pasteura 1 Wrocław, Dolnośląskie, 50-367 Poland |
|---|---|
| City population | 674,000 |