The education system in Poland has been adapted recently so it is in compliance with the European standards. There are over 100 institutions of higher education in Poland including universities, technical and engineering universities, economic schools, and number of other higher vocational colleges.

Medical universities and academies in Poland provide high standard of education. Thanks to such high educational standards, Polish doctors and nurses enjoy good reputation in Europe and around the World. Limited number of places is available to students and medical universities in Poland. As a result, the competition amongst students-to-be is fierce and only the best are admitted.  In order to obtain the title of Physician (required to become a doctor) students need to study at least 6 years at the medical school or academy. The Title of Dental Physician and the Title of Veterinary Physician are usually obtained after 5 years to study. After the graduation, doctors-to-be are required to work at the hospital or other medical facility for a set period of time before they can perform treatments on their own.  



The most reputable medical schools in Poland are:

• Warsaw Medical Academy in Warsaw

• Collegium Medicum Jagielonian University

• Medical University in Lodz

• Pomorska Medical Academy

• Medical University in Bialystok

• Medical University in Gdansk

• Piastow Slaskich Medical Academy in Wroclaw

• Silesian Medical Academy in Katowice

• Medical University in Lublin