Welcome to the School of Medicine at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn!

To give our international students the best possible start to their medical education, we offer an intensive University Preparation Course. This programme is designed to bridge the gap between secondary school and medical school by providing academic foundations and a practical introduction to life in Poland. 

The University Preparation Course will take place from 14th September 2026.
The cost is 3 000 PLN (not including accomodation and living expenses).

During the course:

• You will have first Anatomy lectures, classes and a practical PIN test. 
• You will have first Histology and Embryology lectures, classes.
• You will have first Biophysics lectures, classes.
• You will have first Molecular Biology lectures, classes.
• You will know the Departments location and their regulations.
• You will receive accomodation at our dorms and useful information.
• You will meet 2nd year students and learn from them about time management and their experience.
• You will buy books and white coats.
• You will receive your student ID card and the online access to the e-books. 
• You will sign the contract with the University
• You will have Polish lessons.
• You will learn about the transport in Olsztyn.
• You will do the Health Certificate
• You will know the Polish culture and Polish cuisine. 
• You will learn how to navigate on the campus.
• You meet new people and make new friends. 
• You will receive the classes schedule and the groups.
• During this course will take place the Inauguration Ceremony of the Academic Year 2026/2027.

For further information please contact us by email: karolina.los@uwm.edu.pl