PolandPublic

Medical University of Gdańsk

Est. 1945Poland
Medicine
3.710/5
~€11,500/yr
Pharmacy
2.810/5
~€11,000/yr
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Key strengths: 100% FMGE pass rate (2024) — by far the highest of any Eastern European university in this list; Poland's #2 medical school (Perspektywy 2024); featured in all 4 major global rankings (QS, THE, ARWU, U.S. News) — unique among Polish universities; official Research University status (2019); HR Excellence in Research (EU, 2024); University Clinical Centre offers procedures unavailable anywhere else in Northern Poland (organ transplants, open-heart surgery, hyperbaric medicine, tropi

~6,700 (including PhD & postgrad); ~800 international students (12% of all students)

Programmes

Medicine
3.710/5
~€11,500/yr
Pharmacy
2.810/5
~€11,000/yr

Recognition

WHO / WDMSEU DirectiveGMC (UK)GDC (UK Dentistry)ECFMG / USMLENMC IndiaRCVS (Veterinary)

Score breakdown

Financial25%
2.5
Recognition25%
5.0
Admission20%
2.0
Academic Quality10%
5.0
Career Outcomes10%
5.0
Language & Teaching3%
4.0
Location & Lifestyle4%
4.0
Practical Support3%
5.0

Strengths

  • 100% FMGE pass rate (2024) — by far the highest of any Eastern European university in this list
  • Poland's #2 medical school (Perspektywy 2024)
  • featured in all 4 major global rankings (QS, THE, ARWU, U.S. News) — unique among Polish universities
  • official Research University status (2019)
  • HR Excellence in Research (EU, 2024)

Is this university right for you?

Not recommended if

You want barrier-free admission; budget is tight; you want a large English-cohort; you need easy transfer options

Overall assessment

(Poland's research crown jewel — the best choice for academically strong students prioritising research excellence, clinical quality, and an exceptional FMGE/Indian licensing outcome)

Considerations

  • Most demanding admission of all Polish universities in this list (entrance exam + interview + IELTS + advanced-level subjects required)
  • tuition is high (~€82k total)
  • no transfers accepted
  • no graduate-entry route

How it compares

vs. other Polish entries

MUG has the best research credentials and FMGE performance of any Polish university in this list; MUW edges it on GMC alumni count and Warsaw's connectivity; SUM edges it on US state-by-state accreditation; but MUG's 100% FMGE rate is unmatched

Quick facts

CountryPoland
TypePublic
Founded1945
Top score3.710/5 (Medicine)
EU Directive❌ Not listed
GMC eligible❌ No

Scores calculated using the route.doctor methodology. All recognition data verified from official sources. Tuition fees approximate — verify directly with the university before making financial plans.