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Medical University of Silesia Zabrze

PolandZabrze, Poland

Medical University of Silesia Zabrze

GMC RecognisedNo UCAT Required

The Medical University of Silesia also operates from Zabrze, home to the legendary cardiac surgery centre where Poland's first heart transplant was performed. Students benefit from access to this historic cardiac excellence alongside a standard English-language curriculum.

Annual Tuition

£11,000/year

Duration6 years
LanguageEnglish
IntakeOctober
Programmes4
RegionEurope
LocationZabrze
Medical University of Silesia Zabrze campus
Medical University of Silesia Zabrze campus 2
Medical University of Silesia Zabrze campus 3

Did You Know?

Zabrze campus — Poland's coal region turned medical hub
Silesian Centre for Heart Diseases is world-renowned
Leader in cardiac surgery and transplantation
Part of a university with 10,000+ medical students
Affordable living in the Silesian metropolitan area

About Medical University of Silesia Zabrze

The Medical University of Silesia's Faculty in Zabrze operates as a distinct clinical campus within the SUM system, offering the English Division programme in this Upper Silesian industrial city. Clinical training takes place at the Silesian Centre for Heart Diseases — one of Poland's most advanced cardiac centres and a national leader in heart surgery and interventional cardiology. Additional rotations occur at the Clinical Hospital No.

1 in Zabrze and surrounding regional hospitals. Zabrze's cardiac surgery reputation is internationally recognised, making this campus particularly attractive for students interested in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery. The city is part of the broader Katowice conurbation, offering urban amenities across the interconnected Silesian cities.

For UK students, the Zabrze campus provides access to world-class cardiac medicine within SUM's English Division at approximately £10,000/year, with the same EU-recognised degree and GMC registration pathway, plus unique specialisation exposure.

Programmes Offered

Medicine (English Division)
Dentistry (English Division)
Nursing (BSc)
Physiotherapy (BSc)

Key Highlights

Historic cardiac surgery centre

First Polish heart transplant site

English-language programme

EU/GMC-recognised degree

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

A-levels (biology, chemistry), entrance exam, no UCAT

No UCAT required. A Level grades are sufficient for admission.

Student Accommodation

Student housing near Zabrze campus

Medical University of Silesia Zabrze vs UK Medical Schools

FactorMedical University of Silesia ZabrzeUK Medical Schools
Tuition (Annual)£11,000/year£9,250/year
Duration6 years5 years
UCAT RequiredNoYes (33 schools)
Teaching LanguageEnglishEnglish
Acceptance RateHigher — focused entrance criteria~8% average
GMC PathwayPLAB/UKMLA → Full RegistrationDirect Registration
Gap Year RiskNone — rolling admissionsHigh — 12-month UCAS cycle
NHS EligibilityYes — after UKMLAYes — direct

Application Timeline — Medical University of Silesia Zabrze

StepPhaseTimeframe
1Free Strategy ConsultationWeek 1
2Eligibility Assessment & University MatchWeek 1
3Document Preparation & Personal StatementWeeks 1-2
4Application Submission to Medical University of Silesia ZabrzeWeeks 2-3
5Entrance Exam / Interview PreparationWeeks 3-4
6Offer ConfirmationWeeks 4-5
7Visa Processing & AccommodationWeeks 5-7
8Pre-departure Briefing & Arrival SupportWeeks 7-8

Quick Reference — Medical University of Silesia Zabrze

Duration6 years
Tuition£11,000/year
GMC StatusRecognised
LanguageEnglish
IntakeOctober
UCATNot Required

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