Medicine (MD) Admission Procedure

The Medical University of Lublin offers a comprehensive 6-year, English-language Medicine program for international students, blending rigorous theoretical science with advanced clinical training and medical simulation. The curriculum focuses on evidence-based medicine and practical patient care, producing graduates fully prepared for clinical practice, research, and healthcare management globally.

STEP 1: Registration

Applications can be submitted now. (Interviews and Admissions exams to start in April 2026)

Candidates can apply via our website: applications for FALL 2026

Application process:

  1. Upload scans of:
    1. Passport size photo
    2. Passport valid for atleast 1 year
    3. High school diploma
    4. Transcript of grades
    5. English language certificate (if applicable)
    6. Any other documents requested
  2. Check whether you filled in each field correctly and submit application.
  3. Pay the application fee

REMEMBER!

All submitted documents must be translated into Polish or English.

Please remember that if you are a Polish citizen or have a dual citizenship you cannot apply directly to the English Division. You must use the Polish path of admission. Please contact us for details.

STEP 2: Qualification Procedure

Recruitment is conducted via two paths, depending on the country of completion of secondary school:

PATH 1: Candidates who completed secondary school in the European Union, OECD, or EFTA countries

OECD Countries include USA, Canada & Mexico (Please search online for OECD countries)

  • These candidates hold certificates recognized in Poland automatically.
  • They are exempt from taking the subject-specific entrance examination.
  • Recognition of certificates by NAWA is not required for this group.
  • Mandatory documents (to be submitted online):
    • English language certificate (minimum B2), according to English Proficiency list below
    • High school diploma and transcript of grades

Candidate must have completed subjects listed below:

Obligatory:

  • Biology

Additional (Candidate need to choose two)

  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Scoring:
    • Recalculation of grades from required subjects – max 100 points each
    • Interview and Qualification Test – max 100 points each
    • Maximum total score – 500 points

PATH 2: Candidates who completed secondary school in other countries (outside the European Union, OECD, or EFTA)

  • These candidates are required to have their high school certificates recognized by NAWA, as their documents are not automatically recognized under Polish law.
  • They are required to take the subject-specific entrance examination:

Candidate have to take subjects-specific entrance exam from subjects listed below:

Obligatory:

  • Biology

Additional (Candidate need to choose two)

  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Mandatory documents (to be submitted online):
    • High school diploma and transcript of grades
    • Certificate of Recognition of high school documentsissued by theDirector of NAWA
    • English language certificate (minimum B2), in line with the Minister of Science and Higher Education regulation from July 2025 
  • Scoring:
  • Subject-specific entrance examination results – max 100 points each subject
  • Interview and Qualification Test – max 100 points each
  • Maximum total score – 500 points,

Important: the subject-specific entrance examination is separate from the Qualification Test (Step 3). 

Current information can be found on the university website: https://admission.umlub.edu.pl/

Subject-specific entrance examination

The subject-specific entrance examination assesses the candidate’s knowledge in Biology and in two subjects selected by the candidate from Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. It is designed to evaluate readiness for the chosen program and the ability to apply fundamental concepts in these subjects.

The exam covers fundamental concepts in Biology and in the additional subjects required for the MD program. It evaluates comprehension of essential material and readiness for university-level study.

All questions are presented in a multiple-choice format. Candidate will take each subject

STEP 3: Interview & Qualification Test

All candidates, regardless of the recruitment path, are required to participate in both the interview and the qualification test.

QUALIFICATION TEST

The qualification test is designed to assess applicants’ understanding of key terminology and concepts in Life and Mathematical Sciences. It serves as a preliminary evaluation of readiness for studies in the selected program.

  • The test consists of questions covering terminology of Life & Mathematical sciences
  • Maximum score: 100 points
  • 20 questions, 20 minutes
  • The test is conducted online (details provided to approved candidates)
Test Procedure
  • The test is conducted online.
  • Candidates receive an invitation with a link to the test and login details 1-2 days before the scheduled qualification test.
  • The test must be completed in one sitting.
  • The camera and microphone must remain on throughout the test.
  • The timer starts automatically once the candidate begins the test.
  • All technical problems must be reported immediately.
  • Cheating in any form will lead to disqualification.
  • The test and interview will be preceded by identity verification. Candidates must have their passport or another valid identity document ready.
  • Candidates who fail to attend the interview without prior notice may not be offered a new appointment.
Technical Requirements

Candidates must prepare the following:

  • A computer or laptop with a stable internet connection
  • A functioning camera and microphone
  • A quiet, well-lit workspace
  • Updated browser software (Chrome, Firefox, or equivalent) and ZOOM application

Mobile phones and tablets are not recommended for taking the test. Can be used only for ZOOM meeting.

ENTRANCE INTERVIEW

The entrance interview assesses the applicant’s motivation, communication skills, understanding of the chosen field of study, and overall readiness for the program. It also provides an opportunity for candidates to present their interests, experiences, and academic goals.

  • The interview consists of questions divided into the following categories:
    • Motivation & Empathy, Teamwork & Career aspirations in medical fields
    • Life & Mathematical Sciences terminology
  • Maximum score: 100 points
  • Duration: 5–10 minutes per candidate
  • The interview is conducted online (details provided to approved candidates)

Interviews will be recorded by Admissions Committee in case of any appeals against the score granted to candidate.

Interview Procedure
  • The interview is conducted after finishing of the qualification test – candidates must wait in the virtual waiting room until their interview begins.
  • The camera and microphone must remain on throughout the interview.
  • Candidates should present themselves clearly and professionally.
  • Any technical issues must be reported immediately to the Recruitment Section.
  • The interview must be completed individually, without assistance from others.
  • Cheating in any form will lead to disqualification.
  • Candidates who fail to attend the interview without prior notice may not be offered a new appointment.
Please prepare:
  • A computer or laptop with a stable internet connection
  • A functioning microphone and camera
  • A quiet, private, and well-lit room
  • Updated ZOOM application

STEP 4: Qualification

Maximum number of points to be obtained is 500

Candidate needs to obtain at least 60% of the points from recalculation of grades (or subject-specific entrance exam), at least 60% of points from the interview and at least 60% of points from the qualification test.  

STEP 5: If you are qualified

Qualified candidates need to submit the following documents within the given timeframe:

  • Notarized copy of passport
  • Notarized copy or original apostilled High School diploma
  • Notarized copy or original apostilled High School transcript
  • NAWA recognition statement (required from candidates who graduate high school in non-EU, non-OECD, non-EFTA countries)
  • Notarized copy or original English Language certificate (B2 level at least)
  • Health certificate
  • Hepatitis B vaccination certificate
  • Health Insurance Policy

Instructions on where and how to mail the documents will be informed to each candidate if the candidate is selected by the Admissions Committee. All submitted documents should be originals or notarized copies (i.e. originally sealed and signed by the eligible institution/person).

If the documents are not in English, translations must be attached (into English or Polish) certified by an approved institution (e.g. the issuing body or a sworn translator).

Legalization of the diploma

Applicants who have completed secondary education outside Poland are required to legalize or obtain an Apostille for their educational documents before they can be accepted in the admission process.

What is document legalization?

Legalization is the official confirmation of the authenticity of a document issued abroad, allowing it to be recognized by Polish institutions, including universities.
The process depends on the country where the document was issued. 

Apostille or legalization – what’s the difference?

Apostille – applies to documents issued in countries that are parties to the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961.
In this case, it is sufficient for the document (e.g. high school diploma) to bear an Apostille certificate issued by the competent authority in the country of origin.
➤ Information about the authority responsible for issuing Apostille is available on the official government website of each country.

Consular legalization – applies to documents issued in countries that are not parties to the Hague Convention.
In this case, the document must be:

  1. legalized by the Ministry of Education or Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country where it was issued, and
  2. subsequently legalized by the Polish diplomatic or consular post in that country.

Translation of documents

After obtaining Apostille or legalization, all documents issued in languages other than Polish or English must be translated into one of these languages by:

  • a sworn translator registered in Poland (Ministry of Justice list), or
  • a certified/sworn translator in the country where the document was issued (provided their status is recognized in Poland).

Documents requiring legalization

  • high school diploma / secondary school certificate,
  • transcript of records (if issued separately),
  • other educational documents required in the admission process confirming eligibility for higher education studies.

Recognition of foreign diploma

Since when is recognition required?

Starting from July 1, 2025, if your secondary school certificate was issued outside of the EU, EFTA, OECD, and your country does not have a bilateral agreement with Poland, you will need to obtain:

  • an Official Statement from the Director of NAWA (Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange) confirming that your diploma gives access to higher education.

This statement is required by universities during the application process.
 
Remember!
If you have already received a recognition decision issued by a Polish Education Superintendent (Kurator Oświaty) before July 1, 2025, you do not need to apply for an additional statement from the Director of NAWA.

Such decisions remain valid and continue to be accepted by Polish universities during the admission process.

When is recognition NOT required?

You do not need to go through a recognition procedure if your secondary school certificate was issued by:

  • a school operating in the educational system of a country that is a member of the EU, EFTA, or OECD;
  • the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB diploma);
  • a European School (European Baccalaureate diploma – EB);
  • a country with which Poland has signed a bilateral agreement on the mutual recognition of education (even if the agreement has expired).

These documents are automatically recognized in Poland and grant you the right to apply for admission to higher education institutions.

Recognition of foreign certificates by NAWA (as of July 1, 2025)

As of July 1, 2025, all foreign secondary school certificates that do not qualify for automatic recognition (i.e. not issued in EU, EFTA, OECD countries, or under bilateral agreements with Poland, and not IB or EB diplomas) must be formally recognized for the purpose of applying to a Polish university. This procedure is handled by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) through the online platform SYRENA:
https://nawa.gov.pl
https://syrena.nawa.gov.pl

To apply, candidates must submit the following documents via SYRENA (electronically, signed with a trusted profile or qualified e-signature):

  • A completed application form;
  • The original certificate or an officially certified copy with Apostille (if the country is a party to the 1961 Hague Convention) or legalization (if not);
  • If the certificate does not include full details, the following additional documents are required:
    • final exam results and grades;
    • a transcript listing subjects and classes completed, with grades;
    • information about the curriculum, grading scale, and duration of education;
    • a confirmation that the certificate grants access to higher education in the issuing country;
  • A certified Polish translation of all documents, prepared by:
    • a sworn translator in Poland;
    • a sworn translator registered in an EU, EFTA, or OECD country;
    • a Polish consul;
    • or an embassy/consulate of the country that issued the certificate.

The procedure is free of charge. NAWA issues an official statement confirming that the certificate gives access to higher education in Poland. This document must be submitted to the university during the admission process. The processing time is up to 60 days.

If you have already obtained a recognition decision from a Polish Education Superintendent (Kurator Oświaty) before July 1, 2025, you do not need to apply to NAWA again. Such decisions remain valid and are accepted by universities.

ENGLISH PROFCIENCY: Documents certifying foreign language proficiency at a level not lower than B2 include:

A certificate, diploma, or other document confirming proficiency in the given foreign language across four language skills — listening, reading, speaking, and writing — at a proficiency level of B2, C1, or C2, issued by one of the following institutions:

a) For the English language:

– University of Cambridge, ESOL Examinations:

  • B2 First (FCE)
  • C1 Advanced (CAE)
  • C2 Proficiency (CPE)
  • B2 Business Vantage (BEC Vantage)
  • C1 Business Higher
  • Certificate in English for International Business and Trade (CEIBT)

– University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, British Council, IDP IELTS Australia:

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – minimum score: 5.5

– Trinity College London:

  • ESOL Skills for Life – Level 1 (B2) or higher
  • Integrated Skills in English (ISE) – ISE II or higher
  • ISE Digital – score above 80 (B2)

– Educational Testing Service (ETS):

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (iBT) – minimum score: 72
  • Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) – minimum scores:
  • 785 points in Listening & Reading
  • 150 points in Speaking
  • 160 points in Writing

– Pearson Assessment English:

  • Pearson English International Certificate – paper-based or computer-based version (formerly Pearson Test of English General (PTE) or London Tests of English) – Level 3 (Edexcel Certificate in ESOL International Level 1 – grades: Pass, Merit, Distinction) or higher
  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) – in-person or online version – minimum score: 59

– LanguageCert (PeopleCert Qualifications (PCQ)):

  • LanguageCert International ESOL – LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing) (Communicator B2), also known as LanguageCert International ESOL Communicator B2 Listening, Reading, Writing or higher, together with LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Speaking) (Communicator B2), also known as LanguageCert International ESOL Communicator B2 Speaking or higher
  • LanguageCert Academic – LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) (LanguageCert Academic B2) or higher
  • LanguageCert Test of English – LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) (LanguageCert Test of English B2) or higher

– Education Development International (EDI), London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examinations Board (LCCI):

  • English for Business – Level 2 or higher
  • Foundation Certificate for Teachers of Business English (FTBE)

– European Consortium for the Certificate of Attainment in Modern Languages:

  • Level B2 (Vantage) or higher

– telc GmbH, WBT Weiterbildungs-Testsysteme GmbH:

  • Certificate in English
  • Certificate in English for Business Purposes
  • Certificate in English for Technical Purposes
  • telc English
  • telc English Business
  • telc English Technical
  • telc English University

– Other documents confirming proficiency in English at B2 level

  • Certificate of completion of a preparatory course for undertaking higher education studies, as referred to in Article 60(4) of the Act of 12 December 2013 on Foreigners, lasting no less than 9 months, confirming proficiency in the English language in all four language skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing, at the B2, C1, or C2 level of language proficiency;
  • Diploma of completion of first-cycle (Bachelor’s), second-cycle (Master’s), or long-cycle (integrated Master’s) studies in English philology or applied linguistics, issued by a higher education institution operating within the higher education and science system of the Republic of Poland or a foreign university, together with a diploma supplement or certificate confirming that the number of class hours in English amounted to at least 500;
  • Diploma of completion of first-cycle (Bachelor’s), second-cycle (Master’s), or long-cycle (integrated Master’s) studies issued by a higher education institution operating within the higher education and science system of the Republic of Poland or a foreign university, containing information that the language of instruction was English; if the diploma does not include such information, a diploma supplement or certificate confirming English as the language of instruction is also required;
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma – with reference to English as the primary language;
  • European Baccalaureate Diploma – with reference to English as the first (L1) or second (L2) language;
  • Certificate of entitlement to practice as a sworn translator of the English language issued by the Minister of Justice, as referred to in Article 5(2) of the Act of 25 November 2004 on the Profession of Sworn Translator, or a certificate confirming entry into the register of sworn translators for the English language.

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