Krakow
ABOUT KRAKOW
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2nd largest city
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Population of 780,980
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Krakow was officially the capital of Poland until 1596
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One of the oldest cities in Poland, dating back to the 7th century
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Starting from the Stone Age to being one of the most famous cities in Europe
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Krakow accommodates more than 200,000 students, making it a young, dynamic and blooming city despite its age
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Noted as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe
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In 2000 was cited as 'European Capital of Culture'
 Location of Krakow |  Wieliczka Salt Mine |  The Cloth Hall |
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 St. Mary's Basilica |  Wawel Royal Castle |  Kraków Barbican |
 Auschwitz krakow |  Town Hall Tower |  Jewish Quarters |
JAGIELLONIAN UNIVERSITY
MEDICAL COLLEGE
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Jagiellonian University Medical College (JUMC) is the oldest Medical university in Poland, established by King Casimir III the Great in 1364, and the second-oldest university in Central-Eastern Europe, after Charles University in Prague (1348).
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King Casimir III provided the funding for what JUMC was earlier known as Studium Generale and all lectures were held in the Wawel Royal Castle with 3 faculties of Liberal Arts, Medicine & Law
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Studium Generale was modelled after the University of Bologna and Padua (1088)
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After King Casimir's death, in 1400, King Władysław Jagiełlo resumed the development by formed the Collegium Maius (early 15th Century)
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During the 15th and 16th Century, great Scholars graduated from JUMC one being Nicolaus Copernicus (1491-1495)
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King Casimir III the Great
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Despite Poland's partition in 1795 & Kraków being incorporated into Austria, in 1815 Kraków became a free city, resulting in the University becoming autonomous
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1817- the University acquired its modern name 'Jagiellonian University'
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1887- The main College, Collegium Novum was built
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1930s- The great Jagiellonian Library was built
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Learn more about JUMC'S amazing history
Collegium Maius
Collegium Maius
Collegium Novum
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The English division in JUMC opened in October 1994
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The Medical faculty has experienced lecturers and visiting professor from the USA, Canada & Germany
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The English teaching standards in the medical faculty are based on specifications from the European Union and the USA (the USA Department of Education Loan Programme, Medical Board of California)
Jagiellonian Library
Important Information
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Duration: 6 Years (12 Semesters)
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Degree awarded: Master's degree (M.D.) [Lekarz]*
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No. of English division students per year: 120
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Hospitals:
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1 main teaching hospital
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The University holds classes in different wards in several Hospitals in and outside Krakow
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Tuition cost: 15,000 EUR per annum- 1st to 6th Year
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Accreditations: JUMC holds several accreditations, especially associated with America
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Recognition: JUMC is included in the World Directory of Medical Schools, therefore the Medical degree awarded from MUB is acceptable to (Recognition):
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the General Medical Council (GMC) in the UK
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the ECFMG
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the Medical registration in Canada
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Loans & Scholarships: Not available
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USMLE training- Currently there is no USMLE training provided, however JUMC potentially might have USMLE training soon (work in progress)
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USMLE exam can be organised by JUMC
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cNBME is provided
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A comprehensive national board exam, taken prior to the STEP 1 USMLE exam, to identify if the student is ready or not.
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Erasmus exchange: Is available
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ECTS points (6 years): 360
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4-Year MD programme: Is no longer available (the course was officially dismissed in 2019/2020)
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Rotation: In 6th year, the training can be done abroad
Contact Information
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Address: 31-008 Kraków, ul. św. Anny 12
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Opening Hours: 7:30 to 16:00, Monday to Friday
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Tel: +48 12 4228 042
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E-mail: smeoffice@cm-uj.krakow.pl
APPLICATION
APPLICATION
CONTENTS
General
Information
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Regarding admission/registration process, contact:
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smeoffice@cm-uj.krakow.pl and the above contact details
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Response time: It can take anywhere from a few days to 3 weeks to get a response, during the application process. TIP- Applying earlier the better
Who is Qualified?
Candidates that hold the following:
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High school leaving certificate or leaving diploma:
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an official document which states, the candidate's eligibility to apply to all types of higher education institutes (Universities).
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High school certificates presenting with 'pass'/positive grades for Biology or Physics and Chemistry.
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Document confirming English language fluency:
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This document is ONLY required if your High-school was conducted in a different language of instruction other than English
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Register and make an account on JUMC’s Online application system
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TIP: Use an email address you use regularly, as you will receive all sorts of links and updates on your application
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If there is any issue in creating an account, contact Admissions office by admissions@uj.edu.pl
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Follow the instructions and submit the application form:
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After activating the account, log into the system and fill out all the forms asking for your personal data and educational history (click 'Personal forms')
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Then click on 'Studies', in the blue menu bar on the right, and choose your course (Medicine) and click 'Sign up' (Green button)
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After the sign-up process, your application will be under 'Enrolment applications'
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Pay the application fee of 100 PLN
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The candidate's application will ONLY be assessed once the application fee has been paid
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The bank details are under the 'Payments' tab
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Once the online application has been submitted, you will be notified through the University's online account or your email address regarding the status of the application (make sure you are always checking)
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Once JUMC's admission committee successfully verifies your documents, you will receive an invitation to take part in the entrance exam. This will include additional access to exam preparatory material e.g. Past exam paper
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Information about date, place and time of entrance exam will be sent to candidate, at least 2 days prior to the exam via the 'Messages' tab in the candidate's account.
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On completion of the entrance exam, the results will be published in the system under 'Enrolment applications'
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'Qualified for admission', if you see this status mentioned in the 'Enrolement applications' tab, then CONGRATULATIONS you have been accepted into JUMC!
How to apply?
How are Applicants assessed?
Candidates are admitted based on their given ranking (from 0 to 100) on the ranking list. The respective ranking given to the candidate is based on their performance during the entrance exam
Entrance Examination
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There is NO Interview/Oral Exam
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There is ONLY a Written Entrance Exam:
Entrance exam in 'Reasoning and Critical thinking in premedical sciences'
This test examines the candidate's analytical and logical problem-solving skills, based on the information provided. Knowledge of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/Logic and Ethic is checked throughout the exam (graphs & charts are included).
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Exam will be held in Kraków, Chicago or Oslo (for applicants from Scandinavia) in May/June
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Due to COVID-19, the entrance exam will be he held online- more information will be mentioned once candidate's application is accepted
Exam format:
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Written exam
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100 Multiple choice questions (MCQs)
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Duration- 180 minutes
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Exam past questions:
Candidate will only receive Past exam questions and Chemistry guides via email, once the application form has been sent & verified, plus the application fee has been payed.
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The past materials from previous years gives the candidate an overall idea of difficulty of the exam- the same questions to do not repeat
Documents required
Application/ Registration fee
100 PLN
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Must be payed after the completion of the online application form
Dates
Application has to be completed within these dates (for 2023/2024 enrolment):
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Opening and closing dates: February- May 2023
Transfers
Transfers
Orientation Week
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First week of medical school, before the start of the academic year, where a variety of events are held to introduce and welcome the new students
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3-5 days long
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Series of lectures, school tours
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Meals provided
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The exact schedule will be given to the new students
Other things...
Accommodation
Apartments
Student Dormitory
Transport
Bus & Tram:
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The public transport network in Krakow has 2 zones, Strefa I and Strefa II:
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Strefa I ticket used for travelling within Krakow city
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Strefa II ticket used for travelling outside Krakow city (Aglomeracja)
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attractions like Salt mine in Wieliczka and Balica Airport are in Strefa II
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The tickets can be used for both buses and trams
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Where to buy tickets?
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On the bus/tram:
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Ticket machine-accepts card payment (paper ticket)
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you do not need to tag/validate these tickets
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Bus dirver (cash only & paper tickets)
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Small corner shops/Kiosk (paper tickets)
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you have to tag/validate these tickets
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Ticket machines at the bus/tram stop (paper tickets)
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you have to tag/validate these tickets
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Intercity travelling in Polan