History
The first Poznan academic school, known as the Lubransky Academy _was created in 1519. Four hundred years later, a university in Poznan, called the Piast University, was founded. Its name derived from the first Polish royal dynasty.
Research
The University is well equipped for research in basic medical sciences, clinical investigations, diagnosis and treatment.
Poznan University of Medical Sciences Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1201 Ranking
- 62 Scholarships
- 1,249 Academic Staff
- 7,495 Students
- 1,049 Students (int'l)
- 5,396 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Poznan University of Medical Sciences Overview
Poznan University of Medical Sciences Scholarships
Poznan University of Medical Sciences Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Poznan University of Medical Sciences. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Aug 2026
ICM European Scholarships Awards
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Aug 2026
ICM Innovation & Entrepreneurship Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Aug 2026
ICM Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Aug 2026
Global Access Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
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Poznan University of Medical Sciences Student Reviews & Awards
4.7
Based on 3 reviews
- 5 Star 2 Reviews
- 4 Star 1 Review
- 3 Star 0 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
The best I could ask for
My overall experience in this school was extremely enriching. I grew both in my personal and professional life during my stay here. I ended up graduating with bardzo dobry which is the highest level there is.
Great university
My university is very student - friendly place with great tutors, interesting classes and great opportunity for a development in medical sciences.
PUMS review
I'm very satisfied with my studies at PUMS. It is well organized and the city is student-friendly.
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Poznan University of Medical Sciences Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 23.6% Poland
Top 22.1% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Best Global Universities Rankings
1745
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 228 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1431 | 1517 | 1745 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
1201
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1001 | - | 1201 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
The Poznan University of Medical Sciences aspires to develop rich and exciting curricula. Students are presented with specif¬ic subject matter together with clinical objectives and potential outcomes, so that both student expectations and evaluations either in the basic sciences or in the clinical studies are made very clear by the respective faculty members. Furthermore, students receive training in problem-based learning through extensive use of brief clinical case studies in the basic sciences. In order to strengthen the existing practices on teaching meth¬odology, PUMS has established the University System for Qual¬ity Assurance in Teaching and Learning.
Through the investment in the opening of the brand new, or the upgrading of several existing, facilities the quality of learning at PUMS is constantly improving. Below are a few examples of those new additions:
- Center for Innovative Teaching Techniques, equipped with an examination hall for over 100 computer stations that al¬lows the administration of the NBME and departmental web-based examinations
- Center for Medical Simulation, first such facility in Poland
- Interdisciplinary Center for NanoBioMedical Research, co-founded by PUMS together with other universities
- Center for Medical Conferences with an ultramodern library system
- Center for Medical Science Information
Renovation of 12 lecture halls to help them meet technological standards of the 21st century.
Those students who decide to come to Poznan for the duration of their medical studies may be surprised with the variety of opportunities for fun and entertainment, historical and cultural explora-tions, recreational and sports activities, artistic events, and for just plain socializing that will become part of their experience here in the City as well as in the entire Wielkopolska region. As a typical, multicultural college town, it is bustling with student traffic while they traverse the City on their way to 8 public universities and over 10 private ones. At night, Poznan comes alive with numerous clubs, pubs, cafes, restaurants, and theaters. Poznan is a pleasant city to live in, with helpful people all around, easy to navigate due to its modest size, offering a lot of interesting history and beautiful architecture.
Accreditation
Since starting the Medical Education in English, the Poznan University of Medical Sciences has received international accreditation from the following institutions in the United States and Europe:
- US Department of Education
- Medical Board of California (California, USA)
- Ministry of Health (Warsaw, Poland)
- Ministry of Science and Higher Educa¬tion (Warsaw, Poland)
- National Accreditation Committee (Warsaw, Poland)
- Medical Universities Accreditation Commission (Warsaw, Poland)
The above-listed accreditation privileges enable our graduates to have a smoother transition into their professional lives upon return to their home countries.
Poznan University of Medical Sciences Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Poland Country
Poznan City
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