Warszawski Uniwersytet Medyczny (Medical University of Warsaw) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland. Founded in 1809, Warszawski Uniwersytet Medyczny (WUM) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministerstwo Zdrowia. WUM provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 217-year-old Polish higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 40-49%. It is considered an averagely selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. WUM also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.
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| Name (English) | Medical University of Warsaw |
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| Name | Warszawski Uniwersytet Medyczny |
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| Acronym | WUM |
| Founded | 1809 1949 merger of Warsaw University Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Pharmacy and the Academy of Dentistry |
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CLAIM / UPDATE UNIVERSITY| Address | ul. Zwirki i Wigury 61 Warsaw 02-091 Masovian Voivodeship Poland |
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Medical University of Warsaw is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerstwo Zdrowia
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The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Medical University of Warsaw is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Medical University of Warsaw's academic range and degree level offering.
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This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Medical University of Warsaw categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Medical University of Warsaw.
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) | Not reported |
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Not reported | 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro) |
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Medical University of Warsaw is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.
Medical University of Warsaw has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
Medical University of Warsaw's acceptance rate ranges from 40 to 49%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution.
This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.
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Medical University of Warsaw has a student enrollment ranging from 5,000 to 5,999, making it a small-sized institution.
Medical University of Warsaw's academic staff ranges from 1,500 to 1,999 members.
Medical University of Warsaw is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.
Medical University of Warsaw is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.
Medical University of Warsaw's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.
Medical University of Warsaw adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.
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