Gdańsk Medical University
Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie 3a, 80-210 Gdańsk
Type - Public
Established in 1945
International students - 1000
Nationalities - 50
Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie 3a, 80-210 Gdańsk
Type - Public
Established in 1945
International students - 1000
Nationalities - 50
Gdansk Medical University (GUMed) is a public medical university located in the city of Gdansk, Poland. It was founded in 1945 as the Higher School of Medicine and Dentistry and became the Gdansk Medical Academy in 1950. In 2009, it was granted university status and became known as Gdansk Medical University.
The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy, as well as in other related fields such as nursing, physiotherapy, and public health. It is one of the largest medical universities in Poland, with a student body of over 5,000 and over 1,000 academic staff.
As for the number of foreign students who apply to Gdansk Medical University each year, according to the university's website, there are currently over 500 international students from over 60 countries enrolled at the university. The university actively promotes internationalization and offers a wide range of programs and services for international students, including language courses, cultural events, and support for housing and visa issues.
Gdansk Medical University is known for its strong focus on research and innovation, with a particular emphasis on translational research that aims to bring new treatments and therapies to patients. The university has partnerships with many medical institutions and research organizations both in Poland and internationally, and is involved in a variety of projects aimed at addressing the most pressing medical challenges of today.
