History
The Akademia Lekarska in Gda´nsk was founded on October 8th, 1945. Its history is related to the centuries-old tradition of medical practice of surgeons associated in the Surgeons Guild (active since 1454), as well as teaching and medical and scientific research, particularly in Gda´nskie Gimnazjum Akademickie (Atheneum Gedanese) established in 1558.
Education
MUG offers various courses (Premedical Course, English Language Course, Polish Language Course), Medicine Doctor Programme, Nursing Programme, Dietetics Programme and the Ph.D. Programmes, which are taught fully in English.
Research
The Medical University of Gda´nsk (MUG) focuses on research, which is the key activity of our institution. Innovative research gives us an excellent base for modern teaching.
Scientifical excellence of MUG was confirmed by the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education in the year 2012 by considering the Faculty of Pharmacy with Subfaculty of Laboratory Medicine the Leading National Research Centre (KNOW) in the pharmaceutical sciences.
Medical University of Gdansk Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1001 Ranking
- 29 Scholarships
- Public Institution Type
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Medical University of Gdansk Scholarships
Medical University of Gdansk Scholarships
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
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
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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Grant
Various benefits
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Not specified
Stefan Banach Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
350 EUR
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies)
Merit-based
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Grant
2600 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Literary Residency Program
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Grant
1550 EUR
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk)
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
22 Jun 2026
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based
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Medical University of Gdansk Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 18% Poland
Top 11.6% Worldwide
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Best Global Universities Rankings
1226
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 2 places compared to 2025
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3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1155 | 1228 | 1226 |
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World University Rankings
1001
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 | - | 1001 |
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Student clubs
The University Student Government (USS) speaks for the views and interests of students both inside and outside the University. It participates in making important decisions for the University. It evaluates the authorities’ provisions in all important matters for the students. It undertakes initiatives to improve the quality of teaching. The USS supports organizations within the University.
Medical University of Gdansk Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Poland Country
Gdansk City
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