STEP 1: Apply online

IMPORTANT:

The Online Recruitment System (ORS)  is the only way to register and apply to the Medical University of Warsaw 6-year MD Program in English. We do not accept any other form of application.
You will need to fill in your ORS application with information and documents throughout the application process. So don’t miss a step and register before the deadline!
The last day to register online is June 30, 2023.

The Online Recruitment System is the University’s means of communication with the Candidate. All the information that appears on the Candidate’s online account or in emails sent to the Candidate’s address shall be deemed given and binding. Therefore, the Candidate is responsible for checking their online application and emails. Admission results will appear on the Candidate’s online account only.

Note: The University is committed to personal data protection and will not disclose any information by phone or third parties. The University is not responsible for the incorrectly completed application.


Types of applications in the Online Recruitment System

The application type in our Online Recruitment System depends on how you plan to complete the admission process.
When you register, you choose whether you want to take our Competency Test OR use a certificate (BMAT, MCAT, UKCAT, GAMSAT) OR you want to use university GPA (exclusively BSc or MSc degree holders).
The applications are described below under points A, B and C. You can select only one type of application.

A. If you want to take the Competency Test, you also choose the type of school-leaving certificate you have or will receive. Please select from the following applications:
– IB Diploma (International Baccalaureate)
– EB Diploma (Issued in Brussels)
– New polish maturity certificate (since 2005) – only for candidates holding polish matura (PL)
– Secondary school-leaving certificate (High school diploma) – choose this application if your school-leaving certificate is other than listed above

B. If you want to apply with your BMAT, MCAT, UKCAT, GAMSAT certificate, please select the application:
– BMAT/MCAT/UKCAT/GAMSAT OR BSc/MSc Diploma.
This type of application applies to any type of secondary school certificate.*
*Please email your BMAT/MCAT/UKCAT/GAMSAT results to the English Division Admissions Office at recruitment@wum.edu.pl before you start your application.
Note, we do not conduct these tests. Please, check the BMAT, MCAT, UCAT or GAMSAT official websites for test details.
Important: Only some certificates score exempt you from the competency test. Please send your BMAT/UCAT/MCAT/GAMSAT score to the Recruitment Office BEFORE you open your application and pay the recruitment fee: recruitment@wum.edu.pl.

C. If you hold a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Master of Science (MSc) degree, please select the application:
– BMAT/MCAT/UKCAT/GAMSAT OR BSc/MSc Diploma
Important: Your BSc or MSc degree must be in Life Sciences, obtained not earlier than 2018 and have the relevant GPA. Not all subjects are taken into account to calculate GPA. The Admission Board will make the final decision.
If you have doubts, please send your diploma and transcript to the Recruitment Office BEFORE you open your application and pay the application fee: recruitment@wum.edu.pl.

High-school graduates of 2023
We encourage you to apply for MUW before getting your school leaving certificate.
If you do not have a certificate yet, you must attach your Predicted Grades. The document must be issued by a representative of the school, have the official seal of the school and the handwritten signature of the school representative.
Choose the correct application – read the guidance above.
If you have a UCAT/BMAT/MCAT/GAMSAT – send the result to the Recruitment Office BEFORE you open your application and pay the application fee: recruitment@wum.edu.pl..


Please read our Frequently Asked Questions for New Candidates.


Online Registration: Step by Step

1. Select the correct type of application.
Register online and remember your password.


2. Complete the application steps in ORS: fill in the required fields.
The application is divided into several steps. Completed steps are marked in GREEN. Incomplete fields are marked in RED.
a. Each candidate is required to add a recent photo. Please check the photo requirements in the ORS carefully.
b. Remember to register for the Competency Test in the ORS and fill in correctly the country of residence  (if you have selected application with the MUW Competency Test).


3. Enclose the required documents.
The list of documents is in the step “Attach Documents".  We only require a few at the beginning. Upload them as soon as possible.
Sets of documents required in the ORS at the initial stage of recruitment:
 – if you choose to write the Medical University of Warsaw (MUW) competency test, you have to upload the scan of the secondary school-leaving certificate and scan of the passport. Please also complete the “Grades and Results" step in the ORS.
High School Class off 2023 – please upload your predicted grades and the passport scan. Please leave the “Grades and results" step blank. You will complete it with your final grades.
– if you want to apply with your BMAT, MCAT, UKCAT, GAMSAT score, please upload certificate’s scan. If you do not enclose this document, your application will not be considered. Please also provide the scan of the secondary school-leaving certificate and passport.
– if you hold a BSc or MSc degree, you will be assessed based on your university GPA (the competency test is not required). Please upload scan of the university diploma, transcript, the secondary school-leaving certificate and passport.

You will have to complete other required documents if you are qualified (status: Qualified, place is confirmed).
You will be given a deadline for this by the Admission Board – usually 30 days.

The language certificate or documents confirming the fluency in English should be attached to the documents when you get the status: Qualified, place is confirmed.
Remember, however, that if you do not have the correct documents confirming English fluency, you will not be able to be admitted to the university.


4. Check your application. Make sure to fill in each field correctly.
Completed steps are marked in GREEN. Incomplete fields are marked in RED.


5. Pay the application fee.
The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid by bank transfer only.
Please, use only the personal account number generated by the ORS.


6. Check your online account and emails regularly for information and updates.

What are the statuses in the ORS?
Initially, each candidate has a “no decision" status.
Based on the competency test results OR the BMAT/UCAT/GAMSAT/MCAT score OR university GPA, the Admission Board will qualify each candidate. Status in ORS may change as follows:
“Preliminary Qualification, Please pay the Confirmation Fee" – The Admission Board is waiting for you to confirm your place at the university and pay the confirmation fee. You have seven days to do this. You will receive instructions on how to confirm your place.
“Qualified, Place is confirmed" – You have confirmed your place. You will be given templates of the documents to be completed and guidelines on preparing the admission file. The Admission Board will also give you a deadline by which you must submit your documents. Please note – each qualified candidate must send original documents to Warsaw by the deadline to keep the place.
“Waiting list" – Candidates who earned more points than you were qualified. You may still be qualified if they choose not to enrol. You have to wait for further instructions.
“Not accepted" – Your application was rejected. You can only apply again in the next academic year’s recruitment.



Application Fee

The application fee depends on the way you plan to complete the admission process:
22 EUR – if you want to write the Medical University of Warsaw (MUW) competency test.
19 EUR – if you want to submit your BMAT, MCAT, UKCAT or GAMSAT score. Please send your certificate to the English Division Admissions Office at recruitment@wum.edu.pl before applying online.
19 EUR – if you hold a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Master of Science (MSc) degree.  Upload a copy of your transcript in the Online Registration System (ORS) . You will be assessed based on your GPA.


Payment procedure

The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid by bank transfer.
The Online Recruitment System will generate an account number dedicated to your application. Please, use only the personal account number generated by the ORS when making your payment by bank transfer.


Please note:
The Medical University of Warsaw accepts only bank transfer payments in EUR. Therefore, please ensure that the amount being transferred from a foreign currency will meet the required amount in EUR.
All and any handling charges related to the transfer, refunds, currency conversion fee are candidates' responsibility.

Please be aware that it can take up to 5 days for the Online Registration System (ORS) to confirm receipt of your payment.


Bank transfer details:
Beneficiary: Medical University of Warsaw
Beneficiary address: Żwirki i Wigury 61, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland
Bank name: Bank Millenium
Bank address: Stanisława Żaryna 2A, 02-593 Warsaw, Poland
SWIFT: BIGBPLPW
IBAN: PL+ bank account number available in your ORS account in the “Payment" stage or Main panel
Title of payment: Name Surname/ORS ID number/application fee


Remember: The bank account number generated during the registration is dedicated to a particular ORS account  – includes your ID number at the end.
Only this account number should be used for paying the application and admission fee. It cannot be used for making any other payments (sister/brother or friends' application fees, dormitory fees etc.)