Step by Step Application

Registration and Account Creation: Begin your journey by registering and creating an account on SUM’s platform.

  • Application Submission: Follow the provided instructions to seamlessly submit your application through the platform.
  • Document Attachment: Ensure a comprehensive application by attaching scans of the original or notary copies of required documents.

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  1. Hand-signed Application Form (generated on the candidate’s account after filling up personal details).
  2. Original or notarized copy of the high school diploma.
  3. Aposille /legalization—mandatory if the high school/college diploma was issued by an institution in a Hague Convention Contracting country, as of October 5th, 1961, which waives the requirement of legalization of foreign government documents.
  4. Passport
  5. Passport sized photograph (resolution: 300 DPI).
  6. Certificate demonstrating English language proficiency of at least B2 level.
  7. Receipt of registration fee payment of 85/ 100* PLN paid to SUM bank account.
  8. Information from NAWA

 

****ATTENTION****

As of 1 July 2025, the Act of 4 April 2025 amending certain acts in order to eliminate irregularities in the Polish visa system (item 622) enters into force.

Non-EU citizens* are required to present an English language certificate in accordance with the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 30 July 2025  (item 1045).

* Candidates who are not citizens of:

– EU – Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania,Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden;

– EFTA – Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland

– United Kingdom

 

Banking Details (for admission fee only):

Address of the Medical University of Silesia: Śląski Uniwersytet Medyczny w Katowicach ul. Poniatowskiego 15 40-055 Katowice, POLAND
PLN Account Number: ING Bank Śląski S.A. o/ Katowice PL 40 1050 1214 1000 0007 0000 9103
SWIFT Code: INGBPLPW

  1. *100 PLN – applies to candidates who are qualified on the basis of an entrance examination conducted by the University

Important Instructions:

  • All documents must be issued in the English language. If the original document is in another language, a sworn translation into English is required.
  • Application Status Notification: Once submitted, stay informed about your application status through the University’s online account or your provided email address.
  • Document Verification: Upon verification by the University Admission Committee, you will receive notifications outlining further procedures.
  • Qualification Procedure: After completing the qualification procedure, your candidate’s number will be included in the ranking list.

 

Important Notes:

  • Candidates may be required to attend an entrance examination as specified in § 7 of Conditions and recruitment procedure for studies pursued in English at the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice in the academic year 2025/2026  Resolution No 14/2025. Guide to entrance exam: Entrance Exam Prep – SUM Admission
  • The ranking list will be published on the website once the qualification procedure is completed for all candidates.
  • Before the start of the academic year 2025/2026 (before October 1, 2025), candidates are required to send/post the printed and signed application form along with original or notarized copies of all required documents to the University’s mailing address:
    • Admission Office, 14 Warszawska Street, 40-006 Katowice, POLAND