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Medical University of Warsaw
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Warszawski Uniwersytet Medyczny
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wum.edu.pl
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Medical University of Warsaw (legal name: Warszawski Uniwersytet Medyczny) is a public state higher education institution founded in 1809 and headquartered at ul. Żwirki i Wigury 61, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland. The university delivers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs across the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, and Faculty of Health Sciences, supported by affiliated clinical hospitals that provide hands-on patient training. It serves primarily medical, pharmaceutical, and health sciences students, including international cohorts via its English Division programs, and maintains a dedicated e-learning platform (https://e.wum.edu.pl/) for distance learning delivery.

The institution's core technology infrastructure centers on an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) system for standardized clinical skills verification—a methodology being adopted as mandatory in Polish medical education—and supports more than 280 student research groups across biomedical disciplines. The OSCE implementation is overseen by a dedicated University Team chaired by Prof. Renata Główczyńska. The university holds the European Commission's HR Excellence in Research Award (2021) and was recognized as the top Polish medical university in the Perspektywy 2026 ranking, with placement in the 2026-2027 Best Global Universities Rankings.

Revenue mechanics are characteristic of a public Polish university: government allocations through the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education, tuition fees (including quote-based English Division pricing), research grants including EU-funded programs under the Operational Programme Knowledge Education Development 2014-2020, and commercial services such as research infrastructure rental (cennik za świadczenie usług naukowo-badawczych) and facility/aula rental (cennik wynajmu auli, sal seminaryjnych oraz innych powierzchni). Strategic partnerships with primary healthcare facilities (POZ) for public health programs in dental caries prevention and skin cancer screening extend the university's operational footprint into the Mazovia and Łódź voivodeships.

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Medical University of Warsaw is a public state medical university in Warsaw, Poland, delivering medical, pharmaceutical, and health sciences education, clinical training, and biomedical research to students, healthcare partners, and research institutions.

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medical education, health sciences, clinical training, biomedical research, pharmaceutical studies
Industry3 codes
1Medical Schools (MD/DO Granting)
CodeEDAHAGABPrimaryYes
2Biomedical Sciences & Medical Research Institutes (University-Based)
CodeEDAHAGAIPrimaryNo
3Global Health Institutes & Programs
CodeEDAHAGAMPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools6113
  • Medical Laboratories621511
SIC code2 codes
  • Services-Educational Services8200
  • Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research8731
Product category
Higher Education (Medical University)
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Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others
Pricing details2 tiers
1Research infrastructure commercial services
ModelUsage-basedBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
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Cennik za świadczenie usług naukowo-badawczych and cennik najmu/dzierżawy infrastruktury badawczej available

wum.edu.pl
2Facility and aula rental
ModelUsage-basedBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
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Cennik wynajmu auli, sal seminaryjnych oraz innych powierzchni WUM, obsługi multimedialnej sprzętu

wum.edu.pl
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Medical University of Warsaw is a public higher education institution delivering undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate academic programs in medicine, pharmacy, and health sciences, complemented by clinical training at affiliated hospitals and biomedical research programs. It also operates an e-learning platform, an OSCE clinical examination system, and commercial research infrastructure and facility rental services for external parties.

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Medical University of Warsaw (Warszawski Uniwersytet Medyczny) is a higher education institution specializing in medical and health sciences education. The institution offers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs across medical, pharmaceutical, and health sciences disciplines. Services include clinical training at affiliated hospitals, scientific research infrastructure available for commercial rental, and continuing education programs. The university maintains e-learning platforms for students and operates career services for graduates. As an academic medical center, its primary offerings are educational programs, research services, and healthcare professional training rather than commercial software products.

Product and service5 records
1Medical and Health Sciences Degree Programs (Polish-language)
CategoryMedical Higher Education
Description

Undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate academic degree programs in medicine, pharmacy, and health sciences delivered on-campus to Polish-domiciled students, including clinical training at affiliated hospitals.

2English Division Programs
CategoryMedical Higher Education
Description

English-medium undergraduate and graduate degree programs in medicine and related disciplines for international students, with quote-based tuition pricing.

3Commercial Research Infrastructure Services
CategoryResearch Services
Description

Usage-based commercial services for access to university research infrastructure, laboratories, and equipment available to external researchers and organizations under published pricing schedules.

4Facility and Auditorium Rental
CategoryFacility Rental Services
Description

Rental of university auditoria, seminar rooms, and other physical spaces along with multimedia equipment support for external events and activities, billed on a pay-as-you-go basis.

5E-learning Platform (e.wum.edu.pl)
CategoryEducational Technology Platform
Description

Online distance learning platform hosted at e.wum.edu.pl supporting educational delivery and student access to course materials across WUM programs.

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Partnership4 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2023-02-06
Description

Warsaw Medical University invites primary healthcare facilities to collaborate on 'Dorosłość bez próchnicy' (Adulthood without cavities) project, funded under the Operational Programme Knowledge Education Development 2014-2020, co-financed by the European Social Fund.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-09-08
Description

Collaboration with primary healthcare facilities for implementation of skin cancer prevention program (ABCD self-examination program) in Mazovia and Łódź voivodeships, funded under Operational Programme Knowledge Education Development 2014-2020.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Collaborative research partnership on ancient Roman-era parasitology. Researchers from Adam Mickiewicz University, University of Warsaw, and Medical University of Warsaw analyzed preserved feces and urine from Roman chamber pots in Novae and Marcianopolis, Bulgaria (ancient Moesia Inferior), identifying parasites including Taenia sp., Cryptosporidium sp., and Entamoeba histolytica.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Collaborative research partnership on ancient Roman-era parasitology. Researchers from Adam Mickiewicz University, University of Warsaw, and Medical University of Warsaw analyzed preserved feces and urine from Roman chamber pots in Novae and Marcianopolis, Bulgaria.

Recent move6 records

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Peers10 records
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Sweden's premier medical university, with a heavy focus on biomedical research and global ranking. Comparable as an established European medical school competing for international research talent and students.

TypeRegional player
Description

Major Hungarian medical university widely known for its English-language medical programs serving international students. Comparable as a Central European competitor for international medical student recruitment.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

One of Europe's largest university hospitals and medical schools, jointly run by Freie Universität and Humboldt-Universität. Comparable as a leading European medical university with strong research output and international student programs.

TypeRegional player
Description

Czech medical faculty with long-established English-language programs for international students. Comparable as a Central European medical school competing for the same international student pool as WUM's English Division.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Public medical university in northern Poland offering medical, pharmacy, and health sciences programs with English Division. Competes directly for Polish and international medical students.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Public medical university in southwestern Poland offering comparable medical, dental, pharmacy, and health sciences education with English-language options for international students.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Leading German medical faculty with strong research output and international medical programs. Comparable as a high-reputation European medical school competing for top international students and research collaborations.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Public Polish medical university offering medical, pharmacy, and health sciences programs in Polish and English. Directly comparable in scope, English Division offerings, and clinical training model.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Medical faculty of Poland's oldest university, also offering MD-equivalent programs in Polish and English. Direct national competitor for medical students, faculty, and Polish/European research funding.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Public medical university in central Poland offering medical, pharmacy, and health sciences programs, including English-language tracks. Closely comparable in faculty structure and training focus.

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Medical University of Warsaw

Higher Education (Medical University)wum.edu.pl

Medical University of Warsaw is a public state medical university in Warsaw, Poland, delivering medical, pharmaceutical, and health sciences education, clinical training, and biomedical research to students, healthcare partners, and research institutions.

What Medical University of Warsaw does

Medical University of Warsaw (legal name: Warszawski Uniwersytet Medyczny) is a public state higher education institution founded in 1809 and headquartered at ul. Żwirki i Wigury 61, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland. The university delivers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs across the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, and Faculty of Health Sciences, supported by affiliated clinical hospitals that provide hands-on patient training. It serves primarily medical, pharmaceutical, and health sciences students, including international cohorts via its English Division programs, and maintains a dedicated e-learning platform (https://e.wum.edu.pl/) for distance learning delivery.

The institution's core technology infrastructure centers on an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) system for standardized clinical skills verification—a methodology being adopted as mandatory in Polish medical education—and supports more than 280 student research groups across biomedical disciplines. The OSCE implementation is overseen by a dedicated University Team chaired by Prof. Renata Główczyńska. The university holds the European Commission's HR Excellence in Research Award (2021) and was recognized as the top Polish medical university in the Perspektywy 2026 ranking, with placement in the 2026-2027 Best Global Universities Rankings.

Revenue mechanics are characteristic of a public Polish university: government allocations through the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education, tuition fees (including quote-based English Division pricing), research grants including EU-funded programs under the Operational Programme Knowledge Education Development 2014-2020, and commercial services such as research infrastructure rental (cennik za świadczenie usług naukowo-badawczych) and facility/aula rental (cennik wynajmu auli, sal seminaryjnych oraz innych powierzchni). Strategic partnerships with primary healthcare facilities (POZ) for public health programs in dental caries prevention and skin cancer screening extend the university's operational footprint into the Mazovia and Łódź voivodeships.

Medical University of Warsaw firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Medical University of Warsaw
Legal name
Warszawski Uniwersytet Medyczny
Website
https://wum.edu.pl
Company type
Private
Founded year
1809
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1,001–5,000 employees
Short description
Medical University of Warsaw is a public state medical university in Warsaw, Poland, delivering medical, pharmaceutical, and health sciences education, clinical training, and biomedical research to students, healthcare partners, and research institutions.
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Medical University of Warsaw industry classification

Industry
Product category
Higher Education (Medical University)
NAICS
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Medical Laboratories (621511)
SIC
Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)
akta.pro primary industry
Medical Schools (MD/DO Granting) (EDAHAGAB)
akta.pro secondary industries
Biomedical Sciences & Medical Research Institutes (University-Based) (EDAHAGAI), Global Health Institutes & Programs (EDAHAGAM)

Keywords

  • Medical education
  • Health sciences
  • Clinical training
  • Biomedical research
  • Pharmaceutical studies

Where Medical University of Warsaw is headquartered

Location

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Warsaw
HQ country
Poland
HQ region
Europe

Offices1 record

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Medical University of Warsaw business model

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B2C
Offering type
Services
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Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
Usage-basedPay-as-you-goResearch infrastructure commercial services
Usage-basedPay-as-you-goFacility and aula rental

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Medical University of Warsaw product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Medical University of Warsaw is a public higher education institution delivering undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate academic programs in medicine, pharmacy, and health sciences, complemented by clinical training at affiliated hospitals and biomedical research programs. It also operates an e-learning platform, an OSCE clinical examination system, and commercial research infrastructure and facility rental services for external parties.

Product overview

Medical University of Warsaw (Warszawski Uniwersytet Medyczny) is a higher education institution specializing in medical and health sciences education. The institution offers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs across medical, pharmaceutical, and health sciences disciplines. Services include clinical training at affiliated hospitals, scientific research infrastructure available for commercial rental, and continuing education programs. The university maintains e-learning platforms for students and operates career services for graduates. As an academic medical center, its primary offerings are educational programs, research services, and healthcare professional training rather than commercial software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Medical and Health Sciences Degree Programs (Polish-language) Undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate academic degree programs in medicine, pharmacy, and health sciences delivered on-campus to Polish-domiciled students, including clinical training at affiliated hospitals.
  • English Division Programs English-medium undergraduate and graduate degree programs in medicine and related disciplines for international students, with quote-based tuition pricing.
  • Commercial Research Infrastructure Services Usage-based commercial services for access to university research infrastructure, laboratories, and equipment available to external researchers and organizations under published pricing schedules.
  • Facility and Auditorium Rental Rental of university auditoria, seminar rooms, and other physical spaces along with multimedia equipment support for external events and activities, billed on a pay-as-you-go basis.
  • E-learning Platform (e.wum.edu.pl) Online distance learning platform hosted at e.wum.edu.pl supporting educational delivery and student access to course materials across WUM programs.

Companies that use Medical University of Warsaw

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Medical University of Warsaw partnerships and signals

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

  • Primary Healthcare Facilities (POZ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2023Warsaw Medical University invites primary healthcare facilities to collaborate on 'Dorosłość bez próchnicy' (Adulthood without cavities) project, funded under the Operational Programme Knowledge Education Development 2014-2020, co-financed by the European Social Fund.
  • Primary Healthcare Facilities (POZ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 September 2022Collaboration with primary healthcare facilities for implementation of skin cancer prevention program (ABCD self-examination program) in Mazovia and Łódź voivodeships, funded under Operational Programme Knowledge Education Development 2014-2020.
  • Adam Mickiewicz UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research partnership on ancient Roman-era parasitology. Researchers from Adam Mickiewicz University, University of Warsaw, and Medical University of Warsaw analyzed preserved feces and urine from Roman chamber pots in Novae and Marcianopolis, Bulgaria (ancient Moesia Inferior), identifying parasites including Taenia sp., Cryptosporidium sp., and Entamoeba histolytica.
  • University of WarsawcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research partnership on ancient Roman-era parasitology. Researchers from Adam Mickiewicz University, University of Warsaw, and Medical University of Warsaw analyzed preserved feces and urine from Roman chamber pots in Novae and Marcianopolis, Bulgaria.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Medical University of Warsaw competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • Karolinska Institute: Sweden's premier medical university, with a heavy focus on biomedical research and global ranking. Comparable as an established European medical school competing for international research talent and students.
  • Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin: One of Europe's largest university hospitals and medical schools, jointly run by Freie Universität and Humboldt-Universität. Comparable as a leading European medical university with strong research output and international student programs.
  • Heidelberg University Faculty of Medicine: Leading German medical faculty with strong research output and international medical programs. Comparable as a high-reputation European medical school competing for top international students and research collaborations.

Regional players

  • Semmelweis University: Major Hungarian medical university widely known for its English-language medical programs serving international students. Comparable as a Central European competitor for international medical student recruitment.
  • Charles University Faculty of Medicine: Czech medical faculty with long-established English-language programs for international students. Comparable as a Central European medical school competing for the same international student pool as WUM's English Division.

Direct peers

  • Medical University of Gdańsk: Public medical university in northern Poland offering medical, pharmacy, and health sciences programs with English Division. Competes directly for Polish and international medical students.
  • Wroclaw Medical University: Public medical university in southwestern Poland offering comparable medical, dental, pharmacy, and health sciences education with English-language options for international students.
  • Poznan University of Medical Sciences: Public Polish medical university offering medical, pharmacy, and health sciences programs in Polish and English. Directly comparable in scope, English Division offerings, and clinical training model.
  • Jagiellonian University Medical College: Medical faculty of Poland's oldest university, also offering MD-equivalent programs in Polish and English. Direct national competitor for medical students, faculty, and Polish/European research funding.
  • Medical University of Łódź: Public medical university in central Poland offering medical, pharmacy, and health sciences programs, including English-language tracks. Closely comparable in faculty structure and training focus.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Medical University of Warsaw M&A and investment

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Frequently asked questions about Medical University of Warsaw

What does Medical University of Warsaw do?

Medical University of Warsaw is a public higher education institution delivering undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate academic programs in medicine, pharmacy, and health sciences, complemented by clinical training at affiliated hospitals and biomedical research programs. It also operates an e-learning platform, an OSCE clinical examination system, and commercial research infrastructure and facility rental services for external parties.

Is Medical University of Warsaw a public or private company?

Medical University of Warsaw is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was Medical University of Warsaw founded?

Medical University of Warsaw was founded in 1809. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.

Where is Medical University of Warsaw based?

Medical University of Warsaw is headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, in the Europe region.

Who are Medical University of Warsaw's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Karolinska Institute, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and Heidelberg University Faculty of Medicine. Regional players are Semmelweis University and Charles University Faculty of Medicine. Direct peers are Medical University of Gdańsk, Wroclaw Medical University, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Jagiellonian University Medical College and Medical University of Łódź.

Does Medical University of Warsaw have an API?

No public API is recorded for Medical University of Warsaw.

What industry is Medical University of Warsaw in?

Medical University of Warsaw's product category is Higher Education (Medical University). Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAHAGAB, Medical Schools (MD/DO Granting), with a secondary code of EDAHAGAI, Biomedical Sciences & Medical Research Institutes (University-Based). Its NAICS code is 6113 and its SIC code is 8200.

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BioengineeringSGLT2 Inhibitors May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes, Evidence Review FindsA narrative review published in Diabetes Therapy by researchers at the Medical University of Warsaw found that SGLT2 inhibitors reduce new-onset type 2 diabetes by about 19% in adults with prediabetes, with the strongest benefit in those with heart failure or chronic kidney disease. The authors call for a definitive prevention trial with adequate follow-up and washout, noting no large randomized trial has been completed.Science in PolandWarsaw transplantologists perform pioneering liver transplantationPolish surgeons performed the world's first supportive liver transplantation on a trauma patient at the Medical University of Warsaw, which involved transplanting only part of a liver to support regeneration. The procedure allowed the patient to avoid lifelong immunosuppressive drugs and reduced common complications of standard transplants.The Seattle TimesA cancer patient’s cats inspired a push for pets in hospice wardsProposed legislation in Poland would grant palliative care and hospice patients the legal right to receive visits from their pets, addressing what one expert calls an 'epidemic of loneliness.' The bill was introduced to parliament by lawmaker Katarzyna Piekarska from Prime Minister Donald Tusk's party, based on a proposal by Dr. Tomasz Dzierżanowski of the Medical University of Warsaw's Palliative Medicine Clinic. The initiative was sparked by a terminally ill cancer patient named Waldemar who was worried about his two cats left at home, prompting Dr. Dzierżanowski to arrange a reunion that moved everyone present.Interesting Engineering1,800-year-old feces show parasites that Romans in Bulgaria suffered fromResearchers from Adam Mickiewicz University, the University of Warsaw, and the Medical University of Warsaw analyzed preserved feces and urine from Roman chamber pots in Novae and Marcianopolis, Bulgaria (ancient Moesia Inferior), dating to the 2nd–4th centuries. The study identified parasites including Taenia sp., Cryptosporidium sp., and Entamoeba histolytica, representing some of the earliest Mediterranean evidence for these pathogens and revealing poor sanitation and public health conditions in the outer Roman provinces. The findings fill a significant research gap about health and hygiene in the Balkans region of the Roman Empire.SciencePositronium image of the human brain in vivoA 45-year-old man with a grade IV glioma underwent J-PET positronium imaging after receiving [68Ga]Ga-PSMA-11 and [225Ac]Ac-DOTAGA-SP. The study, conducted at the Medical University of Warsaw in March 2022, used a modular J-PET scanner to image the tumor. The patient's tumor volume was 97 ml, and the study was approved by the university's ethical committee.