Medical University of Białystok

The Medical University of Białystok is officially recognized, and its diploma is valid across the EU. However, the way the institution treats students raises serious concerns. While some aspects of teaching are acceptable, the administration is extremely rigid and shows little to no willingness to support students in decisive moments. One of the most striking examples was the Internal Medicine final exam, where an entire group of students failed the last retake at the very end of their studies. This meant that a whole class had their graduation postponed by a full year. Instead of acknowledging that such an outcome indicated a fundamental problem with the exam itself, the faculty shifted all responsibility onto the students and refused to provide any alternatives. No commission exam, no oral option, no adjustments of any kind were offered. For prospective applicants: yes, the diploma is valid and carries weight, but be aware that the university enforces its rules with inflexible harshness rather than fairness. Exceptions are practically nonexistent, even under extraordinary circumstances. This environment creates unnecessary stress and can be especially discouraging for international students, who pay high tuition fees yet receive minimal support in return. If you are considering studying medicine in Europe, there are many other universities that provide the same EU-recognized diploma while maintaining a far more balanced and respectful approach toward their students.

As a student, I feel compelled to speak out about the appalling conditions and inhumane treatment at this university. The facilities are nothing short of horrendous — outdated, broken, and completely unfit for the demands of modern education, let alone for students training to enter a life-or-death profession like medicine. We are consistently failed on every level. Basic resources are either inaccessible or nonexistent. Classrooms are overcrowded, lab equipment is malfunctioning or insufficient, and any requests for support are met with indifference or outright dismissal. It’s as if we’re being set up to fail. But worse than the physical conditions is how we’re treated: like burdens, not people. The administration’s attitude toward students borders on contempt. There’s no respect, no empathy, no sense that they are here to educate or support us. We are spoken to as if we are subhuman — expected to give everything while receiving nothing in return. We pay thousands to be here. We sacrifice our health, time, and mental well-being, and in return we are met with disorganization, neglect, and hostility. This is not education. This is exploitation. To incoming students: think twice. To the administration: you are accountable for this. And if no one else will say it, we will.

Please be careful with this university!! It feels scammy, and I've seen students fail at the very last point of their studies. They don’t seem to care, only money matters

If you an IB graduate don’t even bother to apply to MUB. They don’t respect the deadlines, they will close the application before you’ll get your IB exams results. They operate on first come first serve basis.

All they care about is your money, not providing quality education and training. Not recommended if you’re looking for a decent level of medical education and training.

i don't recommend

Beautiful university. Must visit once