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547 students joined the WLS community
The ceremonial matriculation at the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (WLS) took place on October 9. The Faculty offers seven study programs: dentistry, dental hygiene, dental technology, physiotherapy, radiology, audiophonology with hearing prosthetics, and speech therapy (general and clinical). Newly admitted students to these programs were welcomed by Dean Prof. Agnieszka Mielczarek.
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We are among the best universities in the world
Our University has once again been included in the prestigious World University Rankings 2026 compiled by Times Higher Education. WUM, with a score of 32.1–35.4%, was ranked 1001–1200 among nearly 2,200 of the world’s best universities.
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WUM’s Welcome Center welcomes and awaits international guests!
The Welcome Center is not only a modern and beautifully designed place, but, above all, a friendly space and people ready to help international students and employees smoothly integrate into university life and become part of the WUM community. We want everyone to feel at home at our University.
Medical Faculty Matriculation Ceremony: Students Took the Oath
Medical Faculty Matriculation Ceremony: Students Took the Oath
This academic year, 865 new students have joined the community of the Faculty of Medicine and our University. - Your choice to study at our university in order to pursue your dream of becoming a doctor is a great responsibility for us. I promise that we will not let you down — we will support you and work together for your success - said Professor Paweł Włodarski, Dean of the Medical Faculty, as he opened the ceremony.
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Faculty of Medicine Students Have Made their Pledge
This academic year, the community of the Faculty of Medicine at our University has welcomed 865 new students. Professor Paweł Włodarski, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, opened the ceremony by saying: “The fact that you have chosen our university to pursue your dream of being a doctor, means that we have an obligation towards you, and I promise that we will not disappoint you; we will support you and work together with you to help you succeed.”
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Have an inspiring and successful academic year!
The ceremonial inauguration and symbolic opening of the 2025/2026 academic year are now behind us. Together with our academic community, including newly admitted students, a group of distinguished guests celebrated the occasion.
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60th anniversary of the Study of Health Psychology
On October 1, the Study of Health Psychology WUM celebrates its anniversary. Few people know that this department was the first in Poland to teach psychology at a medical university. What else can the Study of Health Psychology surprise us with?
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Our new professors
Five outstanding scientists from the Medical University of Warsaw were awarded the title of professor.
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We will scientifically influence the improvement of the health of Warsaw residents
The third project, resulting from cooperation between our university and the Capital City of Warsaw as part of the global Partnership for Healthy Cities, to which the capital belongs, has been launched. Now, our scientists, supported by experts from other Warsaw universities, will work on a unified methodology for reporting air quality in the city. The methodology will allow for more effective management of urban health policy and a better understanding of the relationship between the environment and the health of Warsaw residents.
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Application submitted for a change in the local development plan for WUM’s Banacha Campus
Changes to the local development plan will allow for expanding the clinical and educational infrastructure of our university. The planned projects include building a modern hospital.