The Medical University of Silesia is the largest medical school in Poland. It has been established on the 20th of March 1948. At first it was given the name Medical Academy and was placed in Rokitnica Bytomska. It is the vibrant academic institution in Poland having an interdisciplinary research hub. University of Silesia offers a variety of programs in the specialized field of a study. The university has well-equipped laboratories, outstanding research programs which actively focuses on educational and scientific development. The university also offers 70 programme and 240 specializations every academic year which help the students to meet the challenges across the society and labour market.

Nearest Airport : Katowice Airport (43.4 Km)
Established Year : 1948
Gov/Private/Public : non-profit public institution

The institute provides a stimulating learning environment in order to achieve academic ambitions every year. The university has 10,218 students and a teaching staff of 1201, including 295 professors. There are five faculties: Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Public Health, Health Sciences (includes degrees in nursing, physical therapy, dietetics). The English divisions in the Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry have 517 and 57 students, respectively.