International Cooperation Office - MUB

Bilateral agreements at the Medical University of Bialystok are more than formal partnerships - they are gateways to international growth, collaboration, and discovery.

Through these agreements, MUB students, PhD candidates, and researchers gain opportunities to broaden their academic horizons and actively participate in global science.

What can you gain from them?
- Student and research exchanges - spend a semester or an academic year abroad at a partner university
- Joint research projects - collaborate with international teams on cutting-edge discoveries
- Co-authorship of international publications - contribute to globally recognised scientific work
- Access to advanced research facilities - use the laboratories and infrastructure of partner institutions

And you? Dreaming of studying or conducting research in a specific country?

Get in touch - MUB might already have an agreement with that university!

👉 https://www.umb.edu.pl/en/admission
📧 [email protected] | 📞 + 48 85 686 5223

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The project is financed by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange under the Welcome to Poland (2023) programme.

The Medical University of Bialystok proudly collaborates with prestigious universities across the globe - building academic, cultural, and research bridges that enrich our community.

Through these partnerships, our students and staff gain access to international exchanges, joint research projects, and professional development opportunities that broaden their horizons.

🌍 Selected examples of MUB bilateral agreements:
- Medical Faculty of the University of Bonn (Germany) - cooperation since 2002
- Hamamatsu University School of Medicine (Japan) - joint research and student exchange
- University of Porto, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (Portugal) - active academic and scientific collaboration
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (USA) - partnership in medical research and clinical experience exchange

🌐 Thanks to these partnerships, UMB students can grow globally - gaining knowledge, connections, and inspiration that shape the future of medicine.

👉 https://www.umb.edu.pl/en/admission
📧 [email protected] | 📞 + 48 85 686 5223

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The project is financed by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange under the Welcome to Poland (2023) programme.

Behind the Welcome Centre stands a team of friendly, dedicated, and highly competent people who are passionate about supporting international students and staff at the Medical University of Bialystok.

They are fluent in English, trained in intercultural communication, and always ready to help you settle into life and studies in Białystok - with a smile and genuine care.

👩‍💼 Urszula Roszkowska - speaks Polish, English, and Italian.

Known for her empathy and deep knowledge of academic life in Poland, she’ll help you navigate university life and make the most of your experience at UMB.

👨‍💼 Adam Raczyński - speaks Polish and English.

Always ready to assist with formal, administrative, or organisational matters, his calm and supportive approach makes even the most complex procedures easy to handle.

📧 Contact us: [email protected]
📍 Visit us: Branicki Palace, room 207
🕒 Opening hours: Monday-Friday, 07:30 a.m.-03:30 p.m.
💬 Drop by, say hello, and meet the team that makes studying in Białystok feel like a home away from home.

👉 https://www.umb.edu.pl/en/admission
📧 [email protected] | 📞 + 48 85 686 5223

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The project is financed by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange under the Welcome to Poland (2023) programme.

Your first days at the university can be full of questions - that’s why the Welcome Centre at the Medical University of Bialystok is here to help you handle all formalities smoothly and stress-free.

At our office, you can find:
✅ University guides, leaflets, and student calendars - everything you need to know about UMB in one place.
✅ English-language forms and document templates - ready to use, making your administrative tasks quick and simple.
✅ Assistance in navigating the university and the city - we’ll show you around and help with offices, banks, and student dorm administration.
✅ Housing advice - if the Student Dorms are full, we are able to provide a list trusted real-estate agencies that can help you find a comfortable apartment nearby.
✅ Language and translation support - because sometimes one clear explanation in English can save hours of confusion.

And you? What kind of support would be most important for you - language help, paperwork, housing, or translations?

Share your thoughts in the comments 👇

👉 https://www.umb.edu.pl/en/admission
📧 [email protected] | 📞 + 48 85 686 5223

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The project is financed by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange under the Welcome to Poland (2023) programme.

The Medical University of Bialystok offers accommodation in two modern student dormitories, located close to the campus and main faculties. This is a comfortable and practical option, especially for those coming from outside Białystok - living near the University means less stress with commuting and more time for studying, relaxing, or meeting friends.

Each dormitory has its own character, but both provide:
✨ comfortable rooms,
✨ access to common spaces,
✨ proximity to university facilities.

They make it easier to feel part of the student community and to enjoy unforgettable years of study.

👉 https://www.umb.edu.pl/en/admission
📧 [email protected] | 📞 + 48 85 686 5223

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The project is financed by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange under the Welcome to Poland (2023) programme.

The 1950s and 1960s were a time of dynamic growth for the Medical Academy in Bialystok.

It was during this period that the first departments and clinics were established, and the theoretical sciences found their home in the newly built Collegium Primum.

In the following decades, the Academy continued to expand:
📌 1968 - the Department of Dentistry was established
📌 1977 - the Faculty of Pharmacy with Medical Analysis was founded (today known as the Faculty of Pharmacy with Laboratory Medicine)

A major breakthrough came in 2004, with the introduction of English-language studies, which opened the University to the world and transformed it into a truly international academic centre.
Another milestone followed in 2008, when the institution gained university status and became the Medical University of Bialystok.

Today, we look with pride at this remarkable journey - from a local medical academy to an internationally recognised medical university.

And what about you? Which area of MUB would you like to develop most - dentistry, pharmacy, or medicine - and why?

👉 https://www.umb.edu.pl/en/admission
📧 [email protected] | 📞 + 48 85 686 5223

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The project is financed by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange under the Welcome to Poland (2023) programme.

On 3 February 1950, the Medical Academy in Bialystok was officially established - becoming the tenth medical academy in post-war Poland.

It was a symbolic milestone that firmly placed Białystok on the map of Polish medical education.

The newly founded Academy chose the historic Branicki Palace as its seat - a decision that was both practical and symbolic.

With its rich heritage and architectural splendour, the Palace became the heart of science, education, and the future of medicine.

The first Rector, Professor Tadeusz Kielanowski, was a physician, researcher, and visionary who set the course for the young institution.

🔍 Now a question for you: how do you imagine the lives of the very first medical students in 1950s Białystok? What challenges might they have faced in post-war Poland?

👉 https://www.umb.edu.pl/en/admission
📧 [email protected] | 📞 + 48 85 686 5223

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The project is financed by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange under the Welcome to Poland (2023) programme.

The Experimental Medicine Centre at the Medical University of Bialystok is one of the most advanced facilities of its kind in Europe, designed to support research at the highest international level.

The Centre offers over 1,500 m² of specialised space, including:
🔬 Animal housing facilities
🔬 Cell culture laboratories
🔬 Operating theatres and quarantine rooms
🔬 Units compliant with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards

At the EMC, researchers can conduct experimental studies using both animal models and cell lines - in fields such as pharmacology, oncology, and toxicology.

It is a hub where innovative therapies are developed and scientific discoveries are translated into clinical practice.

Do you have an idea for a pharmacological study, cancer therapy, or biotech start-up project? The EMC provides the perfect environment to grow and bring such initiatives to life.

👉 https://www.umb.edu.pl/en/admission
📧 [email protected] | 📞 + 48 85 686 5223

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The project is financed by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange under the Welcome to Poland (2023) programme.

The ACPGMD is one of the largest diagnostic centres in Poland and the leading facility in north-eastern Poland.

It is here that modern medicine meets cutting-edge technology to provide patients with fast and highly precise diagnostics.

Our services include:
🔬 Histopathological and cytological examinations
🔬 Immunohistochemistry for detecting specific cellular markers
🔬 Advanced genetic testing based on NGS technology, applied in the diagnosis of lung cancer, colorectal cancer, and BRCA-related conditions

We also place a strong emphasis on the development of digital pathology - the analysis of microscopic images supported by digital tools and telepathology.

This approach paves the way for more accurate, faster, and remotely accessible diagnostics for patients across the country.

In your opinion, how will digital pathology reshape the standards of medical diagnostics in the future?

👉 https://www.umb.edu.pl/en/admission
📧 [email protected] | 📞 + 48 85 686 5223

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The project is financed by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange under the Welcome to Poland (2023) programme.

The Biobank of the Medical University of Bialystok is a state-of-the-art facility that collects and preserves biological materials - such as blood, tissues, cells, and bodily fluids - under strictly controlled, high-quality conditions.

It is a place where everyday clinical practice meets the science of tomorrow.

One of the Biobank’s key initiatives is the Oncology Collection - a unique set of samples from patients with various types of cancer, including lung, stomach, colon, and pancreatic tumours.
These resources enable long-term studies, the identification of cancer biomarkers, and the advancement of personalised medicine - where treatments are tailored to each individual patient.

🔍 And you? Would you ever consider donating your biological samples for scientific research that could help save lives in the future?

👉 https://www.umb.edu.pl/en/admission
📧 [email protected] | 📞 + 48 85 686 5223

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The project is financed by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange under the Welcome to Poland (2023) programme.

At the Laboratory of Metabolomics and Proteomics, part of the Clinical Research Centre at the Medical University of Bialystok, we conduct both targeted and untargeted metabolomic analyses, as well as comprehensive proteomic studies.

We work with samples such as plasma, urine, tissues, and cells in order to:
🔬 Identify new disease biomarkers
🔬 Monitor treatment effectiveness and disease progression
🔬 Pave the way for more precise diagnostics and personalised therapies

Thanks to this research, patients may soon gain access to diagnostic methods that, until recently, seemed beyond reach.

And you? Which type of biomarkers do you think would be most valuable - lipid metabolites, proteins, or microRNA?

👉 https://www.umb.edu.pl/en/admission
📧 [email protected] | 📞 + 48 85 686 5223

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The project is financed by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange under the Welcome to Poland (2023) programme.

At the Laboratory of Genomics and Epigenetic Analysis, within the Clinical Research Centre of the Medical University of Bialystok, we conduct state-of-the-art research on the human genome.

Our expertise includes:
🧬 DNA and RNA analysis
🧬 Whole-genome and whole-exome sequencing (WGS, WES)
🧬 Gene expression and methylation profiling
🧬 Single-cell studies

Here, new perspectives are emerging for the diagnosis and treatment of lifestyle-related diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and obesity.

Our work contributes to the advancement of precision medicine - enabling better prediction of disease risks and the development of more effective therapies.

Would you like science to help you better predict your personal health risks? Which genetic insights would you find most valuable?

👉 https://www.umb.edu.pl/en/admission
📧 [email protected] | 📞 + 48 85 686 5223

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The project is financed by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange under the Welcome to Poland (2023) programme.