We are intensively expanding our scientific activity, with a particular emphasis on interdisciplinary research. Many projects are carried out in cooperation with renowned international research centres, which strengthens their global dimension. This also applies to initiatives funded by institutions such as the National Science Centre and the Foundation for Polish Science.
One of the leading medical universities in Poland
Partnership with industry and the socio-economic environment
The Medical University of Gdańsk is dynamically developing cooperation with the socio-economic environment, including the transfer of knowledge and technology to industry. As a result, the University is becoming an increasingly attractive partner for joint research and innovation initiatives. MUG researchers are distinguished by a high level of innovation, particularly in the fields of medicine, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical sciences, and their research demonstrates significant translational and commercial potential.
Modern scientific and educational infrastructure
As part of a consistently implemented institutional development strategy, numerous research and educational facilities have been modernised. Laboratories, research units, lecture halls, and teaching facilities have been refurbished and upgraded. Key investments include, among others, the Medical Simulation Centre, the Sports Centre, and the modern buildings of the Invasive and Non-Invasive Medicine Centre for, which, together with the University Clinical Centre, form a unique medical and scientific complex on a European scale.
Education based on advanced technologies
The Medical Simulation Centre is equipped with next-generation medical simulators, a fully equipped operating theatre, and a virtual reality laboratory. It is here that the MUG students acquire practical clinical skills in realistic conditions before commencing direct work with patients.
FACULTIES
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Pharmacy
Faculty of Health Sciences with Institute of Maritime and Tropical Medicine
Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology UG & MUG
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THE OLDEST MEDICAL UNIVERSITY IN POMERANIA
1945 OCT 08th
Establishment of the Medical Academy in Gdańsk
Akademia Lekarska (Physician’s Academy) was founded in Gdańsk on October 8th 1945. Its history relates to the centuries-long tradition of medicine in Gdańsk, practiced by surgeons associated in the Surgeon’s Guild since 1454 as well as the medical teaching and research conducted at the Academic Gymnasium (Atheneum Gedanense) founded in 1558.
1950 MAR 03rd
Medical University of Gdańsk becomes the official name of the institution
Soon after World War II ended, Akademia Lekarska was founded in Gdańsk and in 1950 it was renamed to Akademia Medyczna (Medical Academy). Among the professors of the newly-established university, there were many exceptional Polish scholars from pre-war Polish academic centers such as the University of Stefan Batory in Vilnius, who resettled in Gdańsk after their cities were incorporated into the Soviet Union.
1971
Establishment of a branch in Bydgoszcz, later transformed into the Medical Academy in Bydgoszcz
1993
Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology established in cooperation with the University of Gdańsk (UG)
1999
The Nursing Programme began at the Faculty of Medicine
This was the first step towards forming the Faculty of Health Sciences.
2001
English Division of Faculty of Medicine was established
2003
Institute of Maritime and Tropical Medicine incorporated into the academic structure
2005
Establishment of the Faculty of Health Sciences with the Institute of Maritime and Tropical Medicine
2008
The grand construction of the Clinical Hospital began
2009 MAY 19th
Medical University of Gdańsk becomes the official name of the University (MUG)
The Medical Academy of Gdańsk was officially renamed to Medical University of Gdańsk. The new name confirmed our University’s true rank and status.
2011
Completion of construction of the Invasive Medicine Centre
2012 JUL
The Faculty of Pharmacy with Subfaculty of Laboratory Medicine was formally recognized as a Leading National Research Centre (KNOW) for the years 2012-2017
2015
The cornerstone was set for construction of the Non-Invasive Medicine Centre (NIMC)
2018
Completion of construction of the Non-Invasive Medicine Centre
2019
The Medical University of Gdańsk received the status of a the Research University
2020
The Fahrenheit Union of Universities in Gdańsk established
The Fahrenheit Union of Universities in Gdańsk established, composed of MUG, Gdańsk University of Technology and University of Gdańsk.
2021
Admission of the first patients to the newly opened wing of the Non-Invasive Medicine Centre
2023
Opening of the Clinical Research Support Centre of the MUG, UCC and UDC
2024
MUG has officially become a member of the European University ACE2-EU
2025 OCT 08th