Fredrik, dentistry student at Wroclaw Medical University

I came to Wroclaw for the first time in 2016 and the city made a very good impression on me. I decided to study here also thanks to the recommendation of my friend who’s been studying here for a long time and really likes the city. Wroclaw wasn’t my first choice, because at first I applied to a medical school in Norway, but when I thought about studying in Poland it seemed to be a good fit.

It turned out to be a very good choice – the city is great and I really enjoy the experience of being able to study with people from all over the world. My classmates live close by and we hang out very often. The studies themselves are also very interesting and I can feel that I have finally found a profession to which I’d like to dedicate my life to. I have chosen dentistry over medicine because it’s more specific and gives an opportunity to start working immediately after the graduation. In Norway a dentist usually works from 8 am to 4 pm, so it’s a very convenient profession which gives you a lot of time for yourself which is also a very big advantage.

I have no problems with classes, the teachers speak very good English. The Polish language is another story though, especially that dentistry students learn it only during their first year. I’d definitely like to know the language better, but I’m afraid there won’t be enough time with all of the other classes.

I would recommend studying in Wroclaw, because it’s a great city to live in with many opportunities to meet people from other countries and cultures. Studying at Wroclaw Medical University requires being focused and organised, but if you can manage that, you’ll have enough time to have fun and explore the city.