Why Pavol Jozef Šafárik University Faculty of Medicine (Košice)?
UPJŠ Faculty of Medicine has educated medical doctors for decades and has run its English-language programs for more than thirty years. Teaching is closely integrated with Košice’s university and teaching hospitals, so you gain early clinical exposure alongside modern pre-clinical training. It is a strong, cost-effective option to study medicine in Slovakia with an EU-recognized degree.
Program at a glance
- Degree awarded: Doctor of General Medicine (MUDr.)
- Length of study: Six years (twelve semesters), full-time
- Language of instruction: English
- Location: Košice (teaching hospitals and simulation facilities nearby)
- Planned places: Typically published each cycle (for General Medicine, the faculty lists a high intake for the English program)
- Selection: Competitive; admission strictly by exam ranking
- Tuition: General Medicine: 13,000 euros per year
Entrance examination (official format)
- Mode: Written multiple-choice test in Biology and Chemistry
- Structure: 200 MCQs — 100 Biology + 100 Chemistry
- Duration: 150 minutes (2.5 hours)
- Scoring: 0–4 points per question, maximum 800 points; no minus points
- Answering model: Each item shows four options (A–D); 0–4 of them may be correct
- Question bank: Official set of 1,200 questions — 600 Biology + 600 Chemistry; the exam draws 100 from each subject
- Pass mark: The faculty indicates the acceptance pass mark is usually 570 points (varies by competition)
- Attempts: You can sit the entrance examination once per admission year per study program
EduSlovakia can also organize sessions in other cities (example mentioned: Dubai). Application deadlines are typically around 10 days before the exam date.
| Exam date | Programme | Exam place | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 March | Medicine & Dentistry | Budapest | 15 March |
| 28 June | Medicine & Dentistry | Madrid | 15 June |
| 4 July | Medicine & Dentistry | Budapest | 15 June |
| 29 August | Medicine & Dentistry | Bratislava | 15 August |
How EduSlovakia prepares you?
EduSlovakia trains you precisely on the official UPJŠ question set. You will practice timed 150-minute simulations, multi-correct MCQ tactics (0–4 answers), and pacing for 200 questions. We also provide analytics on accuracy per topic so you improve efficiently before your test date.
Admissions & documents (what you will typically need)
- Electronic application via the university system
- Passport / national ID copy
- Secondary-school diploma and full transcript
- Apostille or superlegalization as required
- Notarized copies and certified Slovak translations (the faculty specifies notarization and sworn translation standards)
- Medical certificate confirming physical and mental fitness for university studies (on faculty format; dated and stamped)
- Proof of payment for the application / entrance-exam fee
Recognition (nostrification) of secondary education
EduSlovakia verifies your recognition pathway (recognition statement vs. full nostrification), arranges required notarizations and certified Slovak translations, and builds a timeline so everything is ready by enrollment.
Why study in Košice?
Košice is an affordable, student-friendly city with a compact center, lively international community, and quick rail/air links across Central Europe. Clinical sites are concentrated near the faculty buildings, making day-to-day rotations practical and efficient.
How EduSlovakia helps you secure your admission?
EduSlovakia has a consistently high success rate guiding international applicants into Slovak medical programs, including UPJŠ. Our support continues after arrival and throughout your studies.
- Eligibility check and plan — We review your background, confirm your recognition route, and map your personal application + exam timeline.
- Application done right — We prepare and submit forms, manage notarizations and certified Slovak translations, track payments and deadlines, and coordinate with the study department.
- Exam preparation matched to Pavol Jozef Šafárik University — Full-length mocks built to the 200-question / 150-minute format, multi-correct answer strategy, and question-bank coverage (600 Biology + 600 Chemistry).
- Visa, arrival, housing — Where applicable, we guide visa steps, advise on neighborhoods, and align your move-in with orientation.
- On-the-ground support — Help with enrollment logistics, health documentation, timetables, and early-semester study planning so you can settle quickly.
Frequently asked questions — UPJŠ Medicine (Košice)
How long is the program and what degree will I earn?
Six years; Doctor of General Medicine (MUDr.).
What is the exact entrance-exam format?
200 questions (100 Biology + 100 Chemistry), 150 minutes, 0–4 points per item, no minus points, and up to 0–4 correct options per question.
Where do exam questions come from?
The official UPJŠ question bank: 600 Biology + 600 Chemistry; 100 from each subject are used on test day.
What is the usual pass mark?
The faculty states the acceptance pass mark of 570 points.
How many times can I sit the exam each year?
Once per admission year per study program.
Is the test held online or on campus?
UPJŠ announces in-person dates in Košice each cycle; exact dates and venues are published by the faculty. EduSlovakia helps you register for the best session.
What are typical application documents?
Electronic application, passport/ID, diploma + transcript with apostille/superlegalization and certified Slovak translations, medical certificate, and proof of fee payment.
How much is the tuition fee?
13,000 euros per year for 2025–2026 (the faculty posts payment instructions and deadlines each cycle).
How quickly are results available?
Results are posted on the faculty website under your identification code; EduSlovakia monitors and notifies you.
Can EduSlovakia provide sample tests and prep?
Yes. EduSlovakia provides structured preparation aligned to Pavol Jozef Šafárik University official question bank, plus timed mock exams and topic-by-topic feedback.
