English-language General Medicine programmes
Comenius University in Bratislava, the Jessenius Faculty in Martin and UPJŠ in Košice offer General Medicine in English. The programmes are generally six years long and lead to the MUDr. degree. Their admission rules are separate and terms can change between intakes.
Comenius University, Bratislava
The faculty’s 2026/27 admission page listed biology and chemistry testing and annual tuition of €13,000 for General Medicine. Its 2026 registration and exams are closed. Check its next published notice for future dates and fees.
Jessenius Faculty, Martin
The 2027/28 application page states applications open on 1 December 2026 and lists €11,500 annual tuition and a €70 application fee. Confirm later changes with the faculty.
UPJŠ, Košice
UPJŠ publishes official English programme information. Its 2026 deadlines have passed; use the next call for dates, examination rules and tuition for your intake.
These are general summaries. The university or faculty alone decides admission. Confirm exact application and immigration requirements with the university and the Slovak embassy responsible for your country. EduSlovakia does not prepare, submit or manage visa or residence permit applications. Read our policy.
2. The Jessenius Faculty of Medicine (JFMED), Comenius University in Martin
Located in the city of Martin, the Jessenius Faculty of Medicine (JFMED), Comenius University is a well-known option for international applicants who want to study medicine in Slovakia in English in a smaller, student-focused environment.
*Program Duration: The General Medicine (MUDr.) program is 6 years and is split into pre-clinical and clinical training. The first three years focus on core medical sciences and mechanisms of disease, while the final three years emphasize clinical and specialist clinical skills.
*Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet the standard entry conditions (completed or ongoing secondary education + health eligibility) and pass an online entrance exam in Biology and Chemistry.
Entrance exam format (online):
*Two subjects: Biology + Chemistry
*Questions: 40 multiple-choice questions per subject (one correct answer)
*Scoring: 1 point per correct answer, no points deducted for incorrect answers
*Total duration: 2 hours (both subjects)
Admission test dates (Academic year 2026/2027):
* Saturday, 28 March 2026 (application deadline: **14 March 2026**)
*Saturday, 27 June 2026 (application deadline: **13 June 2026**)
*Friday, 07 August 2026 (application deadline: **24 July 2026**)
*The application platform opens from 1 December 2025, and all exams are held online.*
Documents (typical submission workflow):
*At registration: passport/ID scan + proof of payment
* To complete the application (can be added later): secondary school leaving certificate + doctor’s confirmation of fitness to study at university level
Results: Exam results are typically processed and published in about seven working days. The formal admission decision is issued in writing within the statutory timeframe after the exam.
*Expected seats: The maximum number of admitted applicants is 150.
*Tuition Fee: €11,500 per year (paid before the start of the semester; semester starts around mid-September).
*Program Structure: The curriculum follows the ECTS system and combines foundational medical sciences with progressive clinical training and practical skill development.
3. Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice (UPJŠ)
Situated in the city of Košice, the Faculty of Medicine at Pavol Jozef Šafárik University (UPJŠ) is a well-established option to study General Medicine (MUDr.) in English in Slovakia, with a strong focus on core medical sciences and clinical preparation.
* Program Duration: The General Medicine (MUDr.) program is 6 years (full-time).
*Admission Requirements (Entrance Exam): Applicants must pass a written entrance examination in Biology and Chemistry (test format). The exam is held in English, so applicants should have a solid command of English.
*Test format : One combined test with 200 questions (**100 Biology + 100 Chemistry**), 2.5 hours, up to 800 points (0–4 points per question). Each question has four options (A–D) and 0–4 options can be correct (no negative marking).
*Admission decision: Final acceptance is based on entrance exam performance and capacity; the Dean makes the final decision.
* Seats (English program): 210 places (General Medicine).
*Official exam dates & location (organized the EduSlovakia):
*Documents typically required for registration (Faculty list):
- Filled, signed, and printed application form
- Medical confirmation of physical and mental ability to study
- Copy of passport / ID card
- Proof of entrance exam fee payment
- School leaving certificate
*Tuition fee (General Medicine, English): For students admitted in academic year 2026/2027, the tuition is €13,000 per academic year
*Program Structure: The curriculum combines medical sciences with practical training, clinical exposure, and structured progression toward clinical competence.
4.Faculty of Medicine, Slovak Medical University in Bratislava:
The Faculty of Medicine at Slovak Medical University in Bratislava offers a unique educational experience combining academic rigor with practical relevance.
• Program Duration: The General Medicine program is six years, structured to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in biomedical sciences, clinical skills, and professional ethics.
• Tuition fee: the tuition fee for the medical program of Slovak Medical University is 10,000 € per year.
•Admission Requirements: Prospective students must fulfill academic prerequisites and pass the entrance examination, which evaluates their knowledge in core subjects and language proficiency. Subjects of the entrance examination: Biology (80 questions) and chemistry (80 questions). The entrance examination is written in the form of a test in English, with a total of 160 questions. The time provided for elaboration is 150 minutes. The maximum score is 640 points. The results are published on the university and faculty website.
Applicants are required to submit the necessary documents indicated by the faculty of medicine of Slovak Medical University before the deadline. Required documents are as follows:
- Successful completion of secondary school
- Health certificate
- Successful completion of the entrance examination
- Proof of the admission payment
• Program Structure: The curriculum is designed to be dynamic and student-centered, with a focus on active learning, problem-solving skills, clinical reasoning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities, simulation labs, and clinical training sites to enhance their learning experience.
Why consider medicine in Slovakia?
English-taught General Medicine at Comenius University in Bratislava, the Jessenius Faculty in Martin and UPJŠ in Košice usually lasts six years and leads to the MUDr. degree. Compare the current faculty rules, tuition, teaching hospitals and language support before choosing a programme.
Read the official admission pages for Comenius Bratislava, Jessenius Martin and UPJŠ Košice. Each sets its own examinations, documents, fees and deadlines. The 2026 rounds have passed; check the next published intake.
Prepare your application
- Confirm the recognition and translation requirements for your school qualification.
- Study the current biology and chemistry entrance exam materials from the faculty.
- Budget for tuition, accommodation, insurance and daily costs.
- Ask about Slovak language teaching for later patient contact.
EduSlovakia provides educational consulting and agreed university application support. The faculty alone decides admission; no preparation course or agency can guarantee it. Professional practice after graduation depends on the licensing and language rules of the country where you intend to work.
Visa and residence information
The correct immigration route depends on citizenship and circumstances. Read the Slovak Ministry’s student guidance and confirm exact requirements with the university and the Slovak embassy responsible for your country or the competent Foreign Police department. This page is general information only. EduSlovakia does not prepare, submit or manage visa or residence permit applications and cannot guarantee an outcome. Applicants are responsible for their own documents, appointments and deadlines. See our policy.
