Medical School Intakes 2026/27: Start Dates at 483 Universities in 48 Countries
08.10.2026
Short answer
When does medical school abroad start in 2026/27? Intake months and admission at 483 universities in 48 countries, with timelines for your application.
Medical school intakes abroad 2026/27 by country
Intake months per country, counted across all universities in the directory with a confirmed start date. Click a country to see its universities, tuition and recognition.
| Country | Universities | Intake months | Universities with more than one intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albania | 2 | October | 0 |
| Armenia | 5 | September | 0 |
| Austria | 2 | September, October | 0 |
| Azerbaijan | 4 | September | 0 |
| Belarus | 4 | September | 0 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 7 | September, October, November | 0 |
| Bulgaria | 7 | September, October | 0 |
| Caribbean | 26 | January, May, August, September | 26 |
| China | 38 | September | 0 |
| Croatia | 3 | September, October | 0 |
| Cyprus | 3 | September | 0 |
| Czech Republic | 9 | September, October | 0 |
| Egypt | 2 | September | 0 |
| Estonia | 2 | September | 0 |
| Georgia | 23 | September, October | 21 |
| Germany | 4 | April, September, October | 1 |
| Greece | 5 | September, October | 3 |
| Hungary | 5 | September | 0 |
| India | 9 | August, September | 4 |
| Italy | 23 | September, October | 23 |
| Jordan | 5 | September | 0 |
| Kazakhstan | 13 | August, September | 0 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 7 | September | 0 |
| Latvia | 3 | August, September | 1 |
| Lebanon | 3 | September | 0 |
| Lithuania | 3 | September | 0 |
| Malaysia | 10 | January, February, July, August, September | 6 |
| Malta | 4 | February, September, October, November | 2 |
| Moldova | 1 | September | 0 |
| Mongolia | 1 | September | 0 |
| Nepal | 9 | September, October, November | 2 |
| Netherlands | 1 | January, June, August | 1 |
| North Cyprus | 7 | February, September, October | 5 |
| North Macedonia | 2 | October | 0 |
| Oman | 4 | September | 0 |
| Philippines | 12 | June, October | 1 |
| Poland | 18 | February, September, October | 1 |
| Portugal | 2 | September | 0 |
| Romania | 17 | July, September, October | 1 |
| Russia | 56 | September | 0 |
| Serbia | 6 | September, October | 0 |
| Slovakia | 5 | September | 0 |
| Spain | 6 | September | 0 |
| Tajikistan | 2 | September | 0 |
| Turkey | 40 | February, September, October | 38 |
| Ukraine | 27 | September, October | 0 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5 | September | 0 |
| Uzbekistan | 31 | September | 0 |
Application timeline for an autumn intake 2026/27
- 9 to 12 months before the start: choose country and university, check recognition in the country where you want to work.
- 6 to 9 months before: request school-leaving certificate, transcripts and certified translations.
- 4 to 6 months before: submit the application, sit the interview or online test where required.
- 2 to 4 months before: confirm the place, pay the first instalment, apply for the visa or residence permit.
- 4 to 8 weeks before: arrange accommodation and travel.
Late applications are often still possible at universities with free places. Medschool Experts checks every week which partner universities accept applications for the next intake. The start date of each university is shown on its profile, which you reach through the country pages.
The author's view
Most applicants I meet ask about the university first and the start date last. In practice it is the other way round: the intake decides whether you lose a year. If you are late for September, a February intake can save you six months. Plan backwards from the start date and give your documents enough time.
Marcel Kloos, founder of Medschool Experts
Summary
- 483 universities in 48 countries with confirmed start dates for 2026/27.
- September and October are the main intakes; 7 countries also start in January or February.
- Plan 6 to 12 months ahead for documents, translations and the visa.
Conclusion
The start date decides how much time you have for documents and the visa. Pick the intake first, then the university.
If you want to know where you can still start this year, book a free consultation. We check your documents and tell you which intakes are still open.
Frequently asked questions about medical school intakes abroad
When does medical school abroad start?
Most English-taught programmes start in September or October. Several universities, especially in the Caribbean and some private universities in Europe and Asia, also start in January, February or May.
When is the application deadline for 2026/27?
Deadlines differ by university. For an autumn intake, applications are typically accepted from spring until the places are filled, often until July or August. Apply early, because popular programmes close sooner.
Can I still start this year if I apply late?
Often yes. Some universities accept applications until shortly before the semester starts if places are free. Medschool Experts knows which partner universities still have places.
Is there a spring intake for medicine?
Yes, at selected universities. Look for January, February or May in the country table above.
How long does the visa take?
Plan two to three months for the visa or residence permit, depending on your nationality and the country of study.
How can Medschool Experts help me meet the deadline?
We prepare your documents, submit the application and guide you through admission and visa. Book a free consultation to get your personal timeline.
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About the author
Marcel Kloos
Founder and owner of Medschool Experts, federally recognised dentist
Marcel Kloos is the founder and owner of Medschool Experts, a placement agency for medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine and pharmacy degrees abroad. Since 2021 the team has secured more than 500 study places at 25+ partner universities in Europe and worldwide.
Study medicine abroad: Marcel's own path
Born in Stuttgart, Marcel started his degree late: at 24 he enrolled at the Medical University of Sofia, Faculty of Dental Medicine, and graduated in 2021 from the English-language programme. He went through the same steps his clients face today — nostrification of school certificates, entrance interviews, finding a flat in Sofia and later the recognition of a foreign degree. He is a federally recognised dentist.
What Marcel does at Medschool Experts
Today Marcel lives in Bern and runs Medschool Experts full-time. He visits every partner university in person, negotiates placement agreements directly with faculties and deans, and leads the free consultations in which applicants learn at which university they can start next semester. His YouTube channel on studying medicine abroad has helped thousands of applicants compare universities, costs and recognition.
Topics Marcel writes about
- Study medicine abroad independent of your high school diploma grades: universities, costs and admission
- Study dentistry, veterinary medicine or pharmacy in Europe in English
- Tuition fees and living costs at medical schools in Europe and worldwide
- Recognition of foreign medical degrees in the EU, Switzerland, the UK and the US
- Transferring between medical schools and returning home into a higher semester
All articles by Marcel Kloos are based on first-hand visits to the universities and conversations with current students. Book a free consultation to discuss your own path.
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