Cheapest Medical Schools in Europe in English

Q: Are cheap European medical schools recognized in the US?

The ones listed are. Their graduates can take the USMLE, get ECFMG certified and apply for US residency.

A full medical degree in English for a fraction of US tuition. Here are the most affordable English-taught medical schools in Europe that still keep your path to a US residency open.

A US medical degree can easily cost more than a house. So it makes sense to ask what the cheapest decent option is. But "cheap" alone is the wrong filter. A school that saves you 20,000 € and then blocks you from the USMLE is the most expensive mistake you can make. Every school on this page is English-taught and USMLE-eligible. Only then do we sort by price.

The cheapest English-taught medical schools in Europe

School	Country	Tuition per year	Living costs per month	Approx. total, 6 years
Medical University of Varna	Bulgaria	approx. 8,000 €	500 € to 600 €	approx. 85,000 €
Medical University of Sofia	Bulgaria	approx. 8,000 €	600 € to 800 €	approx. 95,000 €
Mostar School of Medicine	Bosnia	9,000 €	500 € to 700 €	approx. 95,000 €
Medical University of Silesia, Academy of Silesia	Poland	approx. 12,000 € to 13,000 €	600 € to 900 €	approx. 130,000 €
Charles University, Pilsen and Hradec Králové	Czech Republic	approx. 16,000 € to 17,000 €	700 € to 1,000 €	approx. 160,000 €
Semmelweis, University of Pécs	Hungary	approx. 16,000 € to 19,000 €	700 € to 1,100 €	approx. 170,000 €

Even the most expensive school on this list costs less for the whole six years than many US students pay for college plus medical school. And you don't need the four years of college first.

Why the cheapest school isn't always the best deal

Price is one number. What you should really compare is price against what you get back. A few things matter more than a couple of thousand euros a year:

How well the school prepares you for USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK
Whether you can do clinical electives in the US
How much hands-on patient contact you get
Whether the city is a place you can happily live for six years

A student who thrives in Hradec Králové and scores well on Step 2 CK got a better deal than one who saved money and struggled. We help you find the balance that fits your budget and your goals.

How to make it even cheaper

Several of our partner universities give reduced tuition to students we place. At eligible schools you can also use US federal Direct Loans. And shared apartments bring living costs down noticeably in every one of these cities.

FAQ: cheapest medical schools in Europe in English

What is the cheapest English-taught medical school in the EU?

The Medical Universities of Varna and Sofia in Bulgaria, at about 8,000 € a year. Outside the EU, the Mostar School of Medicine in Bosnia costs 9,000 € a year.

Are cheap European medical schools recognized in the US?

The ones on this page are. Their graduates can take the USMLE, get ECFMG certified and apply for US residency. Price has nothing to do with it.

Can I study medicine in Europe for free as an American?

Not in English. Tuition-free programs are taught in the local language and are generally meant for domestic students. English-taught programs charge every international student.