Tuition Fees Compared: All NC-Free Medical Universities in Europe 2026

How to read this overview

Figures show tuition fees per semester for the English-language programmes, unless noted otherwise. Universities adjust their fees regularly, sometimes even during the course of study. These figures are for orientation only – the binding numbers are whatever the relevant university states in your admission letter. You'll find a full overview of all study locations on our universities page.

Czech Republic

Hungary

Hungary is the only location with several German-language programmes – the differences between the four cities are covered in our overview of Hungary.

Poland

Other Polish locations such as Szczecin, Wroclaw, and Katowice are covered in our overview of Poland.

Slovakia

The Czech Republic and Slovakia are covered together in our joint overview for both countries.

The Baltics

What to keep in mind about credit recognition in the Baltics is covered in our overview of Riga, Kaunas, and Vilnius.

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Romania, Croatia, and Cyprus

Timisoara and Cluj are the most affordable EU locations of all – both profiled in Studying Medicine in Romania.

Bulgaria

In Bulgaria, fees are traditionally stated per academic year, payable in two instalments. Currently, they run at around €9,950 per year in Sofia for human medicine and €10,000 for dentistry, around €10,000 in Varna, roughly €9,000 to €10,000 in Plovdiv, and around €9,000 in Pleven and at Trakia University in Stara Zagora. Since 1 January 2026, fees there are also billed in euros.

The special case: a German-language programme with clinical training in Germany

The Faculty of Medicine at Osijek, part of Josip Juraj Strossmayer University in Croatia, offers a distinctive model: a fully German-language human medicine programme run in cooperation with a hospital group. The pre-clinical part and the final semester take place in Osijek, while semesters six through eleven involve bedside teaching at selected locations in Germany. Each cohort numbers around 60 students, taught in groups of six to ten. Tuition is €8,000 per semester, and admission runs through an assessment centre with a knowledge test and an interview.

What to consider besides price

• Credit transfer if you return: Curricula differ. If you might want to move back to Germany later, check the credit transfer situation before choosing a location.
• Cost of living: A low fee in an expensive city can end up costing more than a higher fee in an affordable one – see the figures in our monthly budget by location.
• Language: German-language programmes exist in Budapest, Pécs, Szeged, and Osijek; all others are taught in English.
• Admissions process: Everything from a straightforward document review to a full assessment centre is represented.
• Accessibility: A direct flight or train connection determines how often you can get home.

Which combination of fees, cost of living, and credit transfer works out best for you is something we work through together in a free consultation.

Where is it cheapest to study?

Within the EU, Timisoara and Cluj in Romania, along with Martin in Slovakia, sit at the lower end. What matters, though, is the overall calculation of fees, cost of living, and credit transfer prospects.

Are all these degrees recognised in Germany?

All the universities listed are located within the EU or the EEA. Their degrees are automatically recognised under Directive 2005/36/EC, provided the faculty is listed in Annex V. For locations outside the EU, additional steps need to be factored in.