Study Medicine & Dentistry in Olomouc – Palacký University
Study Medicine and Dentistry in Moravia — EU-recognised degrees, English-taught
Palacký University, Faculty of Medicine in Olomouc (Czech Republic): English-taught Medicine and Dentistry programme.
At a glance
The key facts about this university at a glance.
Programmes
Medicine and Dentistry
Tuition fees
approx. 12,500 EUR per academic year
Duration
6 years
Language of instruction
English
Admission process
Application through Medschool Experts; entrance examination required
Intake
September
Recognition
Automatically recognised across the EU
Living costs
Approx. €600–800/month
Total students
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Why study medicine here?
Palacký University in Olomouc is the second-oldest university in the Czech Republic, with roots going back to 1573. Its Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry offers six-year Medicine and six-year Dentistry programmes in English, taught in the historic Moravian city of Olomouc. The faculty maintains strong clinical partnerships with the Olomouc University Hospital and has a well-established tradition of educating international students. Graduates receive Czech degrees recognised throughout the European Union.
- Requirement: General higher-education entrance qualification and entrance examination in Biology and Chemistry. Check in a free study consultation whether we can support your application to this university.
Programmes and languages of instruction
Structure, duration, language of instruction and degree — for every programme at this university.
- Medicine: The Medicine programme leads to the Czech medical degree (MUDr.), recognised as an MD equivalent throughout the EU.
- Dentistry: The Dentistry programme leads to the Czech dental degree (MDDr.), recognised as a DMD equivalent throughout the EU. Students train in the faculty’s dental clinics from the clinical years.
Study conditions and campus life
Both the Medicine and Dentistry programmes take six years to complete. In Medicine, the early years cover the biomedical sciences before transitioning to clinical rotations at the Olomouc University Hospital. In Dentistry, students progress from dental anatomy and oral biology to hands-on clinical practice in the faculty’s dental clinics. Graduates receive Czech degrees (MUDr. for Medicine, MDDr. for Dentistry) recognised throughout the EU.
Admission and entrance exam
Admission requires a general higher-education entrance qualification and a written entrance examination in Biology and Chemistry. Medschool Experts supports you with document preparation and examination guidance. Get in touch to find out more and book a free study consultation.
NC-freie Medizinstudienplätze im In- und Ausland
- Passende Uni-Auswahl & sichere Vermittlung
- NC-freier Studienplatz im Ausland mit Anerkennung in Deutschland
- Betreuung bei Studienstart, Vorbereitung & Wohnungssuche
- Unterstützung beim Wechsel nach Deutschland
- Begleitung bis zum Berufseinstieg in DE oder CH
Preparing properly with Medschool Experts
We support you through the complete application process, including document preparation and examination preparation. As the Czech Republic is an EU member state, the degree is automatically recognised throughout the EU. We guide you through every step and remain your point of contact after your studies begin.
Tuition fees and living costs
Tuition fees are available on request — contact us for a current fee schedule.
Alumni now practising internationally
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The city as a place to study
Olomouc is a historic university city in Moravia, often described as the hidden gem of the Czech Republic. With its UNESCO-listed Baroque fountains, medieval architecture, and lively student population, Olomouc offers an excellent quality of life at a very affordable cost. The city is well connected by rail to Prague, Brno, and Ostrava, and has a compact, walkable centre that makes student life particularly enjoyable.
- Olomouc — historic Moravian university city; UNESCO-listed Baroque fountains; affordable cost of living; great rail connections to Prague and Brno.
About the author
Marcel Kloos
Federally recognised dentist, founder and owner of Medschool Experts
Marcel Kloos founded the company while still studying abroad himself; since then more than 500 study places have been arranged. Originally from Stuttgart, he studied dentistry in Sofia from 2015 to 2021 and is a federally recognised dentist.
He now lives in Bern and runs the company full-time as its owner. He visits the partner universities in person on a regular basis.
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Frequently asked questions about this university
Are the degrees recognised in the EU?
Yes. As the Czech Republic is an EU member state, medical and dental degrees from accredited Czech universities are automatically recognised throughout the EU.
What language are the programmes taught in?
Both programmes are taught in English. Knowledge of Czech is beneficial for clinical placements.
Is there an entrance examination?
Yes. Admission requires a written entrance examination in Biology and Chemistry. Medschool Experts supports you with preparation and guidance.
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