Study Medicine in the Czech Republic as an American
The Czech Republic is the first choice for many US Americans who want to study medicine in Europe: an English-taught six-year MD at Charles University, entry right after high school, no MCAT and a direct path to the USMLE.
Picture going to medical school at a university that was founded in 1348. That's Charles University. The Czech Republic gives US students a lot of what they're looking for in one place: programs that have run in English for decades, modern teaching hospitals and some of the safest towns in Europe. Your degree is recognized across the EU, and it qualifies you for the USMLE and a US residency.
English-taught medical schools in the Czech Republic for US students
| Faculty | City | Program | Tuition per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles University, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen | Pilsen | 6-year MD (MUDr.) | approx. 16,000 € |
| Charles University, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové | Hradec Králové | 6-year MD (MUDr.) | approx. 17,000 € |
If you ask us where to go, we'll probably say Hradec Králové. The Faculty of Medicine there is an official partner of Medschool Experts. Groups are small, the university hospital has dozens of clinics on a single campus, and the town is calm and affordable. Few distractions, lots of patients. That's a good combination when you're preparing for the USMLE.
Why the Czech Republic is ideal for Americans
- Charles University is one of the oldest and most respected universities in the world
- Six-year MD directly after high school, no MCAT
- MUDr. degree recognized in the EU and USMLE-eligible
- Living costs of about 700 € to 1,000 € per month
- Central location with direct flights to many US cities from Prague
Admission to Czech medical schools
Czech faculties pick international students through an entrance exam in biology and chemistry, sometimes physics too, and often an interview afterwards. Exams run in spring and early summer, with extra dates at some faculties. The exam is the real hurdle, so we prepare you for it properly. The rest we handle for you: apostille, nostrification of your US diploma and your long-term student visa.
From Prague to US residency
Czech curricula are strong in the basic sciences that USMLE Step 1 tests. Most US students take Step 1 after the third year and Step 2 CK during the clinical years, while doing US electives in the summers. Read more in USMLE for international medical graduates.
FAQ: study medicine in the Czech Republic as an American
Can Americans study medicine in the Czech Republic in English?
Yes. Charles University teaches its full six-year MD in English at several faculties, Pilsen and Hradec Králové among them.
How much does medical school in the Czech Republic cost?
Plan on about 16,000 € to 17,000 € tuition a year, and around 700 € to 1,000 € a month to live.
Can I practice in the US with a Czech medical degree?
Yes. Pass USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK, get ECFMG certified, finish a US residency, and you get your state license like any other doctor.
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