Study Pharmacy in Bratislava – Comenius University
Faculty of Pharmacy · Bratislava, Slovakia
Study pharmacy in English at Comenius University in Bratislava: five-year integrated bachelor and master programme, degree accepted across the EU, tuition of 7,500 € per year.
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Programmes
Pharmacy (integrated bachelor and master)
Tuition fees
7,500 € per year
Duration
5 years
Language of instruction
English
Admission process
Placement through Medschool Experts
Intake
Autumn semester
Recognition
Accepted across the EU
Living costs
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Why study medicine abroad at this university?
Comenius University in Bratislava, founded in 1919, is the largest and oldest university in Slovakia. Its Faculty of Pharmacy teaches pharmacy in English as a five-year integrated bachelor and master programme.
Graduates acquire extensive knowledge and practical skills in chemical, physical, biological, medical and above all pharmaceutical disciplines. They have high-level skills in pharmaceutical technology, pharmaceutical analysis and clinical pharmacy.
State accreditation of Comenius University
Comenius University is a public, state-accredited university and awards its degrees on this basis.
- Programme: Pharmacy (integrated bachelor and master)
- Language of instruction: English
- Duration: 5 years
- Start of studies: autumn semester
- First step: free consultation with Medschool Experts
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- Pharmacy (integrated bachelor and master): five years combining chemical, physical, biological and medical foundations with pharmaceutical technology, analysis and clinical pharmacy.
Study conditions and campus life abroad
The five-year programme is studied as a combined bachelor and master course and leads to a pharmacy degree. It trains you in pharmaceutical technology, pharmaceutical analysis and clinical pharmacy, next to the chemical, physical, biological and medical foundations.
Admission: how to get a place to study medicine abroad
The basic requirement is a general higher-education entrance qualification. Medschool Experts places you at the Faculty of Pharmacy of Comenius University. The first consultation is free: we review your profile and tell you how to get started. Book a free consultation.
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Preparing properly with Medschool Experts
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Tuition fees and living costs to study medicine abroad
Pharmacy at Comenius University costs 7,500 € per year, which adds up to 37,500 € in tuition over the five years.
| Programme | Duration | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy (integrated bachelor and master) | 5 years | 7,500 € per year |
Contact us for current living cost estimates in Bratislava. Ask the International Office to confirm every amount in writing before you decide.
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The city as a place to study medicine
Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia, located on the Danube at the border with Austria and Hungary, and less than an hour from Vienna by train. The city has a compact old town, a lively student scene and good transport connections.
- City: Bratislava, Slovakia
- Distance to Vienna: less than one hour by train
- Location: on the Danube at the border with Austria and Hungary
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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FAQ: studying medicine abroad at this university
How much does it cost to study pharmacy in Bratislava?
Pharmacy at Comenius University costs 7,500 € per year, so about 37,500 € in tuition over the five years. For living costs in Bratislava, contact us for a current estimate.
How long does the pharmacy degree take?
The pharmacy programme takes five years and is studied as a combined bachelor and master course. It leads to a pharmacy degree from the largest and oldest university in Slovakia.
Is the programme taught in English?
Yes. The pharmacy programme at the Faculty of Pharmacy of Comenius University is taught in English for international students who do not speak Slovak.
Is the degree accepted in the EU?
Yes. Slovakia is an EU member state, and the diploma from the Faculty of Pharmacy is accepted in EU member countries. You apply for your licence with the authority of the country where you want to work.
What do I learn in the pharmacy programme?
You acquire extensive knowledge in chemical, physical, biological, medical and above all pharmaceutical disciplines, with high-level skills in pharmaceutical technology, pharmaceutical analysis and clinical pharmacy.
What is Bratislava like as a student city?
Bratislava lies on the Danube at the border with Austria and Hungary, less than an hour from Vienna by train. It has a compact old town, a lively student scene and good transport connections.
What can I do after graduating?
You can work as a pharmacist in community or hospital pharmacies, in the pharmaceutical industry or in research, in Slovakia or in other EU countries where your degree is accepted.
How does Medschool Experts help me?
We advise you free of charge on the programme and guide you through the steps from the first assessment to your first day in Bratislava. The first consultation is free and takes place in your language.
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