Study Pharmacy in Hradec Králové – Charles University
Faculty of Pharmacy · Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
Study pharmacy in English at Charles University in Hradec Králové: five-year master's programme, EU-recognised degree and tuition of 7,900 € per year.
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Programmes
Pharmacy (5-year master), Pharmaceutical Sciences (2-year master)
Tuition fees
7,900 € per year
Duration
Pharmacy 5 years, Pharmaceutical Sciences 2 years
Language of instruction
English
Admission process
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Intake
Autumn semester
Recognition
Recognised across the EU
Living costs
approx. 300 € per month
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Why study medicine abroad at this university?
Charles University, founded in 1348, is the oldest university in Central Europe. Its Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové was founded in 1969 and continues the long tradition of pharmacy education at Charles University. It teaches pharmacy in English to international students.
The five-year pharmacy programme complies with the EU directive on the education of pharmacists, so graduates are qualified to work as pharmacists across the EU. Alongside it, the two-year master in Pharmaceutical Sciences lets you join research teams of the faculty during your diploma thesis.
State accreditation of Charles University
Charles University is a public, state-accredited university and awards its degrees on this basis.
- Programmes: Pharmacy (5-year master), Pharmaceutical Sciences (2-year master)
- Language of instruction: English
- Duration: Pharmacy 5 years, Pharmaceutical Sciences 2 years
- Start of studies: autumn semester
- First step: free consultation with Medschool Experts
Study medicine or dentistry: programmes and language of instruction
Structure, duration, language of instruction and degree — for every programme at this university.
- Pharmacy (master): five years, interdisciplinary, with compulsory and optional subjects, leading to a degree that complies with the EU directive on the education of pharmacists.
- Pharmaceutical Sciences (master): two-year follow-up programme with diploma thesis in the research teams of the faculty and a final state exam.
Study conditions and campus life abroad
The five-year pharmacy programme is interdisciplinary: next to compulsory subjects you choose recommended and optional courses and specialise according to your interests. The two-year follow-up master in Pharmaceutical Sciences ends with a diploma thesis and a final state exam, leading to the master's degree, and prepares you for specialist work in many fields of pharmacy.
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Tuition fees and living costs to study medicine abroad
Pharmacy at Charles University in Hradec Králové costs 7,900 € per year for the English-taught programmes. The fee also covers optional Czech language courses.
| Programme | Duration | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy (master) | 5 years | 7,900 € per year |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences (master) | 2 years | 7,900 € per year |
For five years of pharmacy this adds up to 39,500 € in tuition. Living costs excluding tuition are around 3,500 € per year. A bed in the university halls of residence costs 150 € per month, and public transport in the city about 10 € per month. 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
Hradec Králové is the administrative and cultural centre of Eastern Bohemia, with theatres, galleries, museums and an active student life. It lies less than 150 kilometres from Prague, about one and a half hours by car or train. Prices are low, and the faculty shares the city with the Faculty of Medicine of Charles University.
- City: Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
- Living costs: approx. 300 € per month
- Halls of residence: 150 € per bed per month
- Distance to Prague: less than 150 km
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FAQ: studying medicine abroad at this university
How much does it cost to study pharmacy in Hradec Králové?
Pharmacy at Charles University costs 7,900 € per year, so about 39,500 € in tuition over the five years. Living costs excluding tuition are around 3,500 € per year, and a bed in the halls of residence costs 150 € per month.
How long does the pharmacy degree take?
The pharmacy programme takes five years and leads to a master's degree. If you already hold a degree, the two-year master in Pharmaceutical Sciences is a follow-up option for specialising in a field of pharmacy.
Is the programme taught in English?
Yes. Both the five-year pharmacy programme and the two-year master in Pharmaceutical Sciences are taught in English for international students. Optional Czech language courses are included in the tuition fee.
Is the degree recognised in the EU?
Yes. The programme complies with the EU directive on the education of pharmacists, so graduates can work as pharmacists in the EU/EEA and in Switzerland. You apply for your licence with the authority of the country where you want to work.
What do I learn in the pharmacy programme?
The programme is interdisciplinary and covers chemical, biological and pharmaceutical subjects. Next to compulsory subjects you choose recommended and optional courses to specialise according to your interests.
What is Hradec Králové like as a student city?
Hradec Králové is the cultural centre of Eastern Bohemia with theatres, galleries and museums, less than 150 kilometres from Prague. Living costs are low, and a bed in the university halls of residence costs 150 € per month.
What can I do after graduating?
You can work as a pharmacist in community or hospital pharmacies, in the pharmaceutical industry or in research. The two-year master in Pharmaceutical Sciences prepares you for specialist roles in many fields of pharmacy.
How does Medschool Experts help me?
We advise you free of charge on the programme, guide you through the steps and help with housing, enrolment and paperwork in Hradec Králové. The first consultation is free and takes place in your language.
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