Study Medicine at University of Ostrava, Faculty of Medicine
Study Medicine in Moravia — EU-recognised degree, English-taught
University of Ostrava, Faculty of Medicine in Ostrava (Czech Republic): English-taught Medicine programme.
At a glance
The key facts about this university at a glance.
Programmes
Medicine
Tuition fees
on request
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 abroad at this university?
The University of Ostrava’s Faculty of Medicine offers a six-year English-language Medicine programme in the Moravian city of Ostrava. The faculty provides a modern learning environment with strong links to regional hospitals and a focus on hands-on clinical training from the early years. Graduates receive a Czech medical degree 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.
Study medicine or dentistry: programmes and language of instruction
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- Medicine: The Medicine programme leads to the Czech medical degree (MUDr.), recognised as an MD equivalent throughout the EU. The preclinical phase covers the natural-science foundations; the clinical phase adds patient-facing work and practical training in hospitals.
Study conditions and campus life abroad
The Medicine programme at the University of Ostrava takes six years to complete. The preclinical years cover anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, and pharmacology. Clinical training follows, with rotations at affiliated hospitals in Ostrava and the surrounding region. Graduates receive a Czech medical degree (MUDr.) recognised throughout the EU.
Admission: how to get a place to study medicine abroad
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.
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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 to study medicine abroad
Tuition fees are available on request — contact us for a current fee schedule.
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The city as a place to study medicine
Ostrava is the Czech Republic’s third-largest city, located in the north-eastern corner of the country near the borders with Poland and Slovakia. Once an industrial city, Ostrava has reinvented itself as a vibrant cultural and student hub with a lively music scene and affordable cost of living. The city has good road and rail connections to Prague, Kraków, and Vienna.
- Ostrava — Czech Republic’s third-largest city; vibrant cultural scene; affordable cost of living; close to Polish and Slovak borders.
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
Is the Medicine degree recognised in the EU?
Yes. As the Czech Republic is an EU member state, medical degrees from accredited Czech universities are automatically recognised throughout the EU.
What language is the programme taught in?
The programme is 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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