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Studying in Czechia
An affordable European diploma and strong medical schools
EuropeLow budget1 universitiesEnglish-taught bachelor'sPost-graduation work rights
Czech-taught programs are free; English programs cost far less than Western Europe. Medical faculties in Prague and Brno are popular with international students.
Who is it for?
- •Those who want to study medicine on a limited budget
- •Those seeking a low-cost European degree
- •Those who want a central location
Watch out for
- •Nostrifikace (diploma recognition) takes time
- •English-program seats are limited
Strong fields
MedicineDentistryEngineeringEconomicsArchitecture
Education system
Degree lengthBachelor's 3 years; medicine 6
Grading1–4 scale
Academic calendarSeptember intake
Application system
PlatformDirect to the university
DocumentsDiploma equivalence (nostrifikace), Transcript, Language certificate, Entrance exam
DeadlinesFebruary–April
Exam requirements
Academic examsBiology-chemistry entrance exam for medicine
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Costs
TuitionCzech free; English 4,000–15,000 € / year (medicine higher)
Living costs600–850 € / month
Annual total11,000–25,000 € per year
Scholarships
- •Czech Government Scholarships
- •University partial support
Visa & work rights
Student visaLong-term student visa
Working while studyingFree (student status)
After graduation9-month job-seeking permit
Universities
Top universities in Czechia
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