Comenius University

Bratislava

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Established

1919

Total Students

27k

International

1500+

QS Ranking

Oldest & Most Prestigious Medical Faculty

About

Founded in 1919, Comenius University Faculty of Medicine is the oldest medical school in Slovakia and the first faculty of the oldest and most comprehensive university in the country. The faculty is fully internationalized with General Medicine and Dentistry programs taught entirely in English. It features 20 theoretical departments and 58 clinical departments across 6 major teaching hospitals in Bratislava with modern, state-of-the-art facilities.

Highlights

Oldest and most prestigious medical faculty in Slovakia (est. 1919)
Fully English-medium instruction with free Slovak language training from 2nd semester
70+ theoretical and clinical institutes across 6 teaching hospitals
Strong international student body with exchange partnerships worldwide
WHO recognized degree - valid in EU and 30+ countries
Clinical training from 3rd year with hands-on patient interaction
Access to University Hospital Bratislava, National Cancer Institute, Cardiovascular Institute
Entrance exam: Chemistry & Biology online (minimum 440 points required)

Available Programs

General Medicine (MUDr)

Duration:6 years (4.8 + 1 internship)

Annual Tuition:€13,000/year

Intake:September 2026

Dentistry (MDDr)

Duration:6 years (4.8 + 1 internship)

Annual Tuition:€14,500/year

Intake:September 2026

Entrance Examination & Requirements

Entrance Examination

Online Exam: Chemistry and Biology (written form)

Language: Conducted in English

Passing Score: Minimum 440 points required for admission

Application Fee: €99

Required Documents

Completed general secondary/high school education

Online application with supporting documents upload

General Certificate of Secondary Education recognized by Slovak authorities

Annual tuition fee payment (€13,000 Medicine / €14,500 Dentistry)

General Medicine Curriculum

Year 1 (Pre-Clinical)

Anatomy, Biology & Human Genetics, Histology & Embryology, Medical Chemistry, Medical Biophysics, Medical Ethics, Latin Medical Terminology, Nursing, First Aid, Slovak Language

Year 2 (Pre-Clinical)

Anatomy continuation, Histology & Embryology, Physiology, Medical Biochemistry, Medical Psychology & Communication, Microbiology, Introduction to Science, Slovak Language, Compulsory clinical practice in Nursing

Year 3 (Clinical)

Introduction to Internal Medicine & Surgery (continuing to Year 5), Pathological Anatomy, Pathological Physiology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Immunology, Dental Medicine. Clinical practice in Nursing

Year 4 (Clinical)

Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pharmacology, Paediatrics, Hygiene, Social Medicine, Medical Ethics, Neurology, Psychiatry, Radiology, Oncology, Anaesthesiology, Clinical Biochemistry. Diploma thesis planning. Mandatory practice in Internal Medicine & Surgery

Year 5 (Clinical)

Internal Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, General Medicine, Epidemiology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Forensic Medicine, ENT, Psychiatry, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Infectology, Emergency Medicine. Diploma thesis work. Mandatory practice in Gynaecology & Paediatrics

Year 6 (Clinical & Final)

Practical clinical rotations in University hospitals or abroad. Final State Examinations in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Paediatrics. Defence of final diploma thesis. Graduation with degree MUDr. (Doctor of General Medicine)

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