Medicine in English at Charles University First Faculty of Medicine
LF1 Medicine program overview
Best fit
Students who want a large central-Prague Charles medical faculty with a broad clinical network, simulation exposure and a high-stakes admissions process that includes MMI.
Degree outcome
LF1 describes General Medicine as a six-year master's programme leading to the Medical Doctor degree, MUDr. in the Czech system.
Admission reality
The written test matters because it gets you to the next round, but LF1 states that the final admission decision is based only on the MMI points.
Admissions and application timeline
Applications open
Start the application for General Medicine in English through the LF1 admissions process.
Application deadline
Submit the application and make sure the EUR 285 fee is paid before exam eligibility is needed.
Prague written test
LF1 lists Prague written entrance-test times at 9 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Additional Prague term
Additional Prague written-test date listed by LF1 at 9 a.m.
What LF1 asks for
- Separate online application for General Medicine.
- Application-fee payment before entrance-exam participation.
- Proof of completed secondary education before enrolment after passing the exam.
English still matters
LF1 says no English-language proficiency certificate or personal statement is required for 2026/2027, but the written exam and online MMI are conducted in English.
First Faculty Medicine entrance exam
75 questions
25 Biology, 25 Chemistry and 25 General Science questions.
90 minutes
Paper-based Single Best Answer format, one point per correct answer and no negative marking.
5 stations
Five consecutive online mini-interviews, each lasting 10 minutes.
100 points
Each MMI station is worth up to 20 points. LF1 says final admission is based only on MMI points.
Tuition fees and budget
| Cost item | Current planning figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 24,250 / year | Published by LF1 for 2026/2027 General Medicine. |
| Application fee | EUR 285 | Required before applicants can sit the entrance examination. |
| Living costs in Prague | Approx. EUR 850-1,200 / month | Depends on dormitory/private housing, deposits, insurance, food and daily spending. |
| Document costs | Variable | Budget for translations, legalisation, document delivery and secondary-education recognition steps if needed. |
Curriculum overview
Years 1-3
Theoretical and pre-clinical medical sciences build the scientific foundation before clinical work dominates.
Years 4-6
Clinical subjects and hospital-based learning become central in the second half of the six-year course.
Optional subjects
LF1 says facultative subjects are regularly analysed and adjusted, with concrete theoretical and practical requirements.
Simulation and clinics
LF1 highlights clinical practice across Prague teaching hospitals and a Centre for Medical Simulations.
How Medimentor helps with LF1 Medicine
Biology and Chemistry
Build recall and question technique for the 50 science questions in the written test.
General Science
Practise graphs, data interpretation and equation-based reasoning under time pressure.
MMI readiness
Prepare to explain motivation, clinical judgement, calculations and role-play scenarios clearly in English.
FAQ
Sources
- LF1 General Medicine programme
- LF1 Admissions 2026/2027
- LF1 study programmes
- LF1 written entrance test dates and locations
- LF1 how to prepare for entrance exams
- LF1 practice at prestigious clinics
- LF1 Centre for Medical Simulations
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