Medicine in English at Charles University Second Faculty of Medicine
LF2 Medicine program overview
Best fit
Students who want Medicine in Prague at a Charles faculty with strong Motol hospital links, smaller group teaching signals and broad clinical exposure.
Degree outcome
The official course page lists the achieved degree as Medical doctor (MD), with MUDr. used as the Czech title for Doctor of General Medicine.
Recognition note
LF2 lists national accreditation and international recognition references. Licensing still depends on the country where you plan to practise.
Admissions and application timeline
Applications open
Start the SIS application and select General Medicine in English at the Second Faculty of Medicine.
Application deadline
This is the listed deadline for Prague exam registration and the general application window.
Regular Prague exam
First listed Prague entrance exam date for the 2026/2027 admission procedure.
Alternative Prague exam
Second listed Prague entrance exam date, with the same 30 April registration deadline.
What LF2 asks for
- Electronic application in the Charles University Student Information System.
- Secondary school graduation certificate or foreign secondary education document.
- Application fee payment and any documents needed for foreign education assessment or exemption requests.
Competitive route
LF2 states a maximum of 90 admitted applicants for 2026/2027. Applicants with the highest total scores are admitted according to faculty capacity and score limits.
Second Faculty Medicine entrance exam
75 questions
20 Biology, 20 Physics, 20 Chemistry and 15 logic questions.
90 minutes
All written questions are completed in one 90-minute sitting.
225 points
Biology, Physics and Chemistry questions can award three points each; logic has one correct answer.
Up to 90 points
Applicants draw two discussion topics and defend medicine-related ideas before a three-member committee.
Tuition fees and budget
| Cost item | Current planning figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | CZK 420,000 / year | Published for students first enrolled in 2026/2027. |
| Application fee | CZK 2,500 | Paid during the electronic application process. |
| Living costs in Prague | Approx. EUR 850-1,200 / month | Depends heavily on dormitory vs private housing, deposits, insurance, food and lifestyle. |
| Document costs | Variable | Budget for translations, foreign education assessment, legalisation and document delivery. |
Curriculum overview
Years 1-3: foundations
Cell science, Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Pathophysiology, Microbiology and Immunology.
Practical skills early
LF2 says students meet patients and learn practical skills from the first year, including first aid and basic nursing procedures.
Years 4-6: clinical teaching
Clinical study uses block scheduling, problem-based learning, case-based learning, team learning and simulation medicine.
Final exams
Sixth-year advanced master's state exams cover Public Health, Internal Medicine, Surgery and Pediatrics.
How Medimentor helps with LF2 Medicine
Science prep
Build Biology, Chemistry and Physics readiness for the written multiple-choice test.
Logic and timing
Practise under time pressure so the 90-minute written exam does not become a pacing problem.
Interview readiness
Prepare to explain motivation, discuss medicine-related topics and communicate clearly in English.
FAQ
Sources
- LF2 General Medicine course
- LF2 electronic application 2026/2027
- LF2 entrance examination
- LF2 key dates and deadlines
- LF2 fees and scholarships
- LF2 topics and examples of entrance test
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