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Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin

Degrees

Medicine

Tuition

EUR 11,500 / year

Places

150 maximum

Living Costs

€500-700 / month

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Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin is part of Comenius University Bratislava and offers English-taught General Medicine in a compact Slovak university city.

For 2026/27, Jessenius lists a 6-year MUDr. General Medicine program, EUR 11,500/year tuition, a 150-student maximum intake and online Biology/Chemistry admission exams in March, June and August 2026. It is a strong fit for students who want Slovakia, a smaller city than Bratislava, and a focused online entrance-exam route.

English-taught program at Jessenius

Jessenius is a single-program Medimentor route: English-taught General Medicine. Compare the tuition, intake size and online admission-exam dates before choosing your test session.

Medicine (MUDr.)

12 Semesters

EUR 11.5k/year Tuition

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Program	Duration	Degree	Published tuition	Places	Entry model
General Medicine	6 years / 12 semesters	Doctor of General Medicine / MUDr.	EUR 11,500 / academic year	150 maximum admitted applicants	Online Biology and Chemistry admission exam

Admissions overview

The application platform opened on 1 December 2025 for the 2026/27 intake. Applicants submit the online application, upload identification and fee-payment documents, and can add the school-leaving certificate or fitness certificate later if needed under faculty instructions.

Required application documents

Passport or ID scan for identification.
Payment confirmation for the EUR 70 admission fee.
End of secondary education certificate, which can be submitted later if still pending.
Certificate of fitness from a doctor, accepted in English or German if signed and stamped.

Results timing

The faculty states that results take about seven working days to process and that the written admission decision is sent no later than 30 days after the relevant admission test date.

28 Mar 2026

March exam

Online admission exam. Application deadline: 14 March 2026.

27 Jun 2026

June exam

Online admission exam. Application deadline: 13 June 2026.

7 Aug 2026

August exam

Online admission exam. Application deadline: 24 July 2026.

Jessenius entrance exam

Jessenius admission exams are held online in cooperation with SCIO. The test is narrower than some Central European medical entrance exams: Biology and Chemistry only, with 80 total single-choice questions.

Written test

80 questions

40 single-choice Biology questions and 40 single-choice Chemistry questions.

Timing

120 minutes

The faculty lists 120 minutes for the online Biology/Chemistry test.

Scoring

No minus points

Each correct answer is worth one point. The official format states there is no negative marking.

The faculty publishes preparation guides in Biology and Chemistry, including sample questions from previous intakes.

Tuition, fees and living costs

Jessenius publishes tuition in EUR. The official FAQ lists EUR 11,500 for one academic year, covering two semesters. The admission fee is EUR 70.

Martin is usually cheaper than Bratislava. For planning, use roughly EUR 500-700 per month before flights, deposits, visa expenses, document costs and one-time setup costs.

Recognition and licensing

The official General Medicine page states that Jessenius follows the ECTS system and that the MUDr. diploma is recognized in EU countries and many regions outside the EU. It also lists the World Directory of Medical Schools, ECFMG and USMLE references. Licensing still depends on the country where you plan to practise after graduation.

Student life in Martin

Martin is a smaller, more compact student city than Bratislava or Budapest. The tradeoff is less big-city energy, but students get a lower-cost environment, short local distances and quick access to the mountains around the Turiec region.

Best fit

Students who want a focused medicine-only English route, a smaller city and a lower-pressure living environment outside a capital.

Watch out for

Jessenius is only a Medicine route on Medimentor. If you want Dentistry or Pharmacy in Slovakia, compare Comenius Bratislava, UPJŠ Košice or other country options.

Image: Pudelek, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.

How Medimentor helps

Medimentor helps Jessenius applicants prepare for the Biology and Chemistry exam and stay organized around online exam dates, the EUR 70 admission fee and required application documents. The practical work is simple: subject practice, timed repetition, and a clear plan for the March, June or August exam session.

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FAQ

Can I study Medicine in English at Jessenius Faculty of Medicine?

Yes. Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, part of Comenius University Bratislava, offers General Medicine in English. The program lasts 6 years and leads to the MUDr. degree.

Does Jessenius offer Dentistry in English?

Medimentor's Jessenius route focuses on English-taught General Medicine. The official applicant pages for English applicants present General Medicine as the English study program.

How much is Jessenius Medicine tuition for 2026/27?

The official Jessenius FAQ lists tuition for one academic year, two semesters, at EUR 11,500. The admission fee is EUR 70.

How many students can be admitted to Jessenius Medicine?

The official application-process page lists a maximum number of 150 admitted applicants for General Medicine.

What are the 2026 Jessenius entrance exam dates?

Jessenius lists online admission exams on 28 March 2026, 27 June 2026 and 7 August 2026, with application deadlines on 14 March, 13 June and 24 July 2026.

What is the Jessenius entrance exam format?

The exam is an online Biology and Chemistry test delivered with SCIO. The faculty describes 40 single-choice Biology questions and 40 single-choice Chemistry questions, 120 minutes, one point per correct answer and no negative marking.

Does Medimentor guarantee admission to Jessenius?

No. Medimentor helps applicants prepare for Biology and Chemistry and plan the application steps, but the final admission decision is made by Jessenius Faculty of Medicine under its official rules.