Slovak Medical University in Bratislava, often shortened to SMU or SZU, offers English-taught General Medicine at its Faculty of Medicine. It is a very small international route compared with the larger Slovak medical faculties.

For 2026/27, SMU lists a 6-year MUDr. General Medicine program, 15 planned admitted applicants, EUR 10,000/year tuition and an in-person written Biology/Chemistry entrance exam in Bratislava on 1 July 2026. Because the intake is small, applicants should take the document deadline and exam preparation seriously.

English-taught program at SMU

SMU is a single-program Medimentor route: English-taught General Medicine. Compare the tuition, small seat count, documents and entrance-exam format before choosing this route.

Medicine (MUDr.)

12 Semesters

EUR 10k/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 10,000 / academic year	15 planned admitted applicants	Written Biology and Chemistry entrance exam in English

Admissions overview

SMU uses its MAIS e-application system, but the official admission document also requires a signed printed application and required documents to be sent to the university. For 2026/27, the application deadline is 31 May 2026.

Required documents

Signed printed application after online MAIS registration.
Verified secondary school leaving certificate with required recognition and translation documents.
Medical fitness certificate for university studies and the medical profession, including Hepatitis B vaccination certificate.
Curriculum vitae in English, birth certificate with authorized Slovak translation, passport or ID copy and passport-sized photo.
Proof of payment of the EUR 70 admission procedure fee.

Admission decision

Admission ranking is based on the number of points obtained in the written test. SMU publishes entrance-exam results using applicant codes.

SMU entrance exam

SMU lists one entrance examination date for the 2026/27 English-language General Medicine intake: 1 July 2026 in Bratislava. The written exam is in English and covers Biology and Chemistry.

Written test

160 questions

80 Biology questions and 80 Chemistry questions.

Timing

150 minutes

The official admission document lists 150 minutes for the full written test.

Scoring

640 points

The maximum score is 640 points. Admission order is based on points obtained in the written test.

Tuition, fees and living costs

SMU publishes tuition in EUR. The official admission document lists General Medicine tuition at EUR 10,000 per academic year and the admission procedure fee at EUR 70.

Bratislava is usually the most expensive Slovak study city. For planning, use roughly EUR 700-900 per month before flights, deposits, visa expenses and one-time setup costs.

No university accommodation

SMU states that it does not provide accommodation for students in the English-language General Medicine program. Applicants should plan private housing early.

Small intake

The planned number is 15 admitted applicants. This makes the route more niche than Comenius, Jessenius or UPJŠ.

Recognition and licensing

SMU is a Slovak public healthcare university. Slovakia is an EU member state, but professional recognition and licensing still depend on the rules in the country where graduates want to work after graduation.

Student life in Bratislava

SMU is in Bratislava, which gives students access to the capital-city transport, hospitals, private rentals and international connections. The tradeoff is budget: private housing can be the largest recurring cost because SMU does not provide accommodation for this English-language route.

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How Medimentor helps

Medimentor helps SMU applicants prepare for the Biology and Chemistry entrance exam and stay organized around the 31 May application deadline, document requirements, accommodation planning and the 1 July written test.

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FAQ

Does Slovak Medical University offer Medicine in English?

Yes. Slovak Medical University in Bratislava lists an English-taught General Medicine program at its Faculty of Medicine for the 2026/27 academic year.

How much is tuition at Slovak Medical University for Medicine in English?

For the 2026/27 intake, SMU lists yearly tuition for English-taught General Medicine at EUR 10,000. The admission procedure fee is EUR 70.

How many places are available for the English Medicine program?

SMU lists 15 planned admitted applicants for English-taught General Medicine in the 2026/27 admission document.

What is the SMU entrance exam format?

The 2026/27 entrance exam is a written English test in Biology and Chemistry: 80 Biology questions and 80 Chemistry questions, 150 minutes total time and a maximum score of 640 points.

When is the 2026 SMU entrance exam?

SMU lists the application deadline as 31 May 2026 and the entrance examination date as 1 July 2026 in Bratislava.

Does SMU provide accommodation for English-program students?

No. The 2026/27 admission document states that Slovak Medical University does not provide accommodation for students in the English-language General Medicine program.

Does Medimentor guarantee admission to SMU?

No. Medimentor helps applicants prepare for Biology and Chemistry and plan the application steps, but the final admission decision is made by Slovak Medical University under its official rules.