Medicine in English at Slovak Medical University
SMU Medicine program overview
Best fit
Students who want a small English-taught Medicine route in Bratislava and are ready for a single in-person entrance exam date.
Degree outcome
The official admission document lists General Medicine as a 6-year English-language program leading to MUDr.
Study load
The Faculty of Medicine page describes the program as 360 ECTS with at least 5,500 hours of instruction.
Recognition note
SMU is a Slovak public healthcare university. Licensing still depends on the country where you plan to practise after graduation.
Admissions and application timeline
Application deadline
Submit the online application, printed application and required documents by the official deadline.
Entrance exam
Written Biology and Chemistry entrance exam in English at SMU in Bratislava.
Small intake
The official 2026/27 admission document lists 15 planned admitted applicants.
What SMU asks for
- 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.
- CV 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.
No university accommodation
SMU states that it does not provide accommodation for students in the English-language General Medicine program, so private housing should be part of the application plan.
SMU Medicine entrance exam
160 questions
80 Biology questions and 80 Chemistry questions.
150 minutes
The official admission document lists 150 minutes for the full written test.
640 points
The maximum score is 640 points. Admission order is based on points obtained in the written test.
Tuition fees and budget
| Cost item | Current planning figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 10,000 / academic year | Published in the official 2026/27 General Medicine admission document. |
| Admission procedure fee | EUR 70 | Proof of payment is part of the required application documents. |
| Living costs in Bratislava | Approx. EUR 700-900 / month | Bratislava is usually the most expensive Slovak study city, especially for housing. |
| Accommodation | Private housing required | SMU states that accommodation is not provided for students in this English-language program. |
| Document and visa costs | Variable | Budget for recognition, translations, medical documents, visa timing, travel and setup costs. |
Curriculum overview
Years 1-3: foundations
Expect foundational medical sciences such as anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and related pre-clinical subjects.
Years 4-6: clinical phase
Clinical subjects, patient care and medical practice become more central in the second half of the program.
Small cohort
The published 15-place intake makes the English route more personal but also more capacity-limited.
Licensing note
Graduates should check licensing rules in the country where they want to work after graduation.
How Medimentor helps with SMU Medicine
Biology practice
Build accuracy for the 80 Biology questions in the written admission exam.
Chemistry review
Strengthen weak Chemistry topics before the 1 July entrance exam.
Application planning
Track the 31 May deadline, printed application, documents, admission fee and private housing plan.
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