6 Year MD Course - Approx €9,000 to €12,000 per year
No graduate entry course at this university
5 Year DMD Course - Approx €10,000 to €12,000 per year
A-Levels in any subjects
Yes in Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy
Approx €1,000 to €1,500 per month
Slovak Medical University in Bratislava At A Glance
- Founded in Bratislava in 1966.
- The university has four faculties, Medicine, Public Health, Nursing & professional Health Studies.
- Focus on training students with its model of continuous medical education through repeated and cyclical training seminars.
- The Medical training in English commenced in 2012/2013.
- Associated with the University Hospital Bratislava.
- Check out the unusual (fun) sculptures throughout the city, installed to cheer up communist-era architecture - like the man coming out of the sewer!
Study Medicine in Slovakia at Slovak Medical University in Bratislava
Studying abroad is not a new concept. As far back as the crusades, men travelled to learn the art of medicine. Today it is recognized that students leaving their comfort zone gain much in the way of personal development and maturity. One such excellent university that considers its student’s personal growth, as well as professional, is Slovak Medical University.
The university started its life in Trencin in 1953 but moved to Bratislava in 1966, arriving at its current title of a higher education facility in 2002. Along with the Faculty of Nursing and Professional Health Studies and Faculty of Public Health, this Bratislava medical university’s focus has always been on the training of healthcare professionals from undergraduate to specialist level.
The medical training in English at the Slovak medical university in Bratislava commenced in 2012 and has proven to be popular with many International students. The rigorous training program encompasses all the research and scientific requirements to qualify as a MD. The university also focuses on the development of the students as individuals, to become the all-around professionals required in today’s world.
Study Medicine in Bratislava at The Comenius University in Bratislava
The history of academia in Bratislava dates back to the 15th century, beginning as Academia Istropolitana founded by Hungarian King Mattias Corvinus. As university education evolved over the centuries and coped with political upheaval, it was in 1919 that Czechoslovak State University in Bratislava was rechristened the Comenius University, named after world-renowned educator Jan Amos Comenius.
At the time, the Comenius University Faculty of Medicine in Bratislava was the only faculty of the new university and admitted 144 students, creating a long tradition of excellence in the teaching of medicine. In 1993, Comenius University in Bratislava added the 6-year program of Medicine and Dentistry in English.
A significant number of Comenius University students are international, creating a diverse environment to study. The Faculty of Medicine educates students to understand that a medical career is more than a profession, but is a mission. So personal and moral development is key.
Successful graduates of Comenius University and its Medical Faculty of Medicine in Bratislava have become successful in many countries worldwide. The students graduate with the degree MUDr. (Medicinae Universae Doctor) and MDDr. (Medicinae Dentale Doctor) respectively. The university is committed to the Erasmus Program and its International collaboration in joint education and research projects.
The Comenius University in Bratislava At A Glance
- Founded in 1919 with the Faculty of Medicine.
- 27,000 students per year.
- 2,400 International student from over 70 countries per year.
- 13 Faculties including Medicine and Pharmacy.
- The University’s mission is the ‘advancement and dissemination of knowledge and its understanding.’
- The Comenius University has been recognized on numerous levels and is ranked in the top 2.89% of universities in the world.
- Four hospitals based in located in four different areas of Bratislava – Old Town, Kramare, Ruzinov, Petrzalka.
- Robert Fico, current Slovakian Prime Minister, attended Comenius University.
Bratislava at a Glance
- There are student accommodations available, but these tend to be basic.
- Rentals are available throughout the city either single or shared.
- Plenty of fresh food markets throughout the city with a selection of modern shopping malls.
- The cost of living in Bratislava is 40.75% lower than London.
- As a capital city, Bratislava has a relatively low crime rate compared to other cities.
- A must do visit is St Elizabeth’s / Blue Church and Devin Castle.
- Visit the Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum - a modern, romantic art museum.
