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First Faculty of Medicine
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Charles University Prague First Faculty of Medicine

Study Medicine at Charles University in Prague

Study in the heart of the Czech capital

Programmes
General Medicine
Dentistry
Duration
6 years (General Medicine)
5 years (Dentistry)
Language of instruction
English
Location
Prague, Czech Republic
Required school qualification
General university entrance qualification (or equivalent)
Recognition
Degree recognised throughout the EU
Degree
MUDr. (General Medicine)
MDDr. (Dentistry)
Tuition fees per semester
12,125 EUR

First Faculty of Medicine in Prague

The First Faculty of Medicine in Prague is Charles University's oldest medical faculty and one of Central Europe's best-known medical schools. It combines an exceptional academic tradition with modern, internationally oriented programmes in medicine and dentistry. You will study in an environment shaped by history while remaining firmly focused on the needs of contemporary medical education. Show more

One of the faculty's strengths is its wide range of options for international students. You can study both medicine and dentistry in English, alongside classmates from many countries. This creates an open, international learning environment that is enriching both academically and personally.

The faculty also has a particularly strong clinical focus. Its broad clinical base is a major advantage, especially in the later years of the programme. You benefit from practical, clinically focused training that connects pre-clinical teaching, clinical subjects, and everyday medical practice.

Overall, the First Faculty of Medicine in Prague offers a compelling combination of tradition, clinical breadth, and international perspective - ideal for a demanding medical degree in one of Europe's leading university cities.

Charles University

Charles University provides the academic foundation for your studies in Prague and is one of Europe's most distinguished and historic universities. Founded in 1348, it combines an exceptional history with a modern, international university structure. As a student at the First Faculty of Medicine, you become part of an institution with high academic standards and strong global visibility. Show more

For you, that means studying in a strong academic environment. Charles University has 17 faculties and offers broad disciplinary expertise with close links between teaching and research. This is a real advantage in medicine, where scientific inquiry, interdisciplinary thinking, and academic quality are deeply embedded.

At the same time, each medical faculty in Prague has its own distinct profile. The First Faculty of Medicine is particularly known for tradition, clinical breadth, and a strong range of international programmes. Within Charles University, you will find a clearly defined study environment with its own character.

Overall, Charles University offers a strong academic foundation for a modern medical degree, combining tradition, quality, and a clear international outlook.

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In Prague, the First Faculty of Medicine combines international study programmes with broad clinical training and a long-standing academic tradition.

The City of Prague

Prague is much more than a place to study medicine. The city combines a major academic community with exceptional cultural diversity and a high quality of life. For a long, intensive degree such as medicine, it is an ideal setting: you can focus on your studies while enjoying a rich and varied city life. Show more

The cultural setting is a major plus. Prague's historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and gives the city its distinctive architecture, history, and atmosphere. At the same time, Prague is a modern, lively capital with countless cafes, museums, concerts, exhibitions, and student hangouts. You will find plenty of ways to recharge beyond your studies.

Prague is also well suited to everyday student life. Its extensive public transport network makes it easy to organise travel between the faculty, hospitals, home, and leisure activities. This flexibility is a real advantage when managing a busy schedule.

In Prague, you get both: a demanding medical education in a strong academic setting and life in one of Europe's most exciting cities. That combination makes it especially attractive to many medical students.

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Study options

General Medicine

The General Medicine programme at the First Faculty of Medicine of Charles University in Prague starts every winter semester and costs 12,125 EUR. The General Medicine programme at the First Faculty of Medicine of Charles University in Prague usually takes 12 semesters to complete.

Dentistry

The Dentistry programme at the First Faculty of Medicine of Charles University in Prague starts every winter semester and costs 12,125 EUR. The Dentistry programme at the First Faculty of Medicine of Charles University in Prague usually takes 10 semesters to complete.

Admission Tests

We cannot yet announce confirmed admission test dates at the First Faculty of Medicine of Charles University in Prague for the 2027/2028 intake. We will publish them here as soon as they are finalised.

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