# Comenius University Bratislava

> Comenius University Bratislava's Faculty of Medicine has run medical education since 1919, the founding faculty of Slovakia's oldest university. Its English-medium General Medicine programme leads to the MUDr degree, a Slovak state medical qualification listed in EU Directive 2005/36/EC Annex V for automatic recognition across the EU and EEA since Slovakia's 2004 EU accession.

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- Last reviewed: 2026-07-12
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## Key facts

- Location: Bratislava, [Slovakia](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/slovakia)
- Type: Public
- Established: 1919
- Official website: https://www.fmed.uniba.sk/en
- Published programmes on Students Traffic: 1

## Recognition and approvals

- EU Directive 2005/36/EC (Annex V, point 5.1.1) — automatic recognition of the Slovak MUDr medical qualification across the EU/EEA, in effect for Slovakia since 1 May 2004
- Comenius University Bratislava — Slovakia's oldest university, Faculty of Medicine operating continuously since 1919
- Verify: [Consolidated EU Directive 2005/36/EC (EUR-Lex), Annex V](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:02005L0036-20240620)
- Verify: [Comenius University Faculty of Medicine — official Admission Process page](https://www.fmed.uniba.sk/en/study/for-applicants/admission-process/)

## Programmes

| Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Tuition per year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [General Medicine (joint 1st and 2nd Degree)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/comenius-university-bratislava-general-medicine) | MBBS | 6 years | English | €13,000 (2026-2027) |

## Why students choose it

- A medical faculty with a continuous history since 1919, the founding faculty of Slovakia's oldest university, awarding the MUDr degree with EU Directive 2005/36/EC automatic recognition across the EU and EEA.
- A transparent entrance-exam route: 100 Biology and 100 Chemistry multiple-choice questions drawn from a published 500-question practice pool, with no interview and no English-proficiency certificate required.
- A fee-lock guarantee: the tuition rate a student is admitted on stays fixed for the full standard duration of the programme.

## Things to consider

- The most recent admissions cycle (for September 2026 entry) has fully closed as of this record's research date; the university has not yet published dates for the next cycle.
- Non-EU applicants are explicitly advised to register only for the earliest exam sittings, since the visa process can take several weeks and the university itself discourages non-EU applicants from the final (August) sitting.
- The university does not publish what the EUR 13,000 annual tuition specifically covers, nor a refund/withdrawal policy; confirm both directly with the Study Department before paying.

## Best fit for

- Students confident preparing for a 200-question Biology and Chemistry multiple-choice exam from a published practice-question pool.
- Applicants prioritizing EU-wide licence recognition and willing to plan their visa application around the university's early (March or June) exam sittings.
- Families comfortable confirming next-cycle dates directly with the university rather than relying on a currently open application window.

## Campus and city

The Faculty of Medicine offers General Medicine in parallel Slovak- and English-medium tracks, admitting roughly 240 General Medicine students per cycle. Applicants sit a fixed-question-pool entrance exam prepared with published practice materials, giving a transparent, exam-score-only path to admission.

Bratislava is Slovakia's capital, with the Faculty's students housed primarily at the Druzba and Ludovit Stur-Mlyny university dormitories. Clinical training is anchored at University Hospital Bratislava, which spans multiple campuses across the city including Ruzinov and Kramare.

The six-year General Medicine programme runs pre-clinical theory, labs and practical classes in Years 1-3, followed by diverse clinical experience across Years 4-6. Clinical training is anchored at University Hospital Bratislava, with named departmental partnerships including the Faculty's own 4th Department of Surgery based there. Graduates receive the MUDr (Medicinae universae doctor) degree after passing the state examination, a Slovak state medical qualification carrying EU Directive 2005/36/EC automatic recognition across the EU and EEA.


## Hostel, food and safety

University accommodation is available at the Druzba and Ludovit Stur-Mlyny dormitories, with dormitory room rates estimated in the roughly EUR 72-174 per month range depending on room type, alongside private-market options via ESN partnerships. The university's own broader cost-of-living estimate cites EUR 250-300 per month for housing, a notably higher figure than the dormitory-only estimate, so applicants should confirm current dormitory pricing and availability directly with the university.

The university's cost-of-living estimate for meals is roughly EUR 150 per month; on-site doctors provide primary health and dental care at Comenius University dormitories.

No university-published campus-safety statistics were found. Non-EU students must register with the Foreign Police Department in Bratislava after arrival as part of the standard residence-permit process.

The Faculty's Study Department (study.info@fmed.uniba.sk) handles admissions queries, while Comenius University's central International Relations Office supports visa, residence-permit and settling-in guidance for degree-seeking international students.


## Frequently asked questions

### Is the General Medicine programme direct-entry after high school?

Yes. It is a joint 1st- and 2nd-cycle programme -- admission follows completion of secondary education, with no separate bachelor's stage required first.

### What qualification is awarded on graduation?

Graduates receive the MUDr (Medicinae universae doctor) degree after passing the state examination, a Slovak state medical qualification listed under EU Directive 2005/36/EC Annex V for automatic recognition across the EU/EEA.

### What entrance exam does the university require?

A 180-minute, 200-question multiple-choice exam covering Biology and Chemistry (100 questions each), drawn from a published pool of 500 practice questions per subject. There is no interview and no separate English-proficiency certificate requirement.

### What is the current tuition fee?

EUR 13,000 per year, with the entry-year rate guaranteed to stay fixed for the full six-year standard duration of the programme. A separate, non-refundable EUR 99 admission fee applies at application.

### When does the academic year start and when can I apply?

The academic year begins with enrollment in mid-September. The most recent cycle offered three exam sittings (typically March, June and August); that cycle has closed, and the university had not yet published next-cycle dates at the time of research. Non-EU applicants are advised to target the earliest sittings given visa-processing time.

### Is a scholarship available for international Medicine students?

A Slovak government scheme (up to EUR 15,000, requiring a SAT score of at least 1100) has been offered to talented international students, but its most recently published window was for the 2025/26 cycle and its applicability to this fee-paying English-medium programme for the current cycle is unconfirmed.

### What visa and residence documents do non-EU students need?

Non-EU applicants apply for a national long-stay visa and temporary residence permit before arrival, then register with Bratislava's Foreign Police Department after arrival. Required documents include a criminal-record certificate (translated or apostilled), proof of at least EUR 2,400 in available funds, proof of accommodation, and travel/health insurance covering at least EUR 30,000.

### Is university accommodation available for international students?

Yes -- the Druzba and Ludovit Stur-Mlyny dormitories are the university's main housing options, with room rates estimated in the roughly EUR 72-174 per month range; private-market housing is also available.

### Do Indian students need NEET to join this programme?

The university's own admissions criteria do not reference NEET. Separately, India's National Medical Commission requires Indian citizens and OCI holders who obtain a primary medical qualification abroad to have qualified NEET-UG, whose result serves as the mandatory Eligibility Certificate.


## Sources

- [Comenius University Faculty of Medicine — official Mission and History page](https://www.fmed.uniba.sk/en/faculty/mission-and-history/) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [Consolidated EU Directive 2005/36/EC (EUR-Lex), Annex V](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:02005L0036-20240620) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [Comenius University Faculty of Medicine — official Admission Process page](https://www.fmed.uniba.sk/en/study/for-applicants/admission-process/) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [Comenius University Faculty of Medicine — official Entrance Examination page](https://www.fmed.uniba.sk/en/study/for-applicants/entrance-examination/) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [Comenius University — International Relations Practical Information page](https://uniba.sk/en/international-relations/practical-information/) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [National Medical Commission of India — for students to study abroad](https://www.nmc.org.in/information-desk/for-students-to-study-in-abroad/) (checked 2026-07-25)

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