# Palacky University Olomouc

> Palacky University Olomouc's modern Faculty of Medicine was re-established in 1946 and runs an English-medium General Medicine programme leading to the MUDr degree. The programme is listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools with ECFMG-certification eligibility for graduates from 1953 onward, accredited by the Czech National Accreditation Bureau (WFME-recognized) as of 20 November 2024, and was the first Czech medical school accredited by the Association of Medical Schools in Europe.

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

- Location: Olomouc, [Czech Republic](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/czech-republic)
- Type: Public
- Established: 1946
- Official website: https://www.lf.upol.cz/en
- Published programmes on Students Traffic: 1

## Recognition and approvals

- World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS/FAIMER) — listed (School ID F0000513), currently operational
- ECFMG Certification — graduates eligible to apply, graduation years 1953-present
- Medical Council of Canada (MCC) — degree acceptable to Canadian provincial/territorial medical regulatory authorities, per WDOMS Sponsor Notes
- Czech National Accreditation Bureau, recognized by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) — programme status Accredited, 20 November 2024
- Association of Medical Schools in Europe (AMSE) — first Czech medical school accredited
- EU Directive 2005/36/EC (Annex V, point 5.1.1) — automatic recognition of the Czech MUDr medical qualification across the EU/EEA
- Verify: [World Directory of Medical Schools — Palacky University Olomouc listing](https://search.wdoms.org/home/GetSchoolDetail/F0000513)
- Verify: [Palacky University Olomouc — official General Medicine (MUDr) programme page](https://www.lf.upol.cz/en/studyat-our-faculty/general-medicine-mudr/)

## Programmes

| Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Tuition per year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [General Medicine (MUDr)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/palacky-university-olomouc-general-medicine) | MBBS | 6 years | English | €12,500 (2026-2027) |

## Why students choose it

- Listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (FAIMER School ID F0000513), currently operational, with ECFMG-certification eligibility for graduates from 1953 onward and Canadian medical-regulator acceptability noted in the same record.
- Accredited by the Czech National Accreditation Bureau, a WFME-recognized body, most recently confirmed 20 November 2024, and the first Czech medical school accredited by the Association of Medical Schools in Europe.
- Guaranteed university housing for international students for their entire period of study.

## Things to consider

- The university's own admissions page states the 2026 application window closes 31 July 2026, but the same page lists entrance-exam sessions in mid-to-late August 2026 -- a genuine internal inconsistency worth confirming directly with the Faculty before relying on either date.
- Some third-party sites claim UK General Medical Council recognition, but since Brexit, EEA-earned medical qualifications (including this one) no longer receive automatic GMC registration; UK-bound graduates should confirm the current post-Brexit route directly with the GMC.
- No scholarship specifically for international General Medicine students was confirmed on official channels.

## Best fit for

- Students comfortable sitting a written Biology, Chemistry and Physics-or-Mathematics entrance exam, available at numerous international venues and online.
- Applicants who value a campus directly co-located with a large teaching hospital and guaranteed international-student housing.
- Families comfortable confirming exact deadline and document requirements directly with the Faculty given the noted date inconsistency.

## Campus and city

The Faculty admits roughly 80 students per intake to the English-medium General Medicine programme. University housing is guaranteed for all international students for their entire period of study, and the Faculty campus sits alongside University Hospital Olomouc, with most clinical departments a short walk from the lecture halls.

Olomouc is a historic university city in Moravia, home to Palacky University since 1573. The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry shares its campus directly with University Hospital Olomouc, one of only nine hospitals in the Czech Republic under direct Ministry of Health control.

The six-year General Medicine curriculum runs theoretical foundation subjects (anatomy, biology, biochemistry, biophysics, histology, physiology) in Years 1-2, preclinical subjects (pathology, microbiology, pharmacology) from semester 5, and clinical subjects (internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, neurology) from subsequent semesters, with Year 6 devoted entirely to bedside clinical training. Students complete compulsory Czech-language classes during the first three years to support ward communication, though all coursework and exams remain in English. Clinical training runs at University Hospital Olomouc (FNOL), a roughly 1,200-bed hospital with 67 medical workplaces. Graduates sit final state examinations in Paediatrics, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, and Epidemiology/Law/Social Medicine before receiving the MUDr degree.


## Hostel, food and safety

University housing is guaranteed for international students throughout their studies, administered by the university's Accommodation and Dining Services across several halls of residence, some with shared bathrooms and some with communal kitchens. Official nightly rates translate to roughly EUR 175-215 per month for a single room and EUR 135-165 per month for a twin room, though applicants should confirm exact current rates in euros at the time of booking. Housing is not available for students with families, and international/exchange students' accommodation is generally booked automatically by the university based on their programme.

No specific on-campus meal plan or dining-cost figure is published. Food costs should be planned as part of an independent living-cost budget alongside accommodation.

No university-published campus-safety statistics were found. Olomouc's municipal waste-collection fee is waived for students under 26 living in the halls of residence.

The Faculty's Admissions office coordinates application and entrance-exam logistics, including partner-run exam sessions in multiple countries. The university's Accommodation and Dining Services (SKM UP, hotel@upol.cz) coordinates housing for incoming international students.


## Frequently asked questions

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

Yes. Admission follows completion of secondary education, with no separate bachelor's stage required first.

### What qualification is awarded on graduation?

Graduates receive the MUDr degree after passing final state examinations, a Czech 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 written test covering Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics (the applicant's choice), which can only be taken once per academic year. Sample tests and topic lists are published in advance.

### What is the current tuition fee?

EUR 12,500 per year, per the university's official fee-decision document (Appendix No. 10 to the University's Constitution), covering tuition, lectures, clinical practice and exams -- it excludes accommodation, subsistence and textbooks. A non-refundable EUR 80 application fee also applies.

### Does the programme require learning Czech?

Coursework and exams are entirely in English, but students complete compulsory Czech-language classes during the first three years to support communication with patients and ward staff.

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

The academic year starts in September. For the 2026/27 cycle, the application window opened 1 November 2025 and the university's admissions page states it closes 31 July 2026, though entrance-exam sessions are also listed into late August -- confirm the exact current deadline directly with the Faculty.

### Is university accommodation available for international students?

Yes -- housing is guaranteed for international students for their entire period of study, across several halls of residence, at rates of roughly EUR 175-215 per month for a single room or EUR 135-165 per month for a twin room.

### 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

- [World Directory of Medical Schools — Palacky University Olomouc listing](https://search.wdoms.org/home/GetSchoolDetail/F0000513) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [Palacky University Olomouc — official General Medicine (MUDr) programme page](https://www.lf.upol.cz/en/studyat-our-faculty/general-medicine-mudr/) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [Palacky University Olomouc — official Practical Information page (fee schedule)](https://www.lf.upol.cz/en/students/practicalinformation/) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [Consolidated EU Directive 2005/36/EC (EUR-Lex), Annex V](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02005L0036-20160524&from=DE) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [University Hospital Olomouc (FNOL) — official About Us and History pages](https://www.fnol.cz/en/about-us) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [GMC — Relevant European qualifications to be recognised post-Brexit](https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/relevant-european-qualifications-to-be-recognised-post-brexit) (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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