Experience a whole new lifestyle while pursuing your medical education abroad. Choose from a variety of university options that will meet your every expectation.
GCSEA/A-Levels - grades C and above
GPA - 2.0 (62%)
Biology and Chemistry
Optional: Physics or Mathematics
One of the main benefits of applying to study medicine abroad is the diverse admission criteria. They depend on the country or the university of your choice.
The most common entry requirements to study medicine in Europe in English are satisfactory grades (C or 62%) in your high school diploma and successfully passing an entrance exam in Biology and Chemistry.
However, some medical universities may only take your diploma into consideration without the need to pass an entry test. The minimum grade requirements are:
It can be possible to get in with grades lower than these but you’ll have to check with a student consultant.
Available at some universities. Consult with an advisor.
Several options available. Consult with an advisor.
Find out if you meet the requirements for medical school in Europe
Depending on which country you choose, the cost of studying medicine abroad can vary considerably. The average annual tuition fee for Central and Eastern European medical schools ranges between £3,300 - £10,000. Some countries like Poland and Hungary may charge £13,500 and above.
Compared to Western countries, these prices are very affordable for international students coming from the UK, Ireland, the Americas, Asia, or Australia. Add the lower living costs of about £300 - £400 per month to the picture and you’ll have the experience of your life.
| Tuition fee difference between the UK and Europe (approx) | |
|---|---|
| UK | £9,250 |
| Europe | £6,500 |
| Difference | -30% |
| Monthly living cost difference between the UK and Europe (approx) | |
|---|---|
| UK | £1,200 |
| Europe | £400 |
| Difference | -67% |
All of the universities listed on our website have been thoroughly examined and have proven records of international graduates registering and practising as doctors back at home.
In addition, you can spend an hour or two in research to find out if your chosen university options meet these requirements. The easiest way to find out if a medical degree is internationally recognised is to:
Almost all medical schools overseas that teach medicine and dentistry in English meet the highest quality of education standards set by organisations such as the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME). Moreover, these universities have up-to-date facilities and teaching hospitals that will enable you to unleash your full medical potential.
We have long years of experience in working with universities and consulting students on a daily basis. According to feedback we have received from students, the best countries and universities to study medicine in English are:
| University | Country | Tuition fees |
|---|---|---|
| European University of Tbilisi | Georgia | £4,200 |
| Sofia Medical University | Bulgaria | £6,700 |
| University Of Nis | Serbia | £4,700 |
| Plovdiv Medical University | Bulgaria | £6,700 |
The competition for 1st-year entry is low-medium, and European medical universities generally have higher acceptance rates of 50% and above.
Medical education in Europe in English is 6 years long. It is divided into 3 years of theoretical studies and 3 years of practical training in university hospitals. Students earn a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree upon graduation. This degree will be recognised worldwide, enabling you to practice medicine wherever you like.
International students are usually placed in small groups of about 10 people. The main benefit here is that smaller groups allow for easier professor-student communication and closer connections with teachers.
Europe also offers a graduate pathway to medicine. Bachelor’s and Master’s degree holders who have finished their science/healthcare degrees can apply for accelerated medicine taught in English.
Depending on your previous degree, this route allows entry into the 2nd or 3rd year of the undergraduate medical course, hence graduating and earning your degree sooner.
At this time, this option is only available in Georgia and Poland, and the acceptance rate is above 60%.
Year 1-3 - pre-clinical theory
Includes subjects like Anatomy, Pathology, Medical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Neurology, Dermatology, and many more.
Year 4-5 - practical training
Apply what you have learned from the previous years by shadowing doctors and practising on patients under their supervision.
Year 6 - internship
Minimum lectures and full-time rotations and clinical experience under the supervision of doctors.
End of year 6 - state exam
Passing the state exam grants you the title of Doctor and the eligibility to practise as one.
