🏥Study Medicine at UPJŠ Košice (English) — Fees 2026/27, Entrance Exam 2026 & Admission
UPJŠ is one of Slovakia’s established public universities, with around 7,000 students across five faculties (Medicine, Science, Law, Public Administration, and Arts). The Faculty of Medicine is recognized for modern teaching (including the Center of Simulator and Virtual Medicine) and strong clinical education across Košice’s university and partner hospitals.
Košice, Slovakia’s second-largest city, offers a lively student environment, a historic center, and convenient connections across Central Europe.
Last updated: 15 Oct 2025 • 2026/27 intake information is published by the faculty in-cycle; verify current dates on UPJŠ official pages.
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🎓Medical Programs at UPJŠ Faculty of Medicine
| Program | Duration | Tuition (2026/27) |
|---|---|---|
| General Medicine (MUDr.) | 6 years (12 semesters) | TBA* (last year: €13,000) |
| Dental Medicine (MDDr.) | 5 years (10 semesters) | TBA* (last year: €13,500) |
English-taught degree programs:
- MUDr. (General Medicine) — 6 years / 12 semesters | planned intake: ~210 seats
- MDDr. (Dental Medicine) — 5 years / 10 semesters | planned intake: ~40 seats
Installments: Fees are typically payable in two installments each academic year (last cycle: by Aug 31 and Mar 1). Graduates earn the MUDr. or MDDr. degrees and receive comprehensive preparation for postgraduate specialization.
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📚UPJŠ Košice Entrance Exam (Biology & Chemistry)
Written multiple-choice exam in Biology and Chemistry taken as one test lasting 2.5 hours. The test has 200 questions (100 Biology + 100 Chemistry). Each item is scored 0–4 points (maximum 800); no negative marking. Each question (A–D) can have 0–4 correct answers. The pass mark is usually 75%, with ranking determining offers. (Applicants may sit the exam once per admission year per programme.)
Entrance Exam Dates (2026)
- To be announced by the faculty. Historically: on-campus sessions in mid-June and mid-August, with additional early-September terms. Occasional off-site partner sessions may be added.
🗂️Admission & Deadlines (UPJŠ) — 2026/27 Intake
Application Deadlines — 2026 (TBA)
Official 2026 submission windows will be published by the Faculty of Medicine. As a guide, last cycle deadlines preceded each exam by about 2–6 weeks. We’ll update this section when the faculty releases 2026 dates.
Documents to Prepare
- Filled, signed and printed AiS2 application — register at e-prihlaska.upjs.sk (applications must be completed by computer; names as in passport/ID). Manual: ePrihlas_I.pdf.
- Medical confirmation of physical & mental fitness (≤ 3 months old), in English or Slovak.
- Copy of passport/ID and proof of payment of the non-refundable application/entrance exam fee.
- School leaving certificate (final diploma with grades):
- Notary-authorised copy with Apostille/superlegalisation and notary-authorised Slovak translation by a sworn translator. Verification and translation are provided in Slovakia.
- Exempt from Apostille/superlegalisation: Croatia, Hungary, Germany, Poland, Romania (still submit notary-authorised copy + Slovak sworn translation); Ukraine: notary-authorised copy + Slovak sworn translation; be ready to present the original if required.
Submission Address
Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice,
Faculty of Medicine — Study Department,
Trieda SNP 1, 040 11 Košice, The Slovak Republic
For deadline observance, the decisive date is the postmark date. Each applicant (including current students) must submit all required documents. Late applications are not accepted.
📋Application Process at UPJŠ Košice — Documents & Recognition
To apply to the English-taught programs at the UPJŠ Faculty of Medicine, you typically submit:
- Online application (AiS2 e-Application).
- High-school leaving certificate/diploma with Apostille/superlegalisation as required and sworn Slovak translation; include an eligibility statement if not explicit on the diploma.
- Recognition (nostrification) in Slovakia if applicable (some national diplomas follow recognition statement routes).
- Medical/health certificate (per faculty instructions), copy of passport/ID, and proof of fee payment.
The faculty provides step-by-step guidance after you start your application; exact documentation depends on your country of study.
🏛️Accreditation & Recognition
UPJŠ is a public higher-education institution in Slovakia and its Faculty of Medicine is accredited under the Slovak Accreditation Agency for Higher Education (SAAHE/SAAVŠ), which holds WFME Recognition Status (recognized 2024). Degrees (MUDr./MDDr.) are EU-recognized; graduates practise subject to national licensing/residency requirements.
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🏠Accommodation at UPJŠ (Košice)
University dormitories (e.g., Medická 4/6, Popradská 66/76) offer shared rooms near the faculty. 2026/27 prices are posted each summer; for reference, 2025/26 official monthly fees were €63 (triple) and €67 (double) per bed. Capacity is limited; many students rent private apartments in Košice.
📚Student Life in Košice
Košice combines a walkable historic center, lively cafés, parks, and affordable living. Student associations, clinics, research groups, and mobility programs (e.g., Erasmus+) create a supportive environment alongside rigorous studies.
❓FAQs — UPJŠ Košice (Medicine & Dentistry, English, 2026/27)
