Admission Process for International Students

1. Qualification: Applicants must have completed secondary school education, ideally with a focus on science subjects.

2. Entrance Examination: Successful completion of a written entrance exam in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in the English language is required. Entrance exams are typically held in Ostrava.

3. Evaluation: Admission is based on the results of the entrance exams and secondary school performance.

4. Emphasis: The program in Ostrava emphasizes modern teaching technologies, including simulation methods.

Curriculum Structure

• Years 1–2: Theoretical and preclinical subjects (Anatomy, Physiology, Histology, Biochemistry, etc.).

• Years 3–6: Clinical subjects and practical training (Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Neurology, etc.).

• Clinical Practice: The study includes extensive clinical practice and rotations at the Ostrava University Hospital, which is one of the largest comprehensive healthcare facilities in the region.

Clinical practice and teaching primarily take place in the immediate vicinity of the modern campus.

University Hospital and Clinical Exposure

1. Primary Teaching Hospital:

   • Ostrava University Hospital (Fakultní nemocnice Ostrava - FNOs): Serves as the main clinical base for the Faculty of Medicine. It is a highly specialized, modern healthcare facility in the Moravian-Silesian Region, ensuring students contact with a wide range of pathologies and cutting-edge technologies.

2. Other Centers: The faculty also collaborates with other regional healthcare facilities and hospitals.

3. Advantage: The faculty has strong ties to emergency medicine and traumatology, which are significant in the region.

The English-taught program requires tuition payment according to the faculty's fee schedule.

Financial Commitments (English Program)

1. Annual Tuition Fee (General Medicine): Approximately 260,000 – 300,000 CZK (approx. $11,000 – $13,000 USD) per academic year. (Tuition at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ostrava, is typically slightly lower or comparable to other Czech faculties).

2. Total 6-Year Tuition: Approximately 1.56 million – 1.8 million CZK (approx. $66,000 – $78,000 USD).

3. Other Fees: Admission procedure fees and minor administrative fees.

Ostrava is the third-largest city in the Czech Republic and is known for its industrial history, which has recently transformed into a modern, cultural center.

• Vibe: Industrial, dynamic, and genuine. Ostrava has a strong student and cultural scene with many festivals (e.g., Colours of Ostrava).

• Culture: The reconstructed industrial area of Dolní Vítkovice is highly popular, serving as a cultural and educational center.

• Safety: The city is generally safe, especially in university and residential districts.

• Cost: Ostrava has one of the lowest costs of living among major Czech cities.

• Transportation: Easy access via public transport to all parts of the city, including the University Hospital.

As a regional center, Ostrava is less expensive than Prague and Olomouc regarding living costs.

Accommodation (Dormitory/Hostel) Details