Paracelsus Medical University

Salzburg - Austria
Abroad

General Information

Founded in 2002, Paracelsus Medical University (PMU) is a prestigious private medical university with campuses in Salzburg, Austria, and Nuremberg, Germany. Modeled after the Mayo Clinic, PMU is renowned for its condensed 5-year Human Medicine program and its strong focus on research-driven education. It is an interprofessional hub where students of medicine, pharmacy, and nursing science study together on a modern, high-tech campus.


General Info

  • Primary Location: Strubergasse 21, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.
  • Degree Awarded: Dr. med. univ. (Medicine) – A 5-year integrated program (BSc + Master’s structure).
  • Language of Instruction: Primarily German. Proficiency at the C1 level is required, while B2+ English is necessary to navigate scientific literature.
  • Accreditation: Fully accredited by the Austrian Agency for Quality Assurance (AQ Austria) and recognized by the WHO and ECFMG (USA).
  • Admission: Highly selective. PMU admits only 80 students per year in Salzburg.
  • Admission Process: An elaborate three-stage procedure:
  • Written Application.
  • Computer-based Admissions Test (3.5 hours).
  • Personal Interview.

Campus Facilities

The Salzburg campus is a "Center of Excellence" that integrates academic learning with high-level clinical research facilities.

  • Haus C (Main Building): Features the Jörg Rehn Auditorium and state-of-the-art multimedia lecture halls.
  • University Center for Anatomy: A premier facility for cadaveric dissection and morphological research.
  • Clinical Simulation Center: Used for interprofessional training where medical, nursing, and pharmacy students practice together on high-fidelity patient simulators.
  • Core Facilities: Includes high-end labs for Bioinformatics, Electron Microscopy, and a GMP Laboratory for pharmaceutical research.
  • PMU Library: Provides 24/7 digital access to medical journals and a vast physical collection on the 2nd floor of Building B.
  • Research and Innovation Centers (RIC): Two massive clusters established in 2022 one for Regenerative Medicine and another for Public Health.

Hospital & Medical Facilities

Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution

The clinical training is closely intertwined with the Salzburg University Hospital (Landeskrankenhaus) and other specialized centers.

  • Salzburg University Hospital: The primary teaching hospital with 21 university institutes providing 24/7 high-complexity care.
  • Nuremberg Hospital (Klinikum Nürnberg): PMU's major partner in Germany, where students may also complete clinical cycles.
  • Research Clusters: Specialized focus on Neuroscience, Immunology, Gastroenterology, and Metabolic Diseases.
  • Clinical Year: The 5th year is a Clinical Practical Year (KPJ) where students are fully integrated into hospital teams.

Fee Structure

State University Affordability

As a private institution, PMU has a higher tuition fee compared to public Austrian universities, but it offers a fixed educational contract.

Fee Category

Amount (Approx.)

Notes

Application Fee

€290

One-time non-refundable fee for the admission process.

Tuition (Human Medicine)

€16,000 – €18,000 /year

Varies slightly by academic year; remains fixed once enrolled.

PhD Tuition

€2,450 /year

Specifically for the Doctorate in Medical Science.

ÖH Student Union Fee

€25.20 /semester

Mandatory for all students in Austria.

Living Budget

€1,100 – €1,400 /mo

Salzburg has a relatively high cost of living.


Scholarships

  • Financial Aid Scholarships: Awarded based on social criteria and household income using the OECD formula.
  • Merit-Based Scholarships: Awarded annually to top-performing students in each class (typically €750 to €1,500).
  • Brain Capital Education Fund: A "Study Now, Pay Later" model where tuition is covered by the fund and repaid as a percentage of income after graduation.
  • Research Grants: Scholarship recipients in the 4th year can receive up to €1,500 for research stays overseas.

City Details

  • The Vibe: Salzburg is a world-class cultural hub, famous for Mozart and the "Sound of Music." It is exceptionally safe, surrounded by the Alps, and offers a very high quality of life.
  • Connectivity:
  • Public Transport: The campus is centrally located near Mirabellplatz and is easily accessible via S-Bahn and local buses.
  • Biking: Salzburg is one of Austria's most bike-friendly cities.
  • Safety: Very high. Salzburg consistently ranks as one of the safest cities in Europe.

Hostel & Mess

  • Accommodation: Most students live in private student residences like ÖJAB-Haus Salzburg or shared apartments (WGs). The campus is centrally located and easily reachable.
  • Vibe: "Small groups, big impact." With only 80 students per year, the faculty knows everyone by name. The atmosphere is professional, ambitious, and collaborative.
  • Dining: Several cafes and the University Hospital Canteen offer subsidized meals for students.
  • Interprofessional Life: Medicine students often collaborate with Pharmacy and Nursing students on research projects and social events.

Miscellaneous

  • Latin Requirement: 10 hours of Latin are required. If not completed in high school, it must be finished by the end of the first year at PMU.
  • Professional Field Exploration: A mandatory 4-week internship in a healthcare setting (hospital, nursing home, etc.) must be completed before starting studies.
  • USMLE Support: PMU provides specific grants and support for students wishing to take the US Medical Licensing Exams to practice in the USA.
  • Application Deadlines: The online portal typically opens in January and closes in March for the September intake.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Students must typically have a minimum of 50% marks in PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) in the 12th standard (40% for reserved categories) and must have qualified NEET in the current or previous two years, as per NMC guidelines.

The duration is generally 6 years in total, which includes 5 years of academic study (54 months) and 1 year of compulsory internship (12 months), fully complying with the latest National Medical Commission (NMC) rules.

The process is simple: 1. Submit scanned documents (10th, 11th, and 12th mark sheets, NEET result, Passport scan, and a recent passport-size photograph with a white background). 2. Receive the Admission Letter from the University. 3. Process the Invitation Letter for Visa. 4. Complete the Visa application with our assistance.

Yes, all our partner universities are recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Medical Commission (NMC). Graduate doctors can also write major global licensing exams such as USMLE (USA), PLAB (UK), AMC (Australia), and the FMGE/NExT exam for India.

While most universities admit based on your 12th marks and NEET qualification, some may require a simple online entrance test or interview. We will guide you through any such requirement.

Fees typically cover the Tuition Fee, Hostel Fee, Medical Insurance, Visa Extension, and administrative charges. A detailed, transparent fee structure showing Tuition Fee, Hostel Fee, Mess Charges, Visa/Invitation Fee, and Medical Assurance Fee for each country and university will be provided upfront.

Payment schedules are determined by the individual university. Some universities allow semester-wise payments, while others require annual payments. We will provide clear guidance on the university's official payment schedule.

We are committed to transparency. All costs, including consultation charges and university expenses, are detailed in your offer letter. We strongly advise against any form of donation.

Yes, we coordinate group departures for students and assist with flight ticket booking. Our representative will meet the students at the destination airport and provide transport to the university hostel.

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