Here is a brief overview of features of studying medicine at Czech Republic:
Course Duration | 6 Years |
Basic Eligibility | 50% In PCB (10 + 2) 45% In PCB (SC/ST/OBC) |
NEET Entrance Test | Yes, it is compulsory |
IELTS & TOEFL | Not required |
Minimum Tuition Fee | 15000$ Per Annum |
Maximum Tuition Fee | 25000$ Per Annum |
Cost of Living in czech-republic | 200$ - 300$ Per Month |
Medium of Teaching | English Language |
Universities Recognition | NMC & WHO |
Top Medical University | Charles University |
Here is a brief overview of features of studying medicine at Czech Republic:
There are two medical universities in Czech Republic with NMC approval & they have world-class infrastructure and standardized educational curriculum.
All the classes have a digital ecosystem that includes highly advanced laboratories, and technological equipment for practical orientation.
Degrees offered at the medical colleges of Czech Republic have international accreditation from NMC, WHO, FAIMER, UNESCO, etc.
The Czech Republic is one of those few European countries where MBBS education is provided at an affordable cost.
Hostel and food services are offered by the university at economic rates.
Living expenses required for students to live in Czechia during studies are lenient that relieves your budgetary expenses.
Clinical rotations conducted in Cechian universities in the last semester are praised globally for its training program.
Students get to learn under well educated & qualified doctors at reputed public hospitals in the internship programs.
The best part about studying in Czechia is getting exposure to new culture that helps in expanding the direction of students' thoughts.
Czech Republic, being european nation, has a fascinating atmosphere that provides new experience and value additions in student's life.
After completing graduation from Czech Republic, students have magnificent career opportunities to practice or learn anywhere in the world.
Faculties in the medical universities in The Czech Republic provide preparation for all license exams including FMGE and USMLE.
Following is the eligibility standard considered for the acceptance of the admission of international students:
Candidates should be 17 years of old before 31st december of the admission year and the maximum age limitation is 25 years.
Students should have studied PCB (Physics, Chemistry, & Biology), maths & English subjects in XIIth science.
No gap exceeding two years after XIIth is accepted for admission.
Ideal score for open category students is 60% while reserved category students have to score 40% to get admission.
A qualification of NEET is essential for studying an MBBS course in Czech Republic.
English proficiency tests like IELTS & TOEFL are also compulsory.
A common procedure to get admission for medical course in Czech:
Step 1: Fill up an application form available online at the official site.
Step 2: Attach all the essential documents for submission.
Step 3: Now proceed the payment for the tuition fees of the first year.
Step 4: Apply for the VISA after receiving the confirmation of admission.
Step 5: Book the flight tickets to fly to Czech after getting the VISA.
All the documents necessary for MBBS admission in Czech are listed here:
Marksheet of 10th & 12th grade
National ID proof
Medical fitness certificate
Certification of birth
Non criminal certificate
School leaving certificate (SLC)
Certificate of Conduct
Legalized student’s VISA
Bank statement of parents
College may ask other documents
Valid passport
Passport size photocopies
Note: All the documents must be authorized from The Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi.
Learn details about the education system of MBBS course in Czech Republic:
M.D (Doctor of Medicine) is the name of an MBBS course in Czech Republic.
Medical universities in Czech Republic offers 6 years duration of MBBS course.
These 6 years are further divided into 12 semesters of 6 months each.
Course is available in both Czech & English language.
Clinical rotation is included in the curriculum that lasts for 3 years.
Certain examinations are mandatory to get admission in Czech for MBBS course and here are their details:
NEET is a mandatory exam for getting admission for MBBS abroad.
IELTS/TOEFL are required to get admission to test English proficiency.
A special entrance is conducted to test student’s knowledge on following area of subjects:
Basic Human Anatomy
Basic Human Psychology
Physics
Biology
Chemistry
Notice the important dates for admission of MBBS course in Czech:
Events | Dates |
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Application Start Date | January |
Last Date To Apply | June |
Start Date of Academic Year | October |
MBBS colleges in Czech Republic have accreditation from following councils:
National Commission of India (NMC)
World Health Organization (WHO)
United States Medical Licence Examination Test (USMLE)
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
World Directory of Medical Schools (WDMS)
General Medical council (UK)
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
Foundation of Advancement of International Medical Education and Research - IMED (FAIMER)
Benefits of scholarships in Czech -
9,000 CZK (400 USD)/ month for graduates.
9,500 CZK (420 USD)/ month for post-graduates.
Accommodation at student’s hostel at discounted fees.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner at discounted fees.
VISA application fees are not charged from students.
See the procedure Indian students need to follow to acquire VISA along with the list of required documents:
Application form of the admission
Letter of acceptance (Invitation Letter)
Few passport size photocopies
A valid passport of the student
Confirmed guarantee of hostel
Proof of financial capacity (Bank statement of 6 months)
International Health Insurance
Records for abstraction of criminal cases
Note: All the documents must be translated in Czechn language
Czech is one of the safest European country also for tourism:
According to the global peace index (2019), The Czech Republic has ranked at 10th position for world safest country.
The country has noted a major decline in the registration of crime cases.
International tourists feel absolutely safe during their voyage in Cechia.
No events of violence or college bullying is common in the country.
We have given average monthly expenses required while studying in Czech:
Particulars | Amount (USD) | Amount (INR) |
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External Accomodation | 300 USD | 21,000 Rs. |
Food (Monthly Cost) | 100 USD | 7,000 Rs. |
Transportation (Pass) | 25 USD | 1,750 Rs. |
Monthly Grocery | 25 USD | 1,750 Rs. |
Basic Amenities | 50 USD | 3,500 Rs. |
Total Monthly Expenditure | 500 USD | 35000 Rs. |
Note: 1$ = Rs. 70 (for calculation purpose)
Religion | Eastern Orthodox Christianity |
National Currency | Czechn Lev |
Rate of Exchange (Dec 2021) | 1 Lev = 43.40 INR |
Population | 70,00,000 |
Language | Czechn, Romani |
Climate | 10.6°C (51.1°F) |
Time Difference | 3 hrs 7 min behind of India |
You can check out aggregate fee structure of popular universities in Czech Republic in the table given below:
Name of the Universities | Tuition Fees/Year | Hostel Fees/Year |
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Charles University | 13,300 USD | 9,31,000 INR |
Palacky University | 25,000 USD | 17,50,000 INR |
Note:
Calculation rates: 1$ = 70 INR.
Education is free for international students if they study in public universities and in Czechn language.
You can see the ranking of NMC approved medical colleges in Czech:
Name of University | Country Ranking | World Ranking |
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Charles University | 1 | 211 |
Palacky University | 6 | 989 |
These are the courses on medicine available studies in Czech Republic:
Anaesthesiology
Internal Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Obstetrics
Gynaecology
Orthopaedics
Paediatrics
Surgery
Nursing
Here you can refer a syllabus of medicine in Czech as per each semester:
1st Year
1st Semester | 2nd Semester |
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Anatomy | Anatomy & Histology |
2nd Year
3rd Semester | 4th Semester |
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Histology | Physiology |
Physiology | Microbiology |
Biochemistry | Biochemistry |
Anatomy | - |
3rd Year
5th Semester | 6th Semester |
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Pathology | Pathology |
Pharmacology | Pharmacology |
Path Physiology | Pathophysiology |
Micro-biology | - |
4th - 6th Year
Clinical Subjects & Clinical Posting | Internal Medicine |
Physiology | Pediatrics |
Oncology | General Surgery |
ENT | Gynecology |
Cardiology | Emergency Medicine |
Have a look at the opportunities students get after graduation in Czech Republic:
Students have a chance to do Post Graduation after completing MBBS, if they clear their respective county’s medical licence examination.
A full assistance for the preparation of USMLE is available in colleges.
Clinical rotation programs are conducted in any country.
Indian students can return Indian after passing NEXT exam.
The duration of the MBBS course in Czech Republic is for 6 years that includes a total of 9 semesters.
The minimum age of the students to take admission in Czechia should be 17 & the maximum age limit is 25 years
MBBS degree acquired in Czechian universities is legitimate in India, however graduates will require to qualify NEXT exam to legally practice in India.
Entire course of medicine at Czechian colleges has English medium language in it’s curriculum.
Students can opt for a Postgraduate program in any international college or Czechian colleges also offer P.G options. If you crack the USMLE exam then you can also pursue P.G in the USA
Indian food is available in some local restaurants situated near the campus. Some colleges also have appointed Indian cooks to serve desi dishes for Indian students.
Yes, Most of the faculties in Czechian universities provide full coaching for the preparation of USMLE examination
There are too many banks & financial institutions that grant loans for educational purposes if you want to study in Czech Republic or anywhere in the world.