Why Study Medicine Abroad in English
Studying medicine abroad expands students’ horizons both in an educational and cultural sense. Furthermore, aspiring doctors acquire self-reliance, discipline, and maturity as part of living in a foreign country. Consequently, international students gain a competitive edge in the job market thanks to their distinct backgrounds and skill sets.
Programmes fully taught in English
Degrees approved by Medical Councils in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Ireland, and worldwide
100% guaranteed acceptance into medical school
Recognised by the WHO and listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools
Affordable tuition fees & cost of living
Full ongoing support by doctors and students overseas
What Are the Entry Requirements to Study Medicine in Europe?
The European universities that teach medicine in English are located in over 40 countries. Each of these universities has its own unique set of entry requirements. The only criterion of acceptance they all share is English language proficiency.
Other than that, you may have to sit an entrance exam in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics. Some exams will be simple multiple-choice questions, while others can be open questions or a combination of both. They may or may not consider your high-school science subjects grades.
There are hundreds of medical universities abroad, so entry requirements will always vary. The most common entry requirements for medicine in Europe are:
BTEC, GCSE, or equivalent high school diploma
Satisfactory grades in Chemistry, Biology, Maths, and Physics
English language proficiency
Entrance exams in Biology, Chemistry, and English (options for online testing)
A simple online interview to check your motivation for choosing your vocation
Letter of recommendation or personal statement (optional)
You must have a passport
Some universities require entry fees upon acceptance to make sure the seat will be taken
How Much Does It Cost to Study Medicine in Europe?
Depending on which country you choose to study medicine abroad, annual tuition fees can range from €3,000 to €30,000. These prices depend solely on the economic state of the corresponding country. More expensive options don’t mean better quality of education because medicine is taught and learned the same everywhere.
Here are the general guidelines for the cost of studying medicine in Europe:
- Georgia and Serbia are the most preferred and affordable options, with tuition fees starting from ₹520,500 per year.
- In the middle, Romania, Bulgaria, Poland, and other countries from Central and Eastern Europe have annual costs of ₹667,900 – ₹1,541,250.
- Italy, Turkey, Cyprus, and Germany fall into the higher price range of €15,000 and above per year.
For a complete price comparison, check out our extensive list of medical universities in Europe. You can find detailed information about countries, programmes, tuition fees, living costs, curricula, and much more.
Meanwhile, here are the Top 5 universities to study medicine abroad at a low cost:
- Tbilisi Medical Academy – ₹617,550
- European University in Tbilisi – ₹520,500
- Trakia Medical University – ₹924,750
- University of Nis – ₹616,500
- Medical University of Silesia – ₹1,551,500
Where Are the Medical Degrees Recognised?
All of our partner universities are recognised by the World Health Organisation and listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools, which in most cases, is a primary degree recognition requirement.
Other common requirements include a course duration of at least 5,500 contact clock hours of study over a period of at least 3 or 4 years.
Medical degrees obtained from a European school will be recognised by the major medical councils worldwide. We’ve thoroughly researched and vetted these universities to ensure they comply with the best teaching quality standards. Graduates will be eligible to apply for a Doctor’s licence in the country of their choice.
For example, you will be eligible to take the USMLE for the USA, the MCCQE for Canada, the PLAB/UKLMA for the UK, the PRES for Ireland, and the AMC clinical examination for Australia.