Study medicine at Jessenius University in Martin, Slovakia

MUDr. Amandeep Grewal

MUDr. Amandeep Grewal

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Study medicine in Slovakia. Study medicine at Jessenius University in Martin.

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Medical education at Jessenius University!

In the heart of Europe is a land of medieval castles, idyllic landscapes, mighty mountains and historic folk architecture. Slovakia. A vibrant and modern country that welcomes students from all over the world and is therefore ideally suited for study abroad. Studying medicine in the Slovak Republic offers students a great opportunity to grow academically, personally and professionally.

Study abroad - life as an international student in Slovakia:

Students in Slovakia enjoy the benefits of a competitive, progressive higher education system and affordable tuition fees and living costs. Compared to Western European countries, these are particularly low in Slovakia. The academic year at medical universities begins on 1 September and ends on 31 August of the following year and consists of 2 semesters (the winter semester from September to January and the summer semester from February to June). Students are assessed according to the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS), as in Austria and Germany, and have access to a wide range of student organisations, special programmes and student discounts offered nationwide.

Here you will find a general overview of the costs of studying medicine abroad.

Study human medicine:

One of the most popular study programmes for international students in Slovakia is Human Medicine. Studying human medicine takes an average of 6 years and is organised in 12 semesters. Graduates are awarded the title of "Doctor of General Medicine" (MUDr.), which is recognised not only in the European Union, but almost all over the world. Graduates have appropriate theoretical knowledge of pre-clinical subjects and clinical disciplines.

The Jessenius University of Medicine:

Especially the Jessenius University of Medicine, located in the most important Slovak cultural centre Martin, enjoys growing popularity among international students. Since 1969 it has been part of Comenius University, the oldest and largest university in the Slovak Republic. Jessenius University is popular thanks to its high level of education, modern educational and research facilities and professional teaching staff. In order to guarantee an efficient, pleasant and qualitative study process, the university organises learning in small groups. Thus, it allows all medical students free development, recognition and appreciation in the course of their studies.

They study abroad together and make friends for life thanks to the unique Jessenius University in Martin.

City of Martin:

After a stimulating day at Jessenius University, Martin offers you the opportunity to relax in the magnificent, historic centre or take some time out in the Turcinska Gallery. Sports enthusiasts will also find plenty to do in Martin. The metropolis offers a variety of sports clubs, including ice hockey, football, handball and more. Living in Martin proves to be quite attractive in terms of price. In the capital Bratislava, rental costs are sometimes significantly higher. Therefore, Martin is an insider tip for studying abroad and quite attractive for medical students. We offer our students modern and high-quality flats, mostly in the immediate vicinity of the university. Don't wait another year and convince yourself to study abroad in Slovakia. Martin is calling you!

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