Slovak Medical University in Bratislava
About the University
Slovak Medical University in Bratislava is a state university, founded in 2002. The main campus is in Bratislava (Limbová 12), and the Faculty of Health is in Banská Bystrica. The university has four faculties and educates about 1917 students.
Studies include medicine, nursing, public health, and other medical fields. Programs are available in Slovak and English. Full-time study in Slovak is free. For "General Medicine," applicants take a biology and chemistry test or can be admitted based on their high school diploma average grade.
The application fee is €50 (€70 for programs with an exam). The deadline for "General Medicine" is February 28, 2026, through the MAIS system (application). Dormitory is not confirmed. Scholarships are available according to the law on universities: social, merit-based, and emergency.
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Admission and Deadlines
Updated 21 July 2026- Comenius University: Medicine (Faculty of Medicine), Public Health, Nursing and Medical Studies. Main campus — Bratislava (Limbová 12), Faculty of Health — Banská Bystrica. About 1917 students.
- For "General Medicine" (všeobecné lekárstvo), an entrance exam is required — a test in biology and chemistry (160 questions total, 150 minutes); the first 30 applicants may be accepted without an exam based on their high school diploma average (years 1–3).
- Application fee: €50 for programs without an in-person exam and €70 for medicine with an exam; applications are submitted electronically via MAIS, the deadline for medicine is February 28, 2026.
- Full-time study in Slovak is free for everyone, including citizens of Ukraine; a separate program "Medicine in English" is paid (self-financed).
Costs and Scholarships
Frequently Asked Questions about the University
How much does tuition cost at the Slovak Medical University (SZU) for Ukrainians?+
SZU is a state university, so full-time study in Slovak is free of charge for all students within the standard period, including Ukrainian citizens applying under general conditions. Tuition fees are only paid for exceeding the standard study duration, parallel study, or external (extramural) study.
The separate program 'General Medicine in English' is paid (self-financed) and is paid annually. If you plan to study in Slovak, the cost of the study itself is zero.
The only mandatory payment at the admission stage is a fee for material support of the admission process: €50 for programs without an oral exam and €70 for medicine with an entrance exam.
Sources: Fees — Faculty of Public Health SZUAdmission Information — Faculty of Medicine (PDF)
What are the deadlines and entrance exams for 'General Medicine' at SZU in 2026?+
The application form (e-prihláška) for the 'General Medicine' program must be submitted by February 28, 2026. The entrance exam is a test in biology and chemistry: a total of 160 questions (80 from each subject), time — 150 minutes.
Some applicants may be admitted without an exam: the first 30 individuals with the best average grade from annual assessment scores for the 1st–3rd year of secondary school. The reserve date for the exam (test and physical fitness check) is June 23, 2026.
The application is filled out and submitted through the university's MAIS system, then printed, signed, and sent with attachments in paper form.
Where do SZU students live and how much does a dormitory cost?+
The dormitory in Bratislava (Limbová 12) has 294 places; the standard price for a bed in a double room is about €135 per month for full-time students (more expensive during the summer break).
In the Banská Bystrica campus, prices are lower: about €99–112 per month depending on the room type (2-, 3-, or 4-bed). These are the official university rates for full-time study.
Sources: Ubytovanie — SZU
What faculties and fields does the Slovak Medical University have?+
The university has four faculties: Faculty of Medicine (M.D.), Faculty of Public Health, Faculty of Nursing and Health Professional Studies, and Faculty of Health with its seat in Banská Bystrica.
SZU is a state institution, founded in 2002 (health care traditions date back to 1953), with about 1917 students. It is one of the main medical universities in Slovakia, alongside the medical faculties of classical universities.
Sources: Profile on Portál VŠ (University Portal)Official website eszu.sk
