Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice
About the University
The Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice is a state-run, classic higher education institution founded in 1959. It has five faculties and educates about 7,500 students, including 1,500 foreigners. It is one of two universities in Slovakia that train doctors.
It offers over 150 degree programs (bc, mgr, phd) and combined forms in the fields of medicine, law, natural sciences, IT, and humanities. Education is available in Slovak (free) and English (paid for foreigners).
Full-time study in Slovak is free. The application fee is €30. Deadlines: for medical students – by 02/28/2026, for natural science students – by 03/31/2026, for master's programs – usually by 05/31/2026. Dormitory fees range from €44 to €70 per month, with 1,755 places available.
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Faculties 5
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Admission and Deadlines
Updated 21 July 2026- Studying in Slovak full-time for the standard duration is free.
- 5 faculties, ~7,200 students (2024), ~1,528 employees (of which ~800 academic: 104 professors, 151 associate professors, 421 assistants/lecturers, 132 researchers); founded 1959
- Medicine (Lekárska fakulta) has an entrance exam — a written test in biology and chemistry (200 questions, 150 min, max. 800 points)
- UPJŠ (Univerzita Pavla Jozefa Šafárika) also teaches general medicine in English (for foreign self-paying students) — for a fee
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Frequently Asked Questions about the University
What is the passing score and exam for medicine at UPJŠ?+
There is no fixed passing score; applicants are ranked by their written test scores. The test has 200 questions (100 biology + 100 chemistry), lasts 150 minutes, and has a maximum of 800 points.
The best applicants are admitted based on ranking within the planned intake: for general medicine (všeobecné lekárstvo), about 210 places were planned; for dentistry (zubné lekárstvo), about 40.
Dates for entrance exams 2026: preliminary 24–April, then 15.05 and 08–June; reserve term June.
Sources: Admission to the Faculty of Medicine UPJŠEntrance exams LF UPJŠ
How much does it cost to submit an application form at UPJŠ?+
For the Faculty of Medicine UPJŠ, the fee is €30 for an electronic application form (e-prihláška) and €50 for a paper one. Fees may differ at other faculties.
The application form is submitted electronically via e-prihlaska.upjs.sk (AIS2); the electronic form is cheaper and more convenient than the paper one.
The fee is paid exclusively by bank transfer using the details from Štátna pokladnica (State Treasury) provided in the application form.
Can I study to become a doctor at UPJŠ in English?+
Yes. UPJŠ (Faculty of Medicine) is known for its general medicine program in English for foreign students. Studying in English is paid (self-financed).
Slovak-language medicine in full-time study within the standard length is free, but requires knowledge of Slovak and passing an entrance exam in Slovak.
General medicine lasts 6 years (title MUDr.), dentistry - 5 years (title MDDr.).
Sources: Lekárska fakulta UPJŠ
How much does a UPJŠ dormitory in Košice cost?+
UPJŠ dormitories are located at Medická 4, Medická 6, Popradská 66, and Popradská 76; total capacity is about 1,755 places.
Prices: Medická 4/6 - from ~47 € per month, Popradská 66 - from ~44 € per month. These are some of the cheapest student dormitories among the top universities in Slovakia.
At Medická 4/6, students are mainly housed in 2- and 3-bed rooms; at Popradská 76 - foreign students.
Sources: UPJŠ student dorms
When is the deadline for applying to UPJŠ Medicine for 2026/2027?+
Applications for general and dental medicine (Faculty of Medicine UPJŠ) are submitted from January to February.
This is earlier than for most non-technical programs, so medical school applicants should prepare their documents in advance.
The application is electronic via e-prihlaska.upjs.sk; only one program can be entered per application.
Sources: LF UPJŠ Admissions 2026/2027
