Košice
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Slovakia
Overview
The Faculty of Medicine at Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice has been educating medical students since 1948, with over 17,000 graduates to date. Since 1992, it has offered medical studies in English to students from around 50 countries. Its diplomas are recognized across the EU and many U.S. states. Located near L. Pasteur University Hospital, the Faculty combines modern facilities with hands-on clinical training. Accredited in the highest category, it excels in educating skilled physicians and advancing medical research, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for global career opportunities.
The Faculty of Medicine provides university study for international students in two medical branches:
General Medicine – the course lasts 6 years
Dental Medicine – the course lasts 6 years
Accreditation
Accredited by the Slovak Accreditation Agency for Higher Education and fully compliant with standards of internal quality assurance.
As a public university, operates under the Slovak higher education regulatory framework and is recognized by the Ministry of Education.
The Faculty of Medicine’s degrees are recognized EU-wide, and clinical education meets EU professional standards for medical training.
The internal quality system, including program accreditation and internal evaluation, is assessed and approved under new national standards (as of mid-2024).
Rankings
Classified in the 1201-1500 band globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025.
In the U.S. News Best Global Universities ranking, it is around #894 globally among all universities.
In EduRank, it is placed about #1,624 globally, and among the top universities in Slovakia (often #2 or #3 nationally).
According to CWUR, it is in the Top ~1500-1600 worldwide, and consistently ranked #2 among Slovak universities.
Requirements
Completion of secondary education (high school diploma or equivalent) for Bachelor’s degree admission.
For medical/dental programs in English: an entrance exam (multiple-choice test) in Biology and Chemistry.
Proof of English (for English-taught programs); Slovak language proficiency may be required for Slovak-taught programs.
Submission of academic transcripts, diploma, identification documents.
Meeting minimum score/exam threshold for admission in competitive programs (especially medicine/dental).
Programs
Bachelor, Master & PhD Study Cycles
Offers over 250 accredited degrees: bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral (PhD) programs.
Faculties include: Medicine; Science; Law; Public Administration; Arts; and also an Institute of Physical Education & Sport.
Some programs are available in English, and possibly in other foreign languages.
Medicine & Dental Programs
Medicine: 6-year program in English (also Slovak) leading to Doctor of General Medicine (MUDr / MD) degree.
Dentistry: 6 years, English-taught track available.
Location