Slovak Medical University (SZU)
Bratislava, Slovakia. A state university for medicine and the health professions, run under the Ministry of Health.
Programmes, intakes and fees
| Taught in English | General Medicine |
|---|---|
| Intakes | September. Medicine closes early in the year. |
| Fees | €10,000 a year |
Official site: eszu.sk. Checked October 2026.
Programmes in the PAL course finder
| Programme | Level | Subject area |
|---|---|---|
| General Medicine | Medical degree | Medicine & health |
Open these programmes in the course finder to compare them or start an application.
Studying in Slovakia
Typical figures for international students in Slovakia. The university's own fees are above.
| Tuition (bachelor's) | Free in the local language; up to €4,000 a year in English |
|---|---|
| Tuition (master's) | Free in the local language; up to €5,900 a year in English |
| Living costs | €260–660 a month |
| Language | Slovak at public universities (free); English-taught programmes for a fee |
| Work while studying | No work permit needed while studying; part-time within the legal limit (about 20 hours a week) |
| After graduating | 9 months to look for work after graduating |
| Usual intakes | September (some programmes also February) |
Sources: IOM Migration Information Centre Slovakia; PAL university directory and Study in Slovakia.
How PAL helps you apply to Slovak Medical University (SZU)
- Free first conversation. A PAL counsellor checks your grades, English level and budget against the entry requirements.
- Documents. We tell you exactly which documents Slovak Medical University (SZU) asks for, and check each one before it is sent.
- Application. PAL submits your application and follows up with the university until you have a decision.
- Visa and travel. We help you prepare your student visa application, accommodation and arrival.
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PAL Education is an independent study abroad consultancy, not Slovak Medical University (SZU). Fees, programmes and dates change, so always confirm them with PAL or on the university's official website before you apply.