Entrance Procedure

Welcome to the 2nd Faculty of Medicine at Charles University in Prague - Motol
We appreciate your interest in studying General Medicine at the 2nd Faculty of Medicine. Our six-year study program has a proud tradition of friendship and cohesiveness among faculty and house staff and our students. This tradition, along with academic excellence and our commitment to preparing the students for a successful career in primary or ospital-based medical care, combine to make our Faculty of Medicine an outstanding choice for your studies.
 
You do not necessarily need a recruiting agency to study at our Faculty of Medicine
Some agencies provide a reliable service (we have had decent experience with Academic Agency, www.academicstudy.eu). However, there are also other recruitment agencies that might help the applicants with only part of the required paperwork or just charge a ridiculous amount of money virtually for nothing.
To prevent our applicants from experiencing this, we offer two transparent ways (tracks) of enrolment to our school. The ‘Track A’ option involves passing a standardized SAT system of test. You do not need to travel abroad, just take the test and see if you fulfill the criteria.
Should you choose ‘Track B’, we will welcome you at our university and you will take written and oral exams in one day – but again, you do not need any agency for this.
 

NOTE:
As 2nd Faculty is participating in the US Department of Education's Direct Loan Program, we are required by Sec. 600.55 to obtain Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) scores from all new students who are U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent residents. Your scores do not affect 2nd Faculty's decision on your admission and you are not required to submit MCAT scores prior to receiving a decision on your admission.

 

 
What to do after the admission
 

  • Applicants who have passed the entrance examination (Track A or Track B) and completed their secondary school education are admitted to the Faculty.
    The admitted applicants will get a Letter of Admission from the Dean of the 2nd Faculty of Medicine, which allows them to get a visa for the period of study in the Czech Republic.
    New students outside the EU should arrange health insurance and visa for one year of study in the Czech Republic. They should also arrange a medical check-up (general examination; compulsory immunization for hepatitis B; tuberculin test; a check for rubella antibodies is required for women).
     
    Enrolment of New Students
    The enrolment of new students takes place at the beginning of the new academic year (at the end of September or the beginning of October) at the seat of our Faculty.
     
    During the enrolment the student will obtain:
     
  • All information regarding study and a booklet with the entire curriculum and the study plan for the first study year;
  • Other necessary documents;
  • A contract signed by the Dean of 2nd Faculty of Medicine.
     

Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2013/2014
 

Study year: Paid before 31 October: Paid after 31 October:
1st year (students NOT admitted through an agency) 245 000 CZK 275 000 CZK
1st year (students admitted through an agency) 265 000 CZK 315 000 CZK
2nd - 6th year* 285 000 CZK 315 000 CZK

 
* The Tuition fee (in the second to sixth years) for the best 10 % of students could be reduced to 245 000 CZK. For details please see http://www.lf2.cuni.cz/Dekanat/predpisy/best.htm
 
(Floating exchange rate: 1 € = 25 CZK approx.)
Please note: - Textbooks, accommodation and meals require additional payments.
 

Instructions for Bank Transfer

Name of the Account: Univerzita Karlova v Praze, 2. Lékařská fakulta
Charles University in Prague, 2nd Faculty of Medicine
Bank Account No: € 271843750277/0100 IBAN CZ7701000000271843750277
(only for payment in €)
USD 27-157900267/0100 IBAN CZ4301000000271579200267
(only for payment in USD)
CZK 37530021/0100 IBAN CZ3401000000000037530021
(only for payment in CZK)
Bank Address: Komerční banka, a.s., Na Příkopě 33, čp. 969, 114 07 Praha 1
SWIFT: KOMB CZ PP
  • Please remember that for the bank transfer of the University fee it’s necessary to mention the following information in the Payment Order note:
    • name and surname of the student
    • year of study
    • student's date of birth
  • Cheques are accepted only for payment of University fees by international students.
  • If a student is going to pay tuition in another currency, the binding exchange rate is that of the Czech National Bank (ČNB - www.cnb.cz) on the day that payment is credited to the account of the Faculty.

 
Housing
Accommodation for the first year students can be arranged at the halls of residence. The student halls of residence are situated within the district of Prague and are easily accessible by public transport. Students are accommodated in pleasant double-bed rooms (approx. for 250 € per month). There is also the alternative of renting a flat.
Warning: - the halls of residence housing capacity is limited and allocation of the rooms is completely in the hands of the Halls of Residence Headquarters. Therefore, it is advisable to apply for accommodation in good time.
 
Visa
Most students will not need a visa to enter or study in the Czech Republic. If a visa is required, please apply to the Czech Embassy or Consulate well in advance, i.e. 3 months prior to the planned departure.
 
Prague – a wonderful place to live
Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic, situated in the ‘Heart of Europe’, with 1.3 million inhabitants. It is the biggest industrial, commercial and financial center in the country. Also, Prague is known as a beautiful historic town and a cultural, social and politic center of European importance. It is also the seat of the most important national and state cultural institutions with long traditions – Prague Castle, Charles University, National Theater, National Museum etc.
There is no doubt that you will find Prague very attractive, easy to live in and still relatively inexpensive. The living costs in the Czech Republic are on average comparable to those of other Central and Eastern European countries. For students, it is advisable to have available approximately 8500 CZK (around 300 €) per month to cover food, public transport and accommodation.
 

Rent CZK 3000 - 7000
Food CZK 3800 - 4200
Transport CZK 250 - 300
Leisure Time CZK 700 - 1000
Total CZK 7750 – 12500

 
Prices for accommodation vary depending whether you use student halls of residence or rent privately and whether you share a flat. The final expenditure per month, of course, will depend on your personal spending habits.
For more information see the official web sites of the Prague Information Service:
http://www.prague-info.cz
Another useful source of information could be the Guide for International Students published by the Study Department of Charles University in Prague: http://www.cuni.cz/UK-1628.html