Study Medicine in English in Croatia, Europe!

In the academic year 2003, University of Zagreb School of Medicine
introduced a new 12 semester (6-year) Medical Studies in English (MSE) Program. Graduates of the program are granted a diploma conferring the professional title of Doctor of Medicine (MD).

This program is entirely instructed in English language, and is also designed so as
to meet both American (USMLE) and European Union standards.
Beginning in 2005/2006, the Government of Canada has recognized University of Zagreb School of Medicine and Canadian citizens are eligible to apply for government (OSAP) student funding.

The University of Zagreb, founded in 1669, is the oldest and most
distinguished institution of higher learning in South-East Europe. Its
School of Medicine, founded in 1917, has a long tradition of educating
foreign students. So far over 700 foreign citizens have earned their
medical degree in Zagreb. Graduates of the University of Zagreb School of Medicine have established private practices or found teaching positions in medical schools all over the world, including the U.S. and Canada. Currently, University of Zagreb School of Medicine has students enrolled from the U.S., Canada, U.K., Israel, Europe, Australia and Asia.

It should be pointed out that a medical profession (especially an MD degree) is in the vast majority of the countries a strictly regulated profession. Therefore, prospective students are strongly advised to make themselves familiar with laws, by-laws, ordinances and any other legal acts of their native country and their compatibility with the MSE programme.

The number of places available for Medical Studies in English Program is 50.

Academic year starts in October and the admission is possible only into the winter semester.

The tuition fee for each academic year is 7.000 Euro (approx. 8.000 USD) if
paid at once or 7.200 Euro (payable in two instalments) prior to the
beginning of each semester.

Application fee is 100€.

Deadline for applications for academic year 2013/2014 is June 20, 2013.

Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.

For further details please check admission requirements.

How to apply: application procedure

The Program offers 12 graduate credit hours. Students have the option of selecting 4 of 5 courses, including a 300-contact hour internship. The internship component may be used to fulfill the UGA MPH required 6-credit internship. Each of the classes offered will also satisfy the requirements of the UGA Graduate Certificate in Global Health.

-Students will learn with University of Haifa students as well as students from other nations in class, creating a valuable learning experience with an international perspective.
-Internship sites (locations TBD) will offer students the chance to work in their field of study, while creating connections with Haifa students, Haifa faculty, and Israeli health professionals.

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FALL ENTRANCE EXAM

According to the Call for applications issued on May 14, 2012 in Jutarnji list we would like to inform all the interested candidates that the fall entrance exam for Medical Studies in English programme will take place in Zagreb (Croatia), Tel Aviv (Israel) and Stockholm (Sweden) on September 04, 2012.
There are 5 available places. If the applicants who passed the entrance exam in summer term and gained the right to enroll give up their spot, other candidates who passed the entrance exam will be considered to fill their spot.

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RAZREDBENI ISPIT U JESENSKOM ROKU

Temeljem natje?aja objavljenog u Jutarnjem listu 14.5.2012. obavještavaju se zainteresirani kandidati da ?e se razredbeni ispit za Studij medicine na engleskom jeziku u jesenskom roku odrľati 4. rujna 2012. u Zagrebu (Hrvatska), Tel Avivu (Izrael) i Stockholmu (Švedska).
Na raspolaganju je 5 upisnih mjesta. Ukoliko pristupnici, koji su poloľili razredbeni ispit u ljetnom roku i koji su stekli pravo upisa, odustanu, primit ?e se na njihova mjesta drugi kandidati u skladu s listom uspješnosti.

Opširnije (pdf)

Enrolment, introductory meeting and the beginning of the academic year 2012/2013

Enrolment is an important event which confirms your status as a registered student of
the University. You are invited to enrol the Medical Studies in English program.
Enrolment schedule:
- 1st year students – September 17, 18 and 19, 2012
- 2nd year students – September 20, 2012
- 3rd year students – September 21, 2012
- 4th year students – September 24, 2012
- 5th year students – September 25, 2012
- 6th year students – September 26, 2012
Courses are beginning on October 1, 2012
Introductory meeting for newly enrolled students will take place on September 27, 2012 –“Biološka” hall , Šalata 3 – at
11 am

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Please note that student office at Šalata 3 will be closed from 30 July 2012 until 21 August 2012

Study Medicine in English in Croatia, Europe !

In the academic year 2003 University of Zagreb Medical School (UZMS)
introduced a new 12 semester (6-year) Medical Doctor Study
program in English. Graduates of the program are granted a diploma
conferring the professional title of Doctor of Medicine (MD).

This program is entirely instructed in English, and is also designed so as
to meet both American (USMLE) and European Union standards with its
internationally accredited exams. UZMS also has working relationships
with a number of university medical schools in Europe and North
America, including University of Toronto, McGill, and the Mayo Clinic.

The University of Zagreb, founded in 1669, is the oldest and most
distinguished institution of higher learning in South-East Europe. Its
Medical School, founded in 1917, has a long tradition of educating
foreign students, so far over 700 foreign citizens have earned their
medical degree in Zagreb. Graduates of UZMS have established private
practices or found teaching positions in medical schools all over the
world, including the U.S. and Canada. Currently, UZMS has students
enrolled from the U.S., Canada, U.K., Europe, Australia, and Asia.

It should be pointed out that a medical profession (especially an MD degree) is in the vast majority of the countries a strictly regulated profession. Therefore, prospective students are strongly advised to make themselves familiar with laws, by-laws, ordinances and any other legal acts of their native country and their compatibility with the MSE programme.

The tuition fee for each academic year is 7.000 Euro (approx. 8.000 USD) if
paid at o­nce or 7.200 Euro (payable in two installments) prior to the
beginning of each semester. Beginning in 2005/2006 the Government of
Canada has recognized UZMS, and Canadian citizens are eligible to apply
for government (OSAP) student funding.

Deadline for applications is June 20, 2012.
For further details about the study, visit our web pages.

Open call for erasmus student mobility program 2012/13

Who can apply?
- Full-time students who have completed the first year of their medical studies and have earned at least 60 ECTS credits
- Citizens of the Republic of Croatia, EU or EFTA countries and Turkey.
Selection Criteria
• Motivation letter
• Academic record
• Language proficiency of the host country (minimum B2 level)
• Priority for students who have not participated in any other mobility program
• Selection of candidates done at the School's level by School's Selection Committee

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Introductory meeting for the 8th generation of students at the Medical Studies in English studies was held on 22 September, 2011. Introductory speech was given by professor Davor Jezek, Medical Studies in English program coordinator and Vice-Dean for International Relations. After him the students were adressed by course coordinators for first year courses.

Graduation day - 4th generation

Graduation day - 3rd generation

Graduation day - 2nd generation

If you follow this link you will find photo gallery of Medical Studies in English first generation´s Graduation day. .

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The admission procedure comprises:

1)    Evaluation of the secondary school grades (overall average over the continuum of all 4 years of the secondary school education comprising all the grades and the final exam, together with the specific evaluation of grades in Biology, Chemistry and Physics).

2)    Written exam in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Date: to be determined (beginning of July for the exam in Zagreb).

Location: Zagreb, School of Medicine premises

            Requirements for the entrance exam available at: http://mse.mef.unizg.hr/link1.php?grupa=01060000

3)    Candidates who have completed a pre-medical college and passed internationally recognized exams (MCAT - with minimal score 9 for each section), or earned a BA/Bsc degree in natural sciences with good credits in Biology, Physics, Chemistry may be exempted from the entrance examination.

4)    Applicants who have taken SAT II Subject Tests in Biology, Physics and Chemistry, with the minimal score 600 in each subject, may also be exempted from the written exam.

5)    Candidates who are neither native speakers of English, nor have graduated from an English-speaking secondary school or college are required to take an internationally recognized English language proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS…).

Academic year starts at the beginning of October and lasts until the end of July.

Tuition fee is 7,000 Euro per year if paid at once, or 7,200 Euro if paid in two installments, prior to the beginning of each semester.

How to enrol

New students:

As a commencing or new student, you will need to check the enrolment instructions included in your Medical Studies in English leaflet. Note that to be fully enrolled, you will need to have

1. a completed application form (application form)
2. certified copies of your secondary school certificates (of all four years of secondary school and the final certificate of education  GCSE) with official transcript of grades
3. certificate of higher courses or degrees, if any
4. officially attested English translation of your secondary school/graduation certificates if these were not originally issued in English
5. curriculum vitae in English
6. 2 passport-size photos (not older than six months)
7. payment slip of application and tuition fee
8. medical certificate of general health status
9. photocopy of your valid passport (only relevant pages with your data and picture) and birth certificate
10. notarized financial statement that the applicant or his/her sponsor has adequate financial resources to finance his/her study
11. and completed any other enrolment procedures available in the Students office

University of Zagreb School of Medicine has been recognized by Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER), incorporated as a foundation of ECFMG, and has been registered in its International Medical Education Directory (IMED)

University of Zagreb School of Medicine is being enlisted into the World directory of Medical Schools.