Getting admission to medical universities could be stressful and time-consuming. Every university has different admission rules – while the majority of schools in Europe have written entrance exams sometimes followed by an oral interview (typically in the Czech Republic), there are also medical faculties, which are giving admission based on results from secondary school, BMAT, UCAT, SAT, extra-curricular activities, etc. We will take a look at those, where you don’t need to write an entrance exam. Application fee in most of these universities is below 100€.
You can get admitted to medical schools and study medicine without entrance exam at the following medical schools in Latvia, Poland, Cyprus, Romania, the Czech Republic and Croatia. It is necessary to point out, that the admission rules might change each year, so make sure to double check it with admission office before you submit your application.
Study medicine without entrance exams in Latvia
Riga Stradins University, Riga
Riga Stradins University is offering programs in General medicine and Dental medicine in English for international students. There are two intakes (September and February intake), which are exceptional in Europe. Applicants need to submit English proficiency certificates, 2 letters of reference, a motivational letter, and academic documents from secondary school. The most important is good or excellent results from biology, chemistry, mathematics, and chemistry. The minimum mark required is 70%. Students can submit also a language certificate instead of a result from secondary school. The application fee is 100€, and results are announced after the 1st of July (for September intake) or after the 1st of December (for February intake). Academic documents need to be translated into English.
Check more information about medical or dentistry programs at RSU
The University of Latvia, Riga
The University of Latvia is offering 60 places for international students of general medicine. Students will submit required secondary certificates and the decision will be made in the following way: the value of subjects – Chemistry (40%), Biology (40%), and English (20%) grade OR your Natural sciences (80%) and English (20%) grade if you haven’t studied Chemistry or Biology. It is mandatory to score at least 60% from every subject to be eligible to apply. Results will be announced by mid of July, the application deadline is mostly mid of May.
Study medicine without Entrance exam in Poland
Medical University of Silesia in Katowice
Applicants from OECD, EU, EFTA or Switzerland can apply for admission without an entrance exam. The University requires satisfactory marks at the Advanced/ extended level from Biology (mandatory subject) and one subject of choice (Chemistry or Physics of Mathematics). Based on submitted marks, the final score will be calculated and based on it, the university will firstly declares eligibility for studies. If the marks are not satisfactory, the student is asked to participate in the entrance exam. If the required are missing in high school certificate, the candidate must retake them and apply only afterwards.
More information: https://medhead.eu/medical-schools-in-poland-for-international-students/medical-university-of-silesia-in-katowice-poland/
Medical University in Szczecin
There is a language certificate needed (for precise information on language certificate level, please check: https://www.pum.edu.pl/english/admissions-office/application-requirements/english-proficiency-certificates). Also marks from secondary school in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics (if you had all 4, the best 2 results will be taken into consideration). They must be completed at a certain level – for precise information, please check page: https://www.pum.edu.pl/english/admissions-office/application-requirements/educational-criteria
Applicants from Germany must have an average mark better than 2,7 from Abitur.
Source: https://www.pum.edu.pl/english/admissions-office/application-requirements
Medical University in Bialystok
Admission is given based on (A) the official high school transcript/maturity certificate/ and on the candidate’s request, grades recorded in the other certificates (SAT II subject test exam or other post-graduate university courses), and (B) oral interview. Positive results from 2 out of 4 subjects must be shown – subjects are biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics. The minimum number of required points recalculated from the grades must be at least 100*.
The second part is based on the candidate’s knowledge from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics and knowledge of the English language for medical studies and the medical profession – a maximum of 100 points. Distant interview is possible
There are programs General medicine and Dentistry offered.
Source: https://www.umb.edu.pl/en/admission/requirements
Nicolaus Copernicus University Collegium Medicumin in Bydgoszcz
From 2025/2026, there is online written test required for applicants to Medical University in Bydgoszcz.
The admission has 3 stages: in the 1st stage, you submit the documents and wait for approval from Qualification committe. Once the documents are approved, you will take part in English test, where you need to earn at least 50% of points. Finally, you are allowed to enroll to the 3rd stage, which is written test. The test will be a multiple-choice test (1 correct answer per each question), consisting of 50 questions: 30 in biology, 12 in chemistry, and 8 in physics. Each correct answer is awarded 1 point, so the total number of points to be obtained is 50. You need to obtain at least 25 points in the test in order to go through to the next stage of the admission process – the interview. If you receive 24 points or less, the admission process ends for you and you cannot get admission. The interview can be conducted online if needed. Topics of interviews can be found on the University website as well. An interesting fact is, that the deadline for application is mid of September. A program of General medicine is offered.
Source: https://study.cm.umk.pl/general-admission-requirements-2023-24/
Jan Kochanowski University of Kielce
Candidates will be chosen by an open competition on the basis of grades on the high school certificate (transcript of grades). There are only 50 places offered. Results from biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics are taken into consideration. University is offering a program of General medicine in English.
Source: https://www.mdkielce.edu.pl/admissions-1-1/general-requirements
Medical University in Rzeszów
Applicants who posses high school / secondary school certificates obtained in Poland, the European Union, OECD and EFTA member states, Ukraine, or China (only to the Gaozhong certificate) do not need to take entrance exam. Studens from these countries need to submit required documents including their results from high school with two subjects from the list – biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics or related at the basic or advanced level. There are extra points for subjects completed at higher level. This medical university really long admission period to apply.
Source: https://www.ur.edu.pl/en/college/college-medicum/units/faculty-of-medicine/english-division
Medical University in Lublin
The admission for Medical University of Lublin changed recently. In the 1st stage, applicant must submit the required documents. During the interview, candidates answer questions about motivation, empathy, teamwork, career goals, and life and mathematical sciences terminology.
The interview lasts 5–10 minutes, is held online, and can earn up to 100 points.
If you pass the interview, you will be then asked to take part in an online qualification test with 20 multiple-choice questions focused on life and mathematical sciences terminology. The test lasts 20 minutes and is also scored out of 100 points. The university would like to find out applicants motivation to start a career in medical occupation. Your level of English terminology skills in fields of biology, mathematics, chemistry and physics on the level of high school graduate will be tested.
Source: https://rekrutacja.umlub.pl/recruitment-conditions-20252026
Medical University in Wroclaw
The Medical University in Wroclaw does not organize an entrance exam, as admission is awarded based on open competition of grades. The results of the following subjects must be presented on the High School Diploma: Chemistry, Biology – mandatory, and Physics or Mathematics – one of them. The subjects can be passed at any level, but results from most advanced levels are multiplied by 1,5. The candidate for Medicine and Dentistry can achieve a maximum of 300 points – 150 for Biology and 150 for Chemistry or Physics or Mathematics
This will be checked during the enrolment procedures. Candidates will be chosen by open competition on the basis of grades on the high school certificate (transcript of grades). Please note that the High School Diploma has to entitle the candidate to study at university level in the country of the candidate’s origin where the diploma has been issued. English language certificate is required as well.
Apart from high school certificate, applicants must submit also English language certificate (at min. level B2), application form generated from the IRK system, copy of passport or personal ID and notarized parental/legal guardian consent form (required only for students under 18 years of age). A written statement issued by the Director of NAWA confirming that the certificate entitles the holder to apply for admission to higher education in Poland or an administrative decision from the Polish school superintendent confirming recognition of the certificate are required as well (nostrifications).
Students from outside the EU, EFTA, OECD, Ukraine, or China are required to sit subject specific entrance exam conducted online. It is main requirement to get admitted to Wroclaw Medical University.
Source: https://admission.umw.edu.pl/warunki-rekrutacji/
Andrzej Frycz University in Krakow
Andrzej Frycz University is private medical university recognised by Polish Ministry of Education. Applicants need to submit results of secondary school leaving certificates in Biology, Chemistry, Physics of Mathematics (or similar modules). The student must be eligible to study in his / her own country with secondary school results, if such certificate or confirmation cannot be issued then minimum min. 30% score or higher shall be considered sufficient. Applicant must submit also document confirming command of English language at B2 level (based on CEFT level). Study program is in English language, tuition fees are 15.000€ per academic years.
Source: https://en.uafm.edu.pl/specjalizacja/kierunek-lekarski/
Study medicine without entrance exam in Romania
The University Of Medicine and Pharmacy Craiova
There are 2 study programs for international students in Craiova – General medicine (6 years, 6000€ per year, 50 study places) and Dental medicine (6 years, 6000€ per year, 30 places). Students will submit applications online and pay a 200€ application fee. Only complete files will be considered. The selection process of the university will then take a place – selected students academic documents will be then submitted for nostrification to the Ministry of education. Those who will pass both scrutinies will be offered a place at the University (the decision should be announced in mid of August)
Medical universities without entrance exams in Cyprus
The University of Nicosia
Medical program – The school is located in Cyprus and has 18,000-22,000€ fee per academic year.
Students need to send the following documents:
High School Leaving Certificate with 90% overall score (Ί8/20 overall in the Greek/Cypriot High School Leaving Certificate), to include similar grades in Biology and one of either Chemistry, Physics or Maths.
Or: GCE A’ Levels with grades ABB, to include Biology and one of either Chemistry, Physics or Maths, and one more subject.
Or: International Baccalaureate with 32 overall and a combined score of 16 at Higher Level, to include Biology and at least one of either Chemistry, Physics or Maths.
Candidates are reviewed holistically, so all grades will be reviewed including in Chemistry, Physics and Maths to ensure your knowledge and achievement in these areas meets the demands of our curriculum.
and English certificate:
6.5 overall in the IELTS (with 6.5 in writing and a minimum of 6.0 in all other elements),
Or: 213 overall in the computer-based TOEFL (550 paper-based, 79 internets based),
Or: grade 5 in the GCSE (or B with the old grading system),
Or: a score of 5 in English in the International Baccalaureate Standard Level (SL),
Or: a score of 70% in English in the European Baccalaureate.
Those students who will pass both requirements will be invited for an online or offline interview with the management of the faculty. Applicants need to demonstrate through volunteer experience that they have an understanding of the biological, psychological, and social dimensions of medicine to support their application displaying suitability for a career in medicine.
The European University in Cyprus
International applicants must submit an official copy of their high school leaving certificate (or its equivalent) and mark sheet of their secondary school record together with the application. To be considered for admission, candidates must have an average grade corresponding to 90% or above or its equivalent on their high school leaving certificate. All applicants must have passed Biology plus one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Maths or Physics at their native country’s national exams or will need to have passed GCE A’ levels in the respective subjects or their equivalent. Applicants are also expected to submit an English certificate, personal statement, letter of recommendation, or confirmation of voluntary work.
There are specific rules for applicants from Greece, Germany, and Cyprus and holders of bachelor’s degrees.
Source: https://euc.ac.cy/en/admissions/how-to-apply/medical/
Study medicine without entrance exam in the Czech Republic
the 2nd Faculty of medicine, Charles University
Entrance exam waivers are awarded competitively and are limited in number. The order of applicants who request the entrance exam waiver will be determined according to the criteria listed below. The entrance exam may be waived for a maximum of 25 top-scoring applicants across the A-levels, AP/MCAT and secondary school grades groups (Abitur and selected countries), and for a maximum of 25 top-scoring applicants across the IB, EB and BS groups. All applicants who achieve the same result will receive the same decision (either the applicant is allowed to waive the entrance exam, or the applicant is not allowed to waive the entrance exam).
Source: https://dpl11test.lf2.cuni.cz/en/applicants/how-to-apply/exemptions
the 3rd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University
The faculty may accept up to 25 students (out of 75 students) without obligation to do an entrance exam. Students may get accepted based on A levels (marks AAB), SAT (85 percentile is required), IB result. The condition is that they must be submitted before the 15th of March, so students who obtain it in later months are not eligible for admission without entrance exam.
Medical schools without entrance exam in Croatia
the Faculty of Medicine, the University of Rijeka
Students might get accepted based on their completed premedical college or pass other internationally recognized exams. This list contains the following exams: MCAT with a minimum score of 125 from each section, Meditest EU with over 70%. BMAT. Students with Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences with good marks in Biology, Chemistry, and Chemistry will be exempted as well.
The Faculty of Medicine, The University of Zagreb
Students with the following results might be exempted from the entrance exam (both General medicine and Dentistry):
1. a pre-medical college or passed internationally recognized exams (MCAT – with minimal score 125 for each section)
2. Applicants who have earned a BA/Bsc degree in natural sciences with good credits in Biology, Physics, Chemistry
3. Applicants who have taken SAT Subject Tests in Biology, Physics, and Chemistry, with the minimal score of 600 in each subject
4. Applicants who have taken the Biomedical Admissions Test (BMAT) last year
the Faculty of Medicine, University of Split
Students are accepted based on their submitted documents and oral interview. There are 40 seats for students (6 years program conducted fully in Split) and 30 seats with combined program (3 years in Split and 3 years with Regiomed clinics in Germany). Deadline for submission of documents is mid of June.
Conclusion
Selected medical universities in Europe allow to study medicine without entrance exam, however majority of the medical schools in Europe require to take an entrance exam. There could be question preparation materials such as test materials provided by medical universities in Slovakia in Biology and Chemistry. Thanks to the fact, that it is possible to get admission also with entrance exam, students who have not achieved excellent marks in Biology, Chemistry, Physics of Mathematics, have great chances to get admission to medical schools in Europe.
