From affordable Romania and Bulgaria to historic Prague and Budapest, each destination offers an English-taught, WHO-recognised path to becoming a doctor. Compare them side by side, then we get you in — for free.
Tuition, cost of living, entrance exams and climate vary widely from one country to the next. Use the explorer below to see them side by side — and remember, our help choosing is completely free.
Tap a flag to explore tuition, cost of living, intakes, cities and the universities we partner with there.
Hungary runs some of the oldest English-language medical programmes in Europe, with a large, well-supported international student community. Degrees are highly regarded and competitive — strong entrance-exam preparation matters most here.
Home to Charles University, founded in 1348 and among the oldest in the world. Czech medical schools are known for rigorous clinical training and a central European location that's easy to reach from anywhere.
Among the most affordable routes to an EU medical degree, with lower tuition and living costs than most of Western Europe. A popular choice for students targeting licensing in India and the Gulf.
Poland has a strong tradition of preparing students for the USMLE, making it popular with those aiming for the US and UK. Jagiellonian University in Kraków dates back to 1364.
Latvia offers an EU degree with a strong international focus and — unusually — two intakes a year, giving you a February option if you miss the autumn window. English is widely spoken in Riga.
Italy's public universities have the lowest tuition of any destination here — often income-scaled to around €3,000 per year — at prestigious institutions. The catch is the competitive IMAT entrance exam, which we prepare you for.
An affordable EU destination with established English-language programmes and a low cost of living. Bulgaria is a strong value choice for students who want an EU degree without Western-European prices.
A quick comparison to narrow things down. Your advisor goes deeper on any of these for free.
| Country | Partner unis | Tuition / yr | Cost of living | Main intake | Language | Recognition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇭🇺Hungary | 3 | ~€16,000 | Moderate | September | English | WHO-recognised |
| 🇨🇿Czech Republic | 3 | €11–13,000 | Moderate | September | English | WHO-recognised |
| 🇷🇴Romania | 2 | €7–8,000 | Low | September | English | WHO-recognised |
| 🇵🇱Poland | 2 | €12–15,000 | Moderate | October | English | WHO-recognised |
| 🇱🇻Latvia | 1 | ~€13,000 | Moderate | Sep & Feb | English | WHO-recognised |
| 🇮🇹Italy | 1 | ~€3,000 | Mod–High | September | English | WHO-recognised |
| 🇧🇬Bulgaria | 1 | ~€8,000 | Low | September | English | WHO-recognised |
Tuition and cost-of-living figures are indicative and change year to year. Your advisor confirms exact current figures for your chosen country before you apply.
I was torn between Hungary and Romania. My advisor laid out the real costs — tuition and living — for both, honestly. Romania won on budget and I've never regretted it. The comparison made the decision easy.
Italy's low tuition was tempting but the IMAT scared me. They prepared me properly and explained exactly how Rome's living costs compared. Knowing the full picture before deciding made all the difference.
I needed a February start and almost no one offers it. They pointed me straight to Latvia, handled everything, and I didn't lose a year waiting. That kind of specific knowledge is why I trusted them.
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