BecomeADoctor — Study Medicine Abroad | Free University Placement Service

Why BecomeADoctor

We do everything
except the studying.

Getting into medical school abroad is complex, time-consuming, and easy to get wrong. We have guided over 1,200 students through every step of this journey — and we handle everything for you, completely free of charge.

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Why is this completely free?

Universities pay us a placement commission when you enrol. You pay nothing — ever. Our success depends entirely on yours.

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Personalised University Matching

We shortlist the 3 universities where your profile gives you the highest chance of acceptance.

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Complete Application Management

We write, translate, certify and submit every document. You sign. We do the rest.

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Entrance Exam Preparation

94% of our students pass first time with our Biology, Chemistry and Physics materials.

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Visa, Housing & Arrival

Student visa, vetted accommodation, airport transfer — we prepare everything before you arrive.

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International medical students studying together in a world-class university library

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First Name

Last Name

Email Address

I Want to Study

Destination

🔒 No commitment · Completely free · Response within 24h

Programs

What would you like
to study?

English-taught, internationally recognised, GMC and ECFMG eligible. Whatever your background, there is a pathway to becoming a doctor — and we know exactly which one suits you.

Choose your
destination.

From €6,000 per year in Eastern Europe to the world's most prestigious institutions in the USA and UK — we place students in the right university at the right price.

Czech Republic — Charles University Prague campus

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Europe

Czech Republic · Hungary · Poland · Romania · Italy · Latvia

From €6,000/yr · 15+ universities · Explore ›

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United Kingdom

Oxford · Cambridge · Imperial · UCL · King's · Edinburgh · Manchester

From £38,400/yr · 10 universities · Explore ›

USA Harvard Stanford Johns Hopkins medical school

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United States

Harvard · Stanford · Johns Hopkins · Yale · Columbia · NYU Grossman

From $68,000/yr · 10 universities · Explore ›

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Ireland

RCSI · Trinity · UCD · Galway · Cork

From €44,000/yr · Explore ›

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Australia

Melbourne · Sydney · Monash · Queensland · UNSW

From AUD $78,000/yr · Explore ›

Asia Business Schools INSEAD NUS CEIBS Canada McGill

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Asia & Canada

INSEAD · NUS · CEIBS · McGill · Toronto · UBC

MBA from SGD $68,000 · MD from CAD $38,000 · Explore ›

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Find your perfect university

Hover a gold pin to see the country; click it to open the flagship university there. Or filter the full list on the right by what you want to study.

🇨🇿 Czech Republic10 unis 🇭🇺 Hungary6 unis 🇵🇱 Poland6 unis 🇮🇹 Italy7 unis 🇸🇰 Slovakia5 unis 🇷🇴 Romania4 unis 🇪🇸 Spain2 unis 🇧🇬 Bulgaria1 unis 🇭🇷 Croatia2 unis 🇩🇪 Germany2 unis 🇱🇹 Lithuania2 unis 🇪🇪 Estonia2 unis 🇱🇻 Latvia1 unis 🇲🇹 Malta1 unis

🟡 14 countries · 50 partner universities

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Side-by-side

Compare medical universities before you choose

Pick up to three universities and see tuition, entrance exams, living costs and duration side by side. Green marks the lowest tuition of your selection.

University 1

University 2

University 3

Want a personal recommendation instead? Get a free consultation — we'll shortlist for you based on your grades and budget.

What this service actually is

Everything you need — in one place, for free

Who we are: BecomeADoctor.eu is a European admissions agency. We are the official representative of 50 universities across 14 EU countries. Universities pay us a commission when a student we send successfully enrols — that is why you never pay us anything.

Who this is for: students from anywhere in the world — Europe, the UK, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, the Americas — who want to study Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine or Nursing in English, at a fraction of UK/US prices, with a degree recognised worldwide (WHO, GMC, ECFMG).

What "everything" means: you do not need any other agency, lawyer or translator. From the first phone call until you sit in your first lecture — and after — every single step below is handled by your personal advisor:

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Free consultation

We assess your grades, budget and goals, and shortlist the universities where you will realistically be accepted.

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University selection

You choose from the shortlist. We explain fees, cities, exams and career paths for each option — honestly.

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Exam preparation

Original past papers, study materials and coaching for Biology & Chemistry entrance exams, IMAT and interviews.

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Full application

We prepare, translate, notarise and submit every document. No missed deadlines, no rejected paperwork.

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Visa & immigration

Complete visa file preparation and embassy interview coaching for non-EU students.

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Accommodation

Dormitory or private apartment arranged before you arrive — you land with keys waiting.

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Arrival & settling in

Airport pickup, residence registration, bank account, SIM card, student card — the first weeks made easy.

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Support until graduation

Your advisor stays with you all 6 years — transfers, retakes, paperwork, anything. You are never alone.

Your Personal Advisors

The people behind
every placement.

Every student we place works with the same advisor from first consultation through to enrolment day. You are never passed between departments.

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Sarah Koenig

Senior Admissions Advisor · Europe

Sarah has placed over 400 students at Charles University Prague and Semmelweis Budapest. She speaks four languages and has personally visited every European university we partner with.

Europe 400+ placements

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James Mitchell

UK & Ireland Specialist · PLAB Guidance

James specialises in placing UK and Irish students at RCSI Dublin, Trinity and Oxford. A former NHS administrator, he guides every student through PLAB preparation and GMC registration.

UK · Ireland PLAB expert

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Anika Patel

International Advisor · India · Nigeria · UAE

Anika works with students and families from India, Nigeria, Pakistan and the UAE. She has placed over 250 international students and understands the unique challenges of applying from outside Europe.

International 250+ placements

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Verified Reviews

Trusted by students
and their parents.

Every review is independently verified. We cannot edit, delete or influence them. Read them for yourself.

Trustpilot

4.8

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Excellent · 200+ verified reviews

James T. — United Kingdom★★★★★

BecomeADoctor handled every document, every email, every phone call with Charles University. I just studied for the entrance exam. Six weeks later I had my offer. I am now in Year 2. Outstanding service.

Verified · January 2025

Priya M. — India★★★★★

My parents were very worried about me going abroad. BecomeADoctor arranged a family video call, answered every question, and even connected my parents with other Indian families they had placed. This changed everything for us.

Verified · March 2025

Chidi O. — Nigeria★★★★★

I thought I had no options after two rejections. My BecomeADoctor advisor showed me Charles University. 94% pass rate. WHO recognised. €15,500 per year. I'm now studying medicine in Prague. Completely life changing.

Verified · February 2025

Google Reviews

4.9

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Excellent · 150+ Google reviews

Aoife B. — Ireland★★★★★

I got into RCSI Dublin on my first application through BecomeADoctor. My advisor Sarah found my apartment in Dublin before I even arrived. The level of care and detail is something you don't expect from a free service. Extraordinary.

Verified · April 2025

Ahmed K. — UAE★★★★★

As an international student from the UAE, I was overwhelmed by the options. Within 24 hours of my first call, I had a clear shortlist and a plan. Six weeks later: accepted by Semmelweis University Budapest. I cannot thank them enough.

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Sophie L. — France★★★★★

After failing the concours twice I thought medicine was over for me. BecomeADoctor showed me that European medical schools are not a backup — they are genuinely world-class. Three years later, I am doing clinical rotations. I love every day.

Verified · March 2025

0+Students Placed Since 2015

95%Acceptance Rate

94%Entrance Exam Pass Rate

4.8★Average Review Score

Your Personal Advisors

Real people.
Genuinely invested in you.

Every student we place works with a dedicated personal advisor from first call to enrolment day — and beyond. These are the people you will be working with.

Sarah Koenig

Senior Medical Admissions Advisor

8 years placing students at European medical universities. Specialist in Charles University Prague and Semmelweis Budapest. Has personally guided over 400 students to their offer letter.

🇬🇧 English🇩🇪 German🇨🇿 Czech (basic)

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James Okonkwo

International Student Advisor

Specialist in UK, Nigerian and West African student placements. Previously studied medicine himself before moving into admissions advisory. Understands the journey from both sides.

🇬🇧 English🇳🇬 Yoruba🇫🇷 French

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Priya Sharma

Asia & India Admissions Specialist

6 years specialising in Indian, Pakistani and UAE student placements across European medical universities and Asian MBA programs. Expert in visa and immigration for South Asian students.

🇬🇧 English🇮🇳 Hindi🇵🇰 Urdu

Book with Priya →

+3 more advisors available · All respond within 24 hours Meet the full team →

Proud parents embracing their son in medical school white coat

95%

Acceptance Rate

For Parents

We know this is your
family's decision too.

Choosing a university abroad for your child is one of the most significant decisions a family makes. We have worked with thousands of families. Every question you have, we have answered many times before.

Yes. Every university we work with is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS), WHO-recognised, and EU-accredited. Graduates are eligible to sit PLAB for GMC registration in the UK, and USMLE for ECFMG registration in the USA — the exact same credentials as UK-trained doctors.

There is no catch. Universities pay us a placement commission when a student we support enrols. This is a completely standard, transparent arrangement in international education. You pay nothing — not now, not ever. We only earn when your child gets in, so our interests are completely aligned with yours.

We have placed students in Prague, Budapest, Dublin, London and beyond for over a decade. We have vetted accommodation partners in every city, provide 24/7 emergency contact support for the first term, and connect your child with a network of students from similar backgrounds before they even arrive.

Absolutely — and we strongly encourage it. We offer dedicated family consultations via video call and can connect you with other parents whose children we have placed. Many of our best referrals come from parents who have seen their child succeed.

Our relationship does not end at enrolment. Your child's personal advisor stays in contact throughout Year 1. We provide access to peer tutoring networks within each university and will raise any academic concerns with the faculty directly on your behalf.

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Student Stories

From our students,
in their own words.

1,200 students placed. 7 countries. Every single one started exactly where you are now. These are a few of their stories.

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BecomeADoctor handled everything — documents, visa, accommodation. I just focused on the entrance exam. Six weeks later I had my offer. I am now in Year 2 in Prague and I would not change a single thing about this decision.

James Thornton

British · Now in Year 2

🇨🇿 Charles University Prague

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After failing the concours twice I had given up on medicine. BecomeADoctor showed me that Semmelweis is not a backup — it is genuinely world-class. Three years later I am doing clinical rotations and I love every single day of it.

Sophie Laurent

French · Now in Year 3

🇭🇺 Semmelweis University

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Applying to European medical schools from Nigeria felt impossible. BecomeADoctor took every single thing off my plate. My advisor even called me the night before the exam just to wish me luck. I passed. I'm in Prague. This changed my life.

Chidi Okafor

Nigerian · Now in Year 1

🇨🇿 Charles University Prague

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I got into RCSI Dublin on my very first application through BecomeADoctor. My advisor was honest, knowledgeable and genuinely invested in my outcome. She found my apartment in Dublin before I arrived. That level of care is something you don't forget.

Aoife Brennan

Irish · Now in Year 2

🇮🇪 RCSI Dublin

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My parents were understandably anxious about me studying abroad. BecomeADoctor arranged a dedicated family call, answered every question my mother had, and connected my parents with other Indian families. That single call transformed their confidence completely.

Arjun Mehta

Indian · Now in Year 1

🇭🇺 Semmelweis University

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Four years in and I still tell every aspiring medical student I meet about BecomeADoctor. The fact that the service — all of it, including the entrance exam preparation — is completely free is something I still find hard to believe. Nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Lena Fischer

German · Now in Year 4

🇨🇿 Charles University Prague

Honest Answers

Common questions,
answered honestly.

Universities pay us a placement commission when a student we support enrols. This is a completely standard and transparent arrangement in international education. Because we earn only when you succeed, our interests are completely aligned with yours. You will never receive a bill from us.

Requirements vary by university and destination. European medical universities typically require passes in Biology and Chemistry at A-level or equivalent. We assess your specific academic profile in detail during your first free consultation and tell you honestly which universities are realistic for you — and which are not. If you don't have science A-levels, our Foundation Year is your route in.

Yes. All universities we partner with are WHO-recognised. Graduates are eligible to sit PLAB 1 and PLAB 2 for GMC registration in the UK, and USMLE Steps 1, 2 and 3 for ECFMG certification to practise in the USA. This is the same pathway taken by tens of thousands of internationally-trained doctors currently working in British and American hospitals.

From your first free consultation to receiving a university offer typically takes 4 to 8 weeks. Entrance examinations for most European universities take place in January and February. If you contact us now, we can realistically have you enrolled for the next academic year with time to prepare properly.

No. Every program we support is fully taught in English — lectures, clinical training, examinations and graduation. You do not need to learn Czech, Hungarian or any other language to qualify as a doctor. Many of our students choose to learn the local language for personal enrichment, but it is never required.

Our relationship does not end at enrolment. Your personal advisor remains in contact throughout your first year. We maintain WhatsApp groups for students at every university so new arrivals connect with existing students immediately. We can escalate any academic, housing or administrative issue with the university on your behalf. You are never alone.

Your journey

From preparation to acceptance

Explore the kind of collaborative study environment and successful outcome students work toward.

Illustrative medical students studying together in a library — **Prepare with support**Planning, document preparation and exam work are easier with a clear route and a reliable advisor.

Illustrative international students celebrating university acceptance — **Reach the offer stage**A visual representation of the outcome students are working toward.

These are illustrative production images, not documentary photographs of named clients or partner universities.

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Become a Doctor. Study Abroad.

We do everything
except the studying.

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