Study Medicine in Croatia
Study medicine in English in Croatia and earn a degree recognized throughout the European Union. YourDreamSchool guides you every step of the way.
6 years
A complete medical program leading to a medical degree recognized throughout the European Union.
Recognized across the EU
Degrees comply with Directive 2005/36/EC, so you can practice once you have registered with the medical council.
No admission quota
Admission is based on an entrance test (biology, chemistry, medical English). There’s no lottery: your chances depend on your application.
100% in English
Every program offered through YourDreamSchool is taught entirely in English.
Where can you study medicine in Croatia?
Croatia offers medical programs taught in English, with no admission quota and at lower fees than in English-speaking countries. YourDreamSchool helps you choose the right program and supports you all the way to admission.
The School of Medicine at Croatia’s oldest university offers a 6-year Doctor of Medicine program taught in English. You spend three preclinical years followed by three clinical years at the University Hospital Centre Zagreb. Admission is based on a written test (biology, chemistry, physics). Fees are around €12,000 a year, and the degree is recognized throughout the European Union.
A medical program taught in English, with one intake a year and clinical training in university hospitals on the Adriatic coast. Fees are around €12,000 a year, and the degree is recognized throughout the European Union.
Why study medicine in Croatia?
Croatia offers medical programs taught in English with degrees recognized across the EU. Admission is based on your application and an entrance test, within a European framework open to high school graduates. YourDreamSchool supports you from preparing your application to your first day of classes.
Admission: entrance tests and timeline
Croatian universities set their own entrance tests, focusing on biology, chemistry and medical English. With no quota for international students, every applicant starts on an equal footing, provided their application is strong.
- December–February: applications open
- March–June: entrance tests
- March–July: final admission decisions
- September: start of classes
Contact us before February to maximize your chances and prepare your application with peace of mind.
Talk to an advisor
Our advisors will call you back and answer all your questions within 24–48 hours.