Some people look up to studying medicine abroad because it is a challenging experience filled with obstacles like adjusting to an entirely new environment, learning a new language, and meeting people from various cultures.
Others prefer to study medicine in Europe primarily for financial reasons since medical education in the United Kingdom or the United States can cost five times more than in Europe.
In any case, the degrees offered by European medical schools follow the world’s highest educational standards. So, here are the
Top 10 Reasons To Study Medicine in Europe
1. You have the Option to Study in English:
There are more than 100 medical universities, primarily in countries from Central and Eastern Europe, that offer English-language programs. You have nothing to worry about because of the lecturers and physicians who will instruct you to speak excellent English. There are no communication issues and no language barriers between you and your mentors.
2. Your MD Degree will be Recognized all Around the World:
All European medical universities are globally recognized and included in the WDOMS (World Directory of Medical Schools). The WDOMS is a project created by the World Health Organization to keep track of the quality of medical education worldwide.
You can practice medicine wherever you wish if you have a medical degree from a European medical school. To become a doctor in your country of choice, all you need to do is register with its medical board. The licensing will include a simple examination to demonstrate your knowledge and capabilities as a doctor.
3. You can Apply to an Unlimited Number of Universities:
“Of course, isn’t that self-explanatory?” you may be thinking. It’s not quite that easy. For example, British candidates are only permitted to apply to a maximum of 4 medical schools per year in the UK. If they don’t make it to all 4, they must wait another year to be eligible to apply again.
As previously stated, there are over 100 medical universities in Europe that teach in English, and there is no application limit. You can apply to as many of them as you like, and no one will say anything. You have complete freedom of choice.
4. There is Less Competition for Entry:
When there are hundreds of universities to pick from, this means less competition for admission. Also, you will not have to compete with native students because they are in a different bracket from you. European medical universities have a predetermined number of slots for international students.
Say you’re from Canada. You are competing against students from outside the EU for one of 50 spots at a given medical university in Poland. If you don’t get a place there, you can try another one until you eventually succeed.
5. Reasonable Tuition Fees:
Depending on the European country, tuition fees for medicine in English might range from €3000 to €30000 a year. Usually, Ukraine and Georgia have the cheapest higher education institutions on the continent, with prices per year ranging from €3000 to €6000. This is followed by nations such as Bulgaria, Romania, and Lithuania, where rates may reach €8,000 a year.
Medical schools in Poland, Latvia, Hungary, Cyprus, and the Czech Republic charge between €10,000 and €15,000 a year. The most costly medical schools are in Italy, Germany, and Turkey, which are €20.000+. As you can see, you have a few price tiers where you can fit your yearly budget.
6. Reasonably Priced Living Expenses:
Almost all institutions have their own student housing options where you may rent an inexpensive room. Even if you choose to stay in private accommodation, such as a house or flat, it is still quite affordable. It is no secret that Central and Eastern European countries have cheaper living costs than the rest of the globe.
Depending on where you study, a room in a dormitory might cost anywhere between €20 and €200 per month. A one-bedroom apartment for rent can range in price from €200 to €1,000 per month. Again, Ukraine or Georgia would be the cheapest options.
7. Simple Entrance Requirements:
Because there are so many alternatives all across Europe, there are also so many distinct admission criteria. There are universities in Ukraine, Romania, and Georgia where you don’t need to take an admission test but instead attend a Skype interview to examine your enthusiasm and English language abilities.
To apply for a spot at another medical university, such as one in Bulgaria or Poland, you must first pass an admission exam in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or Maths, as well as English.
Entry requirements in Europe are diverse, so you will have to do some research.
8. Educational Quality:
Although it is cheaper to study overseas than in the UK or the USA, this does not compromise the quality of education you will be getting. Medicine is the same throughout the world. Therefore where you graduated doesn’t matter. European schools of medicine are continually investing in new facilities and modern technologies to improve the student experience.
9. Shorter Study Duration:
There is a significant difference in medical education and training worldwide.
For example, in the United States and Canada, a potential student of medicine must first earn a general science degree or pre-medical degree before going on an MD program at the graduate medical school. In total, this amounts to 8 years.
In Europe, following high school, students enter medical school right away. Most universities provide 6-year medical courses and 5-year dental courses. When you graduate, you will be a junior doctor.
10. You Can Study Online:
The global pandemic was a wake-up call for education of all kinds around the world. Universities had to adapt fast to the rapidly changing lifestyle, so now some universities offer online courses full-time.
You will study at the theory-based years of medicine from the comfort of your home. As for the clinical years, you have to practice in hospitals. This can be organized with your local hospitals. Or you can fly to Europe and do them there. Either way, your education will be recognized by your medical council.
With the essentials of medical studies in Europe now covered, it’s your turn to perform extensive research, apply for different universities, and follow your dream.
Author Bio
Dr. Sam El Mais, M.D., is a British doctor who graduated from Craiova Medical University in Romania. Sam specialized in Dermatology. He is the founder of Medlink Students – a company whose mission is to secure student’s entry into the medical schools of their choice. Sam has over 9 years of experience guiding and advising international students about their options to study medicine or dentistry in Europe.
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