The University of Split School of Medicine (USSM) launched its English MD programme in 2011 — the oldest English-taught medical programme in Croatia, now 14 years old. It is a public EU-member institution offering a 6-year integrated MD entirely in English. Tuition: €12,000/year (€72,000 total). No formal entrance exam — admission based on high school grades + online interview. Up to 60 students/year (40 Category 1 full-Croatia + 20 in German Regiomed exchange programme). 16+ GMC-registered graduates (2022). Unique German clinical partnership with Regiomed Kliniken (Upper Franconia & Southern Thuringia) — students can complete clinical years partly in Germany, and Regiomed offers full tuition scholarships for partner students. Partners include Penn State and Medical College of Wisconsin
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Is this university right for you?
Best suited for
Students who cannot pass competitive entrance exams; students targeting Germany for residency; Canadian students; EU-practice-targeting students wanting the best Mediterranean location in the survey; students who want US partnerships alongside EU recognition
Not recommended if
Very cost-sensitive without Regiomed scholarship access; unable to complete 8-week nursing internship pre-departure; needing guaranteed accommodation; transfers from non-Czech/Polish/Slovak schools
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Scores calculated using the route.doctor methodology. All recognition data verified from official sources. Tuition fees approximate — verify directly with the university before making financial plans.