Study Medicine in Bosnia & Herzegovina
Doctor of Medicine (MD) in English at the Faculty of Medicine Foča, University of East Sarajevo. No numerus clausus, English-taught, with our own office in Foča for admission, visa, residence permit and housing.
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The Faculty of Medicine Foča is a state faculty of the University of East Sarajevo and has taught its six-year Medicine programme in English since 2020/21. It was the first medical programme in Bosnia & Herzegovina to pass national accreditation and today hosts more than 300 international students from four continents. We are the faculty's official partner for international students and run our own office in Foča.
Foča is a small university town on the river Drina in the east of Bosnia & Herzegovina, about 80 km from Sarajevo airport. Small cohorts, short distances between faculty, clinic and housing, and a growing international community make it an easy place to focus on your studies.
Programme structure
- Years 1–2: pre-clinical sciences – anatomy, histology, physiology, biochemistry, embryology
- Years 3–4: pathology, pharmacology, microbiology and the first clinical subjects
- Years 5–6: internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics, gynaecology, neurology, psychiatry with clinical rotations at the University Clinical Centre Foča
- Year 6 ends with the final practical year and the state exam
Tuition fees and living costs in Bosnia & Herzegovina
Tuition
€3,500 per year (€1,750 per semester). Among the lowest tuition fees for an English-taught medical degree in Europe.
Living costs
Around €400 to €550 per month for rent, food, transport and insurance. A room in a shared flat costs roughly €150 to €250. Foča is far below Western European price levels.
Payment
Tuition is paid per semester, not per year, which keeps the financial planning manageable for families. There is no agency fee hidden in the tuition.
Admission requirements
You need a secondary school diploma that qualifies for university entry in your home country and good English. There is no numerus clausus. Admission runs through the faculty's annual application round for international students; we prepare your documents, the nostrification of your diploma and your registration, and we make sure you meet every deadline.
Students under 18 can enrol: our team in Foča acts as your legal representative on site, which is a requirement for minors in Bosnia & Herzegovina.
Recognition of the degree
The Faculty of Medicine Foča is a state faculty of the University of East Sarajevo, accredited nationally and listed in the international directories used by recognition authorities. Bosnia & Herzegovina is not an EU member, so recognition in the EU, the UK, the USA and elsewhere follows the third-country procedure of your target country. We explain the exact route for your country before you enrol, not after.
What we do for you in Foča
Admission
Document check, application, nostrification, entrance procedure and enrolment, all handled by us.
Visa and residence permit
Student visa where required, temporary residence permit, registration with the authorities, health insurance.
Housing and daily life
Apartment search, contract with the landlord, bank account, local SIM card and a contact person in Foča throughout your studies.
Frequently asked questions about studying Medicine in Bosnia & Herzegovina
Is there a numerus clausus for Medicine in Foča?
No. The Faculty of Medicine Foča does not select by school grades. You need a secondary school diploma that qualifies for university entry in your home country and good English. We check your documents free of charge and tell you within one working day whether you can apply.
How long does the Medicine programme take?
6 years (360 ECTS), taught fully in English. Graduates receive the degree Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of East Sarajevo.
What does it cost to study Medicine in Bosnia & Herzegovina?
€3,500 per year (€1,750 per semester). Living costs in Foča are around €400 to €550 per month including rent, which makes Bosnia & Herzegovina one of the most affordable study destinations in Europe.
Is the degree recognised abroad?
The Faculty of Medicine Foča is a state faculty, nationally accredited and listed in the international directories used by recognition authorities. Bosnia & Herzegovina is not an EU member, so recognition in the EU, the UK, the USA or elsewhere follows the third-country procedure of your target country. We explain the exact route for your country before you enrol.
Do I need a visa or residence permit?
Depending on your nationality you enter visa-free or with a student visa; every international student then needs a temporary residence permit in Bosnia & Herzegovina. Our office in Foča prepares the application with you and accompanies you to the authorities.
What does Study-Medicine-Foca.com do for me?
We are the official partner of the University of East Sarajevo for international students at the Faculty of Medicine Foča. We handle your application, the entrance procedure, visa and residence permit, housing and the contact with your landlord, and we act as legal representative on site for students under 18. Our support does not end at enrolment.
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