Study Medicine in Foča, Bosnia – English MD at the University of East Sarajevo
Study medicine in English at the Medical Faculty Foča, University of East Sarajevo, and graduate as Doctor of Medicine (MD). Guaranteed admission through our agency, €3,500 per year, with our own office in Foča for admission, visa, residence permit and housing.
Check my eligibility – freeApply nowWhy study medicine in Foča?
The Medical Faculty 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 medical studies.
Medicine curriculum in Foča
- 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 for medicine in Bosnia
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 at the University of East Sarajevo
You need a secondary school diploma that qualifies for university entry in your home country and good English. Admission is guaranteed through our agency – there is no selection by school grades. 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 MD from Foča
The Medical Faculty 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. For Germany this means the knowledge test (Kenntnisprüfung) followed by the licence to practise (Approbation). We explain the exact route for your country before you enrol, not after.
Your official partner for studying medicine 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.
FAQ: Study medicine in Bosnia at the University of East Sarajevo
Is admission to medicine in Foča guaranteed?
Yes, through our agency. The Medical Faculty 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 in Foča 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 places to study medicine in Europe.
Is the medical degree from Foča recognised abroad?
The Medical Faculty 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 to study in Bosnia?
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 Medical Faculty 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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