English Medical Foundation Program at UJOP
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Every month we talk about our prep programs on our social networks. October was dedicated
Medical Foundation. This is a program that prepares you to enter the best universities in
Republic. You can apply for the 2024/2025 academic year now [ URL "https://ujop.cuni.cz/UJ
filtrvalue_oborstudia=10"] . But first things first.
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* ÚJOP (Charles University) prepares students for the best universities in the world
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The story about the Medical Foundation should start at the end, because this is the most i
where will you end up studying?
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* U.S. News college rankings
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Czech medical faculties are among the best in the world. For example, Charles University i
by medical subjects. U.S. News college rankings are widely seen as America's most influent
"https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/18/us/us-news-college-ranking.html"] . More about Charles
position in U.S. News ranking is available here: https://bit.ly/468n9WM [ URL "https://www
education/best-global-universities/charles-university-prague-502397"] .
The whole ranking list
• #117 in Microbiology (tie)
• #122 in Endocrinology and Metabolism
• #127 in Clinical Medicine (tie)
• #139 in Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems
• #150 in Immunology
• #150 in Oncology (tie)
• #176 in Molecular Biology and Genetics (tie)
• #187 in Surgery
• #188 in Neuroscience and Behavior (tie)
• #227 in Biology and Biochemistry (tie)
• #243 in Pharmacology and Toxicology (tie)
• #297 in Psychiatry/Psychology (tie)
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* QS Ranking
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Charles University is also among the top 200 universities for the training of doctors acco
QS Ranking. [ URL "https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/university-subject-
medicine?region=Europe&countries=cz"] It also includes two more Czech universities
Rank University
151-200 • Charles University
351-400 • Masaryk University
451-500 • Palacký University Olomouc
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* ÚJOP International Students
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Every year, students from all over the world come to the Medical Foundation. This academic
from these countries came to start their medical career at ÚJOP:
• Bahrain
• China
• Germany
• Indie
• Iran
• Iraq
• Japan
• Syria
• Tajikistan
• Turkey
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* You can choose from the following programmes
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* Medical Foundation Alumni – Students of the Faculties of Medicine
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MIKA
Mika came from Japan to study medicine. In the ÚJOP course she prepared for the entrance e
is a student at the university. In a short video she talks about what she liked about the
Czech Republic
GAITH
Gaith is an alumnus of whom we are very proud. He is currently a student of the Faculty of
Hradec Kralove as well as a Vice President of its International Student Union. Here's what
about the course: "Physics is highly advanced at UJOP. When you manage it, you don't need
anything anymore. Chemistry and biology are taught by professors from the university, so y
really needed." Watch the interview with Gaith
Below you will find other testimonials from our alumni, but for now, let's give the floor
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* Medical Foundation Course Instructors
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Mgr. Jitka Krebsová, Coordinator of Foundation Programmes in English:
"Every year, we have students who have already studied at the Medical Faculty but failed.
studying with us , we help them prepare for their entrance exams and further studies. So w
we have students from all over the world and help them find their priorities and succeed i
exams."
Watch the video and find out what awaits you as part of the Medical Foundation:
Mgr. Marika Constable, Lecturer of Foundation programmes in English
She talks about preparing for an interview as part of the entrance exam, of which Medical
In addition, she explains why the preparatory course is important for foreign students – i
successfully adapt to the Czech society and educational approaches.
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* ÚJOP STUDENTS’ REFERENCES
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Abdullah, IraqStudent of the Medicine and Pharmacy in English COMPLEX, 2022/23
"I came to the Medical Prep course in ÚJOP because I did not cope well at the Faculty of M
Charles University.
The preparatory year gave me enough time to revise as well as learn new skills to take car
In addition to the English language, I also improved the Czech language enough to travel a
Republic.
I love the fact that the school is located in a spa town. When I realized I will study in
riverbank, it seemed pretty interesting to me.
The school organizes lots of events like Christmas, Halloween, or St. Nicholas' day. It he
socialize with different people in our diverse community of students from both the English
preparatory programs."
Ann, UAEStudent of the Medicine and Pharmacy in English COMPLEX, 2022/23
"First, I applied to General Medicine at Charles University directly, but unfortunately, I
This Pre-Medical course really helped me to prepare for the entrance exam – I can say it n
actually accepted to the university now.
One of our teachers here is actually a professor at the Faculty of Medicine of Charles Uni
wanted to go to. This is a really big advantage. The teachers and curators are very suppor
me also with my school reports, nostrification, and visa."
Farah, UAEStudent of the Medicine and Pharmacy in English COMPLEX, 2022/23
"I did not pass my entrance exam to Charles University, but I did not want to give up on m
agency advised me of this Preparatory program.
The course did really help me, as now I have got to the university I wanted. I am confiden
knowledge than I did a year ago.
I find medical ethics really useful, as this topic I have not really learned about previou
practical situations that can happen in the everyday life of a doctor. Now I have the chan
different aspects, and I will be able to make a well-thought-out decision faster.
ÚJOP is really flexible - for personal reasons, I could not join the program at the beginn
here is very caring and made sure I felt welcomed and settled down well. I feel ÚJOP is a
and express myself freely.
My initial expectation was that the preparation year would be long and sad waiting for my
I was wrong. It is funny, but I am grateful that I did not get to the university straight
more knowledge, more friends that are coming with me to the university. This year was defi
Hadi, UAEStudent of the Medicine and Pharmacy in English COMPLEX, 2022/23
"I applied directly to the Faculty of Medicine of Charles University one year ago. During
realized there were topics I had never learned at school. I did not pass the exam. I was r
preparatory program at ÚJOP CU.
Throughout this year, I have learned subjects and topics I had not covered in biology, che
physics so far. This knowledge gave me the foundation to pass the entrance exam now, and I
accepted for next year's studies.
Poděbrady is a nice and safe town. I recommend everyone to come here and study. During the
visited many other places in the Czech Republic, such as Pilsen, Prague, and Hradec Králov
foreigners to travel and navigate here. I also had time to go to other countries in Europe
the center of Europe, so catching a train, bus, or plane is pretty cheap and easy. During
a group of new friends who helped me feel at home. We love watching football matches toget
lot of fun in our free time."
Mark, UAEStudent of the Medicine and Pharmacy in English COMPLEX, 2022/23
"I was exploring my options to go to universities all over Europe. In the Czech Republic,
Faculty of Medicine of Charles University in Hradec Králové. It seemed pretty interesting.
was too late because the admission was closed. So, I was about to lose one year, but I con
on the website, and I found the Medical preparatory course.
My main objective was to increase my knowledge and become more aware of the country.
Poděbrady is a small and pretty town; I familiarized myself with the environment: trains,
communication, banking system. Even though the Czech language is not that easy, with the s
teacher, I acquired the basic knowledge and can get on with life here easily."