Reviewed by the NaMED editorial team: 24 August 2026. Admission requirements change every year, so always check the dates and documents on the faculty’s official page before applying. Below is a practical map: format, risks, and preparation strategy.
Short answer: admission to Lékařská fakulta Ostravské univerzity
The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ostrava is an important option outside Charles University, especially for students who want modern practical medicine, an electronic exam format, and a strong simulation base. In the 2026/2027 cycle, admission to Czech General Medicine was based on a written electronic test in biology, chemistry, and physics.
Lékařská fakulta Ostravské univerzity: key facts
| City | Ostrava, a major regional center in eastern Czechia. |
|---|---|
| Program | Všeobecné lékařství, 6 years, full-time, Czech language. |
| Application 2026/2027 | Electronic application from 15 November 2025 to 15 March 2026, fee 800 Kč. |
| Planned intake | For the Czech program, 134 places are listed, subject to change. |
| Exam 2026/2027 | Written electronic test in the period 28 May - 5 June 2026, exact termín in e-přihláška. |
| Subjects | Biology, physics, chemistry at the level of the secondary school curriculum. |
| Format | Each test has 30 questions, 90 points maximum in total. One correct answer. |
| Minimum | Less than 30 points in the written part means the exam is failed; no dílčí limits for individual subjects are set. |
How admission works
- Ostrava uses an electronic test, usually on computers in faculty or university premises. For a student, this means getting used to the digital format: reading from a screen, selecting answers, and managing time without the habit of paper.
- The 30/30/30 format makes the exam similar to classic faculties, but the minimum of 30 points creates a lower threshold that you need to clear confidently in practice tests.
- The faculty does not hold an oral part for Czech General Medicine, so all competitive weight is concentrated in the written test and documents.
- Ostrava is strong in practical infrastructure: the faculty has the simulační centrum / cvičná nemocnice SIMLEK. This matters for how the faculty is presented in the article: not just a “backup option,” but a modern practical environment.
- There are bonifikace in the event of a tie in points: language certificates B2/C1 in world languages, mathematics, olympiads, and SOČ can play a role, but the maximum is limited and does not replace the test.
How to prepare
- Practice the subjects in the electronic test format and do some of your mock tests on a computer.
- Keep your result above the minimum not “on average,” but consistently: several mock tests in a row should be safely above 30 points.
- Prepare all three subjects evenly, because the 90 points are made up of three equally important blocks.
- Do not forget the medical certificate of způsobilost ke studiu and the deadlines for uploading documents in e-přihláška.
- If the student is applying for bonifikace, prepare the supporting proof in advance, but do not build the main strategy around them.
Who this faculty is a good fit for
- The student wants to consider not only Charles University, but also strong regional faculties.
- It suits those who are comfortable taking computer-based tests.
- They are interested in practical and simulation-based medicine.
- They need a clear written format without an interview.
Risks for an international applicant
- The electronic format can lower the result if the student is used only to paper tests.
- Ostrava should not be treated as a late “backup” choice: documents and the medical potvrzení have their own deadlines.
- The 30-point minimum means weak preparation will not pass even if places are available.
- If the student is abroad, they need to check in advance how their education will be recognized and how to deliver documents.
Mini checklist before applying
- Check the current admission year on the faculty’s official page: deadlines, application fee, exam date, and test format.
- Verify which subjects are included in the exam at this faculty: Ostrava uses an electronic test, usually on computers in faculty or university premises. For a student, this means getting used to the digital format: reading from a screen, selecting answers, and managing time without the habit of paper.
- Prepare recognition of foreign education, translations, proof of Czech language, and personal documents in advance.
- Take a practice exam with the number of questions, a timer, and the grading rules of the chosen faculty.
- Check a backup scenario: 2-3 more faculties that fit the format, deadlines, and the student’s actual level.
How NaMED helps here
For Ostrava, we use digital mock tests and separately monitor the minimum result for each subject. In the calendar, we mark the application, recognition of education, and other documents so that no formal step falls during final revision.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ostrava a backup option?
It is better not to think of it that way. It is a separate medical faculty with its own format, deadlines, and infrastructure. You need to prepare for it in a focused way, including the documents.
Is there an oral interview?
For Czech General Medicine, the published conditions list a written part; there is no oral part.
What is the most important thing in preparation?
A stable result on electronic mock tests and no failure on the documents.
Official sources
We relied on official faculty pages and documents. Before submitting your application, check the current academic year specifically.