The life of a medical student, as we can all imagine, is challenging, but it is also highly rewarding. Most practical classes require compulsory attendance; however, they are very interactive and give students the opportunity to explore the subject firsthand. For example, anatomy is a particularly demanding discipline, but during practical sessions students alternate between theoretical instruction and dissection. This approach allows them to see and handle real human structures, helping them to understand the subject in a concrete and meaningful way. 

Many students also practice sport and physical activity as a way to maintain both physical and mental well-being. Engaging in sports helps students manage stress, stay motivated, and achieve a healthier balance between their studies and personal life. 

Students can choose between the university dormitories, located close to the university, or private housing, where they can either live on their own or they can share with other students. 

 Pilsmed offers extensive support in many areas. First of all, it organizes presentations for each year of the medical program to explain how to approach the subjects, credits, and exams. These sessions provide an overview of each course, along with study tips shared from the perspective of students who have already completed them. 

In addition, Pilsmed’s Academic Affairs team organizes workshops throughout the year to help students better understand their subjects and to offer valuable revision opportunities before credit examinations. 

Finally, Pilsmed also coordinates a wide range of recreational activities, such as Freshers’ Week, which is a great opportunity for first-year students to meet one another, as well as parties, themed events, and sports activities. 

 There is a wide range of study materials available to help students prepare for their credits and exams. Some of these resources are provided directly by professors through Moodle, SIS, or during lectures, which is why class attendance is particularly important. In addition to official university materials, students can also make use of learning platforms offered by the university, such as Amboss, as well as notes shared by other students and uploaded to the Archives folder organized by Pilsmed. 

Yes, they do exist. For each exam, students are allowed a maximum of three attempts, which must be completed before the end of the summer examination period, usually around mid-September. Retake exams can be booked through SIS or arranged directly with the professors. 

Yes, all the classes in the Medicine and Dentistry programs are taught in English, however, in the higher years it is expected of you to have a basic understanding of the Czech language so that you can communicate with patients in the clinical practicals. Czech is taught from 1st to 3rd year, and covers all the basics that are necessary to meet these requirements. 

Public transport in Pilsen is cheap and reliable. With your ISIC card, you can receive a discount on transport cards which can be purchased from the PMDP customer center at U Prace, or, through the “Virtuální Plzeňska karta” app. Bus/tram arrivals and departures can be seen on the “IDOS” app. 

As the fourth largest city in the Czech Republic, Pilsen is student-friendly, affordable, and offers a comfortable environment for international students. The university has plenty of quiet, ambient places to study, and through the variety of coffee shops, restaurants, and nightlife spots, fostering a balanced student life isn’t a difficult task at all. 

Students can not only receive discounts on their transport costs, but also food, tech, clothing, and entertainment. The majority of these discounts can be accessed through the “ISIC” application. 

Yes, through university events, student associations, clubs, and social activities.

Google Maps, PID Lítačka, and public transport apps are commonly used by students.

Pilsen hosts a diverse and close-knit student community, with a strong international presence.

The Faculty of Medicine is centrally located, with easy access by public transport.