Reviewed by the NaMED editorial team: 24 August 2026. Admissions conditions change every year, so always check dates and documents on the faculty’s official page before applying. Below is a practical guide: format, risks, and preparation strategy.
Short answer: admission to 3. lékařská fakulta Univerzity Karlovy
The 3rd Medical Faculty of Charles University is a good fit for students who are drawn to integrated medicine and problem-based learning. Admission has two stages: a written test in three subjects and an oral interview based on a popular-science text, motivation, and independent reasoning.
3. lékařská fakulta Univerzity Karlovy: key facts
| City | Prague, Vinohrady, connected with FN Královské Vinohrady. |
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| Programme | Všeobecné lékařství, 6 years, full-time study, title MUDr. |
| Chance of admission | 14% - 317 out of 2,324 applicants were admitted (UK data for the previous academic year). |
| Application 2026/2027 | Application by 28 February 2026, fee 940 Kč. |
| Exam 2026/2027 | 1st stage 13 June 2026, 2nd stage 16-17 June 2026. |
| Written test | 90 questions: 30 each from biology, chemistry, and physics. |
| Answer format | 4 options, one correct answer, maximum 90 points. |
| Time | 3 hours for the written test. Calculators, tables, and other pomůcky are not allowed. |
| Oral stage | Interpretation of a popular-science text, discussion, motivation, independent judgment, communication skills. |
How admission works
- 3. LF tests not only memory, but also the ability to think like a future medical student. This is already clear from the programme description: the faculty emphasises integrated learning, a problem-based approach, and clinical reasoning.
- The written test is easier to understand than at 2. LF: 30 questions per subject, one correct answer. But getting through to the second stage requires a solid score in all three subjects.
- The oral part is not just another subject exam. It tests how you work with an unfamiliar popular-science text, the logic of your presentation, discussion, overall maturity, and motivation.
- When preparing for 3. LF, it is especially important to read medical and popular-science texts in Czech, learn to retell them without notes, and answer follow-up questions.
- The faculty does not offer dentistry in the same sense as some other medical faculties; the goal here is specifically general medicine.
How to prepare
- Prepare for the written test in the classic way: biology, chemistry, physics, then regular mock tests with 90 questions.
- At the same time, train for the oral part: retelling an article, answer structure, arguments, ethical dilemmas, and the motivation interview.
- Read Czech texts about medicine, biology, public health, and scientific progress.
- Learn to speak briefly and logically: in the interview, clear thinking matters more than a long speech.
- In the final months, do simulations of the two-day exam: the written test plus oral discussion the next day.
Who the faculty is a good fit for
- The student likes modern medicine, interdisciplinarity, and discussing clinical problems.
- There is potential for oral communication in Czech or a willingness to develop it actively.
- The student is not afraid of interviews and can reason, not just reproduce facts.
- They need a strong Prague faculty, but with a different style of teaching than 1. LF.
Risks for an international applicant
- Ignoring the oral part is the main mistake. It cannot be prepared for well in a few days.
- Weak reading in Czech makes it hard to work with a popular-science text.
- If a student prepares only for the “one correct answer” format and does not practise explaining their thinking, they may lose points in the interview.
- 3. LF requires separate preparation for the interview and work with a popular-science text; a random backup application does not work here.
Mini checklist before applying
- Check the current admissions year on the faculty’s official page: deadlines, application fee, exam date, and test format.
- Confirm which subjects are included in the exam at this faculty: 3. LF tests not only memory, but also the ability to think like a future medical student. This is already clear from the programme description: the faculty emphasises integrated learning, a problem-based approach, and clinical reasoning.
- Prepare recognition of foreign education, translations, proof of Czech language, and personal documents in advance.
- Take a mock exam with the number of questions, a timer, and the scoring rules of the chosen faculty.
- Check your backup plan: another 2-3 faculties that match the format, deadlines, and the student’s actual level.
How NaMED helps here
For 3. LF, we add regular oral practice to biology, chemistry, and physics: retelling a popular-science text, commission questions, ethical topics, and motivation. The student learns to read the material quickly, pick out the main point, and calmly explain their idea in Czech.
Frequently asked questions
Is the test or the interview more important at the Third Faculty?
You first have to pass the written selection, so the test is critical. After progressing to the second stage, however, the interview becomes a full part of the result.
Do you need to speak medical Czech?
Yes. Not necessarily like a doctor, but a student must understand a popular-science text and explain their ideas in Czech without panicking.
What kind of student is a good fit for the Third Faculty?
Someone who combines a solid subject foundation with communication, curiosity and a willingness to think about medicine more broadly than a set of test questions.
Official sources
We relied on the faculties’ official pages and documents. Before applying, check the specific current academic year.