Reviewed by the NaMED editorial team: 24 August 2026. Admission conditions change every year, so always check 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 v Hradci Králové Univerzity Karlovy
The Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové, Charles University, is a strong option for a student who wants Charles University and is ready for a specific test: besides biology, chemistry, and physics, somatologie is tested separately here. The anatomical and physiological foundation becomes an independent part of the exam.
Lékařská fakulta v Hradci Králové Univerzity Karlovy: key facts
| City | Hradec Králové, a calm student environment and a strong clinical base. |
|---|---|
| Program | Všeobecné lékařství, 6 years, full-time, MUDr. degree. |
| Chance of admission | 30% - 504 of 1,666 applicants were admitted (UK data from the previous academic year). |
| Exam 2026/2027 | 11 June 2026, náhradní termín 25 June 2026. |
| Subjects | Biology, somatologie, chemistry, physics. |
| Format | 80 questions: 20 from each block. |
| Answers | 5 options, one correct answer. |
| Scoring | Correct answer +1, no answer 0, incorrect answer -0.25. Maximum 80 points. |
| Czech language | For study in Czech, proof of C1 or equivalent is required if the student does not have a maturita in Czech/Slovak. |
How admission works
- Hradec Králové uses negative marking for wrong answers. This changes the psychology of the test: the student must know when to answer and when it is better to leave a question blank.
- Somatologie is a separate block. It includes a basic understanding of the human body, anatomy, physiology, and terminology. For an international applicant, this is a double challenge: the subject plus Czech/Latin terms.
- The faculty creates a separate pořadí for each subject, and the final rank depends on the total pořadí. That is why a strong imbalance is dangerous: you cannot fail one block and hope to make up for it only with the others.
- Five answer options make guessing harder. You need to train not only knowledge, but also confident elimination of options.
- Negative scoring makes practice tests especially important: the student must understand their personal risk threshold.
How to prepare
- From the start, treat somatologie as the fourth subject, not as an addition to biology.
- Train your answering strategy: answer only where the chance of choosing correctly is high enough.
- Do practice tests with negative scoring, otherwise the real result will be an unpleasant surprise.
- Learn basic Latin and Czech anatomical terminology alongside the subject.
- Keep all four blocks in balance: one weak subject lowers the final pořadí.
Who this faculty is for
- A student who is careful, attentive, and works well with test strategy.
- Someone already interested in anatomy and the human body during preparation.
- Suitable for those who want Charles University but are looking beyond Prague.
- A student ready to study four blocks, not just the classic trio of subjects.
Risks for international applicants
- Negative points punish guessing. You need the discipline not to answer questions where you are unsure.
- Somatologie is often underestimated because applicants are used to the “biology-chemistry-physics” pattern.
- Weak Czech makes the terminology block especially difficult.
- You cannot prepare only with materials from other faculties: Hradec’s format needs separate adaptation.
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: Hradec Králové uses negative marking for wrong answers. This changes the psychology of the test: the student must know when to answer and when it is better to leave a question blank.
- 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: 2-3 more faculties that fit the format, deadlines, and the student’s real level.
How NaMED helps here
For Hradec, we prepare four blocks: biology, chemistry, physics, and somatologie. In mock tests, the student practices decisions under negative marking and Czech terminology separately, so they do not guess where they are not sure of the answer.
Frequently asked questions
Why is somatology so important?
It accounts for a separate set of 20 questions. Superficial preparation costs the student both points and their position in the subject ranking.
Is it worth guessing answers?
Because an incorrect answer carries a −0.25 penalty, guessing is risky. Preparation should establish a personal risk strategy.
Is Hradec suitable for international students?
Yes, provided they start working on C1 Czech, terminology and documents early. The format rewards accuracy.
Official sources
We relied on official faculty pages and documents. Before submitting your application, check the current academic year specifically.