Reviewed by the NaMED editors: 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 guide: format, risks, and preparation strategy.
Short answer: admission to Lékařská fakulta v Hradci Králové Univerzity Karlovy
The Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové at Charles University is a strong choice for a student who wants Charles University and is ready for a specific test: in addition to biology, chemistry, and physics, somatologie is checked separately here. The anatomy-and-physiology 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. |
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| Programme | Všeobecné lékařství, 6 years, full-time, MUDr. degree. |
| 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, omitted 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 from Czech/Slovak language. |
How admission works
- Hradec Králové stands out for negative marking for a wrong answer. 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 itself plus Czech/Latin terms.
- The faculty creates a separate pořadí for each subject, and the final ranking depends on the combined order. That is why a strong imbalance is risky: you cannot fail one block and rely only on 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 needs to understand their personal risk threshold.
How to prepare
- From the very beginning, treat somatologie as a 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 marking, otherwise the real result will be an unpleasant surprise.
- Learn basic Latin and Czech anatomical terminology alongside the subject.
- Keep all four blocks balanced: one weak subject lowers the final pořadí.
Who this faculty is right for
- A student who is careful, attentive, and works well with test strategy.
- Someone who is already interested in anatomy and the human body during preparation.
- Suitable for those who want Charles University but are considering options beyond Prague.
- A student ready to study four blocks, not just the classic trio of subjects.
Risks for an international applicant
- Negative points punish guessing. You need the discipline not to answer questions when you are not sure.
- Somatologie is often underestimated because applicants are used to the “biology-chemistry-physics” model.
- Weak Czech makes the terminology block especially difficult.
- You cannot prepare only from materials for other faculties: Hradec Králové has its own format and 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 stands out for negative marking for a wrong answer. 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, timer, and grading 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 separately practices decisions under negative marking and Czech terminology, so they do not guess where they are unsure of the answer.
Frequently asked questions
Why is somatologie so important?
Because it is a separate set of 20 questions. If the student prepares it only superficially, they lose not only points but also their place in the subject pořadí.
Should you guess answers?
Because of the -0.25 penalty for a wrong answer, guessing is risky. During preparation, you need to develop a personal risk strategy.
Is Hradec suitable for international students?
Yes, but only if you work with C1, terminology, and documents early. The format requires precision.
Official sources
We relied on the official pages and documents of the faculties. Before submitting an application, check the current academic year only.