Reviewed by the NaMED editorial team: 24 August 2026. Admission conditions 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 Univerzity Palackého v Olomouci
Medicine in Olomouc is a strong traditional program in one of the Czechia’s main university cities. The entrance exam is compact and fast: biology, chemistry, and physics, 20 questions per subject, 60 minutes in total. So here, it is not only knowledge that matters, but speed too.
Lékařská fakulta Univerzity Palackého v Olomouci: key facts
| City | Olomouc, a compact university environment. |
|---|---|
| Program | Všeobecné lékařství, 6 years; Zubní lékařství also uses the same written exam. |
| Application 2026/2027 | Online application from 1 November 2025 to 15 March 2026. |
| Fee | 790 Kč for each program. |
| Exam 2026/2027 | 9 June 2026; the faculty does not issue a náhradní termín. |
| Subjects | Physics, chemistry, biology. |
| Format | 20 questions per subject, one correct answer. |
| Scoring | Questions are scored 1, 2, or 0 points; wrong answers are not penalized. Time - 60 minutes. |
How admission works
- Olomouc is an exam for concentration. 60 questions in 60 minutes means the student must read Czech wording quickly and not get stuck on individual problems.
- The same written exam is used for general medicine and dentistry, but if a student applies to both programs, separate applications and separate fees are required.
- The faculty states directly that no náhradní termín is issued. This is an important organizational risk: the exam date must be protected in the calendar.
- For foreign graduates, nostrifikace or recognition of foreign secondary education for admission purposes is especially important.
- Scores of 1/2/0 make the questions uneven in weight, so it is important to be able to collect easy points quickly and not spend too much time on one difficult task.
How to prepare
- From the early stage, train speed: short tests of 20 questions per subject and a full mock exam in 60 minutes.
- Learn Czech wording and key terms, because losing time on translation is critical.
- Practice a skip strategy: one difficult question should not break the whole exam pace.
- If a student applies to general medicine and dentistry, plan two applications and documents in advance.
- Check recognition of foreign education and medical documents before the final stage of preparation.
Who the faculty is a good fit for
- The student wants classical medicine in a strong university city outside Prague.
- It suits those who solve tests quickly and stay focused.
- It works well as a primary goal or as a strong second/third faculty in a strategy.
- The student is ready for tight timing and is not afraid of a short exam.
Risks for an international applicant
- You cannot rely on a backup date: náhradní termín is not listed.
- Slow Czech language sharply lowers the result because of the 60-minute limit.
- If a student is used to long exams, the short format may feel stressful.
- Separate applications for the programs are easy to forget if the application is planned at the last minute.
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: Olomouc is an exam for concentration. 60 questions in 60 minutes means the student must read Czech wording quickly and not get stuck on individual problems.
- 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 grading rules of the chosen faculty.
- Check the backup plan: another 2-3 faculties that fit the format, deadlines, and the student’s real level.
How NaMED helps here
For Olomouc, the student trains reading in Czech, short blocks of 20 questions, and full mock exams in 60 minutes. After each attempt, we check which tasks took too much time and where an easy point was lost.
Frequently asked questions
Is Olomouc easier because there are only 60 questions?
Not necessarily. Fewer questions and a short time limit make speed and attention more important.
Can you apply for both General Medicine and Dentistry?
Yes, but the faculty requires a separate electronic application and fee for each programme. When applying to both, the entrance exam itself is taken only once.
What is the biggest risk?
Missing a deadline or underestimating the absence of an alternative exam date. Organisation matters just as much as the subjects here.
Official sources
We relied on official faculty pages and documents. Before submitting your application, check the current academic year specifically.