Financial Aid

Studying medicine abroad requires careful financial planning. For international students, government loans, grants, and scholarships from their home country can make it possible to pursue a full medical degree at the Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague.

For US Students

• The Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University was granted approval for the use of VA education benefits. This approval is effective from 1 August 2023. The Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University is recognised as an accredited facility for VA education programme approval purposes. This designation is based on accreditation awarded by a Comparability Decision of the National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA) until 1 September 2030.
• The Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University does not participate in student financial assistance programmes authorised by Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (Title IV, HEA Programs).

For Scandinavian, German and French Students

Some European countries provide state-backed funding for full-degree studies abroad, often covering living costs, tuition fees, or both. Eligibility usually depends on citizenship, residency, full-time enrolment, and programme accreditation.

This table provides an informative overview of national funding systems that may support full-degree medical studies abroad, with a specific focus on studying at the Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University.

For UK Students

For information on financial assistance to support your learning, please visit the www.gov.uk website or contact the National Careers Service on 0800 100 900.