The medicine entrance exam in Serbia is the decisive step for admission: the faculty tests you in biology and chemistry at high-school level and combines the result with your high-school grade average to rank applicants. At the University of Belgrade (English programme) the exam has 20 biology questions, 20 chemistry questions and a personal interview, and the minimum pass mark is 31 out of 60. This guide covers the official exam format, dates, ways to prepare, and what to check at each faculty.
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Entrance exam format at the University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine (English programme)
| Part | Number of questions | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Biology test (multiple choice) | 20 questions | 20 points |
| General and organic chemistry test (multiple choice, with calculation problems) | 20 questions | 20 points |
| Personal interview (motivation, skills and English) | – | 20 points |
| Cumulative high-school grade average | – | Up to 40 points |
- Minimum pass mark: 31 out of 60 (biology + chemistry + interview), i.e. 51%. The threshold may change in the second round (September) depending on how many places remain.
- Language of the exam and interview: English.
- Chemistry calculation problems: solution concentration, energy, the ionic product of water, and pH and pOH.
- Dates: the faculty holds more than one round a year; for example, the biology and chemistry exam of the third round was held on 18 September 2026. Check the schedule of the next round on the faculty’s website.
Other faculties: Novi Sad, Niš and Kragujevac
The other state medical faculties also admit international students to English-language programmes, but the exam details (number of questions, interview, minimum score) differ from faculty to faculty and are published in each year’s admission announcement. What we know from the official websites:
- Novi Sad: medicine and dentistry in English for a tuition fee of 7,000 euros, with a limited number of places (see the faculty’s admission announcement for the current numbers), and a decision recognising your high-school diploma from the Qualifications Agency (AZK) is required.
- Niš: medicine 6,000 euros and dentistry 7,200 euros, with a 50-euro application fee and a 40-euro preliminary evaluation fee.
- Kragujevac: medicine in English 6,000 euros, and in Serbian 1,800 euros.
In the Serbian-language track, faculties usually hold entrance exams in late June and early July, with a second round in September if places remain.
Exam topics
All questions are based on the general high-school curriculum. The Belgrade Faculty of Medicine publishes an official list of biology and chemistry topics with sample questions from previous years, which is the best reference for preparing for any faculty:
- Biology: the cell and its structure, genetics, human physiology, evolution and ecology, following the official list.
- Chemistry: general chemistry (solutions, reactions, acids and bases, pH) and organic chemistry, with calculation problems.
How to prepare
- The official online preparation programme of the Belgrade Faculty of Medicine: one course in biology and one in chemistry, priced at 507 euros each (or 1,014 euros for both), with practice tests in the same format as the exam. The course is optional.
- Self-study: from the official topic list and the past sample questions published on the faculty’s website.
- The interview: prepare clear answers on why you chose medicine and Serbia, and practise speaking English.
Practical steps before the exam
- Choose the faculty and track, and follow its admission announcement and dates on its website.
- Legalise your high-school certificate (apostille or full legalisation) and have it translated into Serbian by a court-certified translator.
- Apply for recognition of your certificate at the Serbian Qualifications Agency (AZK) via azk.gov.rs.
- Submit the faculty application and pay the application fee.
- Get your visa D in time to travel before the exam or enrolment date.
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Before You Travel: Visa D Documents and Registration
Passing the entrance exam is only one step; you also need the right paperwork to enter Serbia. The official Welcome to Serbia portal lists the documents for a long-stay visa D: an invitation letter, a photograph, proof of available maintenance funds, proof of health insurance for the planned stay, and an authorisation or power of attorney if someone else submits the application for you.
- Proof of funds: a bank confirmation or statement showing funds equal to the minimum salary prescribed in Serbia for the year of application, or a written guarantee from a legal entity registered in Serbia or a certified guarantee from a natural person, with proof that the guarantor has the funds.
- Health insurance: for citizens of countries that have no social-insurance agreement with Serbia, accepted proof includes your own health insurance policy, proof of a scholarship, proof of funds that can cover emergency medical care, or a written guarantee covering those costs.
- Address registration: your landlord or accommodation provider must register your stay with the police within 24 hours of your arrival, and the address in your visa application should match the landlord’s statement.
Sources: visa D documentation and registration upon arrival (Welcome to Serbia).
Student Housing and Health Care in University Cities
According to the Welcome to Serbia portal, foreign students have the right to accommodation in nine student centres. The centres in the cities where medical faculties are located are described as follows:
- Belgrade: about 10,500 students are housed in 14 dormitories, and around 20,000 meals a day are produced in 14 student restaurants.
- Novi Sad: accommodation for 3,064 students, including eight dormitories in the city itself.
- Kragujevac: four pavilions in the city centre with 312 rooms and 4 apartments.
- Niš: four dormitories with 958 places and three restaurants.
All university students in Serbia, including foreign students and scholarship holders, are entitled to health care in student polyclinics in their place of study. Source: Living conditions during studies (Welcome to Serbia).
Frequently asked questions
Is the entrance exam compulsory for every applicant?
Yes. At the Belgrade Faculty of Medicine (English programme) the exam and interview are compulsory for every applicant. For other faculties, check the official admission announcement for each year.
What is the minimum pass mark?
In Belgrade it is 31 out of 60 across biology, chemistry and the interview, and it may change in the September round depending on the places left. Other faculties announce their criteria in their admission announcements.
Do I need a preparation course?
It is not compulsory. The official course in Belgrade costs 507 euros per subject, and you can also prepare on your own using the official topic list and sample questions.
In what language is the exam?
In English for the English-language track, and in Serbian for the Serbian-language track.
Can I retry if I do not pass?
Yes, you can apply in a later round of the same year if places are available, or the following year.
Last updated: October 2026. Exam information comes from the official website of the University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine and the admission pages of the other faculties.
Official sources
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade: entrance exam
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade: applying and the points system
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad: admission
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Niš: fees
- Qualifications Agency of Serbia (ENIC/NARIC)
Read also: Study medicine in Serbia and the Serbian language year.