Student review [#18456] for Medicine
at University of Belgrade

I am studying at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade. At this faculty, there are integrated academic studies, which I study, for a period of 6 years, after which I received the title of doctor of medicine. In addition to this, there are also basic academic studies lasting 4 years – nursing. There are 12 semesters at the IAS, the last of which represents clinical experience. The faculty has amphitheaters and gymnasiums at many institutes and clinics inside and outside the KCS. At the beginning of the study, subjects such as anatomy, physiology, pathology … After that, in the last 3 years, clinical subjects such as: internal medicine, neurology, surgery, gynecology, pediatrics … At the faculty we have lectures that are mandatory only on some subjects. In addition, we have exercises and seminars that are mandatory. Exercises involve practical work in gyms or at the clinic. We also have colloquia during the year. Pre-examination points are awarded for attendance and teaching activities, as well as for passing colloquia. The exam itself has two parts – first the practical part which is a condition for the final oral part of the exam. Some exams are taken only in writing, although there are few of them. Interest in students varies from professor to professor. However, the exercise assistants are generally very dedicated. At the beginning of the school year, a Guide for that school year is published. The program of each subject, exam questions, as well as dates of deadlines and holidays are presented there. We usually have seven deadlines. If necessary, October 2 is introduced. Graduates, in addition to these, have additional deadlines. The faculty is hard and requires a lot of effort. The best results are achieved by those who are best organized and who work throughout the school year. The conditional cases are very extensive and carry a lot of ECTS. The candidate who is ranked in the top 450 at the entrance exam is on a budget, and another 50 self-financing students are accepted. At least that’s how it was when I enrolled. A student can enroll in a higher year of study (second, third, fourth, fifth or sixth) on a budget if he passes the conditional courses and has 48 ECTS. Conditional courses and 37 ECTS are required for self-financing. Self-financing for IAS costs 126,000 dinars and can be paid in 4 installments. Renewal costs about 30,000 a year and is paid in two installments. For foreign nationals, there are medical studies in English. The faculty is located in the city center and is well connected in terms of transportation. Students who are not from Belgrade mostly live in dormitories or have private accommodation.