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Why Study Medicine in Novi Sad?

 

The city of Novi Sad is located in the northern region of Serbia and it is the largest city in this region. However, it may seem rather small for someone from the US as it only has a population of roughly 262,282. If you have ever been to Italy or Austria then the architecture of the town will likely seem very familiar. It is a beautiful city with a long history and tradition which features people of various nationalities, religions and cultures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Town Square is very beautiful and the people are quite friendly

 

Just about everyone in Novi Sad (and in Serbia) knows how to speak English as their second language and a lot of people may be able to talk in French or German. As a result you will find it very easy to navigate the city and meet new people, colleagues and friends. Aside from this the city is well-known for its restaurants and nightclubs and there are a lot of tourists from Europe throughout the year.

 

That's all well and fine. But why study med school here? Well, there are various reasons, but here a few that we can single out as bullet points:

  • Three unique courses are available depending on your interests 

  • You will work in a small group which means that the quality of your lessons will be better than in most places

  • Tuition costs are very low and the costs of living aren't very high either

  • You will get a chance to see real procedures and assist real doctors in medical clinics. A lot of other faculties offer this, but they execute it very late.

  • The school itself is a part of a large complex which includes the town's medical center and hospital.

General Tips and Advice

 

If you are interested in studying med school in Novi Sad then here is a list of our tips and advice:

 

  • Contact the World Connect Agency as soon as possible to start preparing your all the necessary documents.

  • Study some serbian language in our special schools ( we reccomend 3 months), this will make your integration in the city easier.

  • we will let you visit Novi Sad before the entrance exam and organize a tour of the faculty with our local staff so you can start getting used to the faculty's athmosphere.

  • You can attend special classes by our agency to prepare for the entrance exam, this is highly recommended and will give you a big advantage over the rest of students that will not be prepared to the entrance exam as you.

  • While you only need 7 out 20 per entrance exam to be considered, take note that exams in Serbia are rather harder than in the US and that you will need to make special preparations

  • Our schools of language will give you the possibilty to learn more about Novi Sad and Serbia in general, you will speak serbian and understand their culture and visit the most beautiful party of the country at the same time.

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Medical School in Novi Sad Requirements

The requirements to study med school in Novi Sad are subject to change and you should certainly follow their official website, but for now I will explain how the application process works. The first thing you should do is choose which course you would like to take. There are three courses:

  • Dentistry
  • Medicine
  • Pharmacy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Entrance Exam

 

The next step is to contact our agency "World Connect" and we will help you apply and explain all details about the entrance exam and required documents. For the admission into your first year of study of dentistry or medicine you will need to pass a written text in Biology and Chemistry. You will need to have a minimum of 7 out 20 points on both tests in order to be considered. If you are interested in studying Pharmacy then you will be given a test in Chemistry and Mathematics. If you pass these tests you will be invited into a formal interview which isn't a big deal and at this point you are probably already accepted.

 

 

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Tuition Fees and Costs in Novi Sad

 

Regardless of your chosen course, the tuition fee costs 4000 euros or roughly 4.400 US dollars. This doesn't include any sort of accommodation, but it does give you access to the school's library and other facilities.

 

Once again, the cost of 4000 euros is for the entire academic year (includes both semesters) and it is paid upfront after you are accepted into the faculty.

 

But what about the costs of living in Novi Sad? Well, honestly, for someone who lives in the US the prices in Novi Sad will seem very affordable and rightfully so. Here is an overview of some  of the living expenses to help you see just how much money you will need to study here.

 

Accommodation

 

  • Rent per month apartment (1 bedroom) in City Center - 150 to 215 euros ($165 to $237)

  • Rent per month apartment (3 bedroom) in City Center - 250 to 315 euros ($275 to $347)

  • Buying an apartment - price per square meter in City Center - 1000 to 1.400 euros ($1100 to $1.544)

  • Buying an apartment - price per square meter in the suburbs  - 800 to 1.100 euros ($880 to $1.200)

Note: 1 square meter is 10,76 square feet.

 

 

Markets and Restaurants

 

  • Milk (1 liter) - 0.80 euros ($0.88)

  • Fresh white bread (500g) - 0.45 euros ($0.49)

  • Eggs (12) - 1.50 euros ($1.65)

  • Water (1.5 liter bottle) - 0.40 euros  ($0.44)

  • Pack of cigarettes (Marlboro) - 1.80 euros ($1.98)

  • Apples (1 kg) - 0.90 euros (0.99$)

  • Meal, inexpensive restaurant - starting at 4 euros ($4.44) 

  • Combo meal at McDonald's - starting at 4 euros ($4.44) 

Medical Faculty Novi Sad - Requirements, studies in English and costs 

 

The Faculty of Medicine in Novi Sad is a well-known med school in Eastern Europe that provides a special course in English for foreign students. Along with the Faculty of Medicine in Belgrade it is one of the most prestigious schools of its kind on the Balkan peninsula. The faculty provides three courses for foreigners: Medicine, Pharmacy and Dentistry. 

 

All of the courses are in English and they only accept 20 people per course each year. Thus, this means that getting in is a challenge, but it is well worth the effort. Just think about it - wouldn't it be awesome to be working in a group of 20 people? The professors will be able to fully dedicate themselves to your development and as such you will certainly get your money worth.

 

We will now go over the following questions:

 

  • Where is Novi Sad? What is it like?

  • What are the requirements to study in Novi Sad as a foreign student?

  • What are the tuition fees? The living costs?

  • General tips and advice

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