The School of Medicine offers an undergraduate English Medical Program (EMP), designed to expand its global footprint and drive the advancement of medical knowledge. By leveraging its unique institutional strengths, premier clinical facilities, and strategic collaborations with leading international medical centers, the program provides a dynamic, rigorous, and highly competitive academic environment for future physicians.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants to the English Medical Program (EMP) must meet the following statutory requirements:
- Nationality/Citizenship: Must be foreign nationals.
- High School/Upper Secondary School Graduation: Must be graduates of a high school or equivalent institution, with verified physical presence and attendance abroad.
- High School/Upper Secondary School Attendance: Must have completed the last two consecutive years of secondary education in a foreign country.
- Diploma Validity: Must hold a high school diploma or equivalent upper secondary qualification that grants direct access to higher education in the country of graduation.
- Applicants with Prior Higher Education: Holders of a Bachelor’s degree in a medicine-related field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Pharmacy) are welcome to apply.
- Language Certificate: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at a B2 level (or higher). Any B2-level (or higher) certificate recognized by ASEP is fully accepted. You can view the official ASEP list here. International Qualifications, such as IGCSE or A-Level English certificates (at B2 level or higher) are also accepted as valid proof of proficiency.
Exemptions: Native English speakers and graduates of English-taught high schools are exempt from submitting language certificates.
Required Documents
All applicants must upload the following credentials to the online application platform. Original documents must be available upon request:
- Identification: A valid National ID or Passport.
- High School Diploma/Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate: Original document accompanied by an official English translation bearing the Hague Apostille.
Note for Cypriot Applicants: Diplomas issued by the Republic of Cyprus in Greek are exempt from both the English translation and the Hague Apostille requirements, in accordance with bilateral agreements between Greece and Cyprus. - Academic Record Transcripts: Official transcripts for the last two years of secondary education, original and translated into English.
Note for Cypriot Applicants: Academic Transcripts issued by the Republic of Cyprus in Greek are exempt from the English translation requirement, in accordance with bilateral agreements between Greece and Cyprus. - University Eligibility Document: An official certificate issued by the competent educational authority of the graduation country, confirming that your high school diploma grants you the right to enter higher education in that country. The original document must be accompanied by an official English translation.
Note for Cypriot Applicants: University Eligibility Documents issued by the Republic of Cyprus in Greek are exempt from the English translation requirement, in accordance with bilateral agreements between Greece and Cyprus. - Language Certificate: Official proof of English language proficiency at B2 level or higher.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): A short CV including a recent passport style photo.
- Motivation Letter: A statement (maximum 500 words) outlining the applicant’s motivations for studying medicine at the University of Patras English Medical Program.
- Application Fee: Proof of payment for the non-refundable application fee of €200.00.
Please note that a non-refundable application fee of €200.00 is required for submission; unpaid applications will be considered invalid and will not be processed.
Selection Criteria & Evaluation
The selection process is governed by the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion. Eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on their application files, and selected individuals will be invited to a personal interview (conducted either in person or via an online platform).
Admission is highly competitive and based on a total maximum score of 105 points, distributed as follows:
| Evaluation Component | Maximum Points / Weight |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma / GPA | 20 points (20%) |
| Curriculum Vitae (CV) | 25 points (25%) |
| English Language Proficiency | 30 points (30%) |
| Interview (with the Curriculum Committee) | 30 points (30%) |
| Total Maximum Score | 105 points |
Note: The 50 highest-scoring candidates will be admitted annually, provided their total evaluation score is greater than 80/105.
Key Dates & Timeline
- Applications Timeline: Application Deadlines are published annually on the EMP website. The submission of applications for the Program is conducted in separate rounds as follows:
- Round 1: November 1, 2026 – Application Deadline: December 1, 2026
- Round 2: February 1, 2027 – Application Deadline: March 1, 2027
- Round 3 Clearance: A Clearance Round may be opened to fill any remaining spots after the completion of the first two Application Rounds and the registration of selected applicants. In this event, the exact dates and terms will be detailed in a subsequent announcement on our website.
*The cut-off time for applications is 11:59 pm (Greek local timezone)
- Release of Admission Decisions: By the beginning of June.
- Interviews: Interview schedules will be announced ten to fifteen days after the conclusion of each application round.
- Enrollment: Successful applicants will receive an official Letter of Acceptance. To secure their position and formally accept the offer, candidates must submit a non-refundable deposit by the deadline specified in the Acceptance Letter. The remaining tuition balance must be paid within one and a half months (1.5 months) following the deposit payment. This official document is also required to initiate the student visa application.