Medical students and faculty at the University of Patras

English-taught medical degree in Greece

Your medical future starts here.

World-class medical education, hands-on clinical training and an international student experience in a vibrant Mediterranean city.

University of Patras School of Health Sciences
6 years Integrated medical studies
108 Courses across the program
130 Experienced faculty members

Study medicine where academic excellence meets real clinical practice.

A complete medical education

The English Medical Studies Program combines strong scientific foundations, progressive clinical integration, research opportunities and student support in one of Greece’s leading universities.

Discover the degree

Explore the program

Everything you need to become a modern physician.

Clear pathways to academic knowledge, clinical competence, international mobility and personal support.

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Medical Studies

A structured six-year journey from biomedical foundations to advanced clinical practice.

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Curriculum

Basic sciences, clinical disciplines, practical training and elective modules across 108 courses.

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Faculty

Learn with experienced academics, researchers and physicians.

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Mobility

Access Erasmus+, exchanges and international clinical opportunities.

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Student Care

Academic guidance, wellbeing support and practical resources.

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Research

Explore modern laboratories, infrastructures and research activity.

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Beyond the classroom

Study, live and thrive in Patras.

A welcoming university city with culture, coastline, social life and easy connections to the rest of Greece and Europe.

A vibrant university city in Patras
A vibrant university city

A Mediterranean setting for six unforgettable years.

International student community
Community

International friendships and student life

Sea, sunshine and affordable living in Patras
Lifestyle

Sea, sunshine and affordable living

Clinical training at the University General Hospital of Patras
Year 3+ Progressive hands-on clinical experience

Clinical education

Learn medicine where care happens.

Clinical rotations take place at the University General Hospital of Patras, a leading tertiary care centre serving Western Greece.

Students work alongside experienced physicians and gain practical experience across a broad range of specialties in a high-volume healthcare environment.

700+ Hospital beds
25+ Clinical departments
20+ Diagnostic laboratories
75K m² Hospital facilities

Why Patras

A medical education with a wider horizon.

Six reasons students from around the world can feel confident choosing Patras.

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Mediterranean heritage

Study medicine in the country where Western medical thought began.

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Premier teaching hospital

Train in a major tertiary care environment with extensive clinical activity.

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Entirely in English

Lectures, practical work and clinical rotations are delivered in English.

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Quality of life

Affordable living, Mediterranean weather, beaches and active student life.

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Gateway to Europe

Convenient access to Athens, Italy, the Balkans and European destinations.

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Global student body

Build friendships and professional networks within an international community.

Your student journey

From application to medical career.

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Apply

Submit your application and supporting documents.

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Arrive

Join orientation and settle into student life in Patras.

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Build foundations

Develop core biomedical and scientific knowledge.

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Enter the clinic

Apply knowledge through progressive clinical training.

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Explore

Participate in research, electives and mobility activities.

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Graduate

Begin the next stage of your international medical career.

Ready to begin your medical journey?

Join a community of driven students and future physicians from around the world at the University of Patras.