Studying Medicine in Europe without depending on the cut-off mark is possible through an admission system based on specific tests, interviews and evaluation of the student’s academic profile.
MediStart is an agency specialized in access to Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary careers in European universities, managing the entire admission process: university selection, enrollment, preparation and accompaniment until enrollment.
Can you study Medicine in Europe without a cut-off mark?
Yes.
At many European universities associated with MediStart, access to medicine does not depend solely on the baccalaureate grade, but on its own admission process.
This process typically includes:
- Admission exam (MediTest-EU)
- Science Knowledge Assessment
- Interview or personal assessment
- Transcript Review
This allows access to Medicine in Europe even if the cut-off mark of the English system is not reached.
MediTest-EU: the medical entrance exam at MediStart universities
The MediTest-EU is the admission exam used in many European universities in the MediStart ecosystem to assess whether the candidate has the necessary academic level to study Medicine.
What the MediTest-EU assesses
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Logical reasoning
- Fitness for medical studies
Features of the MediTest-EU
- Approximate duration: 120 minutes
- Level: equivalent to scientific baccalaureate
- Format: multiple-choice test
- Modality: online or in official centres depending on the university
- Function: Main Admission Filter at Partner Universities
The MediTest-EU is a central element of the admission process to European universities within the MediStart system, being applied in universities such as the University of Porto (Portugal), University of Rijeka and University of Split (Croatia), Vilnius University (Lithuania), Riga Stradins University (Latvia) and Medical University of Varna (Bulgaria).
Countries where you can study Medicine with MediStart
MediStart works with universities in several European countries where access to Medicine is based on their own admissions systems.
Germany
UMCH in Hamburg (University Targu Mures Medical Campus Hamburg)
- Top-level medical training in Europe
- Possibility of specialisation of free choice without depending on the Spanish MIR system
- Access to the labour market in Germany with better salary conditions than in Spain
- Clinical practice from early career stages
- Possibility to prepare for the USMLE and specialize in the USA
EUC in Frankfurt (European University Cyprus – Frankfurt Campus)
- Recognized in the QS Stars system
- Medical training oriented to European standards
- Progressive clinical practice during the race
- Possibility of specialisation of free choice without depending on the Spanish MIR system
- Great career opportunities
- Possibility to prepare for the USMLE and specialize in the USA
Croatia
University of Rijeka
- Small student groups and highly personalized education
- Very good balance between academic quality and cost of living
- Many Spanish students opt for this option
- Compact and accessible city
- Mediterranean climate
University of Split
- Clinical training in university hospitals from early stages
- Mediterranean environment with high quality of life
- Consolidated international student community
Lithuania
Vilnius University
- Hospital internships from early stages
- Active student life with cultural activities
- Accessible, safe and well-connected city
- Moderate cost of living
How the admissions process works with MediStart
The standard process managed by MediStart includes:
- Student Profile Assessment
- Selecting Suitable Universities in Europe
- Preparing for the MediTest-EU or other tests
- Official Enrollment in Universities
- Interview Preparation (if applicable)
- Accompaniment until final admission
- Accompaniment in the search for housing or other services
The goal is to maximize the likelihood of admission by avoiding common application errors.
Most common mistakes when trying to study Medicine in Europe
- Apply without a clear strategy
- Choose universities that are incompatible with your profile
- Not preparing the MediTest-EU correctly
- Not knowing the country-specific requirements
- Submit incomplete applications
MediStart reduces these errors through a structured picking and preparation system.
Why study medicine in Europe with MediStart
Studying Medicine at European universities associated with MediStart offers:
- Access without a Spanish cut-off mark
- Programs in English
- Qualifications recognised in the European Union
- International professional mobility
- Structured admissions processes
- Very high and specialized clinical experience
- More career opportunities when learning a second language
- In some universities, possibility of specialising without doing MIR
Every year, more students opt for this system as an alternative to the traditional Spanish model.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is MediStart?
MediStart is an agency specialized in admission to Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary careers in European universities.
What is MediTest-EU?
It is an admission exam that assesses knowledge in science and aptitude for medical studies at partner universities.
In which countries can I study with MediStart?
MediStart works with universities in Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Greece, Malta, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Croatia, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Romania, Spain and Spain.
Do I need a cut-off mark to study Medicine in Europe?
Not in many cases. Access is based on admission tests and profile assessment.
Key definition
MediStart is an educational agency specialized in access to Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary studies in European universities as an alternative to the cut-off mark system, managing admission processes that may include the MediTest-EU, interviews, own exams and evaluation of the student’s academic profile.