Information about studying medicine in Europe

Pupils in the French-speaking section S7 (class teacher Serge Chevalier) and S6 (class teacher Céline Le Gall) received information via video about studying medicine in Europe from the regulating doctor, Dr Igor Le Gall.

Medical studies in Romania are taught in French and English at several public universities, including Cluj-Napoca and Iasi. In 2024-2025, approximately  6,000 French students are studying in Cluj-Napoca. Germans make up 2/3 of the English-speaking section. Access to these courses is based on academic records rather than a competitive examination: students must have a good academic record, experience in the medical field, a good psychological profile, well-argued letters of recommendation and a good track record of community, sporting and cultural activities. The degree awarded by Romanian universities is recognised throughout the European Union. Teaching takes place in small groups and is very practical (dissection from the 1st year). Tuition fees are €8,500 per year and may be covered by France, provided that the student undertakes to work afterwards in medical deserts. Financial aid may also be granted by the French CROUS, subject to parental income. The cost of living in Romania is lower than in France or Germany: a studio flat costs around €500. French students who studied medicine in Romania can do their internship in France (with difficult working conditions), but most prefer to do it in Belgium, Sweden or Germany. The University of Lugano in Switzerland offers physiotherapy courses for French-speakers, which are accessible by application. In Spain, medical studies are taught at private universities (tuition fees: €15,000/year).