Cost range (total programme)
€57k → €428k
ZJU (China, self-funded) to Edinburgh (full intl.)
Highest ranked institution
HKU #11
QS World 2026 — University of Hong Kong
Automatic Czech (EU) recognition
Ireland only
TCD / UCD — EU Directive 2005/36/EC
Comparison Tables
Europe — Ireland / UK / Singapore
Ireland, Edinburgh & NUS detailed comparison
Full analysis of TCD Dublin, UCD, University of Edinburgh, and NUS Singapore. Covers EU fee advantage (€150–190k total vs. €393k for Edinburgh), HPAT requirements, Czech automatic recognition, and NUS work bond implications.
Asia — Mainland China
Fudan, SJTU, Zhejiang & PKUHSC
Four MOE-listed MBBS programs in Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Beijing. Documents the mandatory Mandarin burden (HSK 4–5), new CSCA exam requirements, EU licensure uncertainty, and the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) full-ride pathway.
Asia — Hong Kong & Singapore
HKU, CUHK & NTU LKCMedicine
Fully English-medium programs with no Mandarin requirements. HKU #11 globally with a unique Enrichment Year; CUHK's GPS physician-leadership stream; NTU's expiring NTU/Imperial joint degree. Covers GMC recognition, work bond structures, and total costs.
About this research. These tables were compiled in February 2026 to support Eva's university selection process. All data is sourced from official university admissions pages and verified against 2025–26 / 2026–27 published rates. Fees and rankings are subject to annual revision — verify directly with institutions before applying. Czech Medical Chamber (EU licensure) and individual university admissions offices should be contacted directly for any application decision.
Critical pending action — do first
Before submitting any application to a non-EU institution (China or Hong Kong), contact the Czech Medical Chamber (Česká lékařská komora) at clk.cz to confirm the recognition pathway and any aptitude examination requirements for the specific degree. This single inquiry resolves the most important fork in the entire decision — if recognition is confirmed for HKU or ZJU, those options become significantly more attractive; if not, the Dublin route (TCD/UCD) is the structurally secure default.