Other International Mobilities

IFMSA Internships

Students of the General Medicine programme can complete a one-month international internship through the International Federation of Medical Students′ Associations (IFMSA).

Each member of IFMSA CZ who has completed at least two years of medical studies may participate.

After the second year, students can apply for a research internship;
After the third year, they may apply for a clinical internship.

Internships take place during the summer holidays, so students do not miss any classes.

To obtain a placement, students must pass a language test (English, French, or Spanish) and earn a sufficient number of points for their involvement in IFMSA projects.

Internships are available on almost all continents, with a membership fee, and students can also apply for a special scholarship.

More information: leo.ou@ifmsa.cz

Study, Clinical, and Research Internships

The Faculty of Medicine, University of Ostrava, offers students of General Medicine and selected healthcare study programmes the opportunity to participate in short-term study, research, or clinical placements under interfaculty or interuniversity agreements with selected international institutions.

Students can also complete traineeships abroad through the Erasmus+ programme, in any institution operating in the labour market (e.g., hospitals, rehabilitation centres, universities) across all programme countries, except Switzerland.

The duration of such placements is between 2 and 12 months.

For more details, contact:
Mgr. Zdeňka Žédková Suchá or Ing. Gabriela Kovolová
International Relations Office, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ostrava.

Dean′s Scholarship for International Mobility

The Faculty of Medicine supports student mobility through the Dean′s Special Scholarship for International Placements.

This competition is open to all faculty students who meet the specified conditions and whose applications are recommended by the Faculty management.

Students may receive:

a financial scholarship (total fund: CZK 100,000), and
academic credits for the mobility under elective courses.

Current calls for applications are published on the University Portal:

Faculties and Institutes → Faculty of Medicine → News.

University Mobility Programme VIA

Launched in 2016, the VIA Mobility Programme of the University of Ostrava enables students to take part in study stays, summer schools, or traineeships all around the world.

Partner institutions include universities in the USA, South Korea, China, Mexico, Thailand, Japan, Australia, Argentina, and many other countries.

The VIA programme also supports student-initiated mobility to a university of their choice. The University of Ostrava can provide up to 90% financial support for the expected costs.

The programme is open to bachelor′s, master′s, and doctoral students.

More information and the current call for applications

VIA PhD Programme

The VIA PhD Programme is designed for doctoral students who wish to complete a study stay or traineeship abroad, outside the Erasmus+ programme countries.

The mobility must last at least 30 days and may take place either at a partner university with an existing agreement or at any other institution chosen by the student.

OU Aid Programme

The OU Aid Programme of the University of Ostrava focuses on development cooperation.

Students of all study levels and disciplines can take part in one-month or longer placements in developing countries, with financial support of up to 100% of costs.

Partner destinations include Tanzania, Kenya, the Philippines, Ethiopia, Sumatra, and Georgia.

The programme is open to bachelor′s, master′s, and doctoral students who have at least B1 level proficiency in a foreign language.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain unique professional and personal experience while contributing to local communities abroad.