Register to Enroll and the Admissions Procedure to the Master's Degree Program in Human Medicine.

Detailed, step-by-step information about the admissions procedure is available here.

Please note:

  • Applicants who have not completed their Bachelor's degree at the JKU Linz are subject to the admissions procedure.
  • The admission procedure for the aptitude test consists of an assessment test and an oral interview. The test is held only once per academic year. A maximum of five spots to study are available for the academic year 2023/24.

Step 1: Register to Enroll

1. Create an Account

When you create an account, you are registering at the JKU for the first time. This account allows you to complete the required steps as outlined in the registration process.

If you already have an account, proceed directly to "2. Select the Degree Program".

2. Select the Degree Program

Log in using your account information and then select the degree program of your choice.

In addition, during this step we require:

  • Information about your educational background

Registration Deadline

The deadline to register is as follows: 

Start End
July 12, 2023, 9.00 AM August 09, 2023, 11.59 PM

Once you have entered your details, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive confirmation, please check your spam folder or contact the Admissions Office directly.

Once you are registered, you will also be registered for Step 2 - the Admissions Procedure.

Please note:

  • Please make sure that the e-mail address you have provided is valid and up-to-date. We will send additional information regarding the admission process to the e-mail address you have provided.
  • Do not register to enroll using a mobile device (smartphone or tablet) that has unstable internet connection.
  • The admissions procedure takes place only once per academic year. You may not register for the respective academic year outside of the stated deadlines.
  • You must meet the general admission requirements in order to successfully register.
  • As part of the degree selection process, you will be asked to take part in a statistical survey in accordance with Section 18 (6) of the 2020 Education Documentation Act.

Step 2: The Admissions Procedure

The admissions procedure to the Master's program in Human Medicine includes a written assessment test and an oral interview.

 

Please note: You are not required to complete the admissions process if you

  • have successfully completed the Bachelor's degree program in Human Medicine at the JKU Linz and at the Medical University of Graz (K 033/303), or
  • have been admitted to a medical degree program at a foreign university or a recognized international post-secondary educational institution abroad and you are studying at the JKU Linz as part of an international mobility program (i.e. ERASMUS).

Electronic Assessment Test
 

Information about the procedure and assessment test content is available below:

Schedule Time
On-site registration opens 11:00 AM
Test begins 11.30 AM
Test ends approx. 1:00 PM

Please note:

  • On test day, please bring a valid photo ID (ID card, passport).
  • Please bring the confirmation e-mail with you - see Step 1 Register.
  • You may only take one clear, transparent plastic beverage bottle with you into the testing room. Leave all other items in the cloak room.
  • Please pay attention to the hygiene rules. We recommend wearing an FFP2 face mask; once seated, you may remove the face mask.

Key Facts

Date

September 1, 2023

Address

Johannes Kepler University Linz
Huemerstraße 3-5
4020 Linz

Building

Life Sciences Park

Room

LP 2B045, ground floor

Recommended basic literature

There's a range of recommended basic literature, which can be found here (German Only).

 

Examination Material

The examination material included in ascertainment test is comprised of general knowledge and clinical aspects in the following subject areas:

  • Diagnostic methods and forms of therapy
  • Medical microbiology, hygiene and infectious diseases
  • Immunological diseases
  • Hematological and oncological diseases
  • Gastrointestinal tract disorders and endocrine organs disorders
  • Disorders and musculoskeletal system injuries
  • Cardiovascular disorders
  • Respiratory system disorders
  • Kidney disorders
  • General medicine
  • Gender medicine
  • Preventative care

Detailed information regarding the examination material can be found here (German Only).

 

Both the curriculum and the course catalog contain additional information about the examination content (see: Downloads).

The examination material includes key sections of content taught during the Bachelor's Program in Human Medicine at the JKU. Detailed information about the corresponding courses in the Bachelor's degree program in human medicine, such as objectives and course content, are available in the curriculum and in the course catalog (both under downloads). These provide detailed guidelines on how to prepare to take the assessment test for the Master's degree in Human Medicine. Separate learning materials are not provided.

Oral Interview

To be invited to an oral interview, you must have scored over half of the total amount of points for the assessment test (see the curriculum § 2 para. 5).

The interview invitation will be sent by e-mail by September 4, 2023.

Key Facts

Date

September 5, 2023

Address and Room

The information will be sent via e-mail.

Examination Results

You will receive notification about your examination results and your nomination for a spot in the program via email by September 9, 2022.

Step 3: Admission to the Progam

If you have successfully completed the admissions procedure (Step 2) and have been accepted to the program, you can then apply for admission to the program. To do so, using your applicant account, log in to JKU MyAdmission, opens an external URL in a new window and submit your application for admission to the Master's program in Human Medicine online within the specified deadline:
 

Admission Period
 

Start End
September 9 September 18, 2023

* Please contact the Admissions Office for detailed information.

Please note:

  • Once the deadline as stated above has passed, students may no longer be admitted to the program in that respective academic year.
  • Separate deadlines, opens in new window apply to third-country nationals who do not share the same status.


Documents

Please submit the following documents in the original to the Admission Office:

  • Required Documents - Austrian Applicants

    Overview
  • Required Documents - International Applicants

    Overview

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