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Our Core Focus

Medical Education

High-quality, student-centred education in medicine and the related health sciences.

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Academic Standards

European Vision

Aligned with European standards, the Bologna framework and international best practice.

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Evidence-Based Learning

Research-Driven

A culture of research, innovation and evidence woven through every year of study.

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Why Choose FMSZN

A modern approach to medical education

Our vision is to become one of the leading medical faculties in Montenegro and the Western Balkans, recognised for academic excellence, ethical healthcare practice, and profound contribution to society.

  • Student-centred learning environment
  • Alignment with international quality standards
  • Research-driven curriculum from day one
  • Extensive practical clinical training
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FMSZN students in clinical training
360
ECTS
Programme
6Years
Integrated MD
Integrated programme
360ECTS
Full Workload
Bologna-compliant
12Semesters
Structured Path
Science to practice
EU
Aligned
Directive 2005/36/EC (am. 2013/55/EU)

The Principles That Define FMSZN

The core values that shape our teaching, research and culture — guiding a new generation of healthcare professionals in Montenegro and the Western Balkans.

Academic ExcellencePromoting academic excellence and quality teaching in medical education.
Ethical PracticeIntegrity, professional ethics and respect for human dignity.
Innovation & ResearchAn evidence-based culture encouraging scientific inquiry.
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Social ResponsibilityServing society, public health and the well-being of our communities.
International CooperationCross-border academic relationships and a global outlook.
Lifelong LearningEncouraging continuous growth, curiosity and development.
Accreditation & Quality

Built to European standards, from day one

FMSZN is being established as a private higher education institution in Podgorica, and is currently completing the institutional approval and accreditation process with the competent authorities in Montenegro.

Our quality assurance framework is designed around the European Higher Education Area — so that quality, comparability and recognition are built in from the start, not added later.

Current status — accreditation in progress Preparing for review by the Agency for Control and Quality Assurance of Higher Education (ACQAHE) and the Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation. Enrolment will open once accreditation is confirmed.

ESG 2015

Aligned with the European Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the EHEA.

Bologna Process & ECTS

360 ECTS, learning outcomes and student-centred design for transparency and recognition.

WFME Standards

Designed to the World Federation for Medical Education benchmarks for basic medical education.

Montenegrin NQF & Law

Compliant with the Law on Higher Education and the National Qualifications Framework of Montenegro.

How We Safeguard Quality

A culture of continuous improvement

Quality
Assurance
At the core
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Student-Centred

Every decision weighed against student learning, welfare and progression.

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Evidence-Based

Decisions driven by data, feedback, results and external review.

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Continuous Improvement

A structured plan–implement–monitor–review–improve cycle.

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Transparency

Clear, accurate and accessible public information, kept up to date.

Integrated MD Programme · 2026

Begin your journey with Us

FMSZN is preparing to welcome its first cohort into the six-year Integrated MD programme, built on European academic standards. Admissions are not yet open — register your interest and we'll notify you the moment applications go live.

FMSZN is currently completing its institutional development and accreditation process with the competent authorities in Montenegro. Enrolment will open once accreditation is confirmed.
Bulevar knjaza Danila Petrovića 13/32, 81101 Podgorica, Montenegro