OBJECTIVES: The first real independence makes student population exposed to various health risks. The aim of this study was to examine the health of students and their using of health care services and medicines. METHODS: The cross-sectional study was carried out at the three State Universities from February to May in the academic year 2011/2012. and included 2285 students of both sexes. The students filled in a questionnaire consisting of 30 questions referring to socio-economic characteristics, life-style habits, health assessment, as well as some health problems and use of health services. RESULTS: Half of all students reported having a selected physician. Of the total number of students 59.8% of them had been to the doctor and 63.8% of students used the services of a dentist at least once in the year preceding the survey. As the most common reasons for visiting general practitioners, students cited the control of health and medical examinations (40.4%), the existence of an illness or injury (32.1%), as well as instructions for obtaining a specialist (11.7%). The average number of physician visit per student was 1.89 (SD 2.81) and the number of actual dental visit per student was 2.33 (SD 3.93). Of the total number 77.2% of students had never been hospitalized. Most students taking the medication on the advice of doctors (49.1%). Medication is not used at all for 24.2% of students. Cochran's Q test showed a statistically significant difference between groups of drugs which the students took on their own initiative, where the first stand pain medication, and then the drugs to strengthen the body (p <0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Universities should be encouraged to provide efficient, affordable counseling services for their students. Students must be encouraged to become actively involved in health promotion.