MEDICAL STUDIES BULGARIA
Medical Universities in Bulgaria
Medical universities in Bulgaria provide medical study in English and Bulgarian. Medical study in English in Bulgaria (medicine for 6 years, dentistry for 6 years, pharmacy for 5 years, nursing for 4 years, Midwifery for 4 years programs) require strong motivation, good command of both written and spoken English and good marks in high school. The proficiency in English language is proved either by providing an international recognised certificate of English, or by sitting a test in English for Academic Medical Studies administered by the Department of Foreign Languages at respective Medical University.
The successful students of the 6-year and 5 year programs of academic studies obtain a Diploma of completed higher medical education. Graduates are conferred Masters Degree along with the professional qualification physician, dentist or pharmacist. The possession of that degree enables the holder to practice medicine in any of European Union countries and beyond. Medical Universities in Bulgaria are recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) of the United States. Graduates can practice in the United States after passing the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) and are certified by the ECFMG.
The only language of medical postgraduate studies (Residency, Doctorate etc.) in Bulgaria is Bulgarian. All medical Universities organise Bulgarian preparatory course for medical studies. Also student without enough command of English wishing to undergo medical study in Bulgaria in English can follow one year medical English preparatory year after which he can automatically be enrolled in the course he wish.
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY - SOFIA
Medical University – Sofia (MUS) has a unique place in the Bulgarian education system. The high level of teaching, training and the achievements in the research work, health care and public activities are integrated – aiming that MU would be innovator and meeting the public interest. The University strives for regional leadership while increasing the quality of the education on national and international scale.
Medical University – Sofia trains the students for work in a competitive environment where the quality is a determinant factor for success. At the same time MUS aims at cultivating tolerance, team oriented, responsibility, autonomy and ability to solve problems and take decisions alone. This is the way that MUS tries to answer to the increasing public needs.
FEE STRUCTURE
Submission of documents: 70 BGN, fee to be deposited at the Rector’s Office Pay Desk.
Guidelines for self-training in Biology and Chemistry in English and in Bulgarian: 30 BGN, fee to be deposited at the Rector’s Office Pay Desk.
Fee for the exams in Bulgarian/English, Biology and Chemistry in Bulgarian/English: 400 BGN, fee to be deposited at Department of language training and Sports (DLTS).
- Training at the Center of Language Training, Physical Training and Sports in the Preparatory Academic Year in Bulgarian language: 3700 EUR.
- Training at the Center of Language Training, Physical Training and Sports in the Preparatory Academic Year in English language: 4800 EUR.
- Training in “Medicine” and “Dental Medicine” in Bulgarian language: 7000 EUR per year, fee to be deposited at the relevant faculty.
- Training in “Medicine” and “Dental Medicine” in English language: 8000 EUR per year, fee to be deposited at the relevant faculty.
- Training in “Pharmacy” in Bulgarian language: 5000 EUR per year, fee to be deposited at the Faculty of Pharmacy.
- Training in “Pharmacy” in English language:6000 EUR per year, fee to be deposited at the Faculty of Pharmacy.
Medical University - Pleven
Medical University – Pleven, one of the five medical universities in Bulgaria, was established in 1974, aiming to expand the horizons, size and reputation of the City Hospital, founded in 1865. Today, combining traditions of the past with the present possibilities, it incorporates educational and therapeutic facilities, contemporary pre-clinical base, University Hospital with more than 1000 beds and clinics in all major medical fields, as well as a large number of specialized clinics and research units with modern diagnostic and therapeutic equipment. These are efficiently used to treat patients, train students, trainee doctors, post-graduates as well as for research work.
MU – Pleven has all theoretic, pre-clinical and clinical departments required for higher medical education. Up to date, more than 6000 Bulgarian and foreign students from over 30 countries have graduated from the University. The current number of students is 2044. 275 of them are foreign students, including 78 of Indian nationality – the biggest community of foreign students at the university at the moment of writing. International students come from many countries: Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine, Moldova, Greece, Turkey, Nigeria, Albania, Cyprus, Congo, Syria, Algeria, USA, Japan, Great Britain and France. At the moment of writing, 835 young doctors from Bulgaria and abroad are taking postgraduate courses at the different specialized clinics of the University Hospital.
The current number of PhD students is 53.
The University has two students hostels with over 400 beds. The hostel rooms are double- and triple- bed rooms, centrally heated, each having a bathroom. Students are not required to live in hostels and may go into private accommodation if they wish. Meals are provided at the students’ canteen at a discount. The sports facilities at the University enable the students to have regular physical training in different sport disciplines. There is an indoor multipurpose sports center, basketball and volleyball fields and tennis courts.
| Program (course) | Tuition fee per year |
|---|---|
| Medicine in English or Bulgarian language (six years) | 5500 euro |
| Nursing in English or Bulgarian language (four years) | 3000 euro |
| Midwifery in English or Bulgarian language (four years) | 3000 euro |
Postgraduate Specialization courses in Bulgarian language (three to five years depending on the course) | 4800 euro |
| Postgraduate Studies for Ph.D.Degree in Bulgarian language | 4800 euro |
| English/Bulgarian language preparatory course. | 3100 euro |
| The yearly tuition fee can be paid on 2 equal parts in the beginning of each semester.* |
Medical University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Degrees:
- Medicine: in English
- Dentistry: in English
400 study places for all studies together.
Tuition Fees
- Medicine: 6 years - 8000€ per year
- Dentistry: 6 years - 8000€ per year
The Medical University of Plovdiv was established as a medical faculty of Plovdiv University in 1945. In 1950 the faculty became the independent Medical Academy – Plovdiv. It was renamed in 1972 to Higher Medical Institute – Plovdiv. The Faculty of Dental Medicine was established in 1974, while a Medical College was created in 1997 as a subsidiary of the Medical University of Plovdiv. The Higher Medical Institute was renamed to Medical University of Plovdiv in 2002 after a decision by Bulgaria`s National Assembly. The university has more than 3,500 national and international students, as well as more than 600 teachers and researchers. Medical University Plovdiv provides training to students of Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy, Health Care Management, Nursing, Midwife and auxiliary medical specialists. The university offers training in Master’s degree programs following the completion of Bachelor’s programs – Health Care Management and postgraduate training in doctoral and specialist courses in a number of specialties.
Plovdiv is the second-largest city in Bulgaria with a population of 341,567 inhabitants as of 2015. It is the administrative center of Plovdiv Province and the municipalities of the City of Plovdiv, Maritsa municipality, and Rodopi municipality, whose municipal body had a population of 404,665 inhabitants as of 2015. It is an important economic, transport, cultural, and educational center. Plovdiv has been continuously inhabited since the 6th millennium BC, in the end of the 4th millennium BC there already was an established Neolithic settlement there. In the 12th century BC the village evolved into a real town populated by Thracians ranking it among world’s oldest cities.
Medical University-Varna
Welcome to Medical University-Varna – one of the most modern and high-tech universities in the country! Attractive multinational environment, state-of-the-art training methods and facilities, real-world and simulation training, wonderful sports and recreation conditions in the Sea Capital of Bulgaria – these are just a few of the reasons why students from approximately 50 countries all over the world have chosen to study at Medical University-Varna! The Varna Medical University boasts more than a half century long history and traditions. However, it skillfully intertwines classic models of training with the most cutting-edge technologies and methods. The lecturers at Medical University-Varna are prominent specialists in their fields, presenting the University at numerous international scientific events, guest lecturers at scores of foreign universities. The first and only University in Bulgaria which introduced EFQM® (European Foundation for Quality Management) Business Excellence Model in 2008 – the Medical University in Varna provides uncompromising quality in education, and the diplomas awarded by the University are recognized in all European countries.
ANNUAL TUITION FEES
The annual tuition fees for foreign students are defined in May every year by a Decree of the Bulgarian Council of Ministers and later on officially published in the National State Gazette and on the University website.
Applicants for the state subsidized places, please refer to the Decree of the Bulgarian Council of Ministers for further details on the annual tuition fees.
The annual tuition fee covers:
- Participation and attendance at scheduled lectures, seminars and practical lab classes.
- Examining of acquired knowledge and skills via mid-term tests, colloquiums, final semester examinations.
- Use of lecture halls, rooms, laboratories, clinics and equipment during the academic year.
Annual tuition fees /paid mode of education/ in ENGLISH LANGUAGE
| Programmes | Education and qualification degree; duration | Obligatory secondary school subjects from the Diploma required | Annual tuition fees for EU and EEA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine in English | Master; 6 years | Biology and Chemistry | 8000 EUR |
| Dental Medicine in English | Master; 6 years | Biology and Chemistry | 8000 EUR |
| Pharmacy in English | Master; 5 years | Biology and Chemistry | 6000 EUR |
| Preparatory course in English language | Duration 9 months | 4000 EUR |
Annual tuition fees /paid mode of education/ in ENGLISH LANGUAGE
| Programmes | Education and qualification degree; duration | Obligatory secondary school subjects from the Diploma required | Annual tuition fees for non-EU and EEA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | Master; 6 years | Biology and Chemistry | 7000 EUR |
| Dental Medicine | Master; 6 years | Biology and Chemistry | 7000 EUR |
| Pharmacy | Master; 5 years | Biology and Chemistry | 7000 EUR |
| Nursing | Bachelor; 4 years | Biology and Local Language | 3350 EUR |
| Midwifery | Bachelor; 4 years | Biology and Local Language | 3350 EUR |
| Health care management | Bachelor; 4 years | Biology and Local Language | 3350 EUR |
| Kinesitherapy | Bachelor; 4 years | Biology and Local Language | 3350 EUR |
| Medical laboratory assistant | Professional Bachelor; 3 years | Biology and Local Language | 3350 EUR |
| X-ray laboratory assistant | Professional Bachelor; 3 years | Biology and Local Language | 3350 EUR |
| Assistant Pharmacist | Professional Bachelor; 3 years | Biology and Local Language | 3350 EUR |
| Dental Technician | Professional Bachelor; 3 years | Biology and Local Language | 3350 EUR |
| Public health inspector | Professional Bachelor; 3 years | Biology and Local Language | 3350 EUR |
| Rehabilitation therapist | Professional Bachelor; 3 years | Biology and Local Language | 3350 EUR |
| Medical Cosmetics | Professional Bachelor; 3 years | Biology and Local Language | 3350 EUR |
| Medical optics | Professional Bachelor; 3 years | Biology and Local Language | 3350 EUR |
| Preparatory course in Bulgarian language | Duration 9 months | 3350 EUR |
TRAKIA UNIVERSITY
Trakia University (TrU) is an autonomous state scientific and educational institution with domicile in Stara Zagora. It was established with a decision of National Assembly on 17.07.1995 pursuant to Art. 53, p. 5 and Art. 86, p. 1 from the Constitution of the Republic of Bulgaria and Art.2, p.1 from Higher Education Act (HEA) based on the Higher Institute of zootechnics and Veterinary medicine (HIZVM) and Higher Institute of Medicine (HIM)- Stara Zagora with the existing to them faculties and independent departments. Later, with decrees of the Council of Ministers (CM) (№ 62/26.03.1996, № 16/27.01.1997 and № 374/15.10.1997) the Institute for increasing teacher’s qualification (ITQ) and 4 modified in colleges-institutes – 3 of medicine, in Stara Zagora, Haskovo and Sliven, also 1 technical- from Yambol. With decree № 135/03.07.2002 of Council of Ministers are established Faculty of Education and Department for information and in-service teacher training (DIITT) and with DCM № 136/03.07.2002 ITQ is closed. Bulgarian- Germany college of Agriculture (BGAC) is included in the structure of Trakia university with DCM № 182/11.09.2000. The college is a descendant of pre-existing college for farmers. With a letter of Ministry of Education, Youth and Science with outgoing № 25110/10.01.2000, structure of Trakia university is approved as complying with the requirements of Art.26, p.1, p.1 from HEA and later after the establishment of Faculty of Education with a letter of Ministry of Education, Youth and Science with outgoing № 0302-197/29.09.2004 and it’s actualized.
Trakia University is one of the first accredited universities that has received full institutional accreditation as “very good” by NEAA with Protocol № 30/18.03.1999 for a period of 5 years with the right to teach in educational and scientific degree “Doctor” ”/Letter of NEAA with outgoing № 137/19.03.1999/.
Trakia University’s duration of study in medicine is 6 years and the tuition fee is €7000 per year. For veterinary medicine, the duration is 5,5 years and the tuition fee is €4000 per year.