Bulgaria is a highly regarded option for students seeking quality medical education at affordable prices. The 6 year MBBS program offered by Bulgarian medical universities is accredited both internationally and within the European Union. International students are catered to with English-speaking instructors. International students can access a top-notch medical education by studying MBBS programs. Europe, Bulgaria is a desirable location due to its dynamic learning environment, rich history, and lively culture.
Bulgaria is located in Southeast Europe, in the northeast part of the Balkan Peninsula. Its geographic location places the country on the crossroad between Europe, Asia and Africa. Bulgaria is a transport crossroad, affording access to Western Europe, the Near and the Middle East, and the Mediterranean. Bulgaria has many ports on Black Sea which provide connection with all other Black Sea countries and offer particularly excellent opportunities for the development of transport through the large bays that front Burgas and Varna. Another geographical advantage of Bulgaria is its connection with the 7th Pan-European transport corridor that leads to the Rhine River and the network of waterways that crisscross Western Europe.
The certificate should be translated into Bulgarian language and legalized by the respective authorities in the country where it has been issued.
| Name of The University | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Plovdiv Medical University | 8000 Euro |
| Sofia Medical University | 7700 Euro |
| Varna Medical University | 8000 Euro |
| Trakia Universitys | 7000 Euro |
| Pleven Medical University | 7500 Euro |
Admission in specialty Medicine is based on the secondary school leaving certificate achievements in Biology and Chemistry (min requirement is 62% as average result in both subjects) and results of entry exams in Biology and Chemistry.
The application for the February 2023 intake starts on the 1st of June 2022 and finishes on the 1st of October 2022. All candidates must pass the entrance exams in Biology and Chemistry. The Application fee is 55 Euro to 200 Euro
Calculation of the score for participation in the rating procedure
Marks from the Entrance Examination in Biology and Chemistry multiplied by two
Maximum Score :36
Minimum Score: 24
In order to take part in the admission process the foreign EU & EEA applicant will have:
The applicants who have failing marks in any of the entry tests will not participate in the ranking for admission. In attempt of cheating or any other fraud during the exam the applicant’s participation in the admission process 2022 will be cancelled. Non-native English speakers must prove their English language proficiency at least at B1 level either by presenting one of the specified certificates or by holding a diagnostic test at the University (see English Language Proficiency Requirements). Non-native English speaker who do no not prove English language proficiency at B1 level will not participate in the ranking for admission. To submit the application documents set within the stipulated deadline – by 29 July 2022, UK citizens – by 09 September 2022.
After passing the appropriate medical licensing exams, graduates of Bulgaria's MBBS programs are qualified to practice medicine anywhere in the world. Opportunities for employment in hospitals, research facilities, and private practice around the world are made possible by the degree.
Non-EU and non-EEA citizens must have Visa type D for residing for study at the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria. The University sends the original set and one copy set to the Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science. In case the application documents are approved the Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science issues Admittance Certificate to the applicants within a month and sends it to the University. The applicants apply for visa at the Bulgarian Embassy in their countries presenting the Certificate. IMPORTANT for Applicants with Indian Citizenship:
The Ministry of External Affairs of India informs of the requirement of the Medical Council of India on the eligibility for training of Indian citizens in foreign medical universities. According to this resolution, in force from 2018, every Indian citizen intending to receive medical education abroad should meet the corresponding eligibility criteria by passing the required test and obtaining an Eligibility Certificate stating that the person covers the requirements for training in a medical university (Eligibility Criteria for admission to the MBBS course). The official note states that these certificates are valid for 3 years. In connection with the above information, for the academic year 2022/2023, the Bulgarian Consular Service in New Delhi will require the Eligibility Certificate for the submission of long-term study visa documents by applicants in the specialty Medicine.