11/10/2017
Medical studies in Bulgaria: universities and costs at a glance
In Bulgaria, there are a large number of universities where medical courses are taught in English. Therefore, German students can enroll at Bulgarian universities in courses in general medicine and dentistry. All medical degree courses in Bulgaria are recognized throughout the European Union.
Two of the most important universities are:
• Plovdiv University
• Sofia University
Plovdiv University
Plovdiv University is the largest and most important university in Bulgaria. Among the wide range of degree courses, offered by this University, are courses in general medicine and dentistry. This university also has a modern teaching hospital. The main components of this course, especially in regard to the academic and practical aspects, have been devised and developed with the ultimate aim of providing students with the best possible education in Medicine. Each year, nearly 4,000 students from Bulgaria and all over the world study at the various faculties of this university. Many overseas students opt to study Medicine in Bulgaria, due to the high quality of the medical courses.
This university is located in Plovdiv, the second-largest city in the country. In Bulgaria, a degree course in general medicine is of 6 years duration and it takes 5.5 years to complete a course in dentistry. At first students will be immersed in the foundations of medical theory, in preparation for the more practice-based experience undertaken at a later, more advanced stage of their studies, at the university-owned hospital. Tuition fees are approximately € 8,000 per year.
The two faculties of general medicine and dentistry are among the best equipped in the world. They are distinguished by their modern lecture rooms, outstanding libraries and their excellent practical training during medical studies in Bulgaria.
Outstanding achievements in biology, chemistry and physics, or a completed Pre-Med course are required for admission at Plovdiv University, in addition to a general university entrance qualification.
We recommend you to enroll in our Pre-Med course, in order to be optimally prepared for the exams and medical studies at Plovdiv University.
Sofia University
Sofia University is the oldest university in Bulgaria and is located in the capital Sofia. A degree course in general medicine takes 6 years and a degree course in dentistry for 5.5 years.
The tuition fees for both the degree courses are approximately about 8,000 € per year.
The admission requirements at the Sofia University are: a general university entrance qualification, outstanding achievements in biology, chemistry and physics, or a completed Pre-Med course.
We recommend you to enroll in our Pre-Med course, in order to be optimally prepared for the exams and medical studies at Sofia University.
For further information visit the university’s website.