Medical University – Sofia
Sofia, Bulgaria
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 10,000
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1917
Overview
Medical University – Sofia is the oldest institution for higher medical education in Bulgaria. Founded by Decree of His Majesty King Ferdinand in 1917 as a Medical Faculty of Sofia University, it became an independent institution in 1950. Today, it is a highly prestigious educational and scientific center that integrates training, medical research, and clinical healthcare services. The university offers programs in Bulgarian and English, attracting thousands of international students from Europe and worldwide.
Fields of study
- Medicine
- Dental Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Public Health
- Health Management
- Nursing
- Midwifery
- Kinesiotherapy
- Occupational Medicine
- Health Technology Assessment
Accreditation: National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (НАОА) of Bulgaria
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Autumn
- Application deadlines
- Usually mid-September for international students.
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€6,000 – €9,000 / year
From about $6,480 / year
Domestic students
€6,000 – €9,000 / year
Tuition fees for English-taught programs are approximately €8,000 to €9,000 per year for Medicine and Dental Medicine, and €6,000 per year for Pharmacy.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.