About the university

Medical University - Plovdiv (Bulgarian: Медицински университет в Пловдив) was established in 1945 and is a prominent medical institution in Bulgaria.

The university comprises faculties:

• Medicine
• Dental Medicine
• Pharmacy
• Public Health
• Departments:
• Languages and Specialized Training
• Medical College
• University Hospital: A facility with 2,000 beds providing comprehensive clinical training and patient care.

Facilities and Resources:

The university boasts state-of-the-art laboratories, clinics, and diagnostic and treatment units that support research and the education of medical and dental students. The Central University Library contains 170,000 volumes in various languages, alongside an internet hall and a local network system offering access to resources like Medline and Micromedex.

Academic Excellence:

The university publishes Folia Medica, a peer-reviewed journal included in Medline and exchanged with more than 326 specialists across 54 countries. Annually, over 3,800 Bulgarian and international students pursue their studies at Medical University - Plovdiv, benefiting from its robust academic and clinical training programs.

Medical University - Plovdiv continues to be a leader in medical education, research, and healthcare in Bulgaria. TRAINING AT MEDICAL UNIVERSITY – PLOVDIV

Master’s Degree Programs – Full-time Education:

• Medicine – 6 years (10 semesters and 12 months of pre-diploma clinical clerkship)
• Dental Medicine – 5.9 years (10 semesters and 9 months of pre-diploma clinical clerkship)
• Pharmacy – 5 years (9 semesters and 6 months of pre-diploma clerkship)

Students who successfully complete the full course of study and pass the State Assessment Examinations are awarded a Master’s Degree in Medicine, Dental Medicine, or Pharmacy, and the professional qualification of Physician, Dentist, or Pharmacist. The University also offers English-language programs in Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Pharmacy for international students.

Bachelor’s Degree Programs – Full-time Education:

• Nursing – 4 years (6 semesters and 9 months of pre-diploma clinical clerkship)
• Midwifery – 4 years (6 semesters and 9 months of pre-diploma clinical clerkship)
• Physician Assistant – 4 years (6 semesters and 9 months of pre-diploma clinical clerkship)
• Healthcare Management – 2.5 years (5 semesters)
• Professional Bachelor’s Degree Programs – Full-time Education:
• Public Health Inspector, Assistant Pharmacist, Medical

Laboratory Technician, Physiotherapist, X-Ray Laboratory Technician, Dental Technician, Medical Cosmetics and Dietary Nutrition Instructor – 3 years (6 semesters). These programs are offered at the Medical College of Medical University – Plovdiv.

Post-graduate Master’s Degree Program – Part-time Education:

• Public Health and Health Management – for medical doctors, 1 year (2 semesters). The program is offered remotely in English at the Faculty of Public Health.
• Foreign citizens may apply for:
• Bulgarian language course (for all specialties) – applicants must submit the required documents by the deadlines, pass entry tests in Biology and Chemistry in Bulgarian, and be ranked on the final list of admitted students.
• English language course (for Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Pharmacy) – applicants must submit the required documents by the deadlines, pass entry tests in Biology and Chemistry in English, and demonstrate English language proficiency at a minimum of B1 level by completing a diagnostic test.