Medical University - Sofia
Medical University - Sofia is the oldest higher medical education institution in Bulgaria, established in 1917.
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10,500+
International students
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13 university hospitals
for hands-on clinical training
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82,000+
Graduates with a proven legacy of excellence
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Modern facilities
including libraries, a medical college, and training centers
The university comprises four faculties
The primary mission of Medical University - Sofia
is to provide excellent undergraduate, postgraduate, and healthcare education. It is internationally recognized for its achievements in cardio-thoracic surgery, neurosurgery, ophthalmic surgery, high-tech diagnostics, cardiovascular and inherited disease prevention programs, bone marrow transplantation, and the development of new synthetic and natural compounds.
Erasmus Programme
Since 2000, Medical University - Sofia has participated in student exchange programs under the Erasmus Programme, which opened to Bulgaria in 1999. Over the past 20 years, the university has signed more than
- 140 Erasmus inter-institutional agreements with partner universities
- 25 program countries
- 8 partner countries
Faculty of Medicine
- Program Length: 6 years
- Degree Awarded: Master’s Degree with the qualification of "Physician"
Educational Stages:
- Preclinical Stage – Foundational biological and medical knowledge
- Clinical Training – Diagnostic and treatment skills in a modular system
- Pregraduation Practice – Hands-on rotations at university hospitals
Curriculum by Year
| Year | Subjects |
|---|---|
| 1st Year: Foundational Sciences | Anatomy and Histology, Cytology and Biology, Physics and Chemistry, Medical Ethics, Latin and Foreign Language, Sport |
| 2nd Year: Advanced Foundations | Anatomy and Histology (continued), Biophysics and Biochemistry, Physiology, Medical Informatics and Biostatistics, Social Medicine and Medical Psychology, Microbiology |
| 3rd Year: Introduction to Clinical Education | Propaedeutics of Internal Medicine, General and Operative Surgery, Microbiology (continued), General Pathology, Pharmacology, and Pathophysiology, Medical Genetics and Medicine of Disasters |
| 4th-5th Years: Modular Clinical Training | Internal Diseases and Therapy, Surgery and Clinical Pathology, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, and Gynecology, Neurology, Dermatology, and Venerology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics and Traumatology, Imaging Diagnostics, Oncology, and Clinical Laboratory |
| 6th Year: Specializations and Rotations | Psychiatry, Urology, Anesthesiology, and Reanimation, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, and Tropical Diseases, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Forensic Medicine and Deontology, Clinical Rotations: Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, and more |
| Examinations | Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hygiene and Ecology |
Postgraduate Opportunities
PhD Programs: 57 accredited programs (3 years full-time or 4 years part-time)
Postgraduate Medical Specialties:
- 52 specialties
- 3–5 years of education
- Final exam before a State Examination Commission
Faculty of Dental Medicine
Program Structure :The dental medicine program spans five years and six months of pre-graduation internship, structured into three stages:
- Medicobiological Training: Focused on the first two years.
- Clinical and Medical Education: From the second to the tenth semester, covering general medical and specialized dental disciplines.
- Pre-Graduation Internship: Hands-on training in six specialized areas.
Instruction is provided by eight departments, and graduates who pass the state examinations are awarded the title Doctor in Dental Medicine and a Master’s degree.
Curriculum by Year
| Year | Subjects |
|---|---|
| 1st-2nd Years: Medicobiological Training | Human Anatomy and Histology, Human Cytology and Embryology, Physiology, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Dental and Biomaterials, Biophysics, Computer Science, Latin Language, Foreign Language, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Preclinical Pediatric Dental Medicine, Preclinical Conservative Dental Medicine, Preclinical Prosthetic Dental Medicine, Social Medicine and Medical Ethics, Medical Psychology, Disaster Medicine |
| 3rd Year: Advanced Clinical Foundations | Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Preclinical Prosthetic Dental Medicine, Clinical Prosthetic Dental Medicine, Preclinical Pediatric Dental Medicine, Clinical Pediatric Dental Medicine, Preclinical Conservative Dental Medicine, Preclinical Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, General Surgery, Hygiene, Epidemiology |
| 4th Year: Clinical Specializations | Diagnostic Imaging, Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, General Pathology, Internal Diseases, Forensic Medicine, Clinical Prosthetic Dental Medicine, Clinical Conservative Dental Medicine, Orthodontics, Clinical Pediatric Dental Medicine, Clinical Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Clinical Dental Allergology, Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Periodontology |
| 5th Year: Clinical Expertise | Clinical Conservative Dental Medicine, Physiotherapy, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dermatology and Venerology, Neurology and Psychiatry, Ophthalmology, Clinical Prosthetic Dental Medicine, Orthodontics, Clinical Pediatric Dental Medicine, Periodontology |
| Examinations | Pediatric Dental Medicine, Conservative Dental Medicine, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Prosthetic Dental Medicine, Periodontology, Orthodontics |
| Additional Disciplines | Dental Physiotherapy, Allergology, Implant Dentistry, Gnathology and Occlusion, Prevention of Dental Diseases, Oral Pathology |
Faculty of Pharmacy
The pharmacy education program spans five years and is structured in three levels:
Program Structure
1. First Level
- Focuses on foundational knowledge for pharmacists.
2.Second Level
- Develops skills and knowledge specific to the pharmaceutical profession.
- Students choose between three profiles after the sixth semester:
- General
- Clinical
- Industrial
- Specialized pharmaceutical and medical subjects are taught.
3.Third Level (Practicum)
- Takes place during the X-th semester.
- Conducted in public or hospital pharmacies that serve as training centers.
- Practical work is assessed through written and oral colloquia.
Graduation Requirements:
- Option 1: Pass a state final certification examination.
- Option 2: Prepare and defend a diploma thesis.
Graduates earn a Master’s degree and the qualification of “Pharmacist.”
Curriculum by Year
| Year | Subjects |
|---|---|
| 1st Year | Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Biophysics, Latin Language, Foreign Language, History of Pharmacy, |
| Applied Mathematics, Anatomy and Physiology, Inorganic Chemistry | |
| 2nd Year | Anatomy and Physiology (continued), Computer Techniques, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, |
| Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Botany, Physical Chemistry | |
| 3rd Year | Pharmaceutical Botany, Physical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Technology and |
| Biopharmacy (Part 1), Biochemistry, Clinical Chemistry, Hygiene and Ecology, Medical Techniques and | |
| Instruments, Pharmacognosy (Part 1), Pharmacology | |
| 4th Year | Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy (Part 2), Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmacology, Social |
| Pharmacy, Pharmacognosy (Part 2), Pathoanatomy and Pathophysiology, Toxicology, Medical Genetics, | |
| Clinical Medicine, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacotherapy | |
| 9th Semester | Basics of Clinical Medicine, Pharmaceutical Care, Biopharmacy and Pharmacokinetics, Bromatology, |
Postgraduate Opportunities
The Faculty provides education for extramural students and offers postgraduate programs in the following areas:
- Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy
- Drug Analysis
- Medicinal Plants and Herbals
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Pharmacology
- Hospital Pharmacy
- Organization and Economics of Pharmacy and Distribution Practice
- Organization and Economics of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Administrative Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Document Submission Fee | BGN 90 |
| Transfer Fee for Foreign Students | BGN 200 (VAT included) |
| Training Manual for Self-Preparation in Biology and Chemistry | BGN 30 |
| Entrance Exam Fee (English, Biology, Chemistry) | BGN 400 |
Language Department Fees
| Program | Fee |
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| Preparatory Year in Bulgarian | EUR 3,700 |
| Preparatory Year in English | EUR 4,800 |
Program Tuition Fees
| Program | Language | Fee Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dental Medicine | Bulgarian | EUR 8,000 |
| Medicine and Dental Medicine | English | EUR 9,000 |
| Pharmacy | Bulgarian | EUR 5,000 |
| Pharmacy | English | EUR 6,000 |
| Nursing (Faculty of Public Health) | Bulgarian | EUR 3,000 |
| Nursing (Faculty of Public Health) | English | EUR 4,000 |
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