Bulgarian Universities 2026 Intake!

All Bulgarian universities are internationally recognised, allowing you to pursue career opportunities worldwide after graduation. With MedRoots’ lifelong support, we guide our students step-by-step through the process of returning and working in their chosen country.

Sofia Medical University

1. Online Entrance Exam – Take the online entrance exam in Biology and Chemistry from home, with lower grade requirements for easier admission.

2. Affordable Tuition Fees – Medicine: ~€9,950/year; Dentistry: ~€10,000 (year 1), €9,000 (years 2-3), €8,000 (years 4-6).

3. Recognized English Program – Six-year MD program taught in English, recognized by the EU, WHO, GMC (UK), and ECFMG (US).

4. Low Living Costs – Monthly expenses (rent, food, transport, utilities) average just €350–€550.

5. Modern Student Accommodation – Comfortable, low-cost dormitories near campus with easy access to libraries, canteens, and public transport.

Plovdiv Medical University (PMU)

1. Online Entrance Exam – Take the online entrance exam in Biology and Chemistry from home, with multiple exam dates from April to August 2026.

2. Affordable Tuition Fees – Medicine: ~€9,000–10,000/year; Dentistry: ~€9,000/year (6-year programs for both).

3. Recognized English Program – Six-year MD and Dentistry programs taught in English, recognized by WHO, GMC (UK), ECFMG (US), and NMC (India).

4. Low Living Costs – Monthly expenses (rent, food, transport, utilities) average just €350–€550.

5. Modern Student Accommodation – University offers comfortable dormitories with 880 beds in one- or two-bedded rooms, plus private apartment options near campus.

Trakia University

1. Online Entrance Exam – Take the entrance exams online from home. Medicine requires, Biology, and Chemistry; Veterinary Medicine requires Biology only (with lower grade requirements) .

2. Affordable Tuition Fees – Medicine: ~€7,500/year; Veterinary Medicine: ~€5,520/year (6-year Medicine program, 5.5-year Veterinary program) .

3. Recognized English Programs – Medicine and Veterinary Medicine taught entirely in English. Veterinary Medicine holds EAEVE accreditation and the faculty is Bulgaria's oldest (founded 1924) .

4. Low Living Costs – Monthly expenses (rent, food, transport, utilities) average just €350–€550. University dormitories cost €50–€150 per month .

5. Modern Student Accommodation – Comfortable, low-cost dormitories located on the Student Campus, with the University Veterinary Hospital and Medical Hospital nearby for clinical training

Varna University

1. Online Entrance Exam – Take the online entrance exam in Biology and Chemistry from home, with multiple exam dates from April to September 2026 (April 4, May 16, June 13, July 16 for EU only, September 3 for EU only) .

2. Affordable Tuition Fees – Medicine: €10,000 (year 1), €9,100 (years 2-3), €9,000 (years 4-6); Dentistry: €10,000 (year 1), €9,000 (years 2-3), €8,000 (years 4-6) per academic year .

3. Recognized English Programs – Six-year MD and Dentistry programs taught in English, recognized by WHO, GMC (UK), ECFMG (US), and NMC (India) .

4. Low Living Costs – Monthly expenses (rent, food, transport, utilities) average just €350–€550 .

5. Modern Student Accommodation – University dormitories available for €50–€100/month (one-time fee plus utilities), or private apartments for €250–€350/month near the Black Sea coast

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Burgas University

Pleven University

1. Entrance Exam – Take the online entrance exam (Subject to change) in Biology and Chemistry from home. Minimum passing score is 24 out of 36 points .

2. Tuition Fee – Medicine only (no Dentistry program): ~€10,000/year for the 6-year MD program .

3. Recognized English Program – Six-year MD program taught in English. The Faculty of Medicine was established in 2024, with the first intake of 40 students .

4. Low Living Costs – Monthly expenses range from €350–€550 (dormitory €50–€150/month, private apartments €200–€350/month) .

5. Modern Student Accommodation – University dormitories available near campus. Burgas is a coastal city on the Black Sea, offering a relaxed seaside study environment

1. Online Entrance Exam & Intake Dates – Next intake is February 2026. Application period: June 1 – October 1, 2025 . Entrance exams in Biology and Chemistry are held online on dates including June 19, September 18, September 25, October 16, October 30, and November 13, 2025 .

2. Affordable Tuition Fees – Medicine only: €9,000/year (6-year program) . Registration fee: €40; entry exam fee: €200 (both nonrefundable) .

3. Recognized English Program – Six-year MD program taught in English since 1997, recognized by WHO, GMC (UK), ECFMG (USA), and NMC (India) .

4. Low Living Costs – Monthly expenses average €350–€550 . University dormitory: €75–€95/month; private apartment: €300–€400/month; food: €250–€300/month .

5. Modern Student Accommodation – Comfortable dormitories near the University Hospital (over 1,000 beds with 30+ specialized clinics), offering hands-on clinical training from early years .