Medical Universities in Bulgaria
Medical University Varna
The top medical institute in Bulgaria by UniRank
EduRank – 7th in Bulgaria as per global rankings
Medicine
10,000 EURO
Dentistry
10,000 EURO
Application Deadline
June 15
Established in 1960, MU-Varna is Bulgaria’s top-ranked medical institution and a leader in the Black Sea region. Blending 60 years of tradition with modern innovation, it stands as a global contender, ranked 563rd in the World University Rankings for 2025 and among the top 50% of medical schools worldwide.
The university offers premier English-taught programs in Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy, fully recognized by the WHO and ECFMG. Students gain elite clinical experience at "St. Marina" University Hospital and train in the country’s most advanced simulation centers, ensuring a world-class degree valid across the globe.
Located in Bulgaria’s "Sea Capital," the campus is just 15 minutes from the beach, offering a vibrant, multicultural lifestyle. With students from 50+ countries, MU-Varna provides an affordable European home where high-tech 3D research labs meet a dynamic seaside student life.
Medical University of Sofia
5th in Bulgaria and 873rd in Europe
501-600 in the QS World University Ranking 2025 (Medicine)
Medicine
9950 EURO
Dentistry
10,000 EURO
Application Deadline
August 31
Founded in 1917, MU-Sofia is the oldest and most prestigious medical school in Bulgaria, consistently ranked #1 nationally. It is a global leader in clinical research, holding the 1144th spot in the 2025–2026 Best Global Universities and ranking among the top 7% of institutions worldwide.
The university offers elite English-taught programs in Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy, fully accredited by the WHO and ECFMG. Students train across 13 leading university hospitals, gaining diverse clinical experience in the heart of Bulgaria’s medical infrastructure.
As a student in the capital, you’ll join a vibrant community of over 3,500 international students from 80+ countries. MU-Sofia combines a century of academic excellence with an affordable, metropolitan lifestyle, making it the premier choice for a world-class medical degree in Eastern Europe.
Medical University of Plovdiv
Ranked 8th in Bulgaria - Webometrics 2024
3rd in Bulgaria - Scimago Institutions Rankings 2024
Medicine
9000 EURO
Dentistry
9000 EURO
Application Deadline
April 08
Established in 1945, the Medical University of Plovdiv (MU-Plovdiv) is a leading state-governed institution in Bulgaria dedicated to healthcare education and research. Under its motto "Dedicated to Humanity," it comprises the Faculties of Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy, and Public Health, alongside a Medical College and a specialized Language Department.
The university is highly regarded for its English-taught Master’s programs in Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Pharmacy, which attract over 3,000 international students from nearly 50 countries. These curricula meet European standards, granting degrees recognized across the EU. Practical training is supported by the 2,000-bed St. George University Hospital, one of the largest in the region.
MU-Plovdiv features modern facilities, including a high-tech Medical Simulation Training Center and a Library and Information Center with over 170,000 volumes and global database access. Recognized as a top medical faculty in Bulgaria, the university maintains a strong focus on innovation, research, and international academic exchange through the Erasmus+ program.