The Medical University of Plovdiv, also known as Plovdiv MU, is a leading higher education institution in Bulgaria specializing in medical and healthcare sciences. It is located in the city of Plovdiv, the second-largest city in Bulgaria, one of the most beautiful Bulgarian cities, selected to be the European Cultural Capital.
Established in 1945, first it was a Medical Faculty within the framework of the Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski. In 1950 it became an independent higher education institution known as the Higher Medical Institute. In 1995, it was granted the status of a university and was renamed as the Medical University of Plovdiv.
The Medical University of Plovdiv offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various medical and healthcare disciplines. These include Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy, Public Health, Nursing, Medical Cosmetics, and others.
It boasts highly qualified and experienced medical professionals, researchers, and educators. The faculty members are experts in their respective fields and contribute to the development of medical knowledge and practice through research and teaching, placing a strong emphasis on research and innovation. It actively promotes scientific research across various disciplines, encourages collaboration with national and international partners, and supports the involvement of students in research activities.
The university provides modern facilities and resources to support effective teaching, learning, and research. These include well-equipped laboratories, specialized research centers, state-of-the-art classrooms, libraries, and computer facilities. It has established collaborations with prominent hospitals, clinics, and healthcare institutions in Plovdiv and the surrounding region. This allows students to gain hands-on clinical experience through internships, clinical rotations, and practical training, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future careers.
The Medical University of Plovdiv is committed to providing high-quality medical education, conducting impactful research, and producing skilled healthcare professionals who contribute to the advancement of healthcare in Bulgaria and beyond.
Why choose studying in the Medical University of Plovdiv?
Annual tuition fees in eur for international students
| COURSE OF STUDY | TUITION FEE |
| MEDICINE | €9,000 for the 1st year
€8,000 (year 2 – 6) |
| DENTAL MEDICINE | €9,000 for the 1st year
€8,000 (year 2 – 6) |
| PHARMACY | €6,000 |
| NURSING | €4,000 |
JOIN THE STUDENT LIFE IN ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BULGARIAN CITIES AND MEET MORE THAN 3500 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM VARIOUS COUNTRIES OVERSEAS
If you have decided to pursue your medical career at the Plovdiv Medical University, contact ACADEMICA Team for assistance and support!
ACADEMICA is always available to help and assist you with your journey of applying to the Medical University of Sofia. Here are our hacks and tips if you decide to choose the Medical University of Sofia in Bulgaria as your benchmark of your medical career:
Don’t miss your deadlines for registration and sitting for an entry exam
ONLINE ENTRY EXAMS IN BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY AND ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
Pay attention that you have several dates to sit for the Biology, Chemistry, and the English Proficiency exam and even to correct your result if you have failed.
Biology, Chemistry, and English Proficiency Test (Diagnostic English Test) – 20/06/2023
Biology, Chemistry, and English Proficiency Test (Diagnostic English Test) – 18/07/2023
Biology, Chemistry, and English Proficiency Test (Diagnostic English Test) for correction of your result and a regular test – 19/07/2023
Biology, Chemistry, and English Proficiency Test (Diagnostic English Test) – 29/08/2023
REMEMBER to register for online entry exams within 7 DAYS BEFORE THE DATE OF EXAM!
The University will close the dates for online registration if the placement capacity has been exhausted! So early registration will guarantee that you are in!
Document submission:
Citizens of EU, EEA, and Switzerland – 01/03 – 30/08/2023
Citizens outside EU, EEA, and Switzerland – 01/03 – 14/07/2023
Citizens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland – 01/03 – 08/09/2023
Final Ranking of the Admitted Students: 12/09/2023
Admission requirements
- High school education (12 years of study) and received Diploma/ Certificate/ GCE A-2, giving its holder the right to continue their education and apply to the universities in the country of their high school graduation;
- You should have studied and received marks in Biology and Chemistry in the high school, and especially according to the British system of evaluation, you should have A2 at least in one of the subjects, and either A2 or A/S level in the other subject, or in GCSE.
- Grade in Biology and Chemistry not less than the minimal positive grade
- Proof of English language proficiency Level B1, if your native language is different from English
Study guides
If you choose to study Medicine in Bulgaria, you should sit for an admission exam in English, Biology, and Chemistry. The type of admission tests differs in the different universities, but they have the same structure:
Multiple-choice questions
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Decide which of the given statements are true or false
Questions that you are supposed to answer
Multiple-choice questions
Fill in the gaps in a sentence with missing words
Decide which of the given statements are true or false
Questions that you are supposed to answer
We at ACADEMICA will always do our best to help you be successful and easily get better results than all other applicants by providing you with hand-on materials and guides for test preparation.
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