Plovdiv Medical University was established in 1945 as a Medical Faculty at the University of Plovdiv. The university has changed its name many times over the years. It was first named after the famous Russian scientist Academician Ivan Pavlov.
Plovdiv Medical University includes the faculties of Medicine, Dental medicine, Pharmacy, Public Health, a Department of Languages and Specialized training, a medical college, and a hospital with 2000 beds. Facilities include laboratories, clinics, and units for diagnostics and treatment, research activities, and training of medical and dental students. The Central University Library offers the students 170,000 volumes in many languages as well as an internet hall and a local net system. The university issues a journal called Folia Medica, which is exchanged with more than 326 specialists from over 54 countries included in Medline.
1. Completed, printed and signed Application Form 2023.
2. Copy of the Diploma of completed secondary (high) school education and an academic transcript indicating the disciplines studied (Biology and Chemistry) and the marks received.
or Copy of GCE Advanced Level issued by one of the official examination boards in UK or in the country of origin – awarded in Biology and Chemistry – at least one of these two subjects at A-2 level and the other one – either at A-2 or at A/S level, or in GCSE.
The applicants should have taken Biology and Chemistry courses with an average score of not less than 62% of the maximum one based on the grading system in the country of origin of the secondary (high) school they have attended.
3. Original document issued by a competent authority certifying the applicant’s right to apply and continue their education in higher schools/universities in the country of origin of the secondary (high) school they have attended.
4. Diploma Equivalency Certificate issued by any of the Regional Departments of Education in Bulgaria*.
5. Copy of the International passport certifying the citizenship or two documents certifying the citizenship – for the candidates with dual citizenship, one of which is Bulgarian.
6. Four recent colour photos 4/5
Step 1: Complete the online application and register for the Entry tests Registration
Step 2: Prepare & Sit the Entry tests in Biology and Chemistry
Step 3: Submit the Application Documents by the stipulated deadlines
Plovdiv Medical University was established in 1945 as a Medical Faculty at the University of Plovdiv. The university has changed its name many times over the years. It was first named after the famous Russian scientist Academician Ivan Pavlov.
Plovdiv Medical University includes the faculties of Medicine, Dental medicine, Pharmacy, Public Health, a Department of Languages and Specialized training, a medical college, and a hospital with 2000 beds. Facilities include laboratories, clinics, and units for diagnostics and treatment, research activities, and training of medical and dental students. The Central University Library offers the students 170,000 volumes in many languages as well as an internet hall and a local net system. The university issues a journal called Folia Medica, which is exchanged with more than 326 specialists from over 54 countries included in Medline.
1. Completed, printed and signed Application Form 2023.
2. Copy of the Diploma of completed secondary (high) school education and an academic transcript indicating the disciplines studied (Biology and Chemistry) and the marks received.
or Copy of GCE Advanced Level issued by one of the official examination boards in UK or in the country of origin – awarded in Biology and Chemistry – at least one of these two subjects at A-2 level and the other one – either at A-2 or at A/S level, or in GCSE.
The applicants should have taken Biology and Chemistry courses with an average score of not less than 62% of the maximum one based on the grading system in the country of origin of the secondary (high) school they have attended.
3. Original document issued by a competent authority certifying the applicant’s right to apply and continue their education in higher schools/universities in the country of origin of the secondary (high) school they have attended.
4. Diploma Equivalency Certificate issued by any of the Regional Departments of Education in Bulgaria*.
5. Copy of the International passport certifying the citizenship or two documents certifying the citizenship – for the candidates with dual citizenship, one of which is Bulgarian.
6. Four recent colour photos 4/5
Step 1: Complete the online application and register for the Entry tests Registration
Step 2: Prepare & Sit the Entry tests in Biology and Chemistry
Step 3: Submit the Application Documents by the stipulated deadlines
Frequently Asked Questions
- European citizens do not need a student VISA
- All Non-EU and non-EEA citizens must have Visa type D for residing for study at the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria.
The University loads the original application documents on a special platform of the Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science.
In case the application documents are approved the Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science issues Admittance Certificate to the applicants within a month and sends it to the University.
The applicants can apply for visa at the Bulgarian Embassy in their countries presenting the Certificate.
Yes, there is an entry exam for all medical universities in Bulgaria. It is very easy and it is consisting of test questions from Biology, Chemistry and very easy English reading and comprehension. There is more than enough time to complete the exam. All entry exams are online, except the one in Sofia Medical University.
Yes, Instalment can be 50% at the beginning of every semester the duration of the medical education is six years and the certificate is master degree in medicine.
