The Medical University-Sofia is the oldest higher medical school in Bulgaria. For over 100 years it has been a leader in medical education in the country, and a provider of quality education to Bulgarian and foreign students.
In 2021 MU-Sofia was selected with a maximum score to be among the 7 research universities in Bulgaria.
The list is based on a methodology developed by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Bulgaria.
This status is valid for 4 years and is awarded on the basis of 3 main indicators: scientific results visible in the international databases Scopus and/or Web of Science, development of the scientific capacity of the academic staff, and social and economic impact.
According to the ranking system for higher education institutions in Bulgaria, for almost a decade the Medical University of Sofia has been holding the first place in the main areas of the field: Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy, Health Care and Public Health.
The university is listed first among Bulgarian universities and holds a very good position in the region according to international rankings such as U-Multirank, URAP, and QS World University Rankings
Medical University – Sofia (MUS) has a unique place in the Bulgarian education system. The high level of teaching, training and the achievements in the research work, health care and public activities are integrated – aiming that MU would be innovator and meeting the public interest. The University strives for regional leadership while increasing the quality of the education on national and international scale.
Medical University – Sofia trains the students for work in a competitive environment where the quality is a determinant factor for success. At the same time MUS aims at cultivating tolerance, team oriented, responsibility, autonomy and ability to solve problems and take decisions alone. This is the way that MUS tries to answer to the increasing public needs.
- To strengthen and develop its reputation as internationally acknowledged research center
- To ensure excellent education in a field enriched by science and research work
- To increase the number of students and specialists from the country and abroad
- To ensure graduation of medical specialists who are adaptable and meet the increasing needs of the national and international employer in all sectors of economy
- To form high quality lecturers and to improve their effectiveness
- To optimize the resource using in order to improve the work environment and the variety of services for students and human resources
- To reach the level of budget and outside of budget resources that ensure balanced growth, adequate capital investment that provides sufficient and stable finance base of the future development of the University.
- Student Application Form in English and in Bulgarian language.
- Legalized copy of the secondary education diploma with a certified translation into Bulgarian language.
- A document issued by a competent authority (a secondary school where the secondary education has been acquired) certifying the applicant’s right to continue his / her education at all levels of higher education institutions within the country (insert the name of the country) where the secondary education has been acquired. This document must be legalized and translated into Bulgarian language; the translation must be then certified.
- A copy of a valid document proving citizenship (not residence).
- Two (2) photos – passport size attached to the registration forms.
- Declaration in Bulgarian and in English for the authenticity of the documents submitted, duly signed by the applicant.
The Medical University-Sofia is the oldest higher
medical school in Bulgaria. For over 100 years it has
been a leader in medical education in the country,
and a provider of quality education to Bulgarian and
foreign students.
In 2021 MU-Sofia was selected with a maximum score to be among the 7 research universities in Bulgaria.
The list is based on a methodology developed by the
Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of
Bulgaria.
This status is valid for 4 years and is awarded on the
basis of 3 main indicators: scientific results visible in
the international databases Scopus and/or Web of
Science, development of the scientific capacity of the
academic staff, and social and economic impact.
The National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency
(Protocol № 22 / 19.12.2019) awarded MU-Sofia with institutional accreditation for a period of 6 years. The
score of the university was 9.56 out of 10 possible
points.
According to the ranking system for higher education
institutions in Bulgaria, for almost a decade the
Medical University of Sofia has been helding the first
place in the main areas of the field: Medicine, Dental
Medicine, Pharmacy, Health Care and Public Health.
The university is listed first among Bulgarian universities
and holds a very good position in the region according
to international rankings such as U-Multirank, URAP,
and QS World University Rankings.
Medical University – Sofia (MUS) has a unique place in the Bulgarian education system. The high level of teaching, training and the achievements in the research work, health care and public activities are integrated – aiming that MU would be innovator and meeting the public interest. The University strives for regional leadership while increasing the quality of the education on national and international scale.
Medical University – Sofia trains the students for work in a competitive environment where the quality is a determinant factor for success. At the same time MUS aims at cultivating tolerance, team oriented, responsibility, autonomy and ability to solve problems and take decisions alone. This is the way that MUS tries to answer to the increasing public needs.
- To strengthen and develop its reputation as internationally acknowledged research center
- To ensure excellent education in a field enriched by science and research work
- To increase the number of students and specialists from the country and abroad
- To ensure graduation of medical specialists who are adaptable and meet the increasing needs of the national and international employer in all sectors of economy
- To form high quality lecturers and to improve their effectiveness
- To optimize the resource using in order to improve the work environment and the variety of services for students and human resources
- To reach the level of budget and outside of budget resources that ensure balanced growth, adequate capital investment that provides sufficient and stable finance base of the future development of the University.
Frequently Asked Questions
Enrollment of 1st year students who shall attend the English course for the majors Medicine, Dental Medicine and Pharmacy – until 20.10.2023
- Acceptance of documents: 01.08.2023 to 29.09.2023
- Entrance exam in English, Biology and Chemistry: 06.10.2023
Note: Entrance exams are conducted remotely. - Announcement of the results of the entrance exam: 09.10.2023
- Candidates are ranked based on the combined biology and chemistry grades from the high school diploma and the grades from the three components of the exam. Maximum score 30.00.
- Start date of the new academic year (in English) for students in the Specialties of Medicine, Dental Medicine and Pharmacy – 23.10.2023
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.
Yes, There is an entrance exam which is different for each university each exam is online and has three components test questions in biology test questions in chemistry and the very easy English test if you have a better score compare to all other candidates you get successfully accepted to the University.
