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Medicine pathway
Overview
Why study in Bulgaria?
EU-recognised medical universities in Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna and Pleven teaching medicine and dentistry in English.
- Six-year English-taught medicine at state medical universities
- EU degree recognised across the European Union
- Lower fees than Western Europe
- Clinical training in university hospitals
Capital
Sofia
Official language
Bulgarian
Currency
euro
Population
6.4 million
As of 2025
Region
Continental Europe
University cities
Studentski District, Triaditsa District, Plovdiv, Varna
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Student essentials
Intakes, visa and work rights in Bulgaria
Intakes
September–October.
Student visa
Type D visa and residence permit with admission and proof of funds.
Part-time work
Part-time work is allowed with a permit.
After graduation
Graduates can apply for a work permit or EU Blue Card.
Living costs
About €400–600 a month.
Rules reviewed October 2026. Visa and work rules change often; we confirm the current position for your nationality when you apply.
Costs & duration
What to budget for
Indicative annual tuition across the programmes we list in Bulgaria. Fees vary by university, course and intake.
Bachelor's
212 programmes- Tuition per year
- USD 3,000–15,381
- Typical length
- 6 years
Typical entry requirements
Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Applicants who plan to practise in India also need at least 50% in PCB and a qualifying NEET-UG score. Universities hold entrance exams in Biology and Chemistry.
Master's
207 programmes- Tuition per year
- USD 3,000–11,225
- Typical length
- 1.5-2 years
Typical entry requirements
A recognised bachelor's and English proficiency.
Planning figures only. Fees change by course, intake and nationality; we confirm the exact amount in writing before you apply.
Universities
10 universities in Bulgaria
How to apply
Your route to Bulgaria, step by step
- 01
Find where you fit
Tell us your grades, budget and ambitions. We shortlist countries, universities and courses that genuinely match, not the ones that pay the most commission.
- 02
Applications, handled
Documents, statements of purpose and deadlines across every university on your list, tracked in one place by our experienced counselling team.
- 03
Visa without the guesswork
Financial documents, SOPs and mock interviews prepared by specialists who do this every day.
- 04
Land with a plan
Flights, accommodation, airport pickup and orientation, so your first week is about your new city, not paperwork.
FAQs
Studying in Bulgaria: common questions
Across the programmes on AmbleWave's Bulgaria shortlist, indicative annual tuition is USD 3,000–15,381 for bachelor's and USD 3,000–11,225 for master's programmes. Fees vary by university, course and intake, and we confirm the exact amount in writing before you apply.
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