Medical University "Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov" Varna, Bulgaria

Degrees:

·         Medicine: in English

·         Dentistry: in English

·         Pharmacy: in English

Tuition fees:

·         Medicine: 6 years - 9000€ per year

·         Dentistry: 6 years - 9000€ per year

·         Pharmacy: 5 years - 6000€ per year

Application procedure

For the study programs with courses taught in English, in order to be admitted, the candidates have to take an entrance exam consisting in multiple choice questions from biology and chemistry. The test will consist of FIVE sections:

Section A: Multiple-Choice Questions

Four proposed answers will be given for every question, as candidates should mark only ONE answer. All questions carry equal marks. If the candidate marks more than one answer, he/she will receive NO MARKS for that question. No marks will be deducted for wrong answers.

Section B: Gap Filling Questions

Each test item has four missing words or terms. In this section the candidates are required to write the most appropriate words or terms that may fill the gaps.

Section C: Matching Questions

The candidates will be asked to match each item from column 1 with those given in column 2.

Section D: True/False Questions

These questions require a candidate to assess whether the presented statement is true or false.

Section E: Definitions and Explanations

The candidates will be asked to briefly explain certain Chemical or Biological concepts as well as to provide samples where applicable.

We will provide learning materials for these exams. For exam preparation, we offer the correct answers to Part A (also available for purchase through the university) and Parts B, C, D and E (which are not available for purchase through the university).

More preparation options on our eLearning Platform.

The duration of each test (Biology and Chemistry) is 1 hour and 30 minutes. Both of the tests are conducted on the same date.

Admission calendar 2024

Applications for the full study programme in English will be accepted until 1st of September of the year of application.

All entrance examinations will take place online:

• 13.04.2024- The exam will take place at Medical University Varna.

• 16.05.2024- Online test

• 15.06.2024- Online test

• 20.07.2024- Online test (only EU applicants) 

• 03.09.2024- Online test (only EU applicants) 

For this year intake Medical University Varna will organize short-term online preparatory courses in Biology and Chemistry, as follows:

• 08.04.2024 - 10.04.2024

• 15.07.2024 - 17.07.2024

Proof of English

English language proficiency is demonstrated by the inclusion in the application file of an internationally recognized language certificate or by taking the English online test organized by the University of Varna in the same day with the entry tests in biology and chemistry. The University offers a preparatory course in English language for students who cannot meet this requirement.

Medical University of Varna: Link

Varna, Bulgaria: Link

Medical University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Degrees:

·         Medicine: in English

·         Dentistry: in English  

·         Pharmacy: in English  

Tuition fees:

·         Medicine: 6 years - 9000€ per year

·         Dentistry: 6 years - 9000€ per year

·         Pharmacy: 5 years - 6000€ per year

Application procedure

For the study programs with courses taught in English, in order to be admitted, the candidates have to take an entrance exam consisting in multiple choice questions from biology and chemistry. These applicants are evaluated by a committee appointed by each faculty by analysing the documents included in the application files. It is mandatory that the prospective applicants have studied, completed and obtained grades (not less than 62% of the possible maximum of the grading system in the respective country) in Biology and Chemistry subjects in the secondary school.

Calculation of the grade for participation in the assessment procedure:

• Average mark of the secondary school leaving certificate grades in biology and chemistry.

• Marks from the entrance examinations in biology and chemistry

The entrance examination consists of two tests - in Biology and in Chemistry and a "diagnostic test" for English language (only for non-native English speakers who cannot prove any of the required valid English language skills) and is conducted online.

We provide you with question + answer catalogues where you can practice hundreds of questions that are very similar to the entrance test questions.

More preparation options on our eLearning Platform.

Admission calendar 2024

Online application: 1.03.2024 - 20.08.2024

All entrance examinations will take place online:

• 16 April 2024 – registration by 9 April 2024

• 21 May 2024 – registration by 14 May 2024

• 18 June 2024 – registration by 11 June 2024

• 16 July 2024 – registration by 9 July 2024

• 17 July 2024 – ADDITIONAL RE-SIT EXAM ONLY – Biology and Chemistry in English and in Bulgarian + English language diagnostic test – registration by 9 July 2024

• 27 August 2024 – registration by 20 August 2024

Final ranking of the admitted students: 13 September 2024

Proof of English

English language proficiency is demonstrated by the inclusion in the application file of an internationally recognized language certificate or by taking the English online test (diagnostic test) organized by the University of Plovdiv in the same day with the entry tests in biology and chemistry.

The Medical University of Plovdiv: Link

Plovdiv, Bulgaria: Link

Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria

Degrees:

·         Medicine: in English (320 Places)

·         Dentistry: in English (144 Places)

·         Pharmacy: in English (65 Places)

Tuition fees:

·         Medicine: 6 years - 9000€ per year

·         Dentistry: 6 years - 9000€ per year

·         Pharmacy: 5 years - 6000€ per year

Application procedure

For the study programs with courses taught in English, in order to be admitted, the candidates have to take an entrance exam consisting in multiple choice questions from biology and chemistry. These applicants are evaluated by a committee appointed by each faculty by analysing the documents included in the application files. It is mandatory that the prospective applicants have studied, completed and obtained grades (without failing marks) in Biology and Chemistry subjects in the secondary school.

The ranking of the candidates is done on the basis of the summed grades in biology and chemistry from the diploma for completed secondary education and the grades from the three components of the exam.

More preparation options on our eLearning Platform.

EU CANDIDATES- Admission calendar 2024:

29.07.2024 to 10.09.2024- Online application

13.09.2024- Online Entrance Exams in English, Biology and Chemistry

19.09.2024- Announcement of the results of the admission tests

25.09.2024- Announcement of the placement of students (ranking list)

Enrollment – until 18.10.2024

Start date of the new academic year – 21.10.2024

NON-EU CANDIDATES- Admission calendar 2023:

29.07.2024 to 10.09.2024- Online application

13.09.2024- Online Entrance Exams in English, Biology and Chemistry

20.09.2024- Announcement of the results of the admission tests

25.09.2024- Announcement of the placement of students (ranking list)

Enrollment – until 18.10.2024

Start date of the new academic year – 21.10.2024

Proof of English

English language proficiency is demonstrated by taking the entry test in English. There is no need of a standard English certificate like TOEFL or IELTS. The University offers a preparatory course in English language for students who cannot meet this requirement. The duration of the course is one year.

Medical University of Sofia: Link

Sofia, Bulgaria: Link

Medical University of Pleven, Bulgaria

Degrees:

·         Medicine: in English

Tuition fees:

·         Medicine: 6 years - 8500€ per year

Application procedure

Admission is possible only for February intake. There is no September intake.

Admission in specialty Medicine is based on the secondary school leaving certificate achievements in Biology and Chemistry (minimum requirement is 62% as average result in both subjects) and results of entry exams in Biology and Chemistry.

The ranking score is calculated as a sum of:

- The average result from grades in Biology and Chemistry form high school Diploma

- Biology and Chemistry Entry tests

We provide you with question + answer catalogues where you can practice hundreds of questions that are very similar to the entrance test questions.

More preparation options on our eLearning Platform.

EU CANDIDATES- Admission calendar for February 2025 intake:

01.06.2024 to 01.10.2024- Online application

04.09.2024 / 19.09.2024 / 16.10.2024 / 14.11.2024– on-line admission test

30.11.2024- Deadline for submission of hard copies of the documents

NON-EU CANDIDATES- Admission calendar for February 2025 intake:

01.06.2024 to 01.10.2024- Online application

04.09.2024 / 19.09.2024 / 16.10.2024 / 14.11.2024– on-line admission test

18.10.2024- Deadline for submission of hard copies of the documents

Proof of English

English language proficiency is demonstrated by the inclusion in the application file of an internationally recognized language certificate at B2 level. The University offers a preparatory course in English language for students who cannot meet this requirement.

Medical University Pleven: Link

Pleven, Bulgaria: Link