Medical University Sofia 2026 Admissions: Key Dates for International Students

Medical University Sofia 2026 Application Deadline

According to Medical University – Sofia, 31 August 2026 is the deadline by which international applicants must submit their documents for the Medicine, Dental Medicine and Pharmacy programmes. That is the point by which the university needs a complete application file — including secondary education certificates and supporting identification — from anyone hoping to sit the entrance examination shortly afterwards.

Because the exam follows so soon after the deadline, applicants are generally better placed if their paperwork, including any recognition or legalisation requirements for their country of secondary education, is settled well in advance rather than at the last moment. See our overview of admission requirements for the general document list universities in Bulgaria tend to ask for.

When Are the 2026 Entrance Exams?

Medical University – Sofia is running its 2026 entrance examinations on two separate dates, depending on an applicant's status. EU/EEA applicants sit their examination — covering English, Biology and Chemistry — on 3 September 2026. Third-country applicants sit theirs on 9 September 2026.

The subject combination reflects Sofia's approach across its Medicine programme generally: English is assessed as part of the entrance exam itself for most applicants, rather than through a separate proficiency certificate.

Medicine Places for International Students

Alongside its exam timetable, Medical University – Sofia has published indicative intake numbers for the Medicine programme in 2026/27: 250 places for EU/EEA applicants and 70 places for third-country applicants, a figure that includes eligible students progressing from the university's preparatory year.

The university describes these numbers as indicative, and — as with any competitive admissions process — meeting the entry requirements and sitting the entrance exam does not guarantee a place, since offers are made against the number of applicants for a fixed number of seats.

When Does the Academic Year Begin?

For students admitted to the English-language Medicine programme, Medical University – Sofia has scheduled the 2026/27 academic year to begin on 19 October 2026 — roughly six weeks after the entrance examinations. That gives admitted students a short window to finalise visas, accommodation and travel before teaching starts, though preparation timelines (particularly visas) vary considerably by country of origin, so it's worth starting that process as early as an offer allows. Our application process guide covers what typically happens between an offer and departure.

What Should Prospective Medical Students Do Next?

With just over a week between the document deadline and the first entrance exam, the practical priority for anyone still preparing is to lock down the essentials rather than leave them to the final days:

• Confirm current requirements and deadlines directly with Medical University – Sofia's admissions office — dates and figures can be updated after publication.
• Gather core documents early: secondary school certificates and transcripts, passport, and passport-style photographs, plus any recognition or legalisation documents your country requires.
• Prepare specifically for the entrance exam subjects — English, Biology and Chemistry — since performance directly affects competitive placement, not just passing.
• If you're comparing Sofia against other medical universities in Bulgaria, such as Medical University – Pleven, it's worth understanding how their timelines and requirements differ before you commit to one application cycle.

Considering studying Medicine in Bulgaria?

Every applicant's situation is different, and admissions timelines like this one move quickly. Understanding these dates early gives you the best chance of submitting a complete, well-prepared application before the window closes.