Pleven, Bulgaria
Medical University – Pleven
A state medical university in Pleven, north-central Bulgaria, offering a Medicine programme taught in English to international students.
Overview
Medical University – Pleven is a state medical university located in Pleven, a city in north-central Bulgaria.
The university offers a Medicine programme taught in English alongside its Bulgarian-language provision, and accepts applications from international students, including students from the UK and India.
Pleven is a smaller city than Sofia, which some students and families prefer for a quieter study environment while still being within Bulgaria's national transport network.
Medicine programme
An integrated Medicine (MD-level) degree programme, delivered in English for international students following the standard structure used across Bulgarian medical universities.
- Duration
- 6 academic years, consistent with the standard length of medical degree programmes in Bulgaria and much of continental Europe.
- Teaching language
- English (an English-medium track is offered for international students; Bulgarian-medium study is also available).
- Pre-clinical years focused on foundational medical sciences.
- Clinical years incorporating hospital- and patient-based training.
Admission
Admission is decided by the university, based on its own entry requirements and assessment process. Bridgeway supports students through this process but does not control admissions decisions.
International applicants are typically required to sit an entrance assessment covering core sciences such as Biology and Chemistry. Bridgeway will confirm the current syllabus and format directly with the university for each intake.
- Completed secondary education with results in core science subjects (e.g. Biology and Chemistry).
- A valid passport and supporting identification documents.
- Any additional documents requested by the university for the relevant intake (e.g. transcripts, certificates, references).
Campus & student life
Pleven is home to an established university hospital environment used for clinical training.
Detailed, up-to-date information on campus facilities, teaching hospitals and accommodation options is available on request from Bridgeway.
Tuition fees & living costs
Tuition fees vary by university and academic year. Contact Bridgeway for the latest verified tuition fee information for Medical University – Pleven.