University Founded
Faculty of Medicine Established
Higher Education Institution
Eligibility Criteria
WHO/WDOMS Listed
6 Years (Including Internship) – Comprehensive Medical Education
50% in PCB (40% for reserved category) + NEET Qualification Mandatory
Approx. €7,700 per year tuition after Year 1 – see full fee table below for verified rate-sheet figures
Student accommodation available for international students in Sofia
Sofia University was established in 1888; its Faculty of Medicine dates to 1917
WHO, NMC — WDOMS Listed – confirm current listing at wdoms.org before quoting to students
Bulgarian medical degrees are recognised across the European Union
Bulgaria’s capital and largest city, with an established Indian student community
Entire MBBS program is delivered fully in English
MBBS Program
6 Years Duration
Prepare these documents before starting your application
Duly filled admission application form
NEET scorecard and admit card
Valid passport (first & last page scanned copy)
Class 10th & 12th marksheets and pass certificates
6 passport-size photos (4.5cm × 3.5cm, white background)
Required by Bulgarian immigration authorities for the student visa.
Used for identity verification during enrolment
Demonstrates your ability to cover tuition and living costs
Aadhar, PAN, or Driving License (if passport not ready)
A structured, semester-wise curriculum designed to build strong medical knowledge and clinical skills.
| Fee Component | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 6 | Total (6 Years) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application & Examination Fee (Year 1 only) | €40 | – | – | – | – | – | €40 |
| Administrative Fee (Year 1 only) | €3,000 | – | – | – | – | – | €3,000 |
| Tuition Fee | €7,700 | €7,700 | €7,700 | €7,700 | €7,700 | €7,700 | €46,200 |
| Total | €10,740 | €7,700 | €7,700 | €7,700 | €7,700 | €7,700 | €49,240 |
Figures sourced from Study Overseas' official 2026 Bulgaria rate sheet, shown in EUR (1 Euro ≈ 95 INR reference rate used in the source document). Accommodation and food (approx. €3,000/year) are billed separately from Year 2 onward. Please confirm exact current figures with our counsellors or the university directly.
Follow this straightforward 5-step process to join Sofia University’s Faculty of Medicine
Application form, passport copy, academic documents (translated/notarized), NEET scorecard, health fitness certificate with vaccination details
Issued after document verification by the university's admissions office.
As per the university's published fee schedule.
Apply for your Bulgaria student visa using the admission letter.
Travel to Sofia ahead of the intake for registration and orientation.
Make Your Dream to Study in Bulgaria
Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” was founded in 1888, Bulgaria’s oldest higher education institution. Its Faculty of Medicine was established in 1917.
Yes, NEET qualification is mandatory for all Indian applicants seeking MBBS admission under NMC regulations.
The total cost for the full 6-year MBBS program is approximately €49,240 (application, administrative and tuition fees combined), based on the current rate sheet. Accommodation, food, visa and documentation costs are billed separately.
The MBBS program is taught entirely in English.
The main intake takes place in the autumn each year, aligned with the standard academic calendar. Confirm exact application windows with your counsellor.
No, IELTS or TOEFL is not required for Indian students applying through the NEET pathway.
Yes — graduates can pursue postgraduate studies via NEET-PG in India, or further study/practice within the European Union given the degree’s EU recognition, alongside the FMGE/NExT and CRMI pathway for practice in India.
Yes, student accommodation is available for international students in Sofia.
No — Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” and Medical University of Sofia are two separate, independently WDOMS-listed institutions, though they share a historical origin: Medical University of Sofia’s medical faculty separated from Sofia University in 1950.
Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria, home to the country’s main universities and an established Indian student community.