Founded
Medical Higher Education Institution
Students
Eligibility Criteria
WHO/WDOMS Listed
6 Years (Including Internship) – Comprehensive Medical Education
50% in PCB (40% for reserved category) + NEET Qualification Mandatory
Approx. €9,000 per year tuition after Year 1 – see full fee table below for verified rate-sheet figures
Student accommodation available for international students in Sofia
Founded in 1917 — the oldest institution for higher medical education in Bulgaria
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) | €30 | – | – | – | – | – | €30 |
| Administrative Fee (Year 1 only) | €3,000 | – | – | – | – | – | €3,000 |
| Tuition Fee | €9,000 | €9,000 | €9,000 | €9,000 | €9,000 | €9,000 | €54,000 |
| Total | €12,030 | €9,000 | €9,000 | €9,000 | €9,000 | €9,000 | €57,030 |
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 Medical University of Sofia
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
Founded on 22 November 1917, it is the oldest institution for higher medical education in Bulgaria, with over a century of continuous medical teaching history.
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 €57,030 (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.
Four: Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy, and Health Sciences, with more than 8,300 students enrolled.
No — Medical University of Sofia and Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” (which also has its own Faculty of Medicine) are two separate, independently WDOMS-listed institutions, though they share a historical origin dating to 1917.