Trakia University Stara Zagora

Medical Studies at Trakia University Stara Zagora

Trakia University in Stara Zagora offers a six-year medical programme leading to the degree of Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), taught entirely in English. The programme follows the standard European structure with a pre-clinical phase and a clinical phase, including the Praktisches Jahr (practical year).

Bulgaria is a member of the European Union. The Doctor of Medicine degree from Trakia University is therefore automatically recognised in all EU/EEA member states under Directive 2005/36/EC, including Germany — no individual recognition procedure is required.

Note: Trakia University does not currently offer dentistry or pharmacy programmes in English.

Admission & Finances

Admission to the English-language medical programme at Trakia University is via an online entrance test covering biology, chemistry, and English language. The test can be taken remotely. No in-person interview is required.

Tuition fees are €9,000 per year (€4,500 per semester). Living costs in Stara Zagora are low by European standards; students typically spend approximately €400–600 per month on accommodation, food, and daily expenses.

Studies & Recognition

The six-year Doctor of Medicine programme is delivered entirely in English. The curriculum covers all standard pre-clinical and clinical subjects. Clinical training takes place at the university hospital in Stara Zagora.

As Bulgaria is an EU member state and a signatory to Directive 2005/36/EC, the Doctor of Medicine degree is automatically recognised in Germany and all other EU/EEA states. Graduates may apply directly for medical licensure (Approbation) in Germany without undergoing an individual recognition procedure.

Campus & Student Life

Stara Zagora is a mid-sized Bulgarian city with approximately 135,000 inhabitants, located in the Thracian Plain in central Bulgaria. The city has a pleasant, laid-back character and offers good transport connections to Sofia (about 2.5 hours by road). Living costs are among the lowest in the EU, making Stara Zagora an affordable base for medical students. The international student community at Trakia University is well established, with students from across Europe and beyond.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Trakia University degree recognised in Germany?

Yes — automatically. Bulgaria is an EU member state. The Doctor of Medicine degree is recognised throughout the EU under Directive 2005/36/EC, including in Germany.

How does the admission process work?

Admission is via an online entrance test covering biology, chemistry, and English. No in-person test or interview is required.

Does Trakia University offer dentistry or pharmacy in English?

No. Currently only the medical (Doctor of Medicine) programme is available in English.

What are the tuition fees?

€9,000 per year (€4,500 per semester). Living costs in Stara Zagora are approximately €400–600 per month.