MBBS in Bulgaria for Indian Students
MBBS in Bulgaria for Indian students: a 6-year English-medium medical degree from a European Union member state, tuition from 9,000 € a year and a degree recognised across the EU.
Bulgaria is the classic among the affordable places to study medicine in the European Union. The country has taught international students in English for decades, its medical universities are state institutions, and the sixth year is a full clinical internship year with state exams. For Indian students who want an EU medical degree at a price far below Western Europe, MBBS in Bulgaria is the obvious choice.
Marcel Kloos, the founder of Medschool Experts, studied in English at the Medical University of Sofia himself and graduated in 2021. He started at the age of 24. What you read on this page comes from his own years as a student in Bulgaria and from the students we have placed there since.
Medical universities in Bulgaria for Indian students
| University | City | Programme | Tuition per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical University of Varna | Varna, on the Black Sea | 6-year MD in English, also dentistry | 10,000 € |
| Medical University of Sofia | Sofia, the capital | 6-year MD in English, also dentistry | 10,000 € |
| Medical University of Plovdiv | Plovdiv | 6-year MD in English, also dentistry | 10,000 € |
| Medical University of Pleven | Pleven | 6-year MD in English | 9,000 € |
Current fees and free places for each university are part of your consultation. All universities are in our university finder.
How the medical degree in Bulgaria is structured
- Years 1 and 2: pre-clinical subjects such as anatomy, histology, biochemistry and physiology, plus Bulgarian language classes
- Years 3 to 5: clinical subjects with teaching in the university hospitals
- Year 6: state internship year with rotations in internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology and public health, each closed by a state exam
A detailed example is our MU Varna curriculum year by year.
MBBS in Bulgaria: cost of living
- Room in a shared flat: 200 € to 350 € per month, more in Sofia
- Food: about 200 € per month if you cook at home
- Transport, phone and internet: about 40 € per month
- In total: from about 500 € per month
Bulgaria has used the euro since January 2026, so tuition and rent are paid in the same currency and your family can plan without exchange surprises inside Europe.
Admission and student visa for Bulgaria
- Class 12 with biology and chemistry and good marks in both subjects
- NEET-UG qualification for your later registration in India
- Apostilled and translated school documents; the Bulgarian Ministry of Education confirms your admission
- Long-stay visa type D at the Bulgarian embassy in New Delhi, then a residence permit on arrival
The application for Bulgaria has more steps than for other countries, and deadlines are strict. We take over the complete process, including the courier to Bulgaria and the file for the ministry.
After MBBS in Bulgaria: India or Europe
A Bulgarian medical degree is an EU qualification. It is recognised in all member states under the European directive on professional qualifications, which makes specialist training in Germany and other EU countries a realistic option. If you plan to return to India, we check the course with you against the NMC rules for MBBS abroad, and you take FMGE or NExT after graduation.
FAQ: MBBS in Bulgaria for Indian students
What are the MBBS fees in Bulgaria for Indian students?
10,000 € per year at the Medical University of Varna. MBBS in Sofia, Plovdiv and Burgas also costs 10,000 € a year, MBBS in Pleven 9,000 € a year.
Is the degree from Bulgaria recognised in Europe?
Yes. Bulgaria is a member of the European Union, and the medical degree is recognised in all EU countries.
Does MBBS in Bulgaria include an internship?
Yes. The sixth year is a state internship year with clinical rotations and state exams.
Is there an entrance exam for medicine in Bulgaria?
Several universities hold a test in biology and chemistry in English. We prepare you for it with sample questions and tutoring.
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