Study Pharmacy in Sofia – Medical University of Sofia
Medical University of Sofia · Sofia, Bulgaria
Study pharmacy in English at the Medical University of Sofia: five-year master programme at Bulgaria's leading medical university, EU-recognised degree and tuition of approx. 8,000 € per year.
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Programmes
Pharmacy (Master)
Tuition fees
approx. 8,000 € per year
Duration
5 years
Language of instruction
English
Admission process
Placement through Medschool Experts
Intake
Autumn semester
Recognition
Recognised across the EU
Living costs
approx. 500 to 800 € per month
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Why study medicine abroad at this university?
The Medical University of Sofia is Bulgaria's oldest and largest medical university and a public institution. Its Faculty of Pharmacy trains pharmacists in English for international students, in the same capital city where Medicine and Dentistry are taught.
Pharmacy is the science of medicines: how they are developed, made, tested and used safely. In Sofia you combine chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences with pharmacology and clinical practice, and you finish with a master-level pharmacy degree.
State accreditation of the Medical University of Sofia
The Medical University of Sofia is a public, state-accredited university and awards its degrees on this basis.
- Programme: Pharmacy (Master)
- Language of instruction: English
- Duration: 5 years
- Start of studies: autumn semester
- First step: free consultation with Medschool Experts
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Structure, duration, language of instruction and degree — for every programme at this university.
- Pharmacy (Master): five years from chemistry and biology foundations to pharmacology, pharmaceutical technology and clinical pharmacy, with laboratory work and practical training.
Study conditions and campus life abroad
The five-year programme starts with the scientific foundations: general, organic and analytical chemistry, biology, anatomy and physiology. You then move on to pharmacology, pharmaceutical technology, drug analysis and clinical pharmacy, with laboratory work and practical training along the way. The degree prepares you for work in community and hospital pharmacies, the pharmaceutical industry, research and regulatory affairs.
Admission: how to get a place to study medicine abroad
The basic requirement is a general higher-education entrance qualification with a strong background in natural sciences such as chemistry and biology. Medschool Experts places you at the Medical University of Sofia. The first consultation is free: we review your profile and tell you how to get started. Book a free consultation.
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Preparing properly with Medschool Experts
We place you at the Medical University of Sofia and guide you from the first assessment to your first day in Sofia, including housing, enrolment and paperwork. Book a free consultation.
Tuition fees and living costs to study medicine abroad
Pharmacy at the Medical University of Sofia costs about 8,000 € per year, which adds up to roughly 40,000 € in tuition over the five years.
| Programme | Duration | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy (Master) | 5 years | approx. 8,000 € per year |
For living costs in Sofia, budget 500 to 800 € per month including rent, food and transport. Ask the International Office to confirm every amount in writing before you decide.
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The city as a place to study medicine
Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria, home to around 1.3 million people, with museums, theatres, parks, a lively student scene and good transport connections across Europe. The cost of living is low by European standards, and the Vitosha mountains rise right on the city's doorstep.
- City: Sofia, Bulgaria
- Living costs: approx. 500 to 800 € per month
- Inhabitants: around 1.3 million
About the author
Marcel Kloos
Federally recognised dentist, founder and owner of Medschool Experts
Marcel Kloos founded the company while still studying abroad himself; since then more than 500 study places have been arranged. Originally from Stuttgart, he studied dentistry in Sofia from 2015 to 2021 and is a federally recognised dentist.
He now lives in Bern and runs the company full-time as its owner. He visits the partner universities in person on a regular basis.
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FAQ: studying medicine abroad at this university
How much does it cost to study pharmacy in Sofia?
Pharmacy at the Medical University of Sofia costs about 8,000 € per year, so roughly 40,000 € in tuition over the five years. Living costs in Sofia are around 500 to 800 € per month.
How long does the pharmacy degree take?
The pharmacy programme takes five years and leads to a master-level degree.
Is the programme taught in English?
Yes. The pharmacy programme is taught in English for international students, so you do not need to speak Bulgarian to start.
Is the degree recognised in the EU?
Yes. Bulgaria is an EU member state, so the degree is recognised in the EU under the directive on professional qualifications. You apply for your licence to practise with the competent authority of the country where you want to work.
What do I learn in the pharmacy programme?
You study chemistry, biology and physiology first, then pharmacology, pharmaceutical technology, drug analysis and clinical pharmacy, with laboratory work and practical training.
What can I do after graduating?
You can work in community and hospital pharmacies, in the pharmaceutical industry, in research or in regulatory affairs, in Bulgaria or in other EU countries.
What is Sofia like as a student city?
Sofia is Bulgaria's capital with around 1.3 million inhabitants, museums, theatres, parks and a lively student scene. Living costs are low by European standards, at around 500 to 800 € per month.
How does Medschool Experts help me?
We place you at the Medical University of Sofia and guide you from the first assessment to your first day, including housing, enrolment and paperwork. The first consultation is free and takes place in your language. Book a free consultation.
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