Study Veterinary Medicine in Sofia, Bulgaria
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine · University of Forestry · Sofia, Bulgaria
University of Forestry, Veterinary Medicine Faculty in Sofia (Bulgaria): English-taught Veterinary Medicine programme.
At a glance
The key facts about this university at a glance.
Programmes
Veterinary Medicine
Tuition fees
EU/EEA students approx. €5,200 per year (2025/2026, tiered by year); non-EU fee not published – ask the university
Duration
5.5 years
Language of instruction
English
Admission process
Application through Medschool Experts; entrance examination required
Intake
October
Recognition
Automatically recognised across the EU
Living costs
Approx. €500–800/month
Total students
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Why study medicine abroad at this university?
The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Forestry in Sofia is one of Bulgaria’s leading institutions for veterinary education. It offers an English-taught Veterinary Medicine programme for international students, combining theoretical instruction with extensive practical training at affiliated veterinary clinics. The University of Forestry is a specialised state university located in the heart of Bulgaria’s capital, Sofia.
- Requirement: General higher-education entrance qualification and entrance examination in Biology and Chemistry. Check in a free study consultation whether we can support your application to this university.
Study medicine or dentistry: programmes and language of instruction
Structure, duration, language of instruction and degree — for every programme at this university.
- Veterinary Medicine (DVM): The 5.5-year programme is taught entirely in English and leads to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, recognised throughout the EU. The curriculum combines pre-clinical sciences with extensive practical and clinical training at the university’s affiliated veterinary clinics.
Study conditions and campus life abroad
The 5.5-year Veterinary Medicine programme at the University of Forestry is structured into pre-clinical and clinical phases. The first years cover the basic biological and veterinary sciences — anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and pathology — while the later years focus on clinical rotations at the university’s veterinary teaching clinics. The programme is conducted entirely in English.
Admission: how to get a place to study medicine abroad
Admission requires a general higher-education entrance qualification and a written entrance examination in Biology and Chemistry. Medschool Experts supports you with document preparation and examination guidance. Get in touch to find out more and book a free study consultation.
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Preparing properly with Medschool Experts
We support you through the complete application process, including document preparation and examination preparation. As Bulgaria is an EU member state, the degree is automatically recognised throughout the EU. We guide you through every step and remain your point of contact after your studies begin.
Tuition fees and living costs to study medicine abroad
Tuition fees for EU/EEA students in the Veterinary Medicine programme follow the university's official 2025/2026 fee schedule and taper across the programme. A separate fee applies to non-EU students, which the university has not published – confirm this directly with the admissions office.
- Tuition fees: approx. €5,200 per year for EU/EEA students (2025/2026, from approx. €2,600 per semester in year 1 to approx. €2,250 per semester in years 5–6)
- Living costs: approx. €500–800 per month
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The city as a place to study medicine
Sofia is Bulgaria’s capital and largest city, home to around 1.3 million people. The city offers a vibrant student life, a rich cultural scene, affordable living, and excellent transport links to the rest of Europe. For veterinary students, Sofia’s diverse urban and surrounding rural environment provides a wide range of clinical exposure during practical training.
- Capital city of Bulgaria; population approx. 1.3 million
- Affordable cost of living by EU standards
- Rich cultural scene and vibrant student life
- Good international transport connections
About the author
Marcel Kloos
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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
- Is the degree recognised in the EU? Yes — as an EU member state, veterinary degrees from Bulgarian universities are automatically recognised across the EU.
- Is an entrance examination required? Yes — applicants must pass a written entrance examination, typically in Biology and Chemistry.
- How long is the programme? The Veterinary Medicine programme is 5.5 years, taught entirely in English.
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