EU citizens pay the same fees as Bulgarians – at the Medical University of Varna, medicine in Bulgarian costs €800 for the first year on a state-funded place, while medicine in English is around €10,000 a year. In 2023/24 there were 15,100 international students, and since 1 January 2026 Bulgaria has used the euro. Read how to apply directly to a university and whether €500–900 a month covers your budget.
There is no central system – you apply directly to the institution. You will usually need:
Deadlines are set by each institution. For example, at the Medical University of Sofia, for programmes in English for 2026/27, documents were accepted from 27 July to 31 August 2026, the exam for EU applicants took place on 3 September and results were published on 11 September. Note: the university does not accept documents sent by fax, email or post.
If you come from outside the EU, apply early: you will need your admission to apply for a visa D (see: Residence and formalities).
The admissions office of your chosen institution will tell you how to get your school leaving certificate recognised.
Sources: European Commission – Study in Europe (education.ec.europa.eu/study-in-europe), Eurostat, official national study and residence portals and authorities, Eurodesk, enic-naric.net, studentnews.eu. As of September 2026.
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