Medical University 'Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov' Varna Faculty of Medicine
WDOMS ID: F0000283 Bulgaria Varna
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About Medical University 'Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov' Varna Faculty of Medicine
Medical University 'Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov' Varna Faculty of Medicine is a public medical school in Varna, Bulgaria, listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools under the identifier F0000283. Instruction began in 1961, so the school has been teaching medicine for about 65 years, which makes it one of the longer-established schools in the country. It is academically affiliated to Clinical Facilities:.
The qualification awarded is the Master's Degree in Medicine, over a curriculum of 6 years, taught in Bulgarian. The directory lists 4 programmes or tracks leading to a medical degree here. On entry requirements the directory records: "Admission follows completion of secondary education." An entrance examination is required. Foreign students are admitted, according to the directory entry.
Bulgaria has 7 medical schools in the directory; Medical University 'Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov' Varna Faculty of Medicine is the only one listed in Varna.
TrustMBBS holds 46 student reviews of Medical University 'Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov' Varna Faculty of Medicine, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 46 rated reviews; the longest and most detailed appear first below.
Before you apply: five checks for this college
- Confirm the World Directory entry F0000283 yourself at wdoms.org; the entry describes the school as it reported itself, not its recognition anywhere.
- Ask the medical council or health ministry of Bulgaria whether the school is currently recognised and whether its graduates are being registered this year.
- Ask your own home regulator, in writing, whether a degree from Medical University 'Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov' Varna Faculty of Medicine is accepted for licensing at home (for Indian students: the NMC requires the whole course, internship included, at the same institution).
- Get the fee schedule and admission letter from the school's own office (uni@mu-varna.bg), not from an agent, and pay only to the school's account.
- Search the agent, consultancy or website you are dealing with on the fraud alerts page before paying anything.
Questions students ask about Medical University 'Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov' Varna Faculty of Medicine
Is Medical University 'Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov' Varna Faculty of Medicine recognised?
It is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (F0000283). A listing means the school exists and reported its programme; whether a degree from it is accepted where you intend to practise is decided by that country's regulator, so ask the medical council or health ministry of Bulgaria and your home regulator directly.
Is Medical University 'Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov' Varna Faculty of Medicine a government or private college?
The directory records it as a public institution, affiliated to Clinical Facilities:.
How long is the medical course at Medical University 'Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov' Varna Faculty of Medicine and in what language?
The curriculum runs 6 years. Teaching is in Bulgarian. The qualification is the Master's Degree in Medicine.
When was Medical University 'Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov' Varna Faculty of Medicine established?
The World Directory records 1961 as the year instruction began.
How do I contact Medical University 'Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov' Varna Faculty of Medicine directly?
Address: 55 Marin Drinov Str. 9002 Varna Bulgaria. Phone: +359 (52) 65-00-57. Email: uni@mu-varna.bg. Use these official contacts for fees and admission; do not rely on numbers given by an agent.
What do students say about Medical University 'Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov' Varna Faculty of Medicine?
TrustMBBS has 46 student reviews of the college, averaging 4.5 out of 5. Read them in the reviews section below and weigh detailed, dated reviews more than one-line ones.
Can an agent get me a seat at Medical University 'Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov' Varna Faculty of Medicine?
Admission is decided by the college after its entrance examination, and fees are paid to the college. An agent can fill in forms; an agent cannot create a seat, and anyone promising a "confirmed" or "management" seat for a fee is describing a scam pattern documented on this site.
Country
Bulgaria
City
Varna
WDOMS ID
F0000283
What we can confirm
- Listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS ID F0000283) — you can verify this independently on wdoms.org rather than take any agent's word for it.
- 46 rated student reviews on file here, averaging 4.5★ — read the full text below before deciding.
Verify before you pay anyone
- Recognition and licensing rules change over time. Re-check the current NMC-eligible colleges list and this country's regulations for Bulgaria yourself before paying anything.
- Never pay an agent or "seat reservation" fee in cash, or before you have a signed offer letter directly from the university.
- A guaranteed admission, a discounted "management quota" seat, or pressure to decide within 24 hours are classic pressure tactics — slow down and verify independently.
- Confirm the medium of instruction, hostel/food costs, and total multi-year fee in writing from the university itself, not only from an agent's brochure.
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Official WDOMS details
As listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools — programme structure, contact details, and status. Not student opinion; see reviews below for that.
- School Type
- Public
- Year Instruction Started
- 1961
- Operational Status
- Currently operational
- Alternate Names
- Medical University, Varna Varna Higher Institute of Medicine
- School Website(s)
- In English
- Address
- 55 Marin Drinov Str. 9002 Varna Bulgaria
- Phone Number(s)
- +359 (52) 65-00-57
- Fax Number(s)
- +359 (52) 65-00-19
- uni@mu-varna.bg
Programmes offered (2)
Medicine Master's Programme
- Qualification Title
- Master's Degree in Medicine
- Year Instruction Began
- 1961
- Curriculum Duration
- 6 years
- Language of Instruction
- Bulgarian
- Prerequisite Education
- Admission follows completion of secondary education.
- Foreign Students
- Foreign students are admitted
- Entrance Exam
- An entrance exam is required
MD Program in English
- Qualification Title
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
- Language of Instruction
- English
School Contact
Main
Main
Current Programs This school offers more than one program or track leading to a medical degree. Program Name: Medicine Master's Programme Qualification Title: Master's Degree in Medicine Year Instruction Began: 1961 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 6 years Language of Instruction: Bulgarian Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education. Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted Genders Admitted: Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required Tuition Paid By: Program Name: MD Program in English Qualification Title: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Year Instruction Began: Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 6 years Language of Instruction: English Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted Genders Admitted: Entrance Exam: Tuition Paid By:
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 1963 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 1963 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.
Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 1963 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.