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Medical University of Sofia Faculty of Medicine

WDOMS ID: F0000617 Bulgaria Sofia

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About Medical University of Sofia Faculty of Medicine

Medical University of Sofia Faculty of Medicine is a public medical school in Sofia, Bulgaria, listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools under the identifier F0000617. Instruction began in 1918, so the school has been teaching medicine for about 108 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 Physician, over a curriculum of 6 years, taught in English, Bulgarian. The directory lists 2 programmes or tracks leading to a medical degree here. On entry requirements the directory records: "Admission follows completion of secondary education." The directory records: An entrance exam is not required. Foreign students are admitted, according to the directory entry.

Bulgaria has 7 medical schools in the directory, 2 of them in Sofia.

TrustMBBS holds 23 student reviews of Medical University of Sofia Faculty of Medicine, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 across 23 rated reviews; the longest and most detailed appear first below.

Before you apply: five checks for this college

  1. Confirm the World Directory entry F0000617 yourself at wdoms.org; the entry describes the school as it reported itself, not its recognition anywhere.
  2. Ask the medical council or health ministry of Bulgaria whether the school is currently recognised and whether its graduates are being registered this year.
  3. Ask your own home regulator, in writing, whether a degree from Medical University of Sofia Faculty of Medicine is accepted for licensing at home (for Indian students: the NMC requires the whole course, internship included, at the same institution).
  4. Get the fee schedule and admission letter from the school's own office, not from an agent, and pay only to the school's account.
  5. Search the agent, consultancy or website you are dealing with on the fraud alerts page before paying anything.

Questions students ask about Medical University of Sofia Faculty of Medicine

Is Medical University of Sofia Faculty of Medicine recognised?

It is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (F0000617). 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 of Sofia 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 of Sofia Faculty of Medicine and in what language?

The curriculum runs 6 years. Teaching is in English, Bulgarian. The qualification is the Physician.

When was Medical University of Sofia Faculty of Medicine established?

The World Directory records 1918 as the year instruction began.

How do I contact Medical University of Sofia Faculty of Medicine directly?

Address: 15 Akademik Ivan Geshov Blvd 1431 Sofia Bulgaria. Phone: +359 (2) 952-3791. Use these official contacts for fees and admission; do not rely on numbers given by an agent.

What do students say about Medical University of Sofia Faculty of Medicine?

TrustMBBS has 23 student reviews of the college, averaging 3.8 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 of Sofia Faculty of Medicine?

Admission is decided by the college, 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

Sofia

WDOMS ID

F0000617

What we can confirm

  • Listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS ID F0000617) — you can verify this independently on wdoms.org rather than take any agent's word for it.
  • 23 rated student reviews on file here, averaging 3.8★ — 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
1918
Operational Status
Currently operational
School Website(s)
In Bulgarian
Address
15 Akademik Ivan Geshov Blvd 1431 Sofia Bulgaria
Phone Number(s)
+359 (2) 952-3791
Fax Number(s)
+359 (2) 952-2816
Email
glavsec@mu-sofia.bg rector@mu-sofia.bg
Qualification Title
Physician
Year Instruction Began
1918
Curriculum Duration
6 years
Language of Instruction
English, Bulgarian
Prerequisite Education
Admission follows completion of secondary education.
Foreign Students
Foreign students are admitted
Genders Admitted
Both men and women are admitted
Entrance Exam
An entrance exam is not required

Alternate Names

Higher Medical Institute (1990 - 1994) Medical Academy Sofia (1972 - 1990) Higher Medical Institute (1954 - 1972) Medical Academy Sofia (1950 - 1954) Medical Faculty of Sofia University (1917 - 1950)

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Current Programs This school offers more than one program or track leading to a medical degree. Qualification Title: Physician Year Instruction Began: 1918 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 6 years Language of Instruction: English, Bulgarian Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education. Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted Genders Admitted: Both men and women are admitted Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is not required Tuition Paid By: Enrollment: Counts of new students admitted to the program and those who graduated, as reported by the school, are displayed below. ?N/A? indicates that no data are available for that year. Year Admitted Graduated 2018 622 435 2014 328 125 2012 446 241

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: 1953 - 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: 1953 - 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: 1953 - 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.

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Unfortunately, if it had even less than 1 star, I would have given it one. A classic university that supports the bad rumors about underground deals and with a very bad and low-quality program. It is no coincidence that most of those who completed it at a high financial cost have difficulty even reading blood tests.

An Kosz

They treat students in the horrible, disrespectful way, they try to force them to fail to stay for another year. If you get difficult questions on the exam they’d laugh and point finger on you. Another thing is you must find big amount of …

Antonis Papastavros

I am a foreign medical student and I have to say that the university is by far more advanced than the universities in my country .My experience I would say is very good .You have to study a lot yes.And when I say a lot I mean a lot .I would …

Alek Lorinkov

Absolutely ugly, I emphasize UGLY attitude towards students. Disgusting teachers who may have qualifications but that's all they rely on there. They humiliate students and do not motivate them in any way to practice their profession and …

Thea

Whistleblower here. If you're planning to study medicine abroad, I strongly recommend exploring options outside Bulgaria. I chose a different medical school in Bulgaria that, at the time, appeared less corrupt than Medical University of …

Piotr Karolczyk (Piotrek)

As an Erasmus student, I received a very warm welcome. The staff at the international relations department were helpful, friendly, and committed. Everything was in perfect order.

george lagios

As a former dental student, please look at other options if you want your sanity and mental health unaffected(in a bad way). If you consider it, STOP.

Chemistry Joke

Every other medical university in the country is better than this one. I definitely do not recommend it. 6 years of waste of time.

Victoria Kostadinova

The only good thing about this university is that it is next to the National Palace of Culture.

Kash

Another "whistleblower" here: As a 5th year Medical Student here is what I have to say: …

Ektor

Since they introduced the Bulgarian language exam, the level has dropped drastically.

Victor Stamenov

Full of foreign fellas. Cant be helped if you speak bulgarian. Wouldnt reccommend.

Boriana Spasova

My university! Moreover, it is located in a convenient and communicative place.

Mateusz W?udara

A cozy university, with polite service in the rector's office.

arisangy

very friendly enviroment amd great university for pharmacy

Dexter

Don't have to study here. I don't recommend it.

Cvetan Popov

Uncomfortable tables, hard to fall asleep

Iliana Nikolaeva

One of the best Bulgarian universities.

Hassan2009 All

Happy birthday, happy birthday

Stoyan Porozhanov

NQMA STIGA STOQN PRISTIGA

Krassimir Yankov

Lots of foreign students

Lev Rotshtein

Never answer emails >:(

DaTiUmreKonq

It will be

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