Your Path to an MD Degree in the European Union
Six accredited medical universities, English-medium instruction and globally recognised degrees — Medicullum guides Indian students through every step of studying Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Veterinary Medicine and Public Health in Bulgaria.
Why thousands of Indian students choose Bulgaria for Medicine
Bulgaria's medical universities are among Europe's oldest, with programs recognised by the WHO, WFME and the Medical Council structures across the EU. For Indian students, a Bulgarian MD offers an affordable, high-quality alternative to private medical colleges at home — without capitation fees or donation demands.
Classes are taught fully in English, campuses have established Indian student communities, and clinical training takes place in modern, EU-standard teaching hospitals from the third year onward. Degrees are recognised by India's National Medical Commission (NMC), enabling graduates to appear for FMGE/NExT.
NMC Recognised
Degrees accepted for FMGE/NExT screening as per current regulations.
English Medium
No Bulgarian language requirement for academic study.
Affordable Tuition
From €7,000/year — no capitation or donation fees.
EU Teaching Hospitals
Hands-on clinical rotations from year three onward.
Programs Covered
- Medicine (MD)
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy
- Nursing
- Physiotherapy
- Veterinary Medicine
- Public Health
Choose from 6 accredited institutions
Pleven, Bulgaria
Medical University Pleven
Programs
Medicine (MD)
Tuition
€9,000/year
Duration
6 Years
Intake
Feb & Sep
Sofia, Bulgaria
Medical University Sofia
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Medical University Plovdiv
Varna, Bulgaria
Medical University Varna
Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Trakia University
Programs
Medicine, Veterinary Medicine
Tuition
€7,000–9,000/year
Duration
6 Years
Intake
September
Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski
Programs
Medicine
Tuition
€7,700–8,000/year
Duration
6 Years
Intake
September
What you need to apply
- Completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics and English, scoring at least 50% aggregate (40% for reserved categories, as per NMC norms).
- Valid NEET-UG qualifying score for the relevant academic year.
- Minimum age of 17 years at the time of admission.
- Valid passport with at least 18 months validity remaining.
Yes. Bulgarian medical universities are recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC), and graduates can appear for the FMGE/NExT screening test to practice in India, subject to prevailing NMC regulations.
Yes, a valid NEET qualifying score is required for Indian students seeking an MBBS/MD equivalent degree abroad, in line with NMC guidelines.
All partner universities teach Medicine entirely in English from the first year, with no requirement to learn Bulgarian for academic purposes.
The Medicine (MD) program in Bulgaria is six years, including clinical rotations, followed by an internship as per destination-country and home-country requirements.
Airport pickup, accommodation check-in, residence permit filing and an ongoing local support contact for the duration of your degree.