Medical University – Sofia: Statistics

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# 2627 of 14,131 In the World
# 836 of 2,786 In Europe
# 5 of 47 In Bulgaria
# 423 of 1,877 For Dermatology
Top 1-3 For 8 other topics
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Acceptance rate

84%

Enrollment

10,460

Male:Female Ratio

48:52

Religion

Christian

Languages

Bulgarian

Type

Non-profit

Funding

Public-private partnership

Highest Degree

Doctorate

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate84%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (Diploma za zavarsheno sredno obrazovanie) or recognized foreign equivalent
Academic CalendarSeptember to June (September - January; February-June)
Enrollment10,460

We've calculated the 84% acceptance rate for Medical University – Sofia based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Medical University – Sofia.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Medical University – Sofia faculties and divisions

Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Medical University – Sofia.

Campus : Medicine

Medicine

Centre : Languages and Student Sports

Anatomy Biochemistry Biology Bulgarian Physiology Sports

College : Medicine

Medicine

Faculty : Medicine

Anatomy Biochemistry Biology Chemistry Histology Medicine Microbiology Pathology Pharmacology Physics Physiology Surgery

Faculty : Pharmacy

Natural Sciences Pharmacy

Faculty : Public Health

Ethics Health Administration Health Education Health Sciences Nursing Physical Therapy Public Health Rehabilitation and Therapy Social and Preventive Medicine

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Medical University – Sofia.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design No No No
Biology Yes TBD TBD
Business Yes TBD TBD
Chemistry Yes TBD TBD
Computer Science No No No
Economics No No No
Engineering No No No
Environmental Science No No No
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences No No No
Mathematics No No No
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics No TBD TBD
Psychology Yes TBD TBD

Profesionalen Bakalavr

Cosmetology Dental Technology Laboratory Techniques Medical Auxiliaries Medical Technology Physical Therapy Public Health Rehabilitation and Therapy Social and Preventive Medicine

Bakalavr

Economics Ethics Health Administration Health Education Health Sciences Medical Technology Nursing Occupational Health Physical Therapy Public Health Social and Preventive Medicine

Magistr

Dentistry Health Administration Management Medicine Occupational Health Pharmacy Public Health

Doktor

Dentistry Health Sciences Medicine Pathology Pharmacology Pharmacy Public Health Social and Preventive Medicine Surgery

Research profile

Medical University - Sofia has published 9,916 scientific papers with 180,038 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Pathology, Biochemistry, Psychology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Surgery, and Computer Science.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Medicine
8,556 / 158,811
Biology
7,765 / 159,833
Chemistry
5,113 / 111,859
Genetics
4,770 / 119,326
Pathology
4,436 / 83,600
Biochemistry
4,235 / 101,937
Psychology
3,266 / 69,469
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
2,832 / 45,920
Surgery
2,693 / 38,370
Computer Science
2,630 / 51,657
Engineering
2,553 / 35,065
Psychiatry
2,464 / 55,148
Physics
2,338 / 27,623
Environmental Science
2,220 / 35,566
Immunology
2,168 / 47,968
Organic chemistry
2,025 / 32,281
Radiology
1,682 / 13,581
Neuroscience
1,296 / 22,477
Anatomy and Physiology
1,291 / 19,102
Geology
1,174 / 19,822
Pharmacology
1,159 / 18,133
Sociology
1,146 / 24,730
Philosophy
1,124 / 14,658
Materials Science
1,075 / 14,047
Mathematics
1,066 / 20,593
Paleontology
1,064 / 18,405
Political Science
1,041 / 15,844
Quantum and Particle physics
1,035 / 12,025
Law
999 / 15,721
Public Health
983 / 25,417
Oncology
969 / 18,898
Statistics
957 / 19,657
Demography
820 / 21,853
Nursing
817 / 12,304
Geography and Cartography
796 / 13,314
Botany
782 / 11,194
Cardiology
780 / 7,657
Linguistics
738 / 7,289
Bioinformatics / Computational biology
731 / 24,966
Dentistry
711 / 3,921

Annual publication & citation counts

Academic rankings

5 Notable alumni

Ventsislav Mutafchiyski

1. Ventsislav Mutafchiyski

1964-. (aged 62)
military officer author military physician surgeon academic
Ventsislav Metodiev Mutafchiyski is a Bulgarian military doctor, professor and director at the Military Medical Academy (MMA), Major General from the Military Medical Service, and former Head of the National Operational Headquarters for Fight with Coronavirus Pandemic in Bulgaria.
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Kalin Terziyski

2. Kalin Terziyski

1970-2026 (aged 56)
poet writer
Kalin Terziyski was a Bulgarian poet and writer.
Stephan Komandarev

3. Stephan Komandarev

1966-. (aged 60)
physician film director university teacher screenwriter
Stephan Komandarev is a Bulgarian film director, producer and screenwriter. His films have been selected on three occasions as Bulgaria's submission to the Academy Awards for the Best International Feature Film competition.
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Silvi Petrov

4. Silvi Petrov

1950-. (aged 76)
politician
Silvi Kirilov Petrov is a Bulgarian politician who has been the Minister of Health since 2025. A member of the ITN party, he previously served as Member of the National Assembly from 2024 to 2025 and from 2021 to 2022.
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names MU-SofiaМедицински университет - София
Founded 1917
Motto Erudiendo, Sciendo, CurandoTo teach, to research, to cure
Colors purple, violet
Academic calendar September to June (September - January; February-June)
Address bul. „Acad. Ivan Geshov" № 15 Sofia, Sofia City, 1431 Bulgaria
City Population 1,206,000
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