# Medical University Pleven > Medical University Pleven offers a six-year full-time Medicine programme in English. Its 2026/27 fee guide lists EUR 9,000 per year, and the university publishes a February 2027 intake application window. Bulgaria?s National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency records institutional accreditation granted in 2021 for six years. - Canonical page: https://www.studentstraffic.com/university/medical-university-pleven - Last reviewed: 2026-07-12 - Publisher: Students Traffic (https://www.studentstraffic.com/) ## Key facts - Location: Pleven, [Bulgaria](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/bulgaria) - Type: Public - Established: 1974 - Official website: https://www.mu-pleven.bg/ - Published programmes on Students Traffic: 1 ## Recognition and approvals - National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria ? institutional accreditation granted 2021 for six years - Medical University Pleven ? public medical university with English Medicine programme - Verify: [NEAA institutional accreditation](https://www.neaa.government.bg/en/home-en/114-english/accredited-higher-education-institutions/higher-institutions/375-medical-university-pleven) - Verify: [Medicine in English](https://mu-pleven.bg/index.php/en/specialties/medicine-6-years) ## Programmes | Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Tuition per year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Medicine (English Language)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/medical-university-pleven-medicine-english) | MBBS | 6 years | English | €9,000 (2026/2027) | ## Why students choose it - Six-year English Medicine programme with stated pre-clinical, clinical and internship phases. - Official 2026/27 annual tuition of EUR 9,000. - A published February 2027 application window for Medicine in English. ## Things to consider - The EUR 9,000 fee is annual tuition and excludes living and immigration costs. - Applicants from non-English-official countries need B2 English evidence. - Clinical and licensing conditions differ by intended country of practice. ## Best fit for - Applicants seeking an English-taught six-year Medicine degree. - Applicants prepared for Biology and Chemistry admissions requirements. - Applicants able to budget separately for living and immigration costs. ## Campus and city Medicine is organised as two pre-clinical years, three clinical years and one year of state clinical practice or internship. The university does not allocate a named placement or hospital to each applicant in the sources reviewed. Pleven is a city in north-central Bulgaria and the study location for Medical University Pleven. The published tuition figure covers academic fees only, so applicants should make a separate, realistic budget for accommodation, food, local transport, health cover, travel and immigration-related expenses. The university materials reviewed do not publish a fixed living-cost package for this programme. The published six-year Medicine structure moves from two pre-clinical years to three clinical years and a final year of state clinical practice or internship. This gives applicants a clear outline of when clinical training occurs, while avoiding unsupported claims about a particular hospital, specialty rotation, patient volume or individual placement. English-programme students also take compulsory Bulgarian during the first three years for patient communication. ## Hostel, food and safety The reviewed Medicine fee guide does not include a residence allocation or price. Accommodation is not included in annual tuition. No Medicine-specific meal plan or dietary benefit was identified in the reviewed official sources. The reviewed admissions pages do not publish Medicine-specific safety statistics or guarantees. The university publishes admissions contacts and application guidance for international applicants. The reviewed sources do not promise individual housing, visa approval or clinical placement. ## Frequently asked questions ### How long is Medicine in English? Medical University Pleven states that Medicine is a full-time six-year course: two pre-clinical years, three clinical years and one year of state clinical practice or internship. ### What is the annual tuition? The university?s 2026/27 expense guide lists EUR 9,000 per year for Medicine in English, payable in two equal parts at the beginning of each semester. ### When can I apply for February 2027? The official FAQ states that the February 2027 intake application runs from 1 June to 1 October 2026. ### What entrance preparation is required? The Medicine admission materials require Biology and Chemistry preparation. Applicants from countries where English is not official provide B2 English evidence or higher. ### Is Bulgarian used during the course? Students in the English-medium programme attend compulsory Bulgarian classes during the first three years to support communication with patients in clinical study. ### Is the university accredited? Bulgaria?s National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency records institutional accreditation granted on 25 March 2021 for six years. ## Sources - [Medical University Pleven Medicine programme](https://mu-pleven.bg/index.php/en/specialties/medicine-6-years) (checked 2026-07-25) - [Medical University Pleven fees 2026/27](https://www.mu-pleven.bg/index.php/en/admission/specialty-medicine/641-fees) (checked 2026-07-25) - [Medical University Pleven FAQ](https://www.mu-pleven.bg/index.php/en/admission/specialty-medicine/5547-faq) (checked 2026-07-25) - [NEAA accreditation record](https://www.neaa.government.bg/en/home-en/114-english/accredited-higher-education-institutions/higher-institutions/375-medical-university-pleven) (checked 2026-07-25) ## Free counselling Students Traffic offers free admission counselling for this university and its programmes. - Contact: https://www.studentstraffic.com/contact - WhatsApp: https://wa.me/919176162888 - Phone: +91 91761 62888 - Email: hello@studentstraffic.com