Burgas Medical University is the name many international applicants use for the Faculty of Medicine at Burgas State University “Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov” in Burgas, Bulgaria.
The university offers a 6-year Medicine programme in English for international students. The programme includes 10 academic semesters followed by one year of pre-degree clinical internship.
For the 2026/27 admissions cycle, applicants sit online entrance exams in Biology and Chemistry. An English B1 diagnostic test is required only for applicants who do not have an accepted English-language qualification and are not exempt under the university’s rules.
The university currently lists tuition for foreign students studying Medicine in English at €5,000 per term, marked TBC on its official 2026/27 enrollment page.
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Burgas Medical University is not a separate standalone university. The name refers to the Faculty of Medicine at Burgas State University "Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov".
The university was founded in 1963 and was renamed Burgas State University "Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov" in 2025. The Faculty of Medicine was opened by decision of the Bulgarian National Assembly on 10 May 2019.
The Faculty of Medicine offers a 6-year Medicine programme leading to a Master's degree and the professional qualification Doctor.
University address: 1 Prof. Yakim Yakimov Str., 8010 Burgas, Bulgaria
Medicine admissions: [email protected]
Official website: uniburgas.bg
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Official institution | Burgas State University “Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov” |
| Faculty | Faculty of Medicine |
| University founded | 1963 |
| Faculty of Medicine opened | 2019 |
| Location | Burgas, Bulgaria |
| Programme | Medicine in English |
| Duration | 6 years – 10 semesters + 1 year pre-degree internship |
| Degree | Master’s degree in Medicine, professional qualification Doctor |
| Tuition 2026/27 | €5,000 per term – currently marked TBC by the university |
| Entrance exams | Online Biology and Chemistry |
| English requirement | Minimum B1 – certificate or diagnostic test where applicable |
| 2026 exam dates | 30 July, 20 August, 8 September |
| Ranking formula | (3 × Biology) + (3 × Chemistry) + official-language diploma grade |
| Ranking score | Minimum 24, maximum 42 |
| Bulgarian language | 4 semesters for English-taught Medicine students |
| Academic year opens | 5 October 2026 |
Burgas, Bulgaria
Medicine, preparatory course
€5,000/term - TBC
No shortened route listed
Online Biology & Chemistry
€500-€800/month
Courses Offered at Burgas Medical University
The main international programme at the Faculty of Medicine is Medicine in English.
The programme lasts 6 years and consists of 10 academic semesters plus one year of pre-degree clinical internship. It combines pre-clinical sciences, clinical disciplines, practical training, and the final internship period.
After successful completion, graduates receive a Master’s degree in Medicine and the professional qualification Doctor.
Medicine is taught in English, but international students also study Bulgarian language for 4 semesters. The university’s study regulations list 480 hours of Bulgarian for English-speaking Medicine students.
The university does not list a shortened graduate-entry Medicine programme. Applicants with previous university study should request an individual assessment if they want recognition of prior study or a transfer.
For foreign students studying Medicine in English, Burgas State University currently lists tuition at €5,000 per term for 2026/27. The university marks this amount as TBC, so applicants should confirm the final fee before enrollment.
| Fee type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Medicine in English tuition | €5,000 per term – TBC |
| Two-term equivalent | €10,000 if the listed term fee is confirmed |
| Entry exam fee | €300 |
| Document processing fee | €150 |
The entrance-exam fee covers Biology, Chemistry, and the English B1 diagnostic test where the English test is required.
The university currently lists tuition for foreign students studying Medicine in English at €5,000 per term, marked TBC. If confirmed at that level, two terms would equal €10,000 for the academic year.
The official 2026/27 enrollment page currently lists the tuition amount per term rather than publishing a separate annual payment schedule. Applicants should follow the payment instructions and deadlines issued by the university during enrollment.
Foreign Medicine students can apply for university accommodation in Student Hostel Block 1.
The university’s current hostel page still refers to accommodation rates set under an order dated 12 October 2023. It does not currently publish confirmed 2026/27 hostel prices in EUR, so applicants should confirm the current monthly rate directly with the university before making accommodation plans.
The university states that each room has its own bathroom. Places are limited and accommodation is subject to the university’s housing procedure.
As an iGeneration planning estimate, students can budget approximately €500-€800/month for accommodation, food, transport, utilities, and personal expenses in Burgas.
This is not an official university living-cost figure. Actual monthly spending depends mainly on the type of accommodation and the student’s lifestyle.
For the 2026/27 admissions cycle, the Medicine in English entrance examinations are conducted online on:
Application deadlines depend on the selected exam session and whether documents are submitted in person or online:
| Exam date | In-person document deadline | Online document deadline |
|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2026 | 24 July 2026 | 28 July 2026 |
| 20 August 2026 | 14 August 2026 | 18 August 2026 |
| 8 September 2026 | 2 September 2026 | 6 September 2026 |
The university lists ranking dates on 6 August, 26 August, and 14 September 2026. The academic year is scheduled to open on 5 October 2026.
Admission to Medicine in English is based on the applicant’s secondary-school qualification, the required entrance examinations, English-language proficiency where applicable, and the university’s official ranking formula.
Applicants sit online Biology and Chemistry tests. The university also requires proof of English at minimum B1 level.
Applicants can satisfy the English requirement with an accepted qualification such as IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, PTE Academic, MET, an eligible bilingual diploma, or International Baccalaureate completed in English. Applicants without accepted proof take the university’s English B1 diagnostic test. Citizens of countries where English is an official language are exempt from the English test/certificate requirement under the university’s published rules.
The ranking score is calculated as:
(3 × Biology exam grade) + (3 × Chemistry exam grade) + official-language diploma grade
The possible ranking score ranges from 24 to 42.
Applicants must have completed secondary education that gives access to higher education in the country where the qualification was obtained. For applicants from countries outside the EU/EEA, the university also applies its published 62% minimum requirement to the relevant official-language school grade.
Applying to Burgas State University for Medicine in English requires the correct application documents, NACID recognition, certified Bulgarian translations and legalisation where applicable, registration for the online entrance exams, and careful management of the relevant deadlines.
iGeneration Agency can support applicants with document preparation, application coordination, and preparation for the Biology and Chemistry entrance examinations.
For 2026, the university has published three online Medicine entrance-exam sessions: 30 July, 20 August, and 8 September.
The three ranking dates are 6 August, 26 August, and 14 September 2026. Enrollment follows each ranking, and the academic year is scheduled to open on 5 October 2026.
Contact us if you want support with the application and entrance-exam process.
Applicants need a secondary-school qualification that gives access to higher education, must complete the required application documents, pass the Biology and Chemistry entrance exams, and meet the English B1 requirement where applicable.
Yes. Applicants for Medicine in English sit entrance exams in Biology and Chemistry, plus an English B1 diagnostic test where the applicant does not already meet the English-language requirement through an accepted qualification or exemption.
The 2026 entrance examinations for Medicine in English are conducted online. Applicants need a working webcam, microphone, stable internet connection, and must follow the university’s online examination rules.
The entrance process includes Biology and Chemistry. The English B1 diagnostic test is taken only by applicants who do not have accepted proof of English proficiency and are not otherwise exempt.
The published 2026 online exam dates are 30 July, 20 August, and 8 September 2026.
There is no single blanket application deadline for all applicants. The deadline depends on the chosen exam session:
For admitted applicants from outside the EU/EEA who require a Type D visa certificate, the university lists 11 September 2026 as the deadline for submitting the complete enrollment document set.
Applicants who want to study in English must demonstrate at least B1 English. Accepted certificates and qualifications can satisfy this requirement. Applicants without accepted proof take the university’s B1 diagnostic test. Citizens of countries where English is an official language are exempt under the university’s published rules.
Documents must be certified, legalised, apostilled, and translated according to the rules applicable to the country where they were issued.
Graduates receive the relevant Bulgarian Master’s degree in Medicine and professional qualification Doctor. Anyone who wants to practise medicine in another country must follow the professional recognition, registration, language, and licensing requirements of the competent authority in that country.
The Medicine programme is taught in English, but international students also study Bulgarian language for 4 semesters. The university’s study regulations list a total of 480 hours of Bulgarian for English-speaking Medicine students.
Burgas State University accepts transfer applications for Medicine under its published transfer rules. Applicants must have successfully completed at least one academic year at another university.
The university appoints a committee to assess previous study, passed examinations, curriculum correspondence, and credits before deciding the year of placement.
For 2026/27, transfer-document deadlines are 17 August 2026 for EU/EEA students and 3 August 2026 for students from outside the EU/EEA. Foreign transfer applicants are also subject to the university’s published English, Biology, and Chemistry examination requirements.
The Faculty of Medicine operates within Burgas State University “Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov”, an accredited Bulgarian public university.
The university’s accreditation register lists the regulated specialty Medicine with accreditation dated 4 August 2022, an evaluation of 8.10, and approved capacity of 420 students.
This accreditation information should not be confused with a global university ranking. Third-party rankings use different methodologies, so applicants should assess them separately from official accreditation.
Foreign Medicine students can apply for accommodation in the university’s student hostels. The university currently lists places for foreign Medicine students in Student Hostel Block 1.
The university’s public hostel information still refers to rates set under an order dated 12 October 2023. Because no confirmed 2026/27 hostel rates in EUR are currently published, those older BGN amounts are not presented here as current prices.
The university states that each room has its own bathroom. Accommodation places are limited and are allocated through the university’s housing procedure.
Students can also choose private accommodation in Burgas. Private rental prices vary according to location, property type, season, and whether the apartment is shared.
Burgas is a Black Sea coastal city with a compact centre, beaches, parks, cultural venues, and an international airport. For students who prefer a smaller city than Sofia while still having access to a major coastal centre, it can offer a different day-to-day university experience.
As an iGeneration planning estimate, students can budget approximately €500-€800/month for accommodation, food, transport, utilities, and personal expenses. This is not an official university living-cost figure, and actual spending depends mainly on accommodation and lifestyle.
Popular places in and around Burgas include:
University address: 1 Prof. Yakim Yakimov Str., 8010 Burgas, Bulgaria.
Public transport: Burgas has an urban bus network connecting the university area with the city centre and residential districts. Students should check the current Burgas public-transport timetable for the most suitable route from their accommodation.
Taxi: Taxis are widely available in Burgas. Always confirm that the taxi is licensed and the meter is running.
Walking and cycling: Central Burgas is relatively compact, and walking or cycling can be practical for shorter journeys.
Official university website: uniburgas.bg
Burgas offers a mix of shopping centres, pedestrian streets, supermarkets, local shops, and seasonal markets.
Shopping centres:
City-centre shopping: Aleksandrovska Street and the surrounding pedestrian area contain shops, cafés, restaurants, pharmacies, and everyday services.
Students can also find supermarkets and smaller neighbourhood stores throughout the city for daily essentials.
Burgas combines seaside recreation with cultural events, museums, cinemas, live performances, and seasonal entertainment.
Culture and history: Students can explore the Archaeological Museum, the Sea Garden, Aquae Calidae, and other historical and cultural sites in the city and surrounding area.
Outdoor activities: The beaches, Sea Garden, cycling routes, and nearby wetlands provide options for walking, sport, and nature activities.
Summer season: Burgas becomes especially active during the warmer months, with concerts, festivals, beach events, and more visitors to the Black Sea coast.
Burgas has restaurants, cafés, bars, and nightlife options across the city centre and coastal areas.
Food: Students can find traditional Bulgarian cuisine alongside Italian, Asian, Mediterranean, fast-food, and modern restaurant options.
Bars and cafés: The central pedestrian area and streets around the Sea Garden have a wide range of cafés and bars.
Nightlife: Activity increases during the summer season, particularly around the city centre and beach areas. Options range from quieter bars to clubs and live-music venues.
The term Burgas Medical University usually refers to the Faculty of Medicine at Burgas State University “Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov”. The Faculty of Medicine was opened in 2019 and offers a 6-year Medicine programme.
For 2026/27, the university currently lists tuition for foreign students studying Medicine in English at €5,000 per term, marked TBC. If confirmed at that level, two terms would equal €10,000.
Yes. Applicants sit online Biology and Chemistry entrance exams. Applicants who do not already meet the English-language requirement through an accepted qualification or exemption also take an English B1 diagnostic test.
There is no single official global ranking for “Burgas Medical University”. The official accreditation register is more relevant for programme status: it lists Medicine with accreditation dated 4 August 2022 and an evaluation of 8.10. Third-party rankings should be assessed separately because methodologies differ.
The official 2026 online entrance-exam dates for Medicine in English are 30 July, 20 August, and 8 September 2026.
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