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Studying in Pleven for Indian Students: The Medical University, Hostels at €75–95 and the February Intake

Pleven is a mid-sized city in northern Bulgaria, about 170 km north-east of Sofia. Its Medical University has trained more Indian doctors than any other in Bulgaria, judging by FMGE results, and it starts English Medicine in February.

Leonid Kurza, founder of Edumapple

Written by Leonid Kurza, founder of Edumapple
Updated 23 October 2026 · how we check facts

Universities in Pleven

Medical University of Pleven

Pleven

MD tuition from ₹9.6 lakh a year

1 programmes in English

Medical universityMD in English

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Living costs

ItemPer monthIn rupees
University hostel€75–95₹7,970–10,100
Room in a shared flat€150–300₹15,900–31,900
Private flat€300–400₹31,900–42,500
Student travel card€8₹850
Minimum total, per the university€500₹53,100

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The city

Pleven is small enough to walk across, with parks and a historic centre. There is no airport: students travel to Sofia by bus or train, about three hours, and fly from there.

Questions about Studying in Pleven

Is Pleven good for Indian students?

For a low-cost medical degree in a quiet city, yes. Judging by FMGE results, more Indian doctors graduate from here than from any other Bulgarian university. The trade-off is fewer jobs and flights than in Sofia.

How much is the hostel in Pleven?

€75–95 a month, according to the university. Rooms in shared flats cost €150–300 and whole flats €300–400.

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