Side by side
| Bulgaria | Russia | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree | EU master's in medicine | Russian specialist degree |
| Tuition a year | €8,000–10,000 | Wide range; Kazan Federal University lists RUB 653,400 for 2026/27 |
| FMGE 2025 | 73 sat, 21 passed (28.8%) | 11,428 sat, 2,950 passed (25.8%) |
| Admission | University entrance exam in biology and chemistry | Usually NEET and documents |
| Language of patients | Bulgarian | Russian |
| Visa | EU D visa through VFS | Russian study visa |
| Winter | Sofia averages about 0 °C in January | Much colder in most university cities |
Which Bulgarian medical university fits your NEET score and budget?
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Cost
Six years of tuition in Bulgaria cost from about ₹49 lakh at Trakia University to ₹64 lakh at Sofia or Varna; details on MBBS fees. Many Russian universities charge less, though the leading Moscow universities are in the same range. Living costs in Pleven or Stara Zagora are similar to a regional Russian city.
Which Bulgarian medical university fits your NEET score and budget?
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Results
Both countries' graduates pass the FMGE at rates above the 21.5% average for all foreign graduates in 2025. Bulgaria's number is based on a few dozen candidates and swings between sessions; Russia's varies hugely between universities. Choose by the university's own record, not the country's.
Who should choose which
- Bulgaria: you can pay €8,000–10,000 a year, want an EU degree and the option of working in Europe later, and are ready for an entrance exam.
- Russia: you need the lowest cost and want a large Indian community, and accept the payment and travel complications.