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Premedical Preparatory Year in Bulgaria: English, Biology and Chemistry Before Medicine

Bulgaria's medical universities run preparatory years for foreign applicants whose English or science is not yet at the level of the entrance exam. The Medical University of Sofia's lasts 1,000 academic hours and ends with an exit exam; fees across the medical universities range from €4,000 to €7,000.

Leonid Kurza, founder of Edumapple

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

What the year covers

The preparatory year is mostly language: academic and medical English, or Bulgarian for students who will study in Bulgarian. Most add science: the Medical University – Plovdiv's year teaches English, biology, chemistry, physics and Latin, from 1 October to 15 July. At the Medical University of Sofia, the English course is 1,000 academic hours, with an exit exam at the end.

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Cost of the extra year

UniversityFeePlus living, about
MU Pleven₹4.3 lakh₹5.3 lakh for ten months at €500
MU Sofia₹5.1 lakhMore than Pleven, for Sofia rents
MU Varna₹5.3 lakhBetween the two
MU Plovdiv₹7.4 lakhLower than Sofia

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The alternative

Spend the year in India: take an IELTS or another accepted English test to B2, revise NEET biology and chemistry, and sit the entrance exam directly. The exams are online at Sofia and Pleven, so you can try from home. The exam formats are on entrance exams.

Questions about Premedical year in Bulgaria

Is the premedical year worth it for Indian students?

Only if your English is below B2 or you are not ready for the biology and chemistry exam. Students with strong NEET biology and chemistry and good English usually go straight to the entrance exam.

Is the preparatory year counted by the NMC?

No. It is not part of the medical degree. The NMC's 2021 rules look at the medical course itself.

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