Pleven Medical University

University Accreditation

You will get an international degree in medicine when you complete your studies successfully.

The GMC recognises the Medical University of Pleven. To be accepted, the GMC’s requirements are: you will need to have graduated successfully in a course that contained at least 5,500 hours and lasted at least three years.

The university meets the criteria for acceptance into the General Medical Council.

Student Accommodation

While the university offers accommodation in the form of student hostels, it may not be easy to reserve your spot there because Bulgarian students are given priority. If, however, you are willing to try and secure a room there, prices are really low, but so is the quality.

A student hostel will cost you around €100 – €100 per month, with amenities. All rooms are standard with 2 beds, 2 desks, and 1 bathroom. Student dormitories are also far from the university – about 20-30 minutes of walking distance.

Renting an apartment would be the best option because it’s still a low-cost option, but you will have the comfort of privacy and a kitchen. A flat will cost you around €150 per month, and you can find one close to the university.

Other expenses include food which will cost you around €150 – €200 per month, and utilities averaging roughly €100 per month. A student’s travel card is €50/month. You can expect to pay approximately €400 per month for everything, excluding rent.

There’s much to do in Pleven during your free time. Numerous parks, museums, historical monuments, and other cultural attractions await your visit. The city of Pleven also has an active nightlife if you’re the party type.

Life as a Medical Student in Pleven, Bulgaria

While Pleven is a small city, it’s been on the map for almost 2,000 years. The town originated as the Roman fortress of Storgosia. When the Slavs came around a few centuries later, it gained its current name.

Today, remnants of the Roman fortress can still be found in the Kailaka park situated on the southeast end of the city. According to legends, the treasure of the last tsar of the Second Bulgarian Empire is hidden in Kailaka. The local monks built a secret chamber and buried Tsar Ivan Shishman, his battle chariot, and the royal treasury.

While digging for treasure in the park is frowned upon, there are plenty of other recreational activities that you can engage in. Picturesque trails wind along the river and climb atop the cliffs revealing stunning views. The park has opportunities for strolls, boating, and swimming. In addition, students can visit the zoo, tennis courts, bars, and clubs in the area.

Furthermore, many popular bars and clubs are situated on the central street, Vasil Levski. Most of the cultural delights in Pleven are near the street, so it is always a good place to start the day or end the night.

The city has an opera, theatre, cinema, and a philharmonic orchestra. Since Pleven has a lot of history, many museums and art galleries can lift the veil of time and space for curious minds.

Last but not least, Pleven is the most affordable town in Bulgaria. Prices here are 20% to 30% cheaper than in the capital.

Term Dates

Traditionally, the academic year begins in mid-September and ends at the end of May the next year. It has two semesters of 16 weeks each, including a 1-week holiday for Christmas and Easter each.

Because of the long time necessary for processing documents (such as visas) of international candidates, the General Assembly of MU-Pleven decided that the academic year for international students (English-language course of training) should begin in the middle of February and end at the end of December.