Trakia University
- Study in an internationally recognised Medicine or Veterinary Medicine course in English
- Get extensive practical training in hospitals, training labs, specialised cabinets, and clinics
- Earn a medical degree that is approved by the GMC and is recognised throughout Europe and the rest of the world
About Trakia University, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Trakia University (also known as Thrace University) is a small university situated in the city of Stara Zagora. It was established in 1982 and became an independent higher education facility in 1995. The faculty of medicine plays host to about 600 Bulgarian & foreign medical students and over 200 academic staff members in their respective departments.
A city with roots as old as 342 BC has a lot of history. Stara Zagora has a highly developed industrial, services, and agricultural infrastructure specialising in education, with over 40 schools that provide a broad spectrum of subjects to choose from. The city contains the largest hospitals in the country and the oldest theatre in Bulgaria, and the biggest opera in the Balkan Peninsula. Several museums and art galleries adorn Stara Zagora. The city is thriving with life and character, so much so that an award from “FDI Magazine” regarding the “Financial Times” was awarded to the district for its best quality of living in Europe, the newly built homes, low prices, and rich heritage (2004).
Trakia University’s Faculty of Medicine is located in Stara Zagora 6000, 11 Armeiska str. The Faculty of veterinary medicine is located in Stara Zagora 6000, Student Campus.
Recognition and Accreditations
National Medical Commission (NMC)
World Health Organization (WHO)
World Federation for Medical Education (WFME)
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER)
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
Admission pricelist
For academic year 2024 / 2025
Important to know that all prices are calculated at currency rate 1$ = 90 Rubles
Official Fees Pricelist
2024 - 2025
» Application date : March to October every year
» Invitation letter : 2-3 weeks
Main steps :
» Step 1: Students must complete out an online application form along with the necessary paperwork.
» Step 2: As soon as the university receives the application, it issues an offer letter. Students can put their fees into the university's bank account.
» Step 3: After 30 days, the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia delivers an accreditation letter to the students. Subsequently, the institution receives a ministry order and sends the students an invitation letter.
» Step 4: After the above process is finished, the approval of a visa takes 30 days.
Accommodation Costs
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Trakia University Admission & Entry Requirements
To be accepted into the university, you must pass the following exams:
- English language exam (for applicants whose native language is not English)
- Biology exam (in English)
- Chemistry exam (in English)
There’s an early and a late exam session which is the same. The latter is for students to get their high school results later than others.
The early application deadline is mid-July, and the late application deadline is 1st September. Students must apply much earlier so that we can create a strong application file and get them ready for the entrance exam.
Trakia University Accreditation
Trakia University degree, just like the other medical universities in Bulgaria, is recognised in all European Union states, the European Economic Area, and of course, by the General Medical Council (GMC). 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.
Accommodation at the Trakia University
The students may use the campus of the University. The rent is between €50 and €50 per month. The monthly living cost is about €150. Applying for the dormitories should be done before the 19th of June.
The living costs are incredibly cheap, with rent ranging from €200 to €250 per month and utilities averaging roughly €100 per month. So you can expect to pay approximately €450 per month for everything. If you are the type that values privacy and peace, we suggest you rent a flat.
As for free time, the city of Stara Zagora, albeit small, offers a wide range of places to visit. In Stara Zagora, you can see many historical monuments, monasteries, museums, parks, excursion options, and more. The city isn’t short of restaurants and clubs too.
Life as a Medical Student in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
While Stara Zagora is among the oldest cities in Bulgaria, in a way, it is among the youngest ones as well. The city has over 2,500 years of history under different names, but almost 150 years ago, it was razed to the ground in the war. The locals had to rebuild from scratch, and the new city plan had only straight, perpendicular streets. That’s why one of Stara Zagora’s nicknames is the City of Straight Streets.
Another popular nickname for the town is the City of Lindens. All streets have linden trees, creating an unforgettable season for locals. The city celebrates the Linden Holidays from May to mid-June while the trees blossom. The locals honour this period with various events and lots of deep breathing because no aroma can compare with a blooming linden.
Other annual celebrations include the Festival of Opera and Ballet Arts. The local opera house is the biggest in the Balkans, and the sublime acoustics perfectly complement the masterful performances of local and international stars. The city’s cultural life also includes a theatre and many art galleries.
Young people in Stara Zagora have designated meeting spaces downtown: the “mushrooms”. They are only a couple of poster columns with mushroom-like caps on top, but countless glorious adventures have started underneath them.
From there, students usually cruise through the local bars, restaurants, and nightclubs. Still, legends speak of a few daring explorers who visited the many local museums and historical sites. Since the city was razed quite often throughout history, there are plenty of ruins from ancient times: mainly Thracian, Roman, and Ottoman remnants.
In addition, Stara Zagora has one of the most magical landscaped parks in the Balkans – Ayazmoto. According to the legend, tsar Boris converted to Christianity at the local peak and thus started the Christianization of Bulgaria. Nowadays, Ayazmoto is a tranquil haven where people can connect with nature. The park also contains the biggest zoo in Bulgaria, the local observatory, and a botanical garden.
Term Dates
The first semester usually starts in mid-September and is until the end of the calendar year. Then you get ~2 weeks of Christmas Holidays.
1st-semester exams are held between mid-January and mid-February. A few days later, the second semester starts and ends at the end of May. Second-semester exams are throughout June.