Medical University - Sofia: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2627 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #836 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #5 of 47 | In Bulgaria |
| #3 of 19 | In Sofia |
| #423 of 1,950 | For Dermatology |
| Top50% | For 56 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
- Enrollment
- 10,460
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- mu-sofia.bg
- Languages
- Bulgarian
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 84% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Diploma za zavarsheno sredno obrazovanie) or recognized foreign equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - January; February-June) |
| Enrollment | 10,460 |
| Full time employee | 1,459 |
| Student:staff ratio | 7:1 |
We've calculated the 84% acceptance rate for Medical University - Sofia based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Medical University - Sofia has published 9,916 scientific papers with 180,038 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Pathology, Biochemistry, Psychology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Surgery, and Computer Science.
Medical University - Sofia majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 17 | 3 |
| 1994 | 17 | 19 |
| 1995 | 43 | 16 |
| 1996 | 55 | 44 |
| 1997 | 77 | 73 |
| 1998 | 88 | 112 |
| 1999 | 99 | 184 |
| 2000 | 101 | 259 |
| 2001 | 95 | 360 |
| 2002 | 109 | 454 |
| 2003 | 107 | 684 |
| 2004 | 139 | 918 |
| 2005 | 120 | 1234 |
| 2006 | 150 | 1624 |
| 2007 | 169 | 1761 |
| 2008 | 164 | 2027 |
| 2009 | 163 | 2680 |
| 2010 | 202 | 3189 |
| 2011 | 196 | 3544 |
| 2012 | 230 | 3991 |
| 2013 | 345 | 4503 |
| 2014 | 345 | 5400 |
| 2015 | 340 | 6328 |
| 2016 | 454 | 7100 |
| 2017 | 510 | 7872 |
| 2018 | 522 | 8923 |
| 2019 | 617 | 10562 |
| 2020 | 693 | 13346 |
| 2021 | 708 | 15902 |
| 2022 | 800 | 17207 |
| 2023 | 898 | 20189 |
| 2024 | 786 | 21764 |
| 2025 | 618 | 20386 |
Tuition
| International studetns | 6,000-8,000 (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Local studetns | 400 (EUR) |
Medical University - Sofia has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Medical University - Sofia.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Business | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Computer Science | No | No | No |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | No | TBD | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Profesionalen Bakalavr | Cosmetology, Dental Technology, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Auxiliaries, Medical Technology, Physical Therapy, Public Health, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social and Preventive Medicine |
|---|---|
| Bakalavr | Economics, Ethics, Health Administration, Health Education, Health Sciences, Medical Technology, Nursing, Occupational Health, Physical Therapy, Public Health, Social and Preventive Medicine |
| Magistr | Dentistry, Health Administration, Management, Medicine, Occupational Health, Pharmacy, Public Health |
| Doktor | Dentistry, Health Sciences, Medicine, Pathology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Public Health, Social and Preventive Medicine, Surgery |
Notable alumni
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Ventsislav Mutafchiyski
- Enrolled in Medical University - Sofia
- Studied in 1984-1990
- Occupations
- military officerauthormilitary physiciansurgeonacademic
- Biography
-
Ventsislav Metodiev Mutafchiyski is a Bulgarian military doctor, professor and director at the Military Medical Academy (MMA), Major General from the Military Medical Service, and former Head of the National Operational Headquarters for Fight with Coronavirus Pandemic in Bulgaria.
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Kalin Terziyski
- Occupations
- poetwriter
- Biography
-
Kalin Terziyski was a Bulgarian poet and writer.
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Silvi Petrov
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Silvi Kirilov Petrov is a Bulgarian politician who has been the Minister of Health since 2025. A member of the ITN party, he previously served as Member of the National Assembly from 2024 to 2025 and from 2021 to 2022.
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Stephan Komandarev
- Occupations
- physicianfilm directoruniversity teacherscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Stephan Komandarev is a Bulgarian film director, producer and screenwriter. His films have been selected on three occasions as Bulgaria's submission to the Academy Awards for the Best International Feature Film competition.
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Asena Serbezova
- Years
- 1973-.. (age 53)
- Occupations
- academichealth ministerpharmacistpolitician
- Biography
-
Asena Serbezova is a Bulgarian pharmacist and university teacher, minister of health under the government of Kiril Petkov from 2021 to 2022.
Medical University - Sofia faculties and divisions
| Campus : Medicine | Medicine |
|---|---|
| Centre : Languages and Student Sports | Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Bulgarian, Physiology, Sports |
| College : Medicine | Medicine |
| Faculty : Medicine | Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Histology, Medicine, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physics, Physiology, Surgery |
| Faculty : Pharmacy | Natural Sciences, Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Public Health | Ethics, Health Administration, Health Education, Health Sciences, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Public Health, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social and Preventive Medicine |
General information
| Alternative names | MU-Sofia Медицински университет - София |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1917 |
| Accreditation | National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NEAA) |
| Motto | Erudiendo, Sciendo, Curando To teach, to research, to cure |
| Colors | purple, violet |
Location and contacts
| Address | bul. „Acad. Ivan Geshov" № 15 Sofia, Sofia City, 1431 Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,206,000 |