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Sofia vs Plovdiv vs Varna vs Pleven
Sofia vs Plovdiv vs Varna vs Pleven, compared on what each university publishes: the exam, how it is scored, the last admitted score on each list, places, tuition and the next exam dates. Every figure links back to its school's full guide.
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| Medical University of Sofia | Medical University of Plovdiv | Medical University of Varna | Medical University of Pleven | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Where | Sofia, Bulgaria | Plovdiv, Bulgaria | Varna, Bulgaria | Pleven, Bulgaria |
| Taught in | English | English | English | English |
| Exam | Sofia Medical University Entrance Exam | MU-Plovdiv Entrance Exam | MU-Varna Entrance Exam | MU-Pleven Entrance Exam |
| Format | 50 questions in 120 minutes | 100 questions in 90 minutes | 70 questions in 180 minutes | 80 questions in 120 minutes |
| Answers | 4 options a question | 4 options a question | 4 options a question | 4 options a question |
| Wrong answers | No penalty | No penalty | No penalty | No penalty |
| What it tests | Biology 40%, Chemistry 40%, Language Proficiency 20% | Language Proficiency 40%, Biology 30%, Chemistry 30% | Biology 50%, Chemistry 50% | Biology 50%, Chemistry 50% |
| What ranks you | The written test | The written test | The written test | The written test |
| Last admitted (EU list) | About 56% (MedChance estimate, not published) | About 52% (MedChance estimate, not published) | About 50% (MedChance estimate, not published) | About 48% (MedChance estimate, not published) |
| Non-EU candidates | Separate list; its cutoff isn't published | No separate list confirmed | No separate list confirmed | No separate list confirmed |
| Places | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Tuition | €9,950 a year | €10,000 a year | €10,000 a year | €9,000 a year |
| Next exam dates | September 2027 (expected) | Mid Apr 2027 (expected); mid May 2027 (expected); mid Jun 2027 (expected); mid Jul 2027 (expected); August 2027 (expected); 4 Sep 2027 (based on 2026) | 4 Apr 2027 (based on 2026); 16 May 2027 (based on 2026); 13 Jun 2027 (based on 2026); mid Jul 2027 (expected); 3 Sep 2027 (expected) | 28 Oct 2026 (published); 17 Nov 2026 (published) |
A last admitted score is a share of that school's own test, so two schools' figures can't be read against each other: the exams differ in length, options and penalties. Your own odds at each come from its free MedChance diagnostic.
Sofia, Bulgaria
Medical University of Sofia
The Sofia Medical University entrance exam: 50 questions in 2 hours on English, Biology and Chemistry. Sample questions, syllabus, 2027 dates and fees.
The Sofia Medical University Entrance Exam is 50 questions in 120 minutes, 4 options a question, and a wrong answer costs nothing. It tests Biology 40%, Chemistry 40%, Language Proficiency 20%.
Sofia Medical University Entrance Exam guideAdmissions at Medical University of SofiaYour odds: free Medical University of Sofia diagnostic
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Medical University of Plovdiv
The Plovdiv entrance exam: Biology, Chemistry and English on a 42-point score. Official sample tests and question books, syllabus, dates, results and fees.
The MU-Plovdiv Entrance Exam is 100 questions in 90 minutes, 4 options a question, and a wrong answer costs nothing. It tests Language Proficiency 40%, Biology 30%, Chemistry 30%.
MU-Plovdiv Entrance Exam guideAdmissions at Medical University of PlovdivYour odds: free Medical University of Plovdiv diagnostic
Varna, Bulgaria
Medical University of Varna
The MU-Varna entrance exam: Biology and Chemistry entry tests of 90 minutes each, sat online. Official sample tests with answers, topics, dates and fees.
The MU-Varna Entrance Exam is 70 questions in 180 minutes, 4 options a question, and a wrong answer costs nothing. It tests Biology 50%, Chemistry 50%.
MU-Varna Entrance Exam guideAdmissions at Medical University of VarnaYour odds: free Medical University of Varna diagnostic
Pleven, Bulgaria
Medical University of Pleven
The Pleven Medical University entrance exam: Biology and Chemistry, 40 questions plus written answers each. Official sample tests, syllabus, dates, fees.
The MU-Pleven Entrance Exam is 80 questions in 120 minutes, 4 options a question, and a wrong answer costs nothing. It tests Biology 50%, Chemistry 50%.
MU-Pleven Entrance Exam guideAdmissions at Medical University of PlevenYour odds: free Medical University of Pleven diagnostic
Questions
Frequently asked
What is the difference between the Sofia Medical University Entrance Exam, MU-Plovdiv Entrance Exam, MU-Varna Entrance Exam and MU-Pleven Entrance Exam?
The Sofia Medical University Entrance Exam is 50 questions in 120 minutes, 4 options a question, and a wrong answer costs nothing. It tests Biology 40%, Chemistry 40%, Language Proficiency 20%. The MU-Plovdiv Entrance Exam is 100 questions in 90 minutes, 4 options a question, and a wrong answer costs nothing. It tests Language Proficiency 40%, Biology 30%, Chemistry 30%. The MU-Varna Entrance Exam is 70 questions in 180 minutes, 4 options a question, and a wrong answer costs nothing. It tests Biology 50%, Chemistry 50%. The MU-Pleven Entrance Exam is 80 questions in 120 minutes, 4 options a question, and a wrong answer costs nothing. It tests Biology 50%, Chemistry 50%.
Are non-EU candidates ranked separately?
Medical University of Sofia: yes, on its own list, whose cutoff isn't published. Medical University of Plovdiv: no separate list is confirmed. Medical University of Varna: no separate list is confirmed. Medical University of Pleven: no separate list is confirmed.
When are the next exams?
Medical University of Sofia: September 2027 (expected). Medical University of Plovdiv: Mid Apr 2027 (expected); mid May 2027 (expected); mid Jun 2027 (expected); mid Jul 2027 (expected); August 2027 (expected); 4 Sep 2027 (based on 2026). Medical University of Varna: 4 Apr 2027 (based on 2026); 16 May 2027 (based on 2026); 13 Jun 2027 (based on 2026); mid Jul 2027 (expected); 3 Sep 2027 (expected). Medical University of Pleven: 28 Oct 2026 (published); 17 Nov 2026 (published).
Can I apply to all of them?
Yes. Each university runs its own exam and ranking, so you can sit every one as long as the dates allow. Their next dates are listed above; MedApply keeps every deadline in one plan.
How much is tuition?
Medical University of Sofia: €9,950 a year. Medical University of Plovdiv: €10,000 a year. Medical University of Varna: €10,000 a year. Medical University of Pleven: €9,000 a year.