Medical University Varna is a coastal Bulgarian medical university for students comparing Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy and preparatory study in English. It is a good fit if you want a clear Biology and Chemistry entry-test format and a bigger student city on the Black Sea.
MU-Varna lists Medicine, Dental Medicine and Pharmacy as English programmes. The university also publishes a nine-month English preparatory course, 2026 online Biology and Chemistry entry-test dates, application-document rules and a maximum ranking score of 42.
Best fit
Applicants who want a full medical university in a coastal city and a clear Biology/Chemistry entry-test format.
Watch out for
Only complete applicants with paper documents, legalized Bulgarian translations and NACID verification are included in final rankings. Do not treat an online test registration as the whole application.
English-taught programs at MU-Varna
Start with the program fit, then check tuition, entrance-exam requirements and the official admissions page for the year you are applying.
English and health-science preparation before degree admission
Admissions overview
Applicants first complete the online application and register for entry tests, then sit Biology and Chemistry, then submit the required paper-based documents. For the 2026 Fall intake in Medicine, Dental Medicine and Pharmacy in English, the paper-document deadline is no later than 11 September 2026.
Typical documents
Secondary-school diploma and transcript, legalized and translated where required.
Proof that the diploma gives access to higher education in the country where it was issued.
Passport or national ID copy, application form and passport-style photos.
Recognition or equivalency documents through Bulgarian authorities where required.
English proof or English diagnostic test if the university requires it.
Application planning
Bulgaria admission calendars are intake-specific. Check the official page before paying fees, booking exams or submitting legalized documents.
MU-Varna entrance exam
MU-Varna's 2026 entry tests are online Biology and Chemistry tests. Published dates are 4 April, 16 May, 13 June, 16 July for EU applicants only and 3 September for EU applicants only. Each Biology and Chemistry test lasts 1 hour 30 minutes and includes multiple-choice, gap-filling, matching, true/false and definition/explanation sections.
Core science
Biology
Most medical programs require Biology preparation, Biology diploma-grade checks or university-specific science review.
Core science
Chemistry
Chemistry is common for Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy, but Veterinary and Pre-Med programs can differ.
Language
English
Some universities use English diagnostic testing or require language proof depending on applicant background.
Tuition, fees and living costs
The latest published MU-Varna fee page lists first-year 2025/2026 tuition at EUR 10,000/year for Medicine, EUR 10,000/year for Dental Medicine, EUR 7,000/year for Pharmacy and EUR 5,000 for the nine-month English preparatory course. MU-Varna says annual tuition is defined by Bulgarian Council of Ministers decree and published by the university.
For living costs in Varna, use roughly EUR 600-900 / month as a planning range before flights, visa costs, deposits and one-time setup expenses.
Recognition and licensing
Bulgarian medical, dental, pharmacy and veterinary degrees are issued inside the EU higher-education system. Professional registration still depends on the country where the graduate wants to work, so applicants should check WDOMS, EAEVE or pharmacy/dental regulator requirements where relevant.
Student life in Varna
City fit
Varna gives students a coastal city setting with a larger international feel than smaller Bulgarian towns. Housing and lifestyle costs can rise in summer, so students should budget carefully.
Budget check
Compare tuition, rent, food, documents, flights and exam fees together. A lower tuition number does not always mean the cheapest total year.
Medimentor helps Bulgaria applicants study Biology, Chemistry and English for entrance exams. You can practise questions, review weak topics and keep documents, deadlines, tuition and city choice in view before applying.
Can I study Medicine, Dentistry or Pharmacy in English at Medical University Varna?
Yes. MU-Varna lists Medicine, Dental Medicine and Pharmacy as English programmes for international applicants.
What entrance exam does MU-Varna use?
MU-Varna uses Biology and Chemistry entry tests in English for Medicine, Dental Medicine and Pharmacy. The 2026 page describes five sections: multiple-choice, gap filling, matching, true/false and definitions or explanations.
When are the 2026 MU-Varna entry tests?
Published 2026 dates are 4 April, 16 May, 13 June, 16 July for EU applicants only and 3 September for EU applicants only.
How much is the MU-Varna application and entry-test fee?
MU-Varna lists a non-refundable EUR 340 application fee that must be paid not later than one week before the entry-test date. Retakes are listed at EUR 150 per Biology or Chemistry test.
What is the MU-Varna application document deadline?
For 2026 Fall intake in Medicine, Dental Medicine and Pharmacy in English, MU-Varna states that paper-based application documents must be submitted according to Admissions instructions, but no later than 11 September 2026.
How much is tuition at MU-Varna?
The latest published fee page lists first-year 2025/2026 tuition at EUR 10,000/year for Medicine, EUR 10,000/year for Dental Medicine, EUR 7,000/year for Pharmacy and EUR 5,000 for the English preparatory course.
Can Medimentor help with MU-Varna preparation?
Yes. Medimentor can help with Biology and Chemistry preparation for MU-Varna admissions. It does not guarantee admission; MU-Varna ranks applicants by its official rules, complete documents and available places.