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Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Pre-med
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€4,500
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Recognition and Accreditation

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

Varna Medical University is a state medical university. It is accredited by the National Agency for Evaluation and Accreditation at the Council of Ministers in the execution of the Law on Higher Education in the Republic of Bulgaria.

All degrees from the Medical University of Varna are recognised and accredited by the General Medical Council and the Australian Medical Council. This means you can continue your career in Medicine or Dentistry anywhere in the European Union, the European Economic Area, Australia, and beyond.

Recognition

All degrees from the Medical University of Varna are recognised and accredited by the General Medical Council and the Australian Medical Council. This means you can continue your career in Medicine or Dentistry anywhere in the European Union, the European Economic Area, Australia, and beyond.

Accreditation

You will get an international degree in medicine when you complete your studies successfully. Varna Medical University is a state medical university. It is accredited by the National Agency for Evaluation and Accreditation at the Council of Ministers in executing the Law on Higher Education in the Republic of Bulgaria.

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Medical University of Varna Admission & Entry Requirements

To score a spot in the medical university of Varna, you’ll have to pass the entrance exams successfully. You must have good grades in Biology and Chemistry in high school.

The entry test is based on High School knowledge of Biology and Chemistry (for EU applicants only). Non-native English speakers will have to sit an English test too.
This year, the entrance exam will be online. The entry test will consist of 5 sections:
Multiple-choice questions – your standard MCQ with 4 available answers, 1 of which is correct
Gap-filling questions – filling in the appropriate missing words in a text
Matching questions – 2 columns where you have to match each item from column 1 to column 2
True/false – standard true/false statements
Definitions – where you explain what certain chemical and biological terms mean

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Medical University of Varna Tuition Fees

Here you can study medicine in a 6-year course, dentistry in a 6-year course, and a 5-year pharmacy course, all of which are taught in English.

The annual tuition fees for Medicine and Dental Medicine in English are € 8000 per year. The tuition fee for Pharmacy in English is €6000 per year.

Course structure

Medicine


The 6-year medicine programme in Bulgaria is taught entirely in English and spans 10 semesters of academic training. The first 2 years of the curriculum are devoted to pre-clinical study, while the final 3 years are devoted mostly to clinical training and research.

Before graduating, the final year of the programme is an internship year consisting of clinical rotations. Students are then expected to sit a state licencing exam Additionally, students will be required to complete practical summer internships in years 2-4.

When students complete the academic programme and final year internship requirements, in addition to passing state tests, they get the professional title of Doctor of Medicine (MD) and a globally recognised Master's degree.

Dentistry

Like the medical course, theoretical instruction is provided through lectures, seminars, practical exercises, and individual work for all compulsory, elective, and facultative subjects.

Practical training is provided through practical exercises throughout the semester, training practises, and pre-graduate traineeship. Students gain adequate knowledge of medical science, proper comprehension of scientific methods, structure, physiology, and behaviour of healthy and sick individuals, as well as the influence of social factors on dental health.

As a result of the fundamental training, the aspiring dentist will acquire the abilities necessary to execute all tasks involving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of abnormalities and illnesses of the teeth, mouth, jaws, and associated tissues.


About Caucasus International University

Caucasus International University (CIU) was founded in 1995 as a medical institute but in 2006 it was turned into a multi-profile higher education institution. The university is located in the capital of Georgia - Tbilisi. It now has 5 faculties.

Tbilisi is a town with a long history. Its old town with cobblestones attracts many tourists every year. But what attracts even more people here is that it is home to many Georgian medical universities that teach medicine in English including one of the best medical schools in Europe - European University. The city provides low-cost living options and universities - affordable tuition fees and high standards.

CIU offers medicine, dentistry and pharmacy courses entirely taught in English. All programmes are well-organised with theoretical lectures and clinical practices. This aims to prepare the students to not only know how to treat patients but also to be able to do it.

Also, the university offers a pre-medical course with a duration of 8 weeks. This course is not obligatory but it’s a good start for a proper education. It contains the subjects Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. 

The university offers graduate entry course and accepts student transfers.

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Caucasus International University Tuition fees

The tuition fees are as follows:

  • Medicine, 6-year course: €4,500 annually
  • Dentistry, 5-year course: €3,750 annually
  • Pharmacy, 5-year course: €3,750 annually
  • Pre-medical, 8-week course: €420 one time payment
Caucasus International University

Caucasus International University Admission & Entry Requirements

To apply to this university, you need to prove your English proficiency of at least a B2 level. You can do it either by presenting a certificate or taking the university’s English exam.

Accommodation

The university is in a partnership with a student hostel, providing safe and comfortable accommodation for all of its international students. The hostel offers all-inclusive housing, including 3 meals a day. The rooms are equipped with all the needed comfort - heating and cooling systems, Internet, bathroom, kitchens and 24-hour security. Other facilities as the cafeteria and laundry rooms are available for all the residents.

The building is situated close to the university and has quadruple rooms. It is separated for males and females. The bathrooms and the kitchens are shared by several students. The rent per month is €150.

Affordable prices at Tbilisi give the students the opportunity to choose to live on their own. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs only €250 monthly. In total per month, you will need no more than €450 for rent, utilities and living expenses.

Accreditation

The university is a member of WHO, FAIMAR, WFME and EQAR.

Term Dates

Classes for the first semester start in mid-November and last until the end of March. The exam period starts after the term and finishes at the end of March.

The second term begins in early April and lasts until mid-July, followed by a 3 week examination period.

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