Detailed introduction of Medical University-Pleven:

Introduction and Overview

The Medical University-Pleven is a well-known medical school in Bulgaria, located in the city of Pleven. It is one of the only five medical universities in Bulgaria. The school combines educational courses with treatment facilities. It has a modern clinical foundation and a large number of professional clinics and scientific research units equipped with modern diagnostic and treatment equipment, providing good conditions for patient treatment, student training, intern training and scientific research.

History and Establishment Time

The school was established in 1974. Its predecessor was a regional hospital established in 1865. In 1987, it was changed to the People's Health Institute and became an independent higher medical school in 1992. In 1997, the college added English medical courses for international students, which was the first English medical course in Bulgaria.

School Strength

Faculty: Highly qualified lecturers with comprehensive academic experience. More than 60 professors and 300 associate professors teach in 24 teaching and research departments. Most of them are members of national and international scientific and medical groups and have made achievements in research.

Research achievements: The school has 7 research centers and other scientific research institutions, and has achieved fruitful results in medical research, especially in the fields of medical clinical practice, disease prevention and treatment, drug development, etc., which have contributed to the development of the Bulgarian and international medical fields.

International cooperation: Actively carry out international exchanges and cooperation, attract students from 45 countries, and establish cooperative relations with many internationally renowned medical schools. Through student exchange, joint scientific research and other projects, the school's international influence has been enhanced.

Nature of the institution

A public university, funded and managed by the Bulgarian government, is committed to cultivating professionals in the field of medicine for Bulgaria and internationally.

Educational philosophy

With the motto of "not for self, but for all", the school aims to cultivate medical talents with solid medical knowledge, superb clinical skills and noble professional ethics, focusing on the combination of theory and practice, emphasizing the cultivation of students' independent learning and innovation ability, so that students can adapt to the needs of modern medical development and contribute to the global medical and health cause.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school has several advanced medical laboratories, such as medical microbiology laboratories, pathophysiology laboratories, pharmacology laboratories, etc. These laboratories are equipped with high-precision experimental equipment, which provides strong support for medical research and student practice.

Key disciplines: Medicine, pharmacy and public health are the core disciplines of the school. The medical major covers clinical medicine, rehabilitation and occupational therapy; the pharmacy major focuses on drug research and development and pharmacy; the public health major includes health management, nursing, midwifery and other directions, which are at the leading level in Bulgaria.

Faculty

The school has three colleges and a medical school, as follows:

Medical School: Covers medical majors and provides medical courses in English and Bulgarian, including clinical medicine, stomatology, etc.

School of Pharmacy: It has a pharmacy major, mainly involving drug research and development, pharmacy, drug analysis and other directions.

School of Public Health: It includes health management, pharmaceutical rehabilitation and occupational therapy, health management, nursing, midwifery and other majors.

Pleven Medical College: It offers professional courses such as medical laboratory assistant, radiology laboratory assistant, social worker, etc.

Ranking

According to the ranking data in 2024, the school ranks 28th in Bulgaria and 6881st in the world.

Cost

For Bulgarian students, the tuition fee is relatively low, and there is government education subsidy support. The tuition fee for international students varies according to the major and degree level. Generally, the annual tuition fee for undergraduate medical majors is about 4000-8000 euros, and the tuition fee for the master's degree may be slightly higher. The specific fee will be adjusted according to different majors and course settings.

Campus environment

Living facilities: The school has two student dormitories with a total of 315 beds. The rooms are double or triple rooms, equipped with central heating and separate bathrooms. The school cafeteria provides catering services for students, and students can also choose to live off campus.

Sports facilities: There is an indoor multifunctional sports center with basketball, volleyball and tennis courts, which is convenient for students to do daily physical exercise.

Cultural atmosphere: Students can freely join the student union and various social organizations. Foreign students can also establish their own national, ethnic and religious communities to enrich their extracurricular life.