MEDICAL UNIVERSITY - SOFIA

The Medical University-Sofia is the oldest higher medical school in Bulgaria. For over 106 years it has been a leader in medical education in the country, and a provider of quality education to Bulgarian and foreign students. In 2021 MU-Sofia was selected with a maximum score to be among the 7 research universities in Bulgaria. The list is based on a methodology developed by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Bulgaria. This status is valid for 4 years and is awarded based on 3 main indicators: scientific results visible in the international databases Scopus and/or Web of Science, development of the scientific capacity of the academic staff, and social and economic impact. The National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (Protocol № 22 / 19.12.2019) awarded MU-Sofia with institutional accreditation for a period of 6 years. The score of the university was 9.56 out of 10 possible points. According to the ranking system for higher education institutions in Bulgaria, for almost a decade the Medical University of Sofia has been helding the first place in the main areas of the field: Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy, Health Care and Public Health. The university is listed first among Bulgarian universities and holds a very good position in the region according to international rankings such as U-Multirank, URAP, and QS World University Rankings. Medical University - Sofia has at its disposal the bases of 13 university hospitals for training its students and doctoral students. Those clinical bases ensure exceptional opportunities for acquiring practical skills at the patient ‘s bedside.