Trakia University was established in 1995 and is one of the first institutions for higher education to be awarded with full accreditation as “very good” by NEAA. The university is situated in Stara Zagora and is divided into 6 faculties – Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Education and Faculty of Technics and Technology. Moreover, Trakia University has a Medical College, a Department for Information and In-Service Teachers Training and a campus in another Bulgarian city – Haskovo.
Within its 16 academic edifices, students can find practice laboratories, over 400 modernized lecture rooms, halls with computer and technical equipment, clinics and all other facilities they could need for productive and pleasant studying activities. The University provides high quality education with relatively affordable tuition fees. For what is more, the city of Stara Zagora has a lot to offer to the international students who wish to apply for an English – taught programmes in Medicine or Veterinary Medicine and look for a peaceful place with low living costs and various multicultural communities.
Medicine in English
- Duration – 6 years
- Degree – Master’s
- Tuition fee – 7000 EUR per academic year
- Available places for 2021/2022 – ?
- Entrance exams – Biology, Chemistry, English (in case you are not coming from an English speaking country or cannot provide a valid language certificate)
Veterinary Medicine in English
- Duration – 5 and a half years
- Degree – Master’s
- Tuition fee – 5100 EUR per academic year
- Available places for 2021/2022 – ?
- Entrance exams – Biology, English (in case you are not coming from an English speaking country or cannot provide a valid language certificate)
Stara Zagora is located in the central part of Bulgaria and is very well connected to the other cities, airports, the Black sea coast and the mountains. The city itself is quite charming and green, there are many beautiful parks as well as cosy cafes and restaurants. As already mentioned, the living costs are rather low if compared to the expenses one would need for Sofia or for a city in Western Europe. So if you are passionate about pursuing a career in Medicine or Veterinary Medicine and look for a beautiful and affordable city to study at and obtain an internationally recognized diploma, Trakia University may be the right choice for you.
