FORESTRY UNIVERSITY OF SOPHIA

The Department of Veterinary Medicine at the Sofia Forestry University fulfills the responsible mission to train the bearers in the specialty “Veterinary Medicine”, included in the classifier of higher education and professional sectors in the Republic of Bulgaria, and in accordance with the requirements of the state agreed with the European Commission Directive on training and recognition of professional qualifications 36/2005 and the additional European Union Directive 55/2013, as well as accredited curricula and

The Department of Veterinary Medicine prepares veterinarians with a postgraduate degree, capable of working in the field of diagnosis and treatment of the veterinary profession, in the activity of experts for control and food safety, in the field of research, in the administrative-organizational and legislative function and in other private sectors requiring veterinary competence.

The university annually accepts and trains foreign students in the specialty of veterinary medicine, mainly in the English-speaking departments.

Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria. The city is the main administrative, industrial, transport, cultural and university centre of the country, where 1/6 of Bulgaria’s industrial production is concentrated. Here are also the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, many universities, theatres, cinemas, as well as the National Gallery, archaeological, historical, natural history and other museums.

Access from Greece is through the border checkpoint of “Promachon – Kulata” (183 km. To Sofia mainly via motorway).

Sofia Airport is the largest airport in Bulgaria and offers direct flights to Athens.

VETERINARY MEDICINE AT TRACHIA UNIVERSITY STARA ZAGORA

The School of Veterinary Medicine has a grade of “APPROVAL” of the European accreditation process of EAEVE based on the ECOVE decision from 19.11.2015.

The Department of Veterinary Medicine prepares future veterinarians with the ability to manage, organize and implement comprehensive health care activity – prevention, treatment and maintenance of productivity of farm animals, pets (domestic animals), game, bees, beetles and fish. , as well as free (private) veterinary practice.

The annual fees are 5100 euros.

International students wishing to study in the English-speaking departments take the entrance exams in biology and English.

Foreign students wishing to study in Bulgarian-language departments take a year of preparatory courses in Bulgarian at the university and the following year they take an entrance examination in chemistry and biology in Bulgarian.

A large number of Greek students study at the School of Veterinary Medicine.

Stara Zagora is a city in southern Bulgaria and is the sixth largest in the country. The city is home to the oldest Bulgarian theatre in Thrace – the Geo Milev Drama Theatre, the ancient forum of Augusta Trayana and 14km from the city centre, the national spa resort Stara Zagora Mineral Baths. The town also houses the Museum of Religion and the Museum of Neolithic Dwellings.

Access from Greece is through the border checkpoint of “Promachon – Kulata” (405 km. from Stara Zagora mainly by motorway) and the border checkpoint “Makaza – Nymphaea” (160 km. to Stara Zagora).

Sofia Airport is the largest airport in Bulgaria and offers direct flights to Athens.

Sofia Airport offers direct flights to Athens. From Sofia to Stara Zagora there are regular bus services and the distance is 230 km. via the highway.

REQUIREMENTS FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS WISHING TO APPLY

In order to study veterinary medicine in Bulgaria, foreign prospective students must take the entrance test in biology for the Forestry University in Sofia and an entrance test in chemistry and biology for the Thracian University of Stara Zagora.

If they want to study in English, the exams are in English.

In addition to passing the entrance exams, prospective students will be required to present to the university their secondary school leaving certificate from Greece, certified with the Hague Seal, which should include a grade in chemistry and biology of not less than 62%.

If there is no chemistry or biology grade on your high school diploma, contact us for instructions on documents that can replace the missing grade.

It is very important to know that in order to enroll in Bulgarian Universities you need a certificate from your high school that you have passed the national examinations with the Hague Seal. The grade from the Panhellenic examinations is not taken into account when you are admitted to the Bulgarian Universities.

Admission to Bulgarian Medical Universities is much easier for foreign prospective students than admission to study in Greece.

The number of Greek students in Bulgaria is extremely high due to the relatively low tuition fees, the ease of admission, the high level of education, the proximity between the two countries and the good lifestyle of the students.

LIVING EXPENSES IN BULGARIA

In addition to the declared study costs, including tuition fees of E 4600 or E 5100, foreign students in Bulgaria pay a monthly rent for fully furnished apartments.

The cost of living is higher in the capital Sofia. Stara Zagora is a significantly more economical city. Rents are cheaper, distances are shorter and transport costs are reduced accordingly.

Significantly lower than Greece is the cost of electricity, water, public spaces, internet. You should keep in mind that the rental price of the apartments does not include these costs.

In order to ensure your peace of mind and the correct monthly payment of your apartment expenses, the SB Academy team will give you specific instructions, help you to make the necessary registration, so that you can pay your expenses electronically.

Based on our experience so far, we can definitely say that the total monthly expenses of a foreign student in Bulgaria are about 1000 E – 1200 E per month for the city of Sofia and about 800 E – 900 E for the city of Stara Zagora.

Do you want to study veterinary medicine in Bulgaria? Contact us to provide you with guaranteed admission to your chosen university, prepare all the necessary documents and be with you throughout your studies.