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CEPU MEDICAL STUDIES
General Medicine and Dentistry
in Sofia, Bulgaria
CEPU has established a Medical Studies Department at
The Medical University of Sofia (MUS) in Bulgaria
ABOUT MUS
Medical University of Sofia (MUS)
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It is the oldest and largest Medical University in Bulgaria.
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It has a 96-year-long history.
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A State University accredited by the National Agency for Evaluation
and Accreditation in the Republic of Bulgaria.
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An international training environment.
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One of the best universities in Bulgaria, with a reputation for
excellence in academics.
ABOUT MUS
It boasts the most
up-to-date equipment
It uses innovative techniques
Its students have the
opportunity to practice in
hospitals and medical or
dentistry laboratories
CEPU MEDICAL STUDIES and MUS
CEPU and MUS have a partnership agreement which reserves places for
CEPU Medical Studies students who attend the preparatory course and
pass the final test, granting them access to Medicine and Dentistry
degree courses.
Moreover, CEPU Medical Studies provides a tutoring service to assist
students in their university studies.
CEPU and MUS: the advantages
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CEPU provides international students with an educational package
that is complete with preparation and assistance for the degree
courses in Medicine and Dentistry at MUS.
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Students have the possibility for immediate integration into their
chosen faculty.
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With the assistance of CEPU Medical Studies, students achieve the
best academic and professional performances.
CEPU and MUS: the advantages
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CEPU Medical Studies services are all held at MUS University,
ensuring educational continuity.
The CEPU Department at MUS
CEPU and MUS: the advantages
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After the first year, CEPU remains at the students’ disposal with a
personal support service in order that students maintain their excellent
level of preparation.
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The CEPU Medical Studies Students Office in Sofia takes care of
enrolment procedures at MUS, and helps with logistics, accommodation
and Visa procedures.
CEPU and MUS: the advantages
• Low cost of living in Sofia
• Possibility of living on the CEPU campus in Sofia
The CEPU campus in Sofia
Five floors; 20 flats with kitchenette; possibility of shared or single rooms with private
bathroom; reception; bar; study-rooms; underground two-levels parking lot, 20 minutes
from University with good public transport links.
Our Mission
• To improve international students’ level, and bring it up to that
required by MUS for admission.
• To provide study assistance through extra lessons in order to maintain
high standard performances.
Admission procedures for CEPU Medical Studies students
Preparatory Course in Sofia taught in English:
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Classes: Science; English Language, Medical Terminology in English.
Passing the final test of the preparatory course will grant access to MUS
Courses.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE: MEDICINE
Year
1
2-6
7
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Description
Preparatory course with final test
First year at MUS with CEPU Medical Studies extra-university
assistance
Continuation of studies at MUS: five years with the possibility, from
the 2nd year, to continue with CEPU Medical Studies for extrauniversity assistance
One year of pre-graduate work experience at university hospitals
Final qualifying exam
With this qualification students will be able to take part in post-graduate
programmes in any EU country.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE: DENTISTRY
Year Description
1 Preparatory course with final test
First year at MUS with CEPU Medical Studies extra-university
assistance
2-5
Continuation of studies at MUS: four years with the possibility,
from the 2nd year, to continue with CEPU Medical Studies for
extra-university assistance
6
One year of pre-graduate work experience at university hospitals
Board Examination
Upon passing the Board Examination, students will be able to work as
dentists in any EU country.
How everything works:
University lessons held by MUS Professors are taught only in
English. They are held mainly from Monday to Friday in the mornings;
In the afternoons, the tutoring service is at the students’ disposal at the
CEPU department located in the University.
CEPU Medical Studies at MUS
MUS and other medical universities
• Admission Exam
Admission
Admission
Degree in Medicine or Dentistry
• Preparatory course with
final test (places at MUS
are reserved for CEPU
Medical Studies students)
Entry Requirements:
− Secondary School Diploma
− An official Certificate stating subjects studied at Secondary School
(certifying that the student has studied Chemistry and Biology)
− Suitable knowledge of English
Guidance
interview
The CEPU
Students Office
in Sofia provides
support to
complete all
matriculation
formalities and
procedures
Residency on
the CEPU
campus in
Sofia or in a
structure
found with the
help of CEPU
Medical
Studies
Final test of
the
preparatory
course, whi
ch grants
admission
to MUS
Preparatory
Course
Attendance at
University,
with the
possibility of
an expert
tutor’s
assistance
Graduates
are qualified
to esercise
the
profession
in Europe
Graduation
Statistics for the 2012/2013 Academic Year
CEPU Medical Studies students at MUS
Pass rates for the 1st semester of 2012/2013
Medicine
- Cytology: 95.7% pass rate
- Medical Ethics: 100% pass rate
Dentistry
- Cytology: 85.7% pass rate
- Physics: 85.7% pass rate
- Chemistry: 100% pass rate
Exams are marked from 1 to 6; a mark of 3 or below is a fail
Pass rates for the 1st semester of 2012/2013
Pass rates for the 1st semester of 2012/2013
MUS Degree in Medicine
CEPU Medical Studies students at MUS
Pass rates for the 2nd semester of the first year of 2012/2013
passed
failed
absent
100%
90%
Physics
Chemistry
73%
85%
70%
60%
Serie2
50%
Biology
Latin
Bulgarian
80%
85%
88%
90%
Serie3
40%
Serie4
30%
20%
10%
0%
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Latin
Bulgarian
REASONS TO STUDY AT THE MEDICAL
UNIVERSITY OF SOFIA
- The University issues students with a European Diploma Supplement
which ensures that the degree obtained is recognised in the whole of the
European Union and European Economic Area.
- The Medical University of Sofia teaches the following degrees:
Professional Bachelor’s, Bachelor’s, Masters and Doctorates for all
professions and subjects.
- MUS holds first place in the official ratings of the Ministry of
Education, Youth and Science for all professional fields –
Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Public Health and Healthcare.
- The University offers hostels for all students in twin rooms at
approximately 50 euros per month, including electricity, water, central
heating and security costs.
- Food in the Medical University of Sofia canteens costs around 3 euros
per day for lunch or dinner.
- The Socrates and Erasmus programmes are integrated into the
University and the exchanging of students and lecturers is carried out with
other European universities.
- The Medical University of Sofia uses the European Credit Transfer
System (ECTS), allowing for a wide mobility of students.
- The Medical University of Sofia organises winter and summer camps in
the mountains and at the seaside every year for its students.
- Students have at their disposal the biggest and best multi-faceted hospitals for
practical training.
- The educational process at the University is carried out by highly-skilled staff:
1,472
Lecturers,
as
well
as
Academicians,
Corresponding
Members, Professors, Associate Professors and Assistants.
- The University is an indisputable leader in the medico-biological field.
- Over 7,100 students are currently studying at the Medical University of
Sofia, including 2,400 foreign students from 58 different countries
- The Medical University of Sofia has educational links with several European
countries.
- The University is situated in the center of Sofia with excellent transport links.
- The Medical University of Sofia takes care of its graduates through the Career
Development Center, which helps them in finding jobs.
Tuition Fee Options
For the first year:
- Preparatory Course & CEPU tutoring service during the first year:
19 800 euros
- MUS University tuition fees for the first year: 8 000 euros
TOTAL COSTS FOR FIRST YEAR: 27 800 euros
For the following years:
- CEPU tutoring service: 9 800 euros per year
- MUS University tuition fees: 8 000 euros per year
Accommodation
- Several options available: flat, hotel or host family, starting from
250 euros per month
- Live on the CEPU campus in Sofia:
5.400 euros per year (no board included)- shared room;
7.800 euros per year (no board included)- single room.
The CEPU Student Office in Sofia provides assistance for:
- Enrolment procedures
- Completion of all bureaucratic procedures (including help with
obtaining a Visa)
- Logistics and accommodation