IMPORTANT   INFORMATION

The academic year         Each academic year begins on September 15th and ends on June 30th the following year. It consists of two semesters of 14 weeks each, including two one-week holidays for Christmas and Easter. Each semester ends with an examination session of 30 to 45 days. Selection of students         Admission of students to UM-Pleven is possible after selection of candidates. Selection is based on scores from the student’s diploma for secondary education (school, gymnasium, college) and his/her scores from the entrance examinations in biology and chemistry. The questionnaire for these examinations is different for each medical university in Bulgaria. It covers material studied in the secondary schools.         About 13 to 17 candidates compete for one vacancy in the last 3 years. Accomodation         Students, post-graduate students and specializing doctors at UM-Pleven, may stay at the university's hostel, which has two buildings with about 320 beds. The hostel rooms are double rooms with bathroom and central heating. The price for a double room is approximately $40 per month. There is a refectory near the hostel providing lunch and dinner.         Students are not required to live in hostels and may stay at private accommodations. Prices of flats vary from $50 to $100 per month, depending on the location and facilities. Living costs         Students will need $200 to $300 per month for food, hostel rent, pocket money including money for books and other materials.