ABOUT TRAKIA MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
Trakia medical university is situated in the city of Stara Zagora. It was established in 1982 and then became an independent higher education facility in 1995. The faculty of medicine plays host to about 600 Bulgarian & foreign medical students and over 200 academic staff members in their respective departments.
A city with roots as old as 342 BC has seen a lot of history. Stara Zagora has a highly developed industrial, services and agricultural infrastructure specialising in education with over 40 schools that provide a broad spectrum of subjects to choose from. The city contains the largest hospitals in the country and with the oldest theatre in Bulgaria and the biggest opera in the Balkan Peninsula. Several museums and art galleries adorn Stara Zagora. The city is thriving with life and character so much so that an award from “FDI Magazine” regarding the “Financial Times” was awarded to the district for its best quality of living in Europe, the newly built homes, low prices and rich heritage (2004).
Trakia University’s Faculty of Medicine is located in Stara Zagora 6000, 11 Armeiska str. The Faculty of veterinary medicine is located in Stara Zagora 6000, Student Campus.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The following are the entry requirements for Trakia Medical University:
- High/secondary school education (12-years education) and to have obtained a Diploma/School Leaving Certificate/GCE A-2.
- To have studied, completed and obtained grades in Biology and Chemistry in high school. – at least one of these two subjects at their A2 level , and the other one – either in A2, A/S or in GCSE level.
- Must have a passing grade or above in Chemistry and Biology for EU citizens.
- Must have 62% average or above in Chemistry and Biology for Non-EU citizens.
WHY CHOOSE TRAKIA MEDICAL UNIVERSITY?
There are numerous reasons to choose to study at Trakia; here are the most important ones:
- It is recognized as an internationally accredited Eastern European University, consistently rated “very good” by the international accreditation system.
- The university has a wonderful campus boasting a vast library as well as a university hospital in Stara Zagora.
- The university is home to over 6,500 students who are taught by more than 600 highly qualified lecturers and tutors every day.
- Students learn in state-of-the-art medical departments with 20 research labs and 16 diagnostic clinics.
- Tuition fees at Trakia Medical University are more affordable compared to other medical universities in Europe.
- Direct flights from every corner of the world.
- Home to many sport facilities; and a host to some renowned international events.
LIFE AS A STUDENT IN TRAKIA MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
The city of Stara Zagora has over 2,500 years of history under different names, but almost 150 years ago, it was razed to the ground in the war. The locals had to rebuild from scratch, and the new city plan had only straight perpendicular streets. That’s why one of Stara Zagora’s nicknames is the City of Straight Streets.
Another popular nickname of the town is the City of Lindens. All streets have linden trees, creating an unforgettable season for locals. In fact, the city celebrates the Linden Holidays from May to mid-June while the trees blossom. The locals honour this period with various events and lots of deep breathing because no aroma can compare with a blooming linden.
Other annual celebrations include the Festival of Opera and Ballet Arts. The local opera house is the biggest in the Balkans, and the sublime acoustics perfectly complement the masterful performances of local and international stars. The city’s cultural life also includes a theatre and many art galleries.
Young people in Stara Zagora have designated meeting spaces downtown: the “mushrooms”. They are only a couple of poster columns with mushroom-like caps on top, but countless glorious adventures have started underneath them.
From there, students usually cruise through the local bars, restaurants, and nightclubs. Still, legends speak of a few daring explorers who visited the many local museums and historical sites. Since the city was razed quite often throughout history, there are plenty of ruins from ancient times: mainly Thracian, Roman, and Ottoman remnants.
In addition, Stara Zagora has one of the most magical landscaped parks in the Balkans – Ayazmoto. According to the legend, tsar Boris converted to Christianity at the local peak and thus started the Christianization of Bulgaria. Nowadays, Ayazmoto is a tranquil haven where people can connect with nature. The park also contains the biggest zoo in Bulgaria, the local observatory, and a botanical garden.
ACCOMODATION
The students may use the campus of the University. The rent is between €30 and €40 per month. The monthly living cost is about €150. Applying for the dormitories should be done before the 19th of June.
The living costs are incredibly cheap, with rent ranging from €190 to €250 per month and utilities averaging roughly €78 per month. So you can expect to pay approximately €400 per month for everything inclusive. If you are the type that values privacy and peace, we suggest you rent a flat.
As for free time, the city of Stara Zagora, albeit small, offers a wide range of places to visit. In Stara Zagora, you can see many historical monuments, monasteries, museums, parks, excursion options and much more. The city isn’t short of restaurants and leisure activities too.
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