The Medical University was originally established as a faculty at Sofia University. Their spin-off in 1950 was intended to emphasize and improve medical education in Sofia. 14 university hospitals are available to around 4,000 students (including around 800 foreign students). |
Sofia
Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria with over 1.2 million inhabitants. The city is located near the Serbian border on the northern slope of the Vitosha Mountains. The city has witnessed many different empires in Europe and looks back on thousands of years of history. In the recent past it has experienced an extraordinary economic boom. In addition, Sofia, with its universities, is the country's outstanding center of education. |