Medical University of Varna (“Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov”), founded in 1961 in Bulgaria, is a leading public medical university offering English-medium programs in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Public Health . With ~6,000 students—about one-third international—it features modern facilities including 3D and simulation labs, and its primary clinical base is the 1,200‑bed University Hospital “St. Marina” . The university is EU-accredited, recognized by WHO, NMC, GMC, and is part of Erasmus+ networks with 80+ global partners .Students praise its practical training, small group teaching, beachside lifestyle, and affordable living .