With the UK Government’s target to welcome 15,000 new medical students each year by 2031, competition for places at UK medical schools has never been higher. As a result, many students hoping to become doctors or dentists are now exploring opportunities to study medicine in Europe.

One of the most popular destinations for UK students is Bulgaria, particularly The Medical University of Plovdiv. This well-respected university attracts a large number of international students, including many from the UK. Other European universities also offer high-quality medical courses designed specifically for international students.

Studying medicine in Europe can offer several advantages over remaining in the UK.

• Lower tuition fees – European medical universities often charge less than their UK counterparts, making the total cost of becoming a doctor more affordable.

• English-taught programmes – Many European universities provide courses entirely in English, meaning UK students can study without facing a language barrier.

• International recognition – Degrees from reputable European medical schools are widely recognised, allowing graduates to pursue medical careers in the UK or abroad.

When applying to study medicine in Bulgaria or other European countries, students must usually provide legalised UK academic documents, including their A-Level certificates.

Legalisation involves obtaining an apostille certificate from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The UK apostille certificate confirms that your documents are genuine and can be officially recognised overseas.

Most universities in Bulgaria and Europe will also ask for certified translations of your documents, such as A-Level certificates, into the local language – for example, Bulgarian. This ensures the university can assess your qualifications correctly.

At 1Apostille, we specialise in providing fast, reliable, and affordable apostille certificates and translation services for students heading abroad to study.

We can legalise and translate your A-Level certificates, degree certificates, or other academic documents for use in Bulgaria, Romania, Poland, and other European countries. The full process is usually completed within just a few days.

Even if you are applying through a student placement agency such as MedConnect Europe or Medlink Students, you can still come directly to us for your document legalisation and translation needs. Many agencies outsource this work to experts like us – so you’ll often save money by ordering directly.

We also offer discounts for multiple documents in the same order, making it easier and more affordable to prepare all your paperwork for university applications abroad.

If you’re planning to study medicine in Bulgaria or elsewhere in Europe, make sure your documents are correctly legalised and translated before submitting your application.

Contact our team at 1Apostille for a quick quote or to start order you UK apostille certificate and translation service today.