Founded in 1945, Medical University of Plovdiv is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Plovdiv (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Bulgaria, Medical University of Plovdiv (MU-Plovdiv) is a small coeducational Bulgarian higher education institution. Medical University of Plovdiv (MU-Plovdiv) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 77 years old Bulgarian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Bulgarian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. MU-Plovdiv also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.