Established in 1961, Medical University-Varna is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Varna (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Veliko Tarnovo, Sliven, Shumen. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Bulgaria, Medical University-Varna (MU-Varna) is a very small coeducational Bulgarian higher education institution. Medical University-Varna (MU-Varna) 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 61 years old Bulgarian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. MU-Varna also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.