Analysis of Students’ Opinion on the Role of Cultural Diversity in a Globalised Society

The study examines the attitudes, perceptions, and behavioural manifestations related to cultural awareness, intercultural tolerance, and academic adaptation among medical students at the Medical University ofPleven. The theoretical framework emphasises tolerance as a necessary virtue in the context of cultural diversity and a globalising society. BetweenMarch andMay 2025,theDepartment of Social Medicine and Health Management conducted an online, anonymous survey among 119 Bul-garian medical students from 2ndand 6thyear. All respondents participated in the study voluntarily. The survey was approvedby a decision of the Ethics Committee, Proceedings FormNo 82. Based on empirical datashoweda high degree of intercultural sensitivity and a positive attitude towards cultural diversity, regardless of the academic level, is established. The analysis revealed that students at an advanced stage of their studies more often report eddifficulties in adaptation, which probably reflects the accumulated academic workload. Participants perceivedinter cultural communication as a valuable experience, and intercultural initiatives enjoyed wider support, despite the low levels of active en-gagement. The results underscore the importance of targeted educational policies in fostering inter-cultural competence in medical education.