Bulgaria is a natural gem. Set on the Black Sea. Bulgaria has existed for more than 13 centuries in Europe, linking East and West. Bulgaria remembers ancient civilisations and great people that wrote its turbulent history. Sofia, the capital and also the largest city. Its a member of European Union countries. In order to develop quality education and meet the demands and requirements of the new millennium, as well as to affirm the position of English language, the Government has initiated major educational reforms by formulating new legislations on education. Bulgaria is indeed becoming a dynamic and exciting regional centre for education excellence. Higher Education in Bulgaria is judged by the International Standards and the employment market for graduates is a global one.

In Bulgaria, there are a number of monuments, museums and churches of cultural and architectural interest to visit. Bulgaria has a vibrant arts and cultural scene with a great number of fairs, festivals, plays and concerts. All visitors have the opportunity to visit museums, archaeological sites, monuments, cultural centres throughout the country, all year round.

To develop world-class quality education and meet the demands and requirements of the new millennium, as well as to affirm the position of English language, the Government has initiated major educational reforms by formulating new legislations on education. Bulgaria is indeed becoming a dynamic and exciting regional centre for education excellence. Higher Education in Bulgaria is judged by the International Standards and the employment market for graduates is a global one.

Simple Guide: Universities and Colleges

Courses Offered

There are almost 400 international study programmes and courses taught entirely in English. For the international programmes and courses it is absolutely essential that you can speak, read and write English well. All type of courses are available in Bulgaria like Agriculture, forestry and fishery, Arts and Humanities, Business administration and management, Communication, Education and Teacher, Training, Engineering, Environmental Science, Fine and applied arts, Law, Mathematics and computer science, Medical and health sciences, Natural sciences, Service, tourism and leisure, Social and behavioural sciences, Transport and logistics, Urban planning and architecture.

Average Fees & Living Expenses

Experience shows that to live in the Bulgaria for one year costs a foreign student between €400 and € 650 a month. This is needed to cover daily expenses and to pay the registration and tuition fees.

Admission Requirements

For undergraduate studies
1. Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate
2. One year of successfully completed university education
3. Proof of English, e.g. TOEFL or IELTS

For graduate studies
1. Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate
2. Bachelor's degree 4 year diploma
3. Proof of English, e.g. TOEFL or IELTS

Bulgarian immigration procedures for academic visitors

Foreign students who wish to study or do an internship in the Bulgaria need to go through the Bulgarian immigration procedures. The same applies to guest lecturers, postdoctoral students, and researchers coming to the Bulgaria for academic purposes. Depending on what you are going to do and for how long you are staying, you might need:

• a short-stay visa

• an authorization for temporary stay

• a residence permit

• a work permit 

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