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Bulgaria welcomes you with open arms, inviting you to immerse yourself in a world-class education system that nurtures brilliance! Experience the warmth of Bulgarian hospitality as we open our doors to international students seeking knowledge and adventure! Welcome to a place where education knows no boundaries!

How to apply to a university in Bulgaria?

These are the basic steps that you have to consider and follow if you decide to study in Bulgaria

01.
Decide which is your preferred field of study
02.
Choose the Bulgarian university that offers this program
03.
Check the admission requirements and tuition fees
04.
Pay attention to your country of origin and citizenship status – it affects tuition fees and requirements
05.
Prepare your documents

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Fill in the contact form with your details, call us or book a meeting with our expert! ACADEMICA will advise you and be your assistant in your educational journey in Bulgaria! Wrong or insufficient and inadequate information will put you at the risk of failure! Time is essential! There are strict deadlines! Don’t miss your chance and opportunity!

General admission requirements for international students

In general, admission requirements are specific for the different universities because they all are independent and autonomous institutions. But there are some common points that apply to all of them. Here are the documents you need:

01.
High school diploma/certificate
02.
Proof of your right to continue your education to higher institutions or universities in your country of graduation.
03.
A copy of your passport
04.
Passport-size photos
05.
Certificate for English proficiency

Study visa type D required

It is required for applicants coming from the countries outside EU, EEA, and Switzerland
What do you need to do in order to have a Study Visa Type D issued?
You must go to a Bulgarian embassy in your country or the consular office in the respective country and submit a Certificate, issued by the Bulgarian Ministry of Education that you have been approved, valid passport with a blank page for your visa, certificate for paid tuition fee, and a proof of accommodation (rental contract).

Visas are issued to applicants who are enrolled in an accredited Bulgarian university as full-time students. Student visas are not granted for enrollment in Bulgarian (or any other language) courses.

It is a long-stay visa that gives its holder the right to enter the Republic of Bulgaria and stay there for a calendar year and is granted to students who are enrolled for programs of study up to one year, post-graduate or trainee students. It allows you to enter the territory of Bulgaria multiple times within its one-year validity.

Study visa type D is not required

If you are a citizen of EU, EEA, and Switzerland
If you are a foreigner who have acquired a Bulgarian citizenship
If you have a dual citizenship, one of which is Bulgarian
If you apply for part-time studies and distance learning
If you are a citizen of EU, EEA, and Switzerland
If you are a foreigner who have acquired a Bulgarian citizenship
If you have a dual citizenship, one of which is Bulgarian
If you apply for part-time studies and distance learning

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