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Higher education in Bulgaria for international students
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Every year, hundreds of students from different countries come to Bulgaria for high-quality education and to study a profession that is in demand in the world labor market. Higher education in Bulgaria offers international students diplomas that are recognized in most countries around the world. The country's universities create unique conditions for attracting talented young people: flexible programs, an individual curriculum, internships in local large companies and organizations in Europe, which help to develop practical skills and strong knowledge. For students from abroad, universities offer a wide range of programs in English, free tuition and annual scholarships (for admission to state-funded state universities, for programs taught in Bulgarian).
Universities in Bulgaria receive strong financial support from the state, which ensures the successful development and improvement of their infrastructure, the creation of new campuses and laboratories. The best universities in Bulgaria have agreements with a large number of partner universities from all over the world, offering training and student exchange under the Erasmus program.
Prices for education in higher educational institutions in Bulgaria, affordable accommodation and meals, travel on vacation, low requirements for admission to colleges and universities - all this distinguishes the country from other European countries. The excellent location between Europe and Asia attracts students with its open, vibrant and multicultural diversity. The country is attractive for the presence of mountains, beautiful beaches, historical sights, the opportunity to travel to local iconic places, European cities that border Bulgaria. There are a large number of cultural and sports events that are regularly held for young people.
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Learning programs-summary information
| Name | Meaning | Equivalent | Min. age | Duration, years |
Next stage | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GCSE | General certificate of secondary education | secondary education (non-accomplished) | 14 | 1–2 | A-Levels | 15,000 USD+ |
| A-Levels | Advanced level | secondary education (accomplished) | 16 | 2 | University | 15,000 USD+ |
| BTEC | Business and Technology Education Board | secondary special education | 14 | 2–3 | University/ work | 15,000 USD+ |
| Oxbridge Preparation | Preparing for Oxford and Cambridge | secondary education (accomplished) | 17 | 1 | University | 15,000 USD+ |
| International Baccalaureate | International baccalaureate | secondary education (accomplished) | 16 | 2 | University | 18,000 USD+ |
| Foundation/ Pathway Year | Preparatory year | admission to the 1st year of university | 17 | 1 | University | 14,000 USD+ |
| NCUK | The Northern consortium | 2 year university | 17,5 | 1 | 2 year University of NCUK | 13,000 USD+ |
| Special Preparation (Medics/Math/Business) | Specialized training | - | 14 | optional | optional | 4,000 USD+ |
| Academic English | Academic English | Language school | 8 + | 6–12 months | School or University | 8,000 USD+ |
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