WHY BULGARIA

1. Very low tuition and living costs

Studying and living in Bulgaria is very affordable, especially if you come from a more expensive country or if you compare Bulgaria to other top study destinations, like the UK, the US, Canada, or Australia. At public universities, internationals pay between 300 and 3,850 EUR per year for tuition. Disciplines like Medicine and Pharmacy are the only exceptions, often costing up to 7,000 EUR per year. In terms of living costs, you should be perfectly fine with a budget of 300–500 EUR per month.

2. Great country for entrepreneurs

Bulgaria is a great destination for business-oriented students, who want to create their own start-ups and make a difference in the world. Here are some of the main reasons why you might want to study and start a company here: ▪ you can launch and operate a start-up very fast and at affordable costs ▪ various projects and funding are available for start-ups ▪ the purchasing power is high

3. Bulgaria is a beautiful country

From the wonderful beaches to the centuries-old buildings, there are plenty of things to see and do while studying and living in Bulgaria. Some of the top places we recommend visiting are: the Sunny Beaches, the Rila Monastery, the Saint Aleksandar Cathedral, the Seven Rila Lakes, Vitosha, the Tsarevets Fortress, Cape Kaliakra, etc.

Which universities and colleges to attend in Bulgaria?

Here are a few Bulgarian universities we recommend:

▪ American University in Bulgaria

▪ Sofia University St.Kliment Ohridski

▪ Pancho Vladigerov National Academy of Music

▪ Varna University of Management

▪ New Bulgarian University

Higher education degrees

Higher education in Bulgaria provides applicants with the following degrees options:

▪ College degree – obtained after three years of studies

▪ Bachelor’s degree – obtained after three to four years of studies

▪ Master’s degree – obtained after one year with a completed Bachelor’s degree (or 5 years if taken directly after graduating high-school)

▪ PhD or Doctorate degree – obtained after three years of studies, only available for applicants with a Master’s degree