The country of Bulgaria is interesting not only as a beautiful country for vacation, but also as a member of the European Union, where you can get a European education. When choosing a higher education institution in a foreign country, you need to approach carefully. When applying to a higher education institution in Bulgaria, it can be difficult for an international student to figure out where to start. We will help you choose a university and draw up a detailed plan for admission to higher education institutions in Bulgaria. If you are still choosing a university in the specialty you are interested in, we will provide you with information about the quality of education in Bulgaria and university rankings. Universities are divided into public and private. And each university has its own requirements for applicants. Those who decide to enter the higher education institution in Bulgaria, it is necessary to provide a package of documents, fill out the necessary forms. After that, the university considers the candidacy and issues a confirmation. Next, you need to draw up Residence permit in Bulgaria as a student of the Bulgarian University. As a rule, foreign students take preliminary preparatory language courses in the Bulgarian language. Diplomas of education issued by a Bulgarian institution are recognized in all countries of the European Union. Bulgaria has several degrees of higher education:

• Professional Bachelor (3 years of study)
• Bachelor (4 years of study)
• Master's degree (1-2 years depending on the profile and curriculum of the university)
• Doctor (doctoral studies according to an individual curriculum)

Students' stay in Bulgaria (residence permit in Bulgaria) Long-term residence status (residence permit) in Bulgaria can be obtained by full-time students of Bulgarian higher education institutions. You just need to go through the enrollment procedure at the university of your choice, after which you can freely obtain the status of a residence permit in Bulgaria as a student. Basis for a residence permit as a student It has one feature – the student is credited with only half of the period of stay. And if you plan to live in Bulgaria after graduation, it is better to obtain a residence permit on the basis of registration of the Trade Mission. Education in Bulgaria is conducted in Bulgarian, although there are several specialized universities where English is taken as a basis. For part-time students, the status of a residence permit in Bulgaria is not allowed. List of documents and conditions for admission to universities in Bulgaria Documents that must be submitted to the University or to the Ministry of Education and Science by September 1 in the year of admission:

• A completed application with biographical data, chosen specialty and knowledge of foreign languages
• A copy of the certificate with a transcript of grades
• academic transcript (for those who transfer to a Bulgarian university in the process of studying)
• A copy of the diploma of higher education indicating the degree of bachelor / master in case of continuing education
• medical certificates of health; a medical certificate from a psychiatrist; HIV testing;
• Copy of personal documents, passport, citizenship document (in case of dual citizenship)
• Color photographs

All documents of the applicant are submitted in Bulgarian or must be translated into Bulgarian and legalized. Then the documents are sent to the Ministry of Education and Science for the procedure for issuing a visa for a long-term stay (visa D). The university may request other documents at its discretion. MC Window to Bulgaria will help you figure out where to start.