Bulgaria a small but charming country located in the Balkan Peninsula, is full of attractions for both international students and tourists. If you want to study on low tuition in Bulgaria, you’ll indeed find an impressive range of natural environments: from warm, sandy beaches to strikingly tall mountains and ski resorts – and it’s also a relatively low-cost international study destination.

Founded in  681, Bulgaria notably is one of the oldest European countries. Its rich history has left behind many historical sites, and plenty of stories and perspectives to explore. Between 1946 and 1989 it might interest you to know that it was a single-party communist state, but since then has been governed as a democratic republic. In 2007, it became a member state of the European Union, making it even easier to travel to and around the country.

Applying to Universities in Bulgaria

You should apply directly to your chosen Bulgarian university. Most Bulgarian universities stipulate international applicants to provide copies of relevant documents, which would include a diploma or certificate proving successful completion of the previous stage of education, a medical certificate, a valid passport or ID, and an English language test result (if studying in English).

Some universities on the other hand may ask you to sit an exam to test your Bulgarian or English language skills (depending on the language you intend to study in).Note that If you fail this exam, you may have the option to enroll in a year-long preparatory course studying either Bulgarian or English.

The deadline for applying to universities in Bulgaria is around 30 September in the year before the course commences for English-taught courses, or 15 September for courses taught in Bulgarian. However, this may slightly vary from institution to institution

Visas to Study in Bulgaria

Please note that European Union citizens do not need a visa in order to study in Bulgaria. All that is required is a valid passport or ID and you’re good to go! However, if you’re staying longer than three months for your studies, you’ll need to register with the police and present proof of your student status. You’ll then receive a national identity card and temporary residence lasting up to five years.

If you come from a non-EU country, you will need to apply for a Bulgarian student visa (D-type), which you can apply for either online or in person at your nearest Bulgarian embassy.  

The documents you’ll require will depend largely on your nationality, so for full details you should check with your Bulgarian embassy. However, the usual documents needed are:

Acceptance letter from a Bulgarian university
Photocopy of your passport, which should be valid for at least one year after your intended period of study ends
Valid health insurance
Bank document showing that you’ve paid the necessary upfront payment on tuition fees (typically half of an annual fee)
A recent passport-sized color photograph, with a white background
Photocopies of any previous visas you’ve had for travel to Bulgaria, the US or the UK, if applicable.
After you arrive in Bulgaria, you must apply for a residency permit, which costs BGN 500 (~US$285), is valid for one year, and is renewable every year during your studies. An application for a residency permit can only be submitted after you have fully enrolled at university.

Related article: Top 5 Low Tuition Universities in New Zealand

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees are relatively low in Bulgaria. StudyinBulgaria.com estimates average fees of €2,900-8,000, with medical degrees at the higher end of this spectrum. A one-year preparatory course in English or Bulgarian costs around €2,500 (~US$2780).

EU/EEA and Swiss students of all study levels are able to apply for the Bulgarian tuition fee loan, and Bulgarian universities generally offer scholarships to help international students fund their programs

As mentioned earlier, the cost of living in Bulgaria is cheap and affordable, especially in comparison to other study abroad destinations. Your living costs, including accommodation, transport, food and other expenses, would likely amount to about US$7,200 per year (estimate based on the average monthly costs in euros here) – though you may wish to budget more depending on your lifestyle, spending habits, and city. Rent will be your biggest monthly expenditure – most students live on campus but if you prefer to rent privately, this will cost at least €100 a month (~US$110).

Student Life

One of the main attractions of student life in Bulgaria is the relatively low cost of living, including accommodation, student tuition fees, public transportation and food. Prices vary from town to town, but in general you can expect your expenses on meals to be around half what it would be in a country such as the UK, and accommodation and utilities around a third of those in the UK market (sometimes even less). Bulgarians are very nice, but watch out for potential misunderstandings – they usually shake their heads to mean yes and nod for no, which can be a little confusing at first!

Read more:

http://www.studyabroad365.com/low-tuition-universities-in-bulgaria-application-process-cost-of-living-and-tuition-fees/

Pls i need more info abt d area am just goin dere for visitin an intend 2 stay pls advice