Sofia University

Sofia, Bulgaria

Sofia University is Bulgaria's oldest institution of higher education. The university building, which was founded on 1 October 1888, was built between 1924 and 1934 with the financial support of the brothers Evlogi Georgiev and Hristo Georgiev (whose sculptures are now on its façade) and has an area of 18,624 m2 with a total of 324 premises.
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Everything You Need to Know About Application Requirements at Sofia University

Admission Requirements for a Bachelor's Program at Sofia University (Bulgaria)

1. General Requirements:

Completed Secondary Education: Must qualify for higher education in your home country.

Certificate of Recognized Secondary Education: Issued by the Bulgarian Ministry of Education, recalculating your grades into the Bulgarian grading system.

Application Form: Completed and submitted to Sofia University.

Passport Copy: A valid copy of your passport.

Passport-size Photos: Required for official documentation.

Medical Certificate: May be required.

Application Fee: Must be paid upon submission.

2. Additional Requirements for Non-EU Citizens:

Application Period:

For the 2025-2026 academic year, applications are open from July 28 to September 12, 2025.

Entrance Exams:

Required for specific programs, such as biology and chemistry for medical-related programs.

Language Proficiency:

If the program is not in your native language, you may need to provide proof of proficiency, such as IELTS or TOEFL, or take a university language test.

Grade Requirements:

Your secondary school grades in relevant subjects must be at least 62% of the maximum possible grade according to your home country’s grading system.

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