Bulgaria Guide: Education

Find information about studying abroad, universities, admission processes, tuition fees and how the education system works. You will also find information about other learning opportunities in further education.

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  Education in Bulgaria

  Structure of the education system

  Formal education in Bulgaria is managed by local authorities. It has the following structure: pre-primary education (0 to 6 years), primary education (first through fourth grade), lower-secondary education (fifth through eighth grade), upper-secondary education (ninth through twelfth grade) and higher education.

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  Primary education in Bulgaria

  Pre-primary, primary and lower secondary education

  Before going to primary school, children in Bulgaria have to spend at least two years in kindergarten.

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  Upper- secondary education in Bulgaria

  Entrance examination and types of upper-secondary schools

  In Bulgaria, upper-secondary education is optional.Students need a basic education certificate to apply for an upper secondary education school.

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  Higher education in Bulgaria

  Types of higher education facilities, examinations, degrees

  Тhere are about 50 higher education facilities in Bulgaria, both public and private. In order to enroll in one, a student needs an upper-secondary education diploma.

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