Information for Students from Bulgaria

Aberystwyth University was the first university in Wales and is an established traditional university, founded in 1872. It is recognised as leading in the field of research for environmental sciences, political studies, creative writing, theatre and performance and Celtic and Medieval History.

Students from Bulgaria are very much welcomed to Aberystwyth University and are recognised as bringing new perspectives to our university traditions, excellence in research and studying and also add to the vibrant social life in Aberystwyth.

We use the following Educational Advisors in Bulgaria:

Integral

99 Evlogi Georgiev Blgv,
Sofia 1142
BULGARIA

Tel: +35-9-2950-5570
Fax: +35-9-2950-5570
E-mail: ashaleva@integral.bg 
Web: www.integral.bg 

If you are looking to study an Undergraduate Degree with us, these are our standard entry requirements:

  • Diplomaza Sredno Obrazonvaine (Diploma of Secondary Education) with a minimum overall score of 5.0.  Students with less than 5.0 may be considered following successful completion of the Matura.

Undergraduate English Language Requirements: The general requirement is IELTS 6.0 – 6.5

If you are looking to study a Postgraduate Degree with us, we compare your qualifications in the following ways:

  • Bachelor's Bachelor 4.0 (from 2001) Diploma za Zavarsheno Visshe Obrazovanie is equal  to an Undergraduate degree 2:2
  • Bachelor 5.0 (from 2001) Diploma za Zavarsheno Visshe Obrazovanie is equal to an Undergraduate degree 2:1
  • Bachelor 6.0 (from 2001) Diploma za Zavarsheno Visshe Obrazovanie is equal to an Undergraduate degree 1st
  • A Masters degree in Bulgaria is equal to a UK taught Master's degree (if in same subject as Bachelor's degree)

Postgraduate English Language Requirements: The general requirement is IELTS 6.5 (http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/media/English-Language-Entry-Requirements-for-Aberystwyth-University.pdf)

See what previous Bulgarian students say about Aberystwyth