International Students Admission

Bachelor`s Degree Programmes

1. Tourism
   • Four-year study programme (8 semesters), 240 ECTS

     • Study programme: Tourism
     • Faculty: Faculty of Economics
     • Degree: Bachelor’s degree
     • Field of studies: 3.9 Tourism
     • Duration of study: 4 years (8 semesters)
     • Location: Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
     • Admission requirements: According to the Regulations for students` admission to St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo in the various educational and qualification degrees applicable for the relevant academic year. The programme is designed for foreign students.
     • Instruction type: FULL TIME, PART-TIME
     • Language: English
     • Courses: 38 compulsory courses + 30 elective courses + 18 optional courses 
     • ECTS of the programme: 240
     • Awarded degree: Bachelor in Tourism
     • Annual tuition fee for international students: € 1500

     The aim of the program is to prepare specialists with high-quality theoretical and practical knowledge, skills and competences who can lead and participate in the production, investment, innovation, accounting, marketing and mediation activities of enterprises from the tourism sector. Students acquire a wide-ranging training for work in the tourism sector, which is formed on the basis of the scientific tools of economics, management and geography. Special emphasis in training is placed on the development of creativity of each student. Together with solid theoretical training, they make the student adaptable to the rapidly changing market environment and the variety of activities in tourism.

     The candidates are expected to submit either an internationally recognized English-language certificate proving that they have sufficient knowledge of it (for instance, IELTS, Oxford Test of English, FCE, CAE) or an academic transcript of subjects on their BA curriculum which were taught in English. The minimal level of English language proficiency for all candidates is B2.

Master`s Degree Programmes

1. English as a Foreign Language in Primary Schools (ISCED – LEVEL 1), 2 or 3 semesters programme
   • One-year study programme (2 semesters), 60 ECTS

     • Study programme: English as a Foreign Language in Primary Schools (ISCED – LEVEL 1)
     • Faculty: Faculty of Education
     • Degree: Master’s degree
     • Field of studies: 1.2. Pedagogy
     • Duration of study: 1 year (2 semesters)
     • Location: Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
     • Admission requirements: a bachelor’s degree with at least 240 ECTS / or master's degree with at least 300 ECTS (Post-BA or MA) in the same field of studies (1.2. Pedagogy).
     • Study type: FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
     • Language: English
     • Courses: 8 core + 2 elective + 1 facultative
     • ECTS of the programme: 60
     • Awarded degree: Мaster in Pedagogy
     • Annual tuition fee for international students: € 1950

     The one-year study programme is aimed at students who want to become primary English teachers; it comprises 6 core courses; from the 6 elective courses students have to choose 2. There is also 1 facultative course in the study programme.

     The candidates are expected to submit either an internationally recognized English-language certificate proving that they have sufficient knowledge of it (for instance, IELTS, Oxford Test of English, FCE, CAE) or an academic transcript of subjects on their BA curriculum which were taught in English. The minimal level of English language proficiency for all candidates is B2.

   • One-and-a-half-year study programme, 90 ECTS – for Post-BA or MA of a different field of studies (other than 1.2. Pedagogy)

     • Study programme: English as a Foreign Language in Primary Schools (ISCED – LEVEL 1)
     • Faculty: Faculty of Education
     • Degree: Master’s degree
     • Field of studies: 1.2. Pedagogy
     • Duration of study:  3 semesters
     • Location: Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
     • Admission requirements: a bachelor’s degree with at least 240 ECTS / or master's degree with at least 300 ECTS (Post-BA or MA)
     • Study type: FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
     • Language: English
     • Courses: 11 core + 4 elective + 1 facultative
     • ECTS of the programme: 90
     • Awarded degree: Мaster in Pedagogy

     Annual tuition fee for international students: € 1950

     The one-and-a-half-year study-programme is aimed at students who want to become primary English teachers; it comprises 11 core courses; from the 12 elective courses students have to choose 4. There is also 1 facultative course in the study programme.

     The candidates are expected to submit either an internationally recognized English-language certificate proving that they have sufficient knowledge of it (for instance, IELTS, Oxford Test of English, FCE, CAE) or an academic transcript of subjects on their BA curriculum which were taught in English. The minimal level of English language proficiency for all candidates is B2.



2. Anglophone Studies. Language – Culture – Literature
   • One-year study programme (2 semesters), 60 ECTS – for Post-BA or MA in the same field of studies (2.1. Philology) or MA in a different field of studies (other than 2.1. Philology).

     • Study programme: Anglophone Studies. Language – Culture – Literature
     • Faculty: Faculty of Modern Languages
     • Degree: Master’s degree
     • Field of studies: 2.1. Philology
     • Duration of study: 1 year (2 semesters)
     • Location: Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria / Sveti Nikole or Bitola, Republic of North Macedonia
     • Admission requirements: a bachelor’s degree with at least 240 ECTS / or master's degree with at least 300 ECTS (Post-BA or MA)
     • Study type: FULL-TIME
     • Language: English
     • Courses: 6 core + 4 elective
     • ECTS of the programme: 60
     • Awarded degree: Мaster in Philology
     • Annual tuition fee for international students: € 1950

     The one year study programmes comprise 6 core courses; from the 8 elective courses students have to choose 4.

     The candidates are expected to submit either an internationally recognized English-language certificate proving that they have sufficient knowledge of it (for instance, IELTS, Oxford Test of English, FCE, CAE) or an academic transcript of subjects on their BA curriculum which were taught in English. If applicants cannot provide any proof of their English language proficiency, they have to take an admission test in English. The minimal level of English language proficiency for all candidates is B2.



3. Existential Sharing
   • One-year study programme (2 semesters), 60 ECTS – for holders of BA or MA degree in the same field of studies (2.3. Philosophy)

     • Study programme: Existential Sharing
     • Faculty: Faculty of Philosophy
     • Degree: Master’s degree
     • Field of studies: 2.3. Philosophy
     • Duration of study: 1 year (2 semesters)
     • Location: Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria     
     • Admission requirements: a bachelor’s degree with at least 240 ECTS
     • Study type: FULL-TIME
     • Language: English
     • Courses: 9 core + 6 elective
     • ECTS of the programme: 60
     • Awarded degree: Мaster in Philosophy

     Annual tuition fee for international students: € 1950

     The programme comprises 9 core courses; from the 6 elective courses the students have to choose 2.

     The candidates are expected to submit either an internationally recognized English-language certificate proving that they have sufficient knowledge of the language (for instance, IELTS, Oxford Test of English, FCE, CAE) or an academic transcript of subjects on their BA curriculum which were taught in English. If applicants cannot provide any proof of their English language proficiency, they have to take an admission test in English. The level of English language proficiency for all candidates is B2.

   • Two-year study programme (4 semesters), 120 ECTS – for holders of BA degree with a study duration of three years from foreign universities or MA degree in different field of studies

     • Study programme: Existential Sharing
     • Faculty: Faculty of Philosophy
     • Degree: Master’s degree
     • Field of studies: 2.3. Philosophy
     • Duration of study: 2 years (4 semesters)
     • Location: Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria     
     • Admission requirements: BA degree with a study duration of three years from foreign universities
     • Study type: FULL-TIME
     • Language: English
     • Courses: 17 core + 11 elective
     • ECTS of the programme: 120
     • Awarded degree: Мaster in Philosophy
     • Annual tuition fee for international students: € 1950

     The programme comprises 17 core courses; from the 11 elective courses the students have to choose 2 per semester.

     The candidates are expected to submit either an internationally recognized English-language certificate proving that they have sufficient knowledge of the language (for instance, IELTS, Oxford Test of English, FCE, CAE) or an academic transcript of subjects on their BA curriculum which were taught in English. If applicants cannot provide any proof of their English language proficiency, they have to take an admission test in English. The level of English language proficiency for all candidates is B2.



4. Politology. International Relations, 4 semesters

   Annual tuition fee: € 1950



5. Regional Development
   • One-year study programme (2 semesters), 60 ECTS – for Post-BA or MA in the same field of studies (4.4 Earth Sciences);

     • Study programme: Regional Development
     • Faculty: Faculty of History
     • Degree: Master’s degree
     • Field of studies: 4.4 Earth Sciences
     • Location: Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria / Sveti Nikole or Bitola, Republic of North Macedonia
     • Duration of study: 1 year (2 semesters)
     • Admission requirements: a bachelor’s degree with at least 240 ECTS, and Post-BA or MA in the same field of studies (4.4 Earth Sciences).
     • Study type: FULL-TIME
     • Language: English
     • Courses: 10 core + 4 elective
     • ECTS of the programme: 60
     • Awarded degree: Мaster in Regional Development
     • Annual tuition fee for international students: € 2250

     The one year study programmes comprise 10 core courses; from the 6 elective courses students have to choose 4.

     There are no entrance exams for admission at the graduate level.



6. Computer Science. Applied Computer Science
   • One-and-a-half-year study programme (3 semesters), 90 ECTS – for Post-BA or MA in the same field of studies (4.6 Informatics and Computer Science);

     • Study programme: Computer Science. Applied Computer Science
     • Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics
     • Degree: Master’s degree
     • Field of studies: 4.6 Informatics and Computer Science
     • Location: Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria / Sveti Nikole or Bitola, Republic of North Macedonia
     • Duration of study: 1.5 year (3 semesters)
     • Admission requirements: a bachelor’s degree with at least 240 ECTS, and Post-BA or MA in the same field of studies (4.6 Informatics and Computer Science).
     • Study type: FULL-TIME
     • Language: English
     • Courses: 5 core + 3 elective + 2 optional and 1 semester for practice
     • ECTS of the programme: 90
     • Awarded degree: Мaster in Computer Science
     • Annual tuition fee for international students: € 2250

     The 1.5 year study programmes comprise 5 core courses and practice; from the 7 elective courses students have to choose 3, and from the 4 optional courses students have to choose 2.

     There are no entrance exams for admission at the graduate level.



7. Digital Humanities: Language, Culture, Communication, 2 semesters
   • One-year study programme (2 semesters), 60 ECTS – for holders of BA or MA degree in the same field of studies (2.1. Philology)
     or in a different field of studies (other than 2.1. Philology).

     • Study programme: Digital Humanities: Language, Culture, Communication
     • Faculty: Faculty of Modern Languages
     • Degree: Master’s degree
     • Field of studies: 2.1. Philology
     • Duration of study: 1 year (2 semesters)
     • Location: Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria / Sveti Nikole or Bitola, Republic of North Macedonia
     • Admission requirements: a bachelor’s degree with at least 240 ECTS or a master’s degree with at least 300 ECTS
     • Study type: FULL-TIME
     • Language: English
     • Courses: 6 core + 2 elective
     • ECTS of the programme: 60
     • Awarded degree: Мaster in Philology
     • Annual tuition fee for international students: € 1950

     The programme comprises 6 core courses; from the 4 elective courses the students have to choose 2.

     The candidates are expected to submit either an internationally recognized English-language certificate proving that they have sufficient knowledge of the language (for instance, IELTS, Oxford Test of English, FCE, CAE) or an academic transcript of subjects on their BA curriculum which were taught in English. If applicants cannot provide any proof of their English language proficiency, they have to take an admission test in English. The level of English language proficiency for all candidates is С1+.

1. Politology. International Relations, 4 semesters

   Annual tuition fee: € 1950

Enrolment requirements

In order to enrol, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with 240 ECTS.

Applicants should prepare all of the required documents, which depend on the country they are issued in. International students may have to submit their bachelor’s or master’s degree diplomas for recognition at the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Bulgaria. This should be done at least three months prior to applying for enrolment in the respective master’s degree programme.

Required documents for international students

Please check the enrolment requirements listed here!

For further information, please contact Mrs Silviya Georgieva

• Phone: +359 62 618 306
• e-mail: foreign-students@ts.uni-vt.bg