Bulgaria’s amazing cultural life and wonderful educational nature have attracted many international students to choose to study here. I have put together a guide for international students about studying in Bulgaria. If you are interested, please come and take a look!
Why study in Bulgaria?
Although Bulgaria is not an ideal choice for studying abroad, its university education has its advantages, especially since it is a member of the European Union. The quality of universities in Bulgaria is guaranteed by the Bulgarian National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NEAA), a full member of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA). Some Bulgarian universities offer all courses in English. Other universities offer English electives.
Entry and visa regulations
British and EU residents do not need a visa to study in Bulgaria and can apply directly to the school. However, UK and EU students need to register with the police, after which they will be issued a national identity card and five years of temporary residency. Students can apply to any university in Bulgaria. They should contact their chosen university to find out specific entry requirements. Application deadlines vary by school, but students are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Financing your studies
Bulgarian university fees vary widely, depending on the course and language of instruction. Tuition fees for Bulgarian language courses are lower, ranging from ￡1,594 to ￡6,378 per year. UK and EU students in Bulgaria are eligible to apply for Bulgaria Tuition Fee Loans. Students are also eligible for grants to cover living costs. Students can apply for government scholarships and university scholarships just like domestic students.
EU students can work in Bulgaria without any additional permission, but it is difficult to find a job due to the relatively high unemployment rate in Bulgaria. Seasonal jobs in the ski industry are often available, but the pay is low.
Accommodation
Bulgarian universities usually have student dormitories. Seats are limited, first come first served. However, many students prefer to rent privately.
Cost of living
Bulgaria has one of the lowest costs of living in the European Union. Some typical approximate costs (GBP, April 2015) are: 1. Apartment ￡105 to ￡146 per month 2. Cheap restaurant, ￡2.97
3. Dining at McDonald’s for ￡2.60
4. Domestic beer (0.5L barrel) priced at ￡0.74
5. Imported beer (0.33L bottle) ￡0.96
6. Cappuccino? 0.70
7. Coca-Cola/Pepsi (0.33 liters) priced at ￡0.60
8. Water (0.33 liters) ) 0.36 pounds
9. A loaf of bread 0.34 pounds
10. Cigarettes 1.86 pounds
11. Local one-way ticket 0.37 pounds
12 .Cinema tickets ￡3.71
Health and Safety
Students holding a European health insurance card can access Bulgarian state-provided medical services at a reduced cost (sometimes free).
Varna University of Management
Student services and facilities
Student jobs
International students are not allowed to hold part-time jobs during their studies.
Career Counseling
Varna University of Management maintains good relations with some of the major hotel chains in Bulgaria, such as Holiday Inn, Iberiastar, Solmelia, etc. We connect a large number of small local hospitality businesses with our current students and graduates. Varna University of Management graduates enjoy a high reputation on the local and international labor market. Most of them hold middle and senior management positions in international organizations, including: global hotel chains, trading companies, educational institutions, financial and consulting companies.
They stand out due to their language knowledge, international experience and contemporary education.
Given that half of students go on to seek careers in business-related activities, they should receive some combination of guidance that will give them a higher level of confidence in a successful career. As economic matters become more and more complex, IUC strives to provide students with more knowledge to help them meet the intellectual demands of European business.
School of Culinary Arts
After graduation, each alumnus becomes a member of our alumni network, which provides the following services:
Free career management and Recruitment services - CV design, job search advice, interview performance, legal advice on employability in different countries.
The School of Culinary Arts is developing its own job board and only employers who have been evaluated by the School of Culinary Arts will post their current job postings. Recruitment and placement of Tsai's graduates is free.
Graduates of the School of Culinary Arts can participate in all international job fairs organized by Tsai. Up to 20 hours of cooking and culinary arts classes per year to improve skills.
Use the student and alumni libraries (excluding electronic libraries).
Access articles, textbooks, and journals published by the School of Culinary Arts and International University College.
Priority to participate in the cooking competition organized by Teacher Cai.
Disability Support
International University College recognizes its responsibility to serve the educational needs of all students. Therefore, this college is equipped for students/faculty/faculty with disabilities. Students with physical disabilities have access to Dobrich's main building. Specifically, there are lifts and ramps for wheelchairs at the entrance.
History
The International University College (IUC) is a recognized higher education institution established in 1992. Over the years, International University College has developed rapidly and its student base has continued to increase. As a result of the growth, the International University College was accredited on May 5, 1999 in accordance with the Higher Education Law of Bulgaria and the Republic of Bulgaria (published in the State Gazette 44/1999).
IUC Institute of Culinary Arts
The Institute of Culinary Arts at IUC (CAI) will open in February 2015. The School of Culinary Arts is a modern version of traditional culinary arts education. The School of Culinary Arts will create culinary architects who will be competitive in the national and international markets.
The school’s mission is to “promote the classics, respect the modern, lead a revolution in the culinary world, go one step further on the basis of traditional culinary research, incorporate experimental cooking, and take into account local agricultural products and locally sourced ingredients. Current trends in meat and fish; healthy cooking, sustainable seafood, and nose-to-story cooking.”
The School of Culinary Arts’ core values ??are confidence, perfectionism, and creativity.
Why we are in the field of education - to cultivate knowledgeable and creative chefs. Why are we better? Because we are different, we know what we stand for and we stay true to our commitment to high quality, consistent, modern and innovative culinary transformation (education is at the heart of the transformation, from a classic chef to an innovator, designer, food thinker).