Bulgaria

We have been welcoming Bulgarian students to our campuses for many years. Popular programmes for Bulgarian students include undergraduate Business pathways, Social Studies and Computer Science.

Visits to your country

Our International Office makes regular visits to Bulgaria; providing a great opportunity for you to meet with Canterbury Christ Church University staff in person and to get information and advice on joining our international student community:

Courses and entry requirements
How to make your application
Tuition fees
Accommodation options
Living and studying in Canterbury

Academic requirements

CCCU Entry Point	Minimum Qualification/Grade
Foundation Programme	Diploma za zavarsheno sredno obrazovanie (Diploma of completed secondary education) with a minimum average of 4.0/6.0
Foundation Programme	Diploma za Zavarsheno Visshe Obrazovanie Bachelor Degree (prior to 2001) with a minimum average of 3.5/6.0
Undergraduate Degree	Diploma za zavarsheno sredno obrazovanie (Diploma of completed secondary education) with an average grade of 5.0-5.2/6.0 or higher depending on the programme
Undergraduate Degree	Diploma za Zavarsheno Visshe Obrazovanie Bachelor Degree (prior to 2001) with an average grade of 4.0-5.0/6.0 or higher depending on the programme
Master's Degree	Diploma za Zavarsheno Visshe Obrazovanie Bachelor Degree (after 2001) with an average grade of 3.5/6.0 or higher
Master's Degree	Magisterum (Masters Degree)
PhD	Magisterum (Masters Degree)

English requirements

All applicants for undergraduate programmes will need a minimum English level of IELTS or equivalent 6.0 overall, with no less than 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in all other bands. Some programmes require 6.5/7.0 – please contact the International Office if you are unsure of your course requirement.

For postgraduate entry all applicants will need a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in all other bands or equivalent. Some courses have a higher requirement – please contact the International Office if you are unsure of your course requirement.

For International Foundation entry all applicants will need a minimum of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent, with no less than 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.0 in all other bands.

If you have taken an IGCSE exam in English and have a Grade C, this will also usually be acceptable for most undergraduate courses.

We are also able to consider some non-UK English qualifications for entry. The International Admissions Team will advise if they are able to accept your English language qualification once you have applied.