Coming to study from Bulgaria

The University of Southampton has an active and growing Bulgarian student community. 

Learn more about the requirements you'll need to study with us, plus access other resources for Bulgarian students.

Entry qualification equivalencies for Bulgarian students

¸£Àû×ÅÆ¬ out the Bulgarian equivalents to the grades and academic qualifications required to study with us in the UK. These will depend on what level of study you're applying for.

You will also need to meet English language requirements and have your student visa in place.

If you want to take an undergraduate course with us but do not yet have the qualifications needed to apply, we may offer a foundation course that will enable you to qualify and secure a place. 

The Bulgarian equivalents for their entry requirements will depend on which of these one-year intensive introductions you apply for.  

They include: 

Most of our undergraduate degrees take 3 years to complete full time and award a bachelor’s degree in the field you study.

To study with us at undergraduate level, you typically need one of the following, with a minimum grade dependent on the course you're applying for:

  • UK A levels with grades from BBC to A*AA
  • an International Baccalaureate (IB) score of between 28 and 38 points
  • a Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie,
    • with an overall grade of between 5.2 and 5.8
    • 5 to 6 subjects relevant to the undergraduate course you choose

See your course page for the exact requirements you'll need to meet.

The OnCampus pre-master's programmes prepare international students for studying at the master’s degree level. They take place over 2 semesters and focus on improving English language, study and research skills.

If you have a UK 2:2 degree equivalent but need a 2:1, successfully completing a programme will secure you a place on your chosen degree.

To apply for a pre-master's programme, you need:

  • English language skills from 5.0 IELTS or equivalent (with no single element less than 5.0)

Our postgraduate taught degrees involve more advanced study and usually take 1 year, depending on the course. Degrees awarded include master’s degrees, postgraduate diplomas and certificates.

To apply, you'll need a bachelor's degree awarded by a recognised university or a Bulgarian bachelor's degree awarded after 2002 or a Master's degree awarded before 1999 with minimum average overall grade 4.5 out of 6.0.

Depending on which course you apply for, your minimum grade requirement will be a:

  • first class UK degree equivalent
  • UK 2:1 degree equivalent
  • UK 2:2 degree equivalent

See your course page for the exact requirement.

If you have any questions about equivalencies for your institution, please .

To study for a PhD or research degree with us, you need all of the following:

  • a 2:1 undergraduate honours degree
  • a master's degree with merit
  • a strong research proposal

Qualifying degrees must have been awarded by a .

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