Entry requirements
See our country-specific equivalencies.
Undergraduate
If you are studying for Bulgarian qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Bulgaria.
| UK requirement (A-level) | Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie equivalent |
|---|---|
| A*AA | 5.8 |
| AAA | 5.7 |
| AAB | 5.6 |
| ABB | 5.5 |
| BBB | 5.3 |
| BBC | 5.1 |
| BCC | 4.9 |
| CCC | 4.7 |
| CCD | 4.5 |
Subject requirements
For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:
| UK subject requirement (A-level) | Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie equivalent |
|---|---|
| Grade A | 5.7 |
| Grade B | 5.3 |
Minimum standard in English and mathematics
If you are applying for an undergraduate course at ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.
English: IELTS Academic required.
Mathematics:
| Grade C GCSE equivalent | Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie*, Pass/3 |
|---|---|
| Grade B GCSE equivalent | Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie*, Good/4 |
| Grade A GCSE equivalent | Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie*, Good/4 |
Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.
Undergraduate pathway programmes
If you do not meet the direct entry requirements for a course, you can apply to study on one of our UK/ EU foundation courses. If you are applying from Bulgaria, we typically look for a minimum of 4.5 overall.
Postgraduate
You can apply for our postgraduate masters courses if you have a bachelors degree from a university in Bulgaria.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 5 out of 6.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 4 out of 6.
Postgraduate taught pathway programmes
If you do not meet the requirements for a postgraduate course, you can apply for a . These pathway programmes are offered by the and are designed in order to develop a student’s academic and English language skills in preparation for postgraduate study.
Upon successful completion, you can progress to a masters degree at the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½.
English language requirements and courses
All our students require a good standard of English language to be eligible to study with us. If you don’t meet our requirements, we offer intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies.
