Undergraduate Degree Programs

In the cities of Sofia, Varna, and Dobrich, Bulgaria:

• Admission in Varna University of Management (VUM), Varna or Dobrich Campus, Republic of Bulgaria.
• Registration of Seat Reservation.
• Documents Translation, Legalization, and Notarization Service.
• International student’s Admission Application filling and follow up with VUM and the concerned Bulgarian Ministries and Departments.
• Assisting international students in immigration processes upon arrival in Bulgaria.
• Arranging cost effective housing and accommodation options before student’s arrival.

In Pakistan:

• Advising and organizing the provided admission documents from students.
• Sending documents to Bulgaria for translation and notarization.
• Coordination with VUM’s authorized Recruitment Representative, CanPEC, for timely completion of processes and admission requirements.
• Preparing file to be submitted for issuance of D-Visa to the international students by the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria, Islamabad, Pakistan.

Work Permit Opportunity to the Undergraduate Students in Bulgaria:

After graduating from VUM, the international students are offered opportunity by the Bulgarian government to avail Work Permit by following below mentioned major steps. This is a unique opportunity to gain European Union work experience:

• The international students must submit a request to issue “Work Permit for 09 Months” to the Local Labor Office within “07 Days from the Official Graduation Date”.
• To take advantage of this procedure, it is strongly recommended that a document indicating the official graduation date must be obtained within 03/04 Days by the international students from the Student Affairs Office of VUM to give international student extra time to complete requirements and apply for work permit at Local Labor Office.
• If the international student’s case and documents are complete and required charges are paid, the Local Labor Office issues “Work Permit for 09 Months” to the international students to search and get employed on a full time job in Bulgaria.
• If, for any reason, the international students fail to submit the request at the Local Labor Office within the specified time period of 07 Days from the Official Graduation Date, it will result in ineligibility of the international students to apply for this opportunity and international students will be required to leave Bulgaria.
• During the “09 Months Work Permit Period” the international students shall search for a full time job with an employer willing to apply for “Work Permit on international student’s behalf”.
• If the international students are unable to find an employer in the 09 Months Work Permit Period, they will be required to leave the country on expiry of this period.
• The international students are strongly advised to keep on searching and developing professional relations with potential employers during their stay in Bulgaria to avail this opportunity at the end of their program.

Admission Process:

Varna University of Management (VUM) – Varna OR Dobrich Campus, Bulgaria

OFFERED UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS:

1:  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) – 4 Years

2:  Double Software Bachelor Degrees – 4 Years

• Bachelor of Software & Technology by VUM – 3 Years
• BSc (Honors) Software Engineering at VUM by Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK – Additional 1 Year

Step 1: Admission Eligibility – Undergraduate Programs

To start the admission process, the international students are required to provide following documents to CE Consultants for assessment of eligibility for admission in the desired program:

1. Scanned copy of filled Application Form
2. Scanned copy of Passport
3. Scanned copy of Intermediate Certificate/A-Level Certificate
4. Mark Sheets/Transcript with Grades.
5. TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, PTE or equivalent English Language Test –Preferred but not a must
6. Declaration Form of Personal Data Collection (To be provided by CE Consultants)

Eligibility Requirements:

• Minimum 62% or higher in two general (non-local languages and non-religious) subjects.
• If the Secondary Education in the country of the applicant is divided into Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary Education, please provide both documents.
• English Language Requirements: Internationally recognized English Language Certificate (TOEFL, SAT, IELTS, PTE, CAE, etc.) OR Sit for an English Language Test by VUM.
• At least IELTS 4.5 (or equivalent score from another internationally recognized testing system).
• English Language Test Exemption: The international students whose mother tongue is English or whose language of instruction in school was English (and are able to provide proof of that), there is a possibility to be exempted from the English language test. In some cases, the interviewing commission may decide for certain candidates to undergo an Online English Exam by VUM although they possess an English Language Certificate or other proof of English proficiency.

Step 2: On confirmation of international student’s eligibility from CanPEC, the parents and international student shall be required to sign a standard Contract to Hire Consultants Services along with payment of CE Consultants Services Fee. 

Step 3: Interview and English Exam

• On acceptance of initial admission criteria, an online interview will be scheduled for the time and date suitable for both sides. VUM Admission Interview is COMPULSORY.
• After the interview, those who do not possess an internationally recognized English language certificate, undertake an online English exam of VUM. The minimum required result of VUM exam for acceptance in a Bachelor’s program is 60% (First Division).

Step 4: Registration of Seat Reservation for International Student

On passing the test and selection of international student in VUM, the international student’s seat shall be reserved and registered in the selected Undergraduate Program subject to the availability of seat.

The international student shall be required to transmit Euros 500/- (Euros Five Hundred only) as Registration Fee for Seat Reservation to the provided bank account of CanPEC. The Registration Fee shall be Non-Refundable once seat is reserved for a particular international student.

Step 5: Translation, Apostilles, Certifications and Attestations

CanPEC, on behalf of CE Consultants and international student, will manage all the required documents of international students to be translated by a licensed translation agency in Bulgaria. The translation will also be legalized by a Public Notary as per the acceptable and approved standards of Bulgarian government’s departments and VUM.

The charges for document’s Translation and Legalization by a Public Notary in Bulgaria shall be Euros 200/- (Euros Two Hundred only) and shall be Non-Refundable. The amount shall be directly transmitted by international student to the provided bank account of CanPEC, Sofia, Bulgaria.

Step 6: Admission Documents (Translated) for Approval of Ministry of Education, Bulgaria

1. VUM Application Form: Duly completed, printed, and signed by student.
2. School Certificates: Translated and Notarized Copies of Certificates.
3. Mark Sheets / Transcript with the Grades: Translated and Notarized Copies.
4. Original Health Certificate: Stating that the international student is healthy and can travel. Translated and Notarized.
5. An Eligibility Letter: A document stating that the international student has the right to continue education in any college or university in the other country. It could be issued by the School or concerned department of Ministry of Education.

Notes:

1. Before the completion of Step 6, the student shall be required to pay all the charges and tuition fees as per the Certificate of Admission and Invoices.
2. The time required to obtain Certificate of Recognition from Regional Department of Education and Approval Certificate of Ministry of Education, Bulgaria shall be 40 to 60 days.

Step 7: Certificate of Admission and Accommodation

After seat registration CE Consultants shall inform about the time/date of payment of Application Fee charges. The international student shall receive after payment, the following documents from VUM for further processing of admission:

• Certificate of Admission.
• Invoice containing information about the fees, terms of payment and full VUM bank account details.
• Admission Offer containing information about rules, regulations, fees, etc. This document should be duly signed by the international student and original document returned to the admission office.
• Application Form for Accommodation to reserve place in VUM Dormitory. The required charges shall be paid as per invoice.

The Application Fee of Euros 100/- (Euros One Hundred only) must be transferred to the VUM bank account for issuance of above documents from VUM. The Application Fee is Non-Refundable.