University of Economics – Varna

1. Master Degree Diploma.
2. Diploma Supplement. In case there is no grading scale attached to the diploma, candidates have to present an official document with the grading system description.
3. Application form (for the procedure of diploma verification).
4. CV.
5. Copy of passport/ID card.
6. List of publications, if any.
7. Six passport photos (dimensions: 4.5/3.5 cm).

Documents specified in points 1, 2 must be:

• Notary certified copies;
• Certified in accordance with the international requirements:
  • for countries that have a mutual legal assistance agreement with Bulgaria concerning  certification of documents, the agreement requirements shall apply;
  • for member countries under the Hague Convention, documents are certified with Apostille stamps;
  • for all other countries, documents must be certified by the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the applicant’s country of residence, and by the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in the respected country.
• Translated in Bulgarian language with legalized translation in Bulgaria. It is necessary to send the translated documents for certification of the translator’s signature to the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Citizens of EU and EEA can apply for doctoral degree studies by providing the following documents:

1. Application form (for the procedure of diploma verification)
2. A project of the doctoral thesis and bibliography
3. CV (by sample)
4. Master degree diploma
5. Diploma Supplements.  In case there is no grading scale attached to the diplomas, candidates have to present an official document with the grading system description.
6. Certificate from the Committee on the recognition of higher education acquired in foreign universities (only in case the diploma is issued by a higher school outside Bulgaria)
7. Copy of ID or passport

In case the applicant has graduated a higher school outside Bulgaria, documents specified in points 4 and 5 must be:

• Notary certified copies;
• Certified in accordance with the international requirements:
  • for countries that have a mutual legal assistance agreement with Bulgaria concerning  certification of documents, the agreement requirements shall apply;
  • for member countries under the Hague Convention, documents are certified with Apostille stamps;