Admission to Master’s programmes is carried out following application and ranking based on submitted documents.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree Diploma, in accordance with Article 42, Paragraph 1, Point 1, Letter “b” of the Higher Education Act, or a “Master’s” Degree with a grade no lower than “good” and a minimum of 240 ECTS credits (original and copy).

For the academic year 2024/25, the International Business School is implementing the global university admissions practice and procedure.

The application and submission deadline is:

• 01.03.2024 – 24.07.2024

⇒ Apply ONLINE

• Sample form provided by IBS/available on-site or in the online application system/
• Bachelor’s Degree Diploma, in accordance with Article 42, Paragraph 1, Point 1, Letter “b” of the Higher Education Act, or a “Master’s” Degree with a grade no lower than “good” and a minimum of 240 ECTS credits (original and copy)
• Document confirming payment of the application fee

You can apply online any day of the week, 24/7.

If you wish to meet with our team, get acquainted with the business school, and ask any questions you may have, you can apply in person.

At any step of the application process, you can reach out for additional information and assistance from our consultants.

Every weekday from 09:00 to 17:00 at:

• Botevgrad, 14 Gurko Street, IBS building, information phone number: +359723 688 12
• Sofia, 7 Vincent van Gogh Street, IBS Distance Learning Center (opposite the Overgaz building, Vitosha metro station), information phone number: +359 2 400 16 30

After successfully completing the application procedure, each candidate will receive a Registration Card with a unique access code for checking their ranking, either personally or via the email provided for contact.

ONLINE application

RANKING

• 25.07.2024 г.

After successfully completing the application procedure, you will receive a Registration Card via email, which you have provided as your contact.

On the day of ranking, you will receive an email notification regarding the results, an invitation for enrolment, and the necessary instructions to follow.

ENROLLMENT

• 26.07 – 02.08.2024 г. 

Enrolment is carried by the applicant in person or by a person authorised by the applicant.

Documents and Enrolment Procedure:

1. Enrolment document package /obtained on-site/;
2. Original and copy of the completed education diploma;
3. Document confirming payment of the tuition fee for the first semester.

Payment can be made:

• by bank card via POS terminal – at IBS when submitting documents;
• by bank transfer – The fee is deposited into IBS’s bank account.

OBB – Office Botеvgrad IBAN: BG78RZBB91551089856718 SWIFT BIC: RZBBBGSF

4. Four passport-sized photos;
5. Identity card.

Enrolment is carried out in person by the candidate at 7 Vincent van Gogh Street, Sofia or 14 Gurko Street, Botevgrad, or online upon prior request via email at [email protected].

For additional information, contact:

Tel: +3592/400 16 30

Mobile: +359 897 931 002

or email at [email protected]

Semester Fees

1. Semester Fee for Bulgarian-language Programs: 1620 lv.
2. Semester Fee for Study in English-language Programs:

• Bulgarian citizens: 1300 euros
• EU citizens: 1300 euros
• Non-EU citizens: 2300 euros

Administrative Fees

• Entrance examination for Bulgarian and English-language programs: 50 lv.
• Issuance of an individual protocol for taking a semester exam after a regular and re-examination session: 25 lv.
• Issuance of an individual protocol for taking an exam in order to change the grade: 25 lv.
• Access to a course for students with extended study period: 60 leva
• Academic recognition, through NACID, of a higher education degree acquired abroad, for the purpose of continuing studies at IBS: 200 lv.
• Issuance of an Academic Certificate to persons with terminated or without student rights (including graduates, expelled, left or released): 50 lv,
• Third appearance on the State Exam: 100 lv.
• Issuance of a duplicate diploma for completed HE qualification level: 100 lv.
• Graduation: 50 lv.

Administrative fees are not refundable in case of refusal of the student or applicant from the service.

Tuition Fee Discounts

1. For high academic achievement in obtaining a Master’s degree in English programs:

• 400 Euros for the first year, valid for all applicants from the EU and non-EU countries (including Bulgarian citizens) with a GPA of at least 5.00 (“very good”) from their bachelor’s degree.

   2. For family members studying in all programs at IBS, for all applicants from the EU and non-EU countries (including Bulgarian citizens):

• 10% for the second and each subsequent family member (spouses, siblings, parents, and children) who graduated from IBS no more than five years ago.
• 25% for each second family member studying at the same time.

   3. For a one-time payment of the fee for the entire academic year:

• 10% for all students from the EU and non-EU countries (including Bulgarian citizens) in all programs in Bulgarian and English.

   4. For continuing education in a Master’s degree after obtaining a Bachelor’s degree at IBS:

• 10% for all students from the EU and non-EU countries (including Bulgarian citizens) in all programs in Bulgarian and English.

   5. For early enrollment for a Master’s degree by July 1:

• 10% for all students from the EU and non-EU countries (including Bulgarian citizens) in all programs in Bulgarian and English.

Every enrolled student or doctoral student at IBS is entitled to use only one discount per academic year.

Payment Methods

By bank card via POS terminal – at IBS when submitting documents By bank transfer – The fee is deposited into IBS’s bank account OBB – Office Botеvgrad

IBAN: BG76UBBS81551089856718

SWIFT BIC: UBBSBGSF

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