How to Study Abroad in Bulgaria Choosing Bulgaria For Study Abroad. Sofia and Varna are the most popular cities in which to study abroad in Bulgaria. Sofia is its capital and the largest city. Located at the foot of Mount Vitosha, Sofia is a natural choice for students who want to spend their free time hiking, mountaineering, climbing, or skiing. It boasts grand architecture and a happening nightlife with lots of bars and clubs. One good study abroad course in Sofia is through the Centre International de Formation Europeenne. This summer program is for graduate students in many degrees, including European Studies, French, International Relations, Law, Legal Studies, Political Science, and Social Science.
Varna is another popular choice for study abroad in Bulgaria. The “Sea Capital of Bulgaria,” Varna is the country’s third largest city. It’s quite cultured with many archaeological and historical museums, and lively with lots of beach bars, restaurants, and shops. It’s located on the coast of the Black Sea and is a frequent stop for tourists from all over the world. The Knowledge Exchange Institute offers courses in Varna through the University of Economics for the academic year.
Studying, Sports, And Sightseeing. Bulgaria is home to some of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, including the Balkan Mountains, Black Sea, and Seven Rila Lakes. The Balkans connect Bulgaria and neighboring Serbia. Hiking on this famous mountain range is spectacular indeed, with some of the world’s highest waterfalls, beautiful vegetation, and a plethora of wild animals in their natural element. With 20 passes and dense forests, the Balkan Mountains provide one adventure after another. Bulgaria is also quickly becoming a global golf destination, as one world-class golf course after another springs up across the country.
The Black Sea offers the opportunity to jump into various water sports including surfing, fishing, water skiing, diving, underwater fishing, and snorkeling. This great sea boasts luscious beaches, and its Bulgarian shores are tourist hotspots. The Seven Rila Lakes are among the most breathtaking attractions found in this region of Europe, a hotspot for tourists making the journey to these stunningly beautiful glacial blue lakes. Bulgaria’s swift-flowing rivers, including the Struma and Iskar, are perfect for kayaking and whitewater rafting. For adrenaline junkies, there’s bungee jumping down into the Prohodna cave, hang-gliding over Vitosha or Sliven mountains, and paragliding in the heights over the town of Sopot.
Archaeological landmarks around the country include artifacts and ruins from the ancient Thracian, Roman, Byzantine and proto-Bulgarian cultures. Notable sites include: the Sveshtarska Thracian Royal Tomb, in northeast Bulgaria; the Nesebar Archaeological-Historical Reserve, an ancient town that dates back 3200 years, in the coastal town of Nesebar; the antique Roman Stadium in Plovdiv, in central Bulgaria; and the Rila Monastery, founded in the 10th century, tucked into the Rila Mountain in western Bulgaria.