About This Opportunity

Bulgaria's Ministry of Education and Science offers government scholarships to international students from countries with bilateral educational cooperation agreements, covering undergraduate, Master's, and doctoral study at Bulgarian state universities. Bulgaria is an EU member state with a notably low cost of living and a growing number of English-taught programmes, particularly in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and engineering.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Citizen of a country with a bilateral scholarship agreement with Bulgaria — confirm Ghana's eligibility through mon.bg or the Bulgarian Embassy
  • Meet academic entry requirements of your chosen Bulgarian programme
  • Some programmes require Bulgarian language preparatory study — English-taught options available, particularly in medicine and STEM

What You Get / Benefits

  • Full tuition waiver for your programme at a Bulgarian state university
  • Free or subsidised accommodation in university residences
  • Some awards include a monthly stipend — confirm what applies to Ghanaian applicants

How to Apply

  • Visit mon.bg/en for information on available scholarships and eligible countries
  • Contact the Bulgarian Embassy in Ghana to confirm current quota and application process
  • Identify your target Bulgarian university and programme — medicine at Medical University Sofia is a popular route for international students
  • Submit your application through the designated channel with transcripts, medical clearance, and motivation letter

    • Tips

    • Bulgaria is one of the most affordable EU study destinations available — tuition costs are low even without a scholarship, and the cost of living is among the lowest in the EU.
    • Bulgarian medical universities are EU-accredited and attract significant numbers of international students, particularly from Africa — this is one of the most accessible routes to a European medical degree if medicine is your field.
    • Confirm the bilateral scholarship process through the Bulgarian Embassy in Accra as a first step — this is the most reliable source of current information for Ghanaian applicants.

    ⏰ Deadline varies — contact the Bulgarian Embassy in Accra to confirm Ghana's current bilateral arrangement and available scholarship places.