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Study in the UK
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University studies in the UK
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Frequently asked questions
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Entry into the UK
Information and advice

Do I need a visa to study in the UK?
No. Bulgarian nationals do not need a visa to enter the UK.

How do I qualify to travel to the UK as a student?
You must be able to show that you have been accepted on a course of study at:

a publicly funded institution of further or higher education (e.g. a university)
a private-education institution
an independent fee paying school.

Make sure the education institution you have chosen is on the Department for Education and Skills Register of Providers: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/providersregister/

And that you are going to follow:

a recognised full-time degree course
a weekday full-time course involving at least 15 hours organised daytime study per week
a full-time course of study at an independent fee paying school.

You must also:

be able to pay for your course and support an accommodate yourself and any dependants without working or help from public funds
plan to leave the UK when you complete your studies.

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