Program Overview

Bulgarian Language and Literature MA

The Bulgarian Language and Literature MA program is designed to prepare students for well-trained specialists in Bulgarian philology. Students acquire comprehensive knowledge of Bulgarian literature from its early period to the modern age in a European context, as well as extensive knowledge of Bulgarian grammar and the history of Bulgarian. Moreover, they are acquainted with the latest linguistic theories, sociolinguistics, textology, lexicology, stylistics, and phraseology. Developing both oral and written proficiency in Bulgarian is an important component of our program. The program ends with a thesis on a chosen subfield of Bulgarian philology.

Program Details

• Degree: Philologist in Bulgarian Language and Literature
• Type: Degree program
• Level: Master
• Accreditation number: OH-FNYF/120-2/2019
• Faculty: Faculty of Humanities
• Institute: Institute of Slavonic and Baltic Philology
• Department: Department of Slavonic Studies
• Language: Bulgarian
• Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)
• ECTS credits: 120
• Minimum number of students: 2
• Maximum number of students: 5

Strength of Program

The structure of our MA program is flexible and meets the needs of students with various interests. The strength of the course is also indicated by the scholarly achievements of the department staff, including regular participation in national and international conferences, regularly organized international conferences on Slavonic Studies, and numerous books and other national and international publications.

Career Opportunities

Students graduating from our university with an MA degree in Bulgarian Studies can work for Bulgarian or Hungarian joint companies, in the field of culture or the educational sector, in the tourist industry, or to find employment related to cooperation between Bulgaria and Hungary in a broader context. Our graduates can also engage in an academic career and, after completing the doctoral training and a successful defense of the doctoral dissertation, obtain a PhD degree.

Job Examples

• Scholar in Bulgarian Studies
• Organizer in various fields of Bulgarian culture
• Expert on Bulgarian culture
• Journalist
• Literary translator
• Specialist in diplomacy

Admission Requirements

• Entry requirements: Applicants must hold a university bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent college degree) in the fields listed below. Full credit acknowledgement is only given for a bachelor’s degree in Slavonic Studies, Specialized in Bulgarian Studies.
• Language requirements: Medium level language competence in Bulgarian (B2 level).
• Documents to submit with application:
  • Secondary school certificate (graduation certificate)
  • Bachelor-level degree
  • Transcript of records
  • CV
  • Motivation letter
  • Copy of the main pages of the passport
  • Copy of application fee payment receipt
  • Copy of the Entrance exam fee payment receipt
  • Language certificate

Optional Documents for Admissions

• Curriculum Vitae in English
• Research Proposal
• Letter of Reference

Application Procedure

• Application deadlines: The deadline for application means the deadline of submission of the full and complete application package in the online system.
• Procedure of the application: The application starts in the online application system. Students need to register in the system, fill in the online application form, upload the required documents, and follow the instructions during the application process.
• Entrance examination and selection process: When the university receives the full application package and it is checked by the Department of International Affairs, an entrance exam date option will be sent no later than the application deadline for the relevant period.

Tuition Fees

• EU/EEA students: 2,500 EUR per semester
• Non-EU/EEA students: 2,500 EUR per semester
• Application fee: The application fee is discounted for Early Bird applicants: EUR 100 (non-refundable) between 01/10/2025 - 30/11/2025 and between 01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026; The regular application fee is: EUR 150 (non-refundable) between 01/04/2026 - 31/05/2026
• Other costs: 100 EUR (entrance exam fee)