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Locations: Bucharest, Romania; Sofia, Bulgaria; Varna, Bulgaria; Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Program Terms: Summer
Program Homepage: Click to visit
Restrictions: KU applicants only
Program Cost: Summer

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Summer	2026	02/01/2026	02/05/2026	05/18/2026	06/02/2026
IMPORTANT DATE INFORMATION: In order to arrive in Bulgaria on 5/19, students must depart the U.S. on 5/18.
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Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Program Type:	Faculty-Led	Study Abroad Program Coordinator:	Mari Keyser
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction:	English	Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA Eligibility:	2.5 GPA
Open to Non-KU students:	NO	Open to graduate students:	YES
Click here for a definition of this term Fulfills KU Core Advanced Education Goal 4.2 - Culture and Diversity:	NO

Program Description:

Funding your Study Abroad Program

KU Study Abroad can do personalized financial aid and scholarship advising for students. Please visit 108 Lippincott Hall or call 785-864-3742 to set up an appointment. KU students who qualify for financial aid in the form of federal and/or other loans, federal grants, and KU or outside scholarships may apply the aid to the cost of a study abroad program.

KU Study Abroad & Global Engagement Scholarships are available to KU degree-seeking students. Applications are available online. The scholarship application deadline is February 15 for Summer, March 1 for Fall and Academic Year programs, and October 1 for Spring, Winter Break, and Spring Break programs.

For additional scholarship opportunities visit: www.studyabroad.ku.edu/other-scholarship-opportunities

Application Procedures

All applicants will be required to complete several documents for each study abroad application. Below is a list of documents that will need to be completed for an application.

Authorization to Release Student Information
Financial Aid Questionnaire
One Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Student Conduct Verification
Unofficial Transcript or Advising Report
Verification of Minimum GPA Requirement

For more detailed information about the application process, please visit our Application Process page.

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Summer 2024 Participant
I learned very quickly how underrated and incredible Bulgaria is. My favorite city by far was Sofia, Bulgaria. Not only was it beautiful and rich with history, the people were so kind and willing to help us. It didn't feel "touristy" like Greece does and it really made it feel like a home. But all of Bulgaria was nothing like I expected. It was beautiful, serene, and breathtaking and I'd go back in a heartbeat.

Summer 2024 Participant
Meeting so many new people inside and outside of my major and connecting with my professors were my favorite parts. We also had three amazing tour guides who made the experience so special and fun.

Summer 2024 Participant
This program taught me the importance of flexibility and adaptability in clinical settings, as well as the value of building rapport with clients through both verbal and non-verbal communication. Future students should be aware of the potential for culture shock and understand that these differences are natural. Preparing with tools like Google Translate and learning basic local phrases will help enrich interactions with locals. Finally, understanding and respecting cultural differences, such as Bulgaria's rich history and traditions, can enhance the overall experience and foster better interactions with local individuals.

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