The Master’s program “Social Work with Refugees and Migrants” at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” was established with the support of the Representation of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Bulgaria.
The program is part-time and offers:
- 2 semesters for applicants with a degree in the field of social work;
- 3 semesters for applicants from other professional fields.
Admission is available both under state subsidy (annual tuition fee: 600 BGN) and self-funded (annual tuition fee: 1,600 BGN).
The program is aimed at professionals who work or wish to work with refugees and migrants in various areas—housing, healthcare, education, social and cultural orientation, psychosocial support, employment, and more. The teaching staff consists of highly qualified university lecturers and leading experts from the field.
Application deadlines:
- August 18 – September 15, 2025 – for state-subsidized places;
- August 18 – September 24, 2025 – for self-funded places.
Interview dates:
- September 18, 2025 (Thursday), 9:00 a.m. – for state-subsidized places;
- September 29, 2025 (Monday), 9:00 a.m. – for self-funded places.
📄 Detailed information about the courses, career opportunities, and admission requirements can be found here:
Information about the Master’s Program
📅 Full details about the admission campaign schedule:
Campaign 2025/2026 – September intake
ℹ️ Contact for inquiries:
Prof. Dr. Sc. Siika Chavdarova-Kostova
Program Director
s.chavdarovakostova@fp.uni-sofia.bg
