Important Deadlines and Procedures for Applying Abroad
| When | What/Where | Description |
|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | Language Preparation | English language course and IELTS exam registration (preparatory IELTS courses start in September and October) |
| September 2024 | The United Kingdom | Completion of a Career Test for final specialization choice |
| September 2024 | The United Kingdom | Selection of the most suitable universities – schedule a consultation with DARBI |
| September 2024 | The United Kingdom | September 3, 2024– activation of the UCAS electronic system for submitting application documents for September 2025 admission. |
| September 2024 | The United Kingdom | October 5, 2024– Start of portfolio course |
| October 2024 | Europe | ‘Study Abroad’ Fair - September 21, 2024– Sofia September 28, 2024– Burgas September 29, 2024– Varna October 5, 2024– Pleven (requirements, deadlines and application procedures) |
| October 2024 | The United Kingdom | October 15, 2024– final deadline for submitting documents for Oxford University, University of Cambridge, and the specializations in Dentistry, Human Medicine, and Veterinary Medicine |
| November 2024 | The Netherlands | Commencement of document submission for September 2025 admission |
| November 2024 | France | Selection of universities based on updated admission criteria for September 2025 |
| November 2024 | Ireland | November 5, 2024 – Activation of the electronic document submission system in Ireland |
| December 2024 | The United Kingdom | By December 29, 2025– conducting personal interviews with a pre-selected group of candidates at Oxford University and University of Cambridge |
| January 2025 | The United Kingdom | January 29, 2025 – final deadline for priority document submission from European students (late applications will be considered if places remain available) |
| January 2025 | Sweden | January 15, 2025 – Deadline for applying to universities in Sweden for the September intake - first round (some universities may announce additional openings in the second round until April 15) |
| January 2025 | The Netherlands | January 15, 2025 - Deadline for applying to programs with decentralized selection in the Netherlands |
| January 2025 | Finland | January 24, 2025 - Deadline for applying to universities in Finland for the September intake (applies to most universities) |
| January 2025 | Ireland | January 20, 2025 (17:00) - Priority application through the electronic system, with a reduced application fee of €30. The regular session for submitting documents through CAO ends on February 1, 2025. |
| January 2025 | France | January – March 2025 – Application period for bachelor's programs at public universities in France |
| February 2025 | Language Preparation | English language course and IELTS exam registration (preparatory IELTS courses start in February, March, and April) |
| March 2025 | Italy / Spain | March 12, 2025 – Information day for applications to universities in Italy and Spain |
| March 2025 | Denmark | March 15, 2025 – Deadline for applying to bachelor's programs in Denmark (applies to most universities) |
| April 2025 | The United Kingdom | April - May 2025 – Submission period for student loan applications |
| April 2025 | The United Kingdom | April - June 2025 – Submission period for accommodation applications |
| April 2025 | The Netherlands | April - May 2025 – Deadline for applying to research universities in the Netherlands |
| May 2025 | The United Kingdom | June 2, 2025 – Deadline for receiving offers from applicants who submitted applications to UCAS before January 29, 2025 |
| May 2025 | The Netherlands | May - June 2025 – Submission period for accommodation applications |
| May 2025 | Germany | May 31, 2025 – Deadline for many programs for candidates who completed secondary education before June 2024 |
| May 2025 | Luxembourg | January – May 2025 – Application period for bachelor's programs at the University of Luxembourg |
| June 2025 | Germany | June 30, 2025 – Deadline for submitting documents for some majors, often with an entrance exam |
| June 2025 | The United Kingdom | June 30, 2025 – Final date for receiving applications at UCAS (applications received after this date will be considered during the “Clearing” session) |
| June 2025 | The United Kingdom | June 2025 – Introductory meeting for admitted students. |
| July 2025 | Germany | July 14, 2025 – Deadline for receiving documents and diplomas from applicants for almost all bachelor's programs |
| July 2025 | The United Kingdom, The Netherlands | July 2025 – Submission of high school diploma results to universities and enrollment in the chosen institution |
| July 2025 | Austria | July – August 2025 – Application period for Austrian universities |
| July 2025 | Belgium | July 15, 2025 – Deadline for submitting Bulgarian diplomas for equivalency with Belgian diplomas. The second stage of the application process in Belgium takes place during July and August |
| July 2025 | Ireland | By the end of July, translated and legalized high school diplomas should be sent for participation in the first round of admissions, which usually occurs at the end of August (exact dates will be announced later in the campaign) |
| August 2025 | The United Kingdom | Final acceptance, accommodation allocation, and enrollment at the chosen university |
| August 2025 | The Netherlands | After August 20, 2025 – Initial dates for arriving at the university and starting the academic year |