BULGARIA

Government proposes to scrap higher education tuition fees
In a move to retain local talent and foster equal access to higher education, the Bulgarian government has proposed the abolition of tuition fees for students and doctoral candidates in public higher education institutions, reports Novinite.com.The initiative specifically targets fields with a state subsidy, aiming to bridge the financial gap and encourage students to pursue education based on their aspirations rather than economic constraints.
One of the primary objectives behind this proposal is to address the uneven distribution of students across different universities, attributed to the substantial variation in tuition fees. By eliminating these fees, the government aims to create a more level playing field, ensuring that students have equal opportunities to access higher education regardless of their social or financial backgrounds.
Full report on the Novinite site