Area studies typically examine the development of a particular population or region. While other, similar interdisciplinary studies, such as gender, disability, and ethnic, may have some part in course discussions, these are not considered area studies.

Bulgaria higher education provides students with tuition loan as well as other subsidized meals while learning in the higher education institutions. After a student completes his or her studies, he or she can join the corporate world with the skills acquired from higher education.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.