Oxbridge

Ottoman "break stones," designed for porters to rest and signifying a tradition of compassion, have survived through ages, standing as a silent witness to a bygone era.

Cambridge and Oxford in the United Kingdom are among the most famous and renowned universities in the world, but as the infographic below shows, the UK does not only offer these two famous institutions. Of the twenty best universities in Europe, as ranked by The Times, the UK is home to a mighty 40 percent.

For another consecutive year, large universities in Bulgaria announced additional listings in order to fill vacant places. New applicants and candidates not admitted in former competitions may apply. There are vacant places after the regular competitions, despite the fact that state admittance this year was reduced by 9,000 places.