Accredited universities in Bulgaria

SubjectsAgronomy · Plant Protection · Viticulture and Enology · Animal Husbandry · Agribusiness · Tropical Agriculture · Ecology and Agriculture

Accreditation

National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Primary instruction in Bulgarian (Cyrillic). English-medium at major medical unis (MBBS), AUBG, NBU, and selected Sofia U Master's. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+.

Tuition

EU/EEA: regulated low public tuition. Non-EU at public unis EUR 3,000-5,000/yr most programmes; MBBS/Dental/Pharmacy EUR 7,000-9,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 400-700/mo. Among cheapest EU options.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBulgarian academic year begins early October. International applicants typically apply by mid-September; medical programmes by July.

Founded in 1945, the Agricultural University of Plovdiv is Bulgaria's specialist institution for agronomy, viticulture, and agricultural sciences. Approximately 3,500 students. Located in Plovdiv — the centre of Bulgaria's Thracian Plain, historically the country's premier agricultural region for wine, tobacco, and roses (Bulgaria produces ~85% of the world's rose oil).

SubjectsBusiness Administration · Computer Science · Economics · Political Science and International Relations · Journalism and Mass Communication · Mathematics · History · European Studies · Psychology

Accreditation

National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), the US regional accreditor — making AUBG one of very few European universities holding US accreditation; degrees recognised as American Bachelor's degrees. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

All programmes in English. TOEFL iBT 80+ / IELTS 6.5+ typical; SAT also considered.

Tuition

Private American-style tuition approximately EUR 12,000-14,000/yr — reflects American accreditation and English-medium liberal arts. AUBG provides substantial need-based scholarships.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Email

admissions@aubg.edu

Phone

+359 73 888 100

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBulgarian academic year begins early October. International applicants typically apply by mid-September; medical programmes by July.

Founded in 1991 as a joint initiative of the US Government, the Bulgarian Government, and the Open Society Institute (George Soros), AUBG is an American-style liberal arts university in Blagoevgrad, southwestern Bulgaria. Approximately 1,000 students from 40+ countries. ALL programmes taught in English following the American liberal arts model. Uniquely holds DUAL ACCREDITATION: Bulgarian (NEAA) AND American (NECHE — the same body that accredits Harvard, MIT, etc.) — meaning AUBG degrees are recognised as full American Bachelor's degrees. Notable alumni include numerous regional political, business, and media figures across the Balkans and Eastern Europe.

SubjectsLaw · Business Studies · Computer Science · Public Administration · Humanities

Accreditation

National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Primary instruction in Bulgarian (Cyrillic). English-medium at major medical unis (MBBS), AUBG, NBU, and selected Sofia U Master's. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+.

Tuition

Private tuition: typically EUR 2,500-4,500 per year.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBulgarian academic year begins early October. International applicants typically apply by mid-September; medical programmes by July.

Founded in 1991 as one of Bulgaria's first private universities in the post-communist transition, Burgas Free University serves Bulgaria's Black Sea coastal region from Burgas, the country's fourth-largest city and main southern port. Approximately 3,500 students. ⚠️ Note: Collector file labelled this as 'Public' — corrected to PRIVATE per the institution's actual status.

SubjectsEconomics · Finance · Accounting · Statistics · Marketing · Management · Insurance · Industrial Business

Accreditation

National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Primary instruction in Bulgarian (Cyrillic). English-medium at major medical unis (MBBS), AUBG, NBU, and selected Sofia U Master's. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+.

Tuition

EU/EEA: regulated low public tuition. Non-EU at public unis EUR 3,000-5,000/yr most programmes; MBBS/Dental/Pharmacy EUR 7,000-9,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 400-700/mo. Among cheapest EU options.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBulgarian academic year begins early October. International applicants typically apply by mid-September; medical programmes by July.

Founded in 1936 by the bequest of Dimitar Apostolov Tsenov — a Bulgarian-American philanthropist and businessman — the D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics is one of Bulgaria's oldest specialised economics universities. Located in Svishtov on the Danube River. Approximately 12,000 students. Particularly strong in finance, accounting, statistics, and insurance.

SubjectsMedicine (MBBS) · Public Health · Health Care Management · Nursing · Midwifery

Accreditation

National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) listed; recognised by Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

English-medium MBBS: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+, or English-medium HSC. Bulgarian language for clinical years.

Tuition

EU/EEA: regulated low public tuition. Non-EU EUR 3,000-5,000/yr most programmes; MBBS/Dental/Pharmacy EUR 7,000-9,000/yr (English MBBS ~EUR 8,000/yr). Cost of living EUR 400-700/mo.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBulgarian academic year begins early October. International applicants typically apply by mid-September; medical programmes by July.

Founded in 1974, Medical University Pleven is Bulgaria's specialised medical and health sciences university in north-central Bulgaria. Approximately 3,500 students. English-medium MBBS recognised by Pakistan Medical Commission. Among the Bulgarian medical universities, Pleven has been notable for early adoption of high-fidelity simulation training and telemedicine programmes.

SubjectsMedicine (MBBS) · Dentistry · Pharmacy · Public Health · Nursing · Medical Imaging

Accreditation

National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) listed; recognised by Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

English-medium MBBS: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+, or recognised English-medium HSC. Bulgarian language course in clinical years.

Tuition

EU/EEA: regulated low public tuition. Non-EU EUR 3,000-5,000/yr most programmes; MBBS/Dental/Pharmacy EUR 7,000-9,000/yr (English MBBS ~EUR 8,000-9,000/yr). Cost of living EUR 400-700/mo.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBulgarian academic year begins early October. International applicants typically apply by mid-September; medical programmes by July.

Founded in 1945, Medical University Plovdiv is Bulgaria's second-oldest medical university. Approximately 5,000 students including substantial international cohorts. English-medium MBBS (six-year programme) recognised by Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC). 🤝 Pakistani students: Plovdiv has been a destination for Pakistani medical students for over a decade — affordable tuition, EU degree recognition, English-medium clinical training.

SubjectsMedicine (MBBS) · Dentistry · Pharmacy · Public Health · Nursing · Health Care Management

Accreditation

National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) listed; recognised by Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

English-medium MBBS: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+, or recognised English-medium school certificate. Bulgarian language course mandatory in clinical years.

Tuition

EU/EEA: regulated low public tuition. Non-EU EUR 3,000-5,000/yr most programmes; MBBS/Dental/Pharmacy EUR 7,000-9,000/yr (English MBBS ~EUR 8,000/yr). Cost of living EUR 400-700/mo.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Email

admission@mu-sofia.bg

Phone

+359 2 9152 127

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBulgarian academic year begins early October. International applicants typically apply by mid-September; medical programmes by July.

Founded in 1917 as the Medical Faculty of Sofia University, becoming an independent Medical University in 1972. Bulgaria's largest and oldest medical university. Approximately 8,000 students including substantial international cohorts. Offers six-year English-medium MBBS recognised by Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) — Pakistani students complete the FMGE/IFMGE/NLE exam upon return to practice in Pakistan. Listed in WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS). 🤝 Pakistani context: MU Sofia has had Pakistani medical students for over a decade; active Pakistani Student Association maintains community life.

SubjectsMedicine (MBBS) · Dentistry · Pharmacy · Public Health · Nursing

Accreditation

National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) listed; recognised by Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

English-medium MBBS: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+, or English-medium HSC. Bulgarian language for clinical years.

Tuition

EU/EEA: regulated low public tuition. Non-EU EUR 3,000-5,000/yr most programmes; MBBS/Dental/Pharmacy EUR 7,000-9,000/yr (English MBBS ~EUR 8,000/yr). Cost of living EUR 400-700/mo.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBulgarian academic year begins early October. International applicants typically apply by mid-September; medical programmes by July.

Founded in 1961, Medical University Varna is named after Prof. Paraskev Stoyanov (1871-1940), the founder of Bulgarian surgery. Approximately 5,500 students. Located in Varna on the Black Sea coast — Bulgaria's third-largest city and main seaport. English-medium MBBS recognised by Pakistan Medical Commission. 🤝 Pakistani students: Varna has an active Pakistani Student Society; the coastal location, lower cost of living relative to Sofia, and English-medium delivery make it a frequent choice.

SubjectsActing · Theatre Directing · Film Directing · Cinematography · Screenwriting · Sound Design · Animation

Accreditation

National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Primary instruction in Bulgarian (Cyrillic). English-medium at major medical unis, AUBG, NBU, selected Sofia Master's. Auditions in Bulgarian. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+.

Tuition

EU/EEA: regulated low public tuition. Non-EU at public unis EUR 3,000-5,000/yr most programmes; MBBS/Dental/Pharmacy EUR 7,000-9,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 400-700/mo. Among cheapest EU options.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBulgarian academic year begins early October. International applicants typically apply by mid-September; medical programmes by July.

Founded in 1948, the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts is Bulgaria's specialist higher education institution for theatre and cinema arts. Named after Krastyo Sarafov (1876-1952), a foundational Bulgarian stage actor. Approximately 700 students. Highly selective admission via creative auditions; trains the majority of Bulgaria's professional actors, directors, and cinematographers.

SubjectsFine Arts · Painting · Sculpture · Graphic Design · Industrial Design · Restoration · Art History · Fashion Design

Accreditation

National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Primary instruction in Bulgarian (Cyrillic). English-medium at major medical unis (MBBS), AUBG, NBU, and selected Sofia U Master's. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+.

Tuition

EU/EEA: regulated low public tuition. Non-EU at public unis EUR 3,000-5,000/yr most programmes; MBBS/Dental/Pharmacy EUR 7,000-9,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 400-700/mo. Among cheapest EU options.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBulgarian academic year begins early October. International applicants typically apply by mid-September; medical programmes by July.

Founded in 1896 as the State Drawing School (one of Sofia University's contemporaneous institutions), becoming the National Academy of Art in 1995. Bulgaria's oldest and principal fine arts academy. Approximately 1,200 students. Particular strength in restoration and conservation (Orthodox Christian icon tradition) alongside contemporary fine arts.

SubjectsSport Sciences · Physical Education · Coaching · Sports Management · Kinesitherapy · Sports Medicine · Sports Journalism

Accreditation

National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Primary instruction in Bulgarian (Cyrillic). English-medium at major medical unis (MBBS), AUBG, NBU, and selected Sofia U Master's. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+.

Tuition

EU/EEA: regulated low public tuition. Non-EU at public unis EUR 3,000-5,000/yr most programmes; MBBS/Dental/Pharmacy EUR 7,000-9,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 400-700/mo. Among cheapest EU options.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBulgarian academic year begins early October. International applicants typically apply by mid-September; medical programmes by July.

Founded in 1942, the National Sports Academy is named after Vasil Levski (1837-1873) — the 'Apostle of Freedom' and central figure of Bulgaria's revolutionary movement against Ottoman rule. Bulgaria's specialist higher education institution for sport sciences, training the country's coaches, physical educators, and Olympic athletes. Approximately 3,500 students. Bulgaria has historically been strong in weightlifting, wrestling, gymnastics, and athletics — NSA trains for these traditions.

SubjectsLiberal Arts · Computer Science · Business Administration · Cognitive Science · Psychology · Political Science · Arts · Architecture · Music · Theatre

Accreditation

National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Primary instruction in Bulgarian (Cyrillic). English-medium at major medical unis (MBBS), AUBG, NBU, and selected Sofia U Master's. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+.

Tuition

Private tuition: typically EUR 3,000-5,000 per year.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Email

admission@nbu.bg

Phone

+359 2 8110 525

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBulgarian academic year begins early October. International applicants typically apply by mid-September; medical programmes by July.

Founded in 1991 in the immediate post-communist period, New Bulgarian University was Bulgaria's first private higher education institution and was modelled on Western liberal arts traditions. Approximately 11,000 students. Distinguished by interdisciplinary curriculum, credit-based course system (unusual for the region), and early adoption of distance learning. Offers programmes in English including Business Administration, Computer Science, and Mass Communications.

SubjectsBiology · Chemistry · Mathematics and Informatics · Physics · Philology · History and Philosophy · Pedagogy · Law · Economic and Social Sciences

Accreditation

National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Primary instruction in Bulgarian (Cyrillic). English-medium at major medical unis (MBBS), AUBG, NBU, and selected Sofia U Master's. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+.

Tuition

EU/EEA: regulated low public tuition. Non-EU at public unis EUR 3,000-5,000/yr most programmes; MBBS/Dental/Pharmacy EUR 7,000-9,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 400-700/mo. Among cheapest EU options.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBulgarian academic year begins early October. International applicants typically apply by mid-September; medical programmes by July.

Founded in 1961 as the Higher Pedagogical Institute, becoming Plovdiv University in 1972, named after Paisii Hilendarski (1722-1773) — the Bulgarian monk whose 'Istoriya Slavyanobalgarska' (Slavic-Bulgarian History, 1762) sparked the Bulgarian National Revival movement. Approximately 17,000 students. Bulgaria's second-largest university. Located in Plovdiv — Europe's oldest continuously inhabited city (8,000+ years), with Thracian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern Bulgarian heritage. European Capital of Culture 2019.

SubjectsMechanical and Manufacturing Engineering · Agricultural Industry · Electrical Engineering · Transport · Business and Management · Law · Education · Public Health

Accreditation

National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Primary instruction in Bulgarian (Cyrillic). English-medium at major medical unis (MBBS), AUBG, NBU, and selected Sofia U Master's. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+.

Tuition

EU/EEA: regulated low public tuition. Non-EU at public unis EUR 3,000-5,000/yr most programmes; MBBS/Dental/Pharmacy EUR 7,000-9,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 400-700/mo. Among cheapest EU options.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBulgarian academic year begins early October. International applicants typically apply by mid-September; medical programmes by July.

Founded in 1945 as a Higher School of Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering, becoming Ruse University in 1995, named after Angel Kanchev (1850-1872) — a Bulgarian revolutionary executed during the struggle against Ottoman rule. Approximately 7,000 students. Located in Ruse on the Danube River — Bulgaria's main inland port and the Danube bridge crossing into Romania.

SubjectsMathematics and Informatics · Physics · Chemistry · Biology · Geography and Geology · History · Philosophy · Classical and Modern Philology · Slavic Philology · Education · Journalism · Theology (Orthodox) · Pre-school and Primary School Education · Economics and Business · Law · Medicine · Pharmacy

Accreditation

National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Primary instruction in Bulgarian (Cyrillic). English-medium at major medical unis (MBBS), AUBG, NBU, and selected Sofia U Master's. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+.

Tuition

EU/EEA: regulated low public tuition. Non-EU at public unis EUR 3,000-5,000/yr most programmes; MBBS/Dental/Pharmacy EUR 7,000-9,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 400-700/mo. Among cheapest EU options.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Email

info@admin.uni-sofia.bg

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBulgarian academic year begins early October. International applicants typically apply by mid-September; medical programmes by July.

Founded on 1 October 1888 by Bulgarian intellectuals shortly after Bulgaria's liberation from five centuries of Ottoman rule (1396-1878), Sofia University 'St. Kliment Ohridski' is the OLDEST higher education institution in Bulgaria and the country's flagship. Named after Saint Kliment of Ohrid (840-916 CE), a disciple of Saints Cyril and Methodius and one of the founders of the Bulgarian literary tradition who developed the Cyrillic alphabet. Approximately 21,000 students across 16 faculties. The iconic main building (1924-1934) was financed by the bequest of brothers Evlogi and Hristo Georgiev — whose sculptures grace the façade. Consistently ranked among the top 4% of world universities by QS — Bulgaria's only consistent QS-ranked institution. Distinguished alumni and faculty span the entirety of modern Bulgarian intellectual history. ⚠️ NOTE: Sofia University was MISSING from the AlmiStudy collector file — added as critical curator entry given its #1 status in Bulgaria. Offers Bachelor's and Master's programmes in English in Medicine, Pharmacy, European Studies, African Studies, and Philosophy.

SubjectsHumanities · Pedagogy · Law and History · Arts · Mathematics and Natural Sciences · Economics · Public Health

Accreditation

National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Primary instruction in Bulgarian (Cyrillic). English-medium at major medical unis (MBBS), AUBG, NBU, and selected Sofia U Master's. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+.

Tuition

EU/EEA: regulated low public tuition. Non-EU at public unis EUR 3,000-5,000/yr most programmes; MBBS/Dental/Pharmacy EUR 7,000-9,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 400-700/mo. Among cheapest EU options.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBulgarian academic year begins early October. International applicants typically apply by mid-September; medical programmes by July.

Founded in 1976 as a teachers' college, becoming a comprehensive university in 1995, South-West University is named after Neofit Rilski (1793-1881) — a Bulgarian Renaissance educator and the founder of secular Bulgarian education. Located in Blagoevgrad in southwestern Bulgaria (the same city as AUBG). Approximately 12,000 students.

SubjectsMechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Computer Science · Industrial Management · Economics

Accreditation

National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Primary instruction in Bulgarian (Cyrillic). English-medium at major medical unis (MBBS), AUBG, NBU, and selected Sofia U Master's. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+.

Tuition

EU/EEA: regulated low public tuition. Non-EU at public unis EUR 3,000-5,000/yr most programmes; MBBS/Dental/Pharmacy EUR 7,000-9,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 400-700/mo. Among cheapest EU options.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBulgarian academic year begins early October. International applicants typically apply by mid-September; medical programmes by July.

Founded in 1964 as a Higher Mechanical-Electrotechnical Institute, becoming a Technical University in 1995. Located in Gabrovo, historically Bulgaria's main centre of textile and machine-tool industries. Approximately 2,500 students.

SubjectsMechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Computer Systems and Technology · Automation · Power Engineering · Telecommunications · Industrial Management · Transport

Accreditation

National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Primary instruction in Bulgarian (Cyrillic). TU-Sofia FEEE delivers full English-medium engineering programmes. Typical English: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+.

Tuition

EU/EEA: regulated low public tuition. Non-EU at public unis EUR 3,000-5,000/yr most programmes; MBBS/Dental/Pharmacy EUR 7,000-9,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 400-700/mo. Among cheapest EU options.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Email

admission@tu-sofia.bg

Phone

+359 2 965 5252

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBulgarian academic year begins early October. International applicants typically apply by mid-September; medical programmes by July.

Founded in 1945 as the State Polytechnic, the Technical University of Sofia (TU-Sofia) is Bulgaria's largest and oldest specialised technical university. Approximately 12,000 students across 14 main faculties. Trains the majority of Bulgaria's engineers in mechanical, electrical, computer, and power systems engineering. Branch faculties in Plovdiv, Sliven, and the English-language Faculty of Engineering and the German-language Faculty of Engineering (joint with Karlsruhe). The German-language faculty (FDIBA, established 1990 in cooperation with TU Braunschweig and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) and the French-language faculty (FFOE) offer dual-language engineering education.

SubjectsNaval Architecture · Marine Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Computer Science · Industrial Management · Shipbuilding

Accreditation

National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Primary instruction in Bulgarian (Cyrillic). English-medium at major medical unis (MBBS), AUBG, NBU, and selected Sofia U Master's. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+.

Tuition

EU/EEA: regulated low public tuition. Non-EU at public unis EUR 3,000-5,000/yr most programmes; MBBS/Dental/Pharmacy EUR 7,000-9,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 400-700/mo. Among cheapest EU options.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBulgarian academic year begins early October. International applicants typically apply by mid-September; medical programmes by July.

Founded in 1962 as the Higher Mechanical-Electrotechnical Institute, becoming Technical University Varna in 1995. Approximately 4,500 students. Specialised in naval architecture, marine engineering, and shipbuilding reflecting Varna's role as Bulgaria's main port. Also strong in electrical engineering and computer sciences.

SubjectsMedicine · Veterinary Medicine · Agriculture · Economics · Pedagogy · Technical Sciences

Accreditation

National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Primary instruction in Bulgarian (Cyrillic). English-medium at major medical unis (MBBS), AUBG, NBU, and selected Sofia U Master's. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+.

Tuition

EU/EEA: regulated low public tuition. Non-EU at public unis EUR 3,000-5,000/yr most programmes; MBBS/Dental/Pharmacy EUR 7,000-9,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 400-700/mo. Among cheapest EU options.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBulgarian academic year begins early October. International applicants typically apply by mid-September; medical programmes by July.

Founded in 1995 by merger of the Higher Institute of Zootechnics and Veterinary Medicine (1923) with the Higher Medical Institute, Trakia University serves central-southern Bulgaria from Stara Zagora — Bulgaria's sixth-largest city. Approximately 7,000 students across faculties including Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Economics, Pedagogy, and Technical Sciences. Veterinary programmes offered in English for international students.

SubjectsChemical Engineering · Materials Science · Food Technology · Medicine · Public Health · Pedagogy · Maritime Studies

Accreditation

National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Primary instruction in Bulgarian (Cyrillic). English-medium at major medical unis (MBBS), AUBG, NBU, and selected Sofia U Master's. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+.

Tuition

EU/EEA: regulated low public tuition. Non-EU at public unis EUR 3,000-5,000/yr most programmes; MBBS/Dental/Pharmacy EUR 7,000-9,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 400-700/mo. Among cheapest EU options.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBulgarian academic year begins early October. International applicants typically apply by mid-September; medical programmes by July.

Founded in 1963 as the Higher Institute of Chemical Technology, becoming a university in 1995, named after Prof. Asen Zlatarov (1885-1936) — a prominent Bulgarian chemist and academic. Approximately 5,500 students. Burgas's main public university serving Bulgaria's southern Black Sea coast.

SubjectsArchitecture · Civil Engineering · Hydrotechnical Construction · Transportation Construction · Geodesy · Urban Planning

Accreditation

National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Primary instruction in Bulgarian (Cyrillic). English-medium at major medical unis (MBBS), AUBG, NBU, and selected Sofia U Master's. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+.

Tuition

EU/EEA: regulated low public tuition. Non-EU at public unis EUR 3,000-5,000/yr most programmes; MBBS/Dental/Pharmacy EUR 7,000-9,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 400-700/mo. Among cheapest EU options.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBulgarian academic year begins early October. International applicants typically apply by mid-September; medical programmes by July.

Founded in 1942 as the Higher Technical School, becoming UACEG in 1990. Bulgaria's specialist higher education institution for architecture, civil engineering, and geodesy. Approximately 4,000 students. Trains the majority of Bulgaria's architects and civil engineers.

SubjectsChemical Engineering · Metallurgy · Materials Science · Biotechnology · Polymer Engineering · Inorganic and Organic Chemistry · Environmental Engineering

Accreditation

National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Primary instruction in Bulgarian (Cyrillic). English-medium at major medical unis (MBBS), AUBG, NBU, and selected Sofia U Master's. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+.

Tuition

EU/EEA: regulated low public tuition. Non-EU at public unis EUR 3,000-5,000/yr most programmes; MBBS/Dental/Pharmacy EUR 7,000-9,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 400-700/mo. Among cheapest EU options.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBulgarian academic year begins early October. International applicants typically apply by mid-September; medical programmes by July.

Founded in 1953 as the Higher Institute of Chemical Technology, becoming UCTM in 1995. Bulgaria's specialist higher education institution for chemical engineering, metallurgy, biotechnology, and materials science. Approximately 2,500 students.

SubjectsBusiness Administration · Economics · Tourism · Finance · Marketing · International Economic Relations · Computer Science (Applied)

Accreditation

National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Primary instruction in Bulgarian (Cyrillic). English-medium at major medical unis (MBBS), AUBG, NBU, and selected Sofia U Master's. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+.

Tuition

EU/EEA: regulated low public tuition. Non-EU at public unis EUR 3,000-5,000/yr most programmes; MBBS/Dental/Pharmacy EUR 7,000-9,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 400-700/mo. Among cheapest EU options.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBulgarian academic year begins early October. International applicants typically apply by mid-September; medical programmes by July.

Founded in 1920 as the Higher Trade School, the University of Economics - Varna is one of Bulgaria's oldest economics universities. Approximately 11,000 students. Particularly strong in tourism studies, given Varna's role as Bulgaria's main Black Sea resort centre.

SubjectsForestry · Forest Engineering · Wood Technology · Ecology and Environment · Veterinary Medicine · Landscape Architecture · Plant Protection

Accreditation

National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Primary instruction in Bulgarian (Cyrillic). English-medium at major medical unis (MBBS), AUBG, NBU, and selected Sofia U Master's. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+.

Tuition

EU/EEA: regulated low public tuition. Non-EU at public unis EUR 3,000-5,000/yr most programmes; MBBS/Dental/Pharmacy EUR 7,000-9,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 400-700/mo. Among cheapest EU options.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBulgarian academic year begins early October. International applicants typically apply by mid-September; medical programmes by July.

Founded in 1925 as the Forest Faculty of Sofia University, becoming an independent University of Forestry in 1953. Bulgaria's specialist institution for forestry, forest engineering, wood technology, and ecology. Approximately 4,000 students. Also houses Bulgaria's faculty of veterinary medicine. Bulgaria has 35%+ forest cover — among the highest in Southeastern Europe — making forestry sciences a national priority.

SubjectsEconomics · Business Administration · International Economic Relations · Finance · Marketing · Public Administration · Statistics · Law (Legal Studies) · Political Science

Accreditation

National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); AACSB candidate (selected programmes). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Primary instruction in Bulgarian (Cyrillic). English-medium at major medical unis (MBBS), AUBG, NBU, and selected Sofia U Master's. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+.

Tuition

EU/EEA: regulated low public tuition. Non-EU at public unis EUR 3,000-5,000/yr most programmes; MBBS/Dental/Pharmacy EUR 7,000-9,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 400-700/mo. Among cheapest EU options.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Email

admission@unwe.bg

Phone

+359 2 8195 211

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBulgarian academic year begins early October. International applicants typically apply by mid-September; medical programmes by July.

Founded in 1920 as the Free University of Political and Economic Sciences, UNWE is Bulgaria's largest specialised economics and business university — and one of the largest in Southeastern Europe. Approximately 18,000 students. Trains the majority of Bulgaria's economists, accountants, and public administrators. Particular strength in international economic relations reflecting Bulgaria's EU member-state context. Some programmes offered in English.

SubjectsArchitecture · Law · Business and Tourism · International Economics · Computer Science · Arts

Accreditation

National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Primary instruction in Bulgarian (Cyrillic). English-medium at major medical unis (MBBS), AUBG, NBU, and selected Sofia U Master's. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+.

Tuition

Private tuition: typically EUR 2,500-4,500 per year.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBulgarian academic year begins early October. International applicants typically apply by mid-September; medical programmes by July.

Founded in 1991, Varna Free University is named after Chernorizets Hrabar — a 9th-10th century Bulgarian monk who wrote 'On the Letters' defending the Slavic alphabet. Approximately 7,000 students. Particularly notable for architecture and applied arts programmes. ⚠️ Note: Collector file labelled this as 'Public' — corrected to PRIVATE per the institution's actual status.

SubjectsHumanities · Modern Languages · Pedagogy · Orthodox Theology · Fine Arts · Law · Economics · Mathematics and Informatics

Accreditation

National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA / NAOA); Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Primary instruction in Bulgarian (Cyrillic). English-medium at major medical unis (MBBS), AUBG, NBU, and selected Sofia U Master's. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 70+.

Tuition

EU/EEA: regulated low public tuition. Non-EU at public unis EUR 3,000-5,000/yr most programmes; MBBS/Dental/Pharmacy EUR 7,000-9,000/yr. Cost of living EUR 400-700/mo. Among cheapest EU options.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBulgarian academic year begins early October. International applicants typically apply by mid-September; medical programmes by July.

Founded in 1963, Veliko Tarnovo University is named after Saints Cyril and Methodius — the 9th-century Byzantine missionaries who created the Glagolitic alphabet (precursor to Cyrillic) and brought literacy in Slavic to the Bulgarian and broader Slavic worlds. Approximately 13,000 students. Located in Veliko Tarnovo — the medieval Bulgarian capital (1185-1396) and one of the country's most historically significant cities. Strong in Slavic Studies, Modern Languages (including Turkish, Arabic, Persian, Japanese, Chinese), and Orthodox Theology.