The oldest and most prestigious university in Bulgaria. Founded in 1888, Sofia University is a comprehensive research university offering programs across all major academic disciplines. Consistently ranks as the top university in Bulgaria.
The oldest and most prestigious university in Serbia. Founded in 1808, it is one of the most important educational institutions in the Balkans. 31 faculties covering all academic fields.
The largest and most prestigious university in North Macedonia. Located in the capital Skopje, it comprises 23 faculties covering all academic disciplines. Strong research focus.
Tuition/year
€0 - €2,500
Living cost/mo
€300
Students
60,000
International
5%
PublicAlbanianEnglishMacedonianScholarships#1 in North Macedonia
The largest university in Greece and one of the largest in the Balkans. Located in Thessaloniki with 12 schools covering all academic disciplines. Strong research reputation.
The oldest and most prestigious university in Romania. Located in Bucharest with 19 faculties covering all major academic disciplines. Strong in humanities, sciences, and social sciences.
The oldest and largest university in Croatia, founded in 1669. Located in the capital Zagreb with 32 faculties covering all academic disciplines. Strong research reputation in the region.
The oldest and largest university in Slovenia, and one of the most important in the Balkans. Located in the capital Ljubljana with 23 faculties covering all academic fields.
The largest and most prestigious university in Albania, located in the capital Tirana. 11 faculties covering law, economics, natural sciences, and humanities.
The oldest and most prestigious university in Bosnia and Herzegovina, located in the capital Sarajevo. 30 faculties covering all academic disciplines. Strong tradition of academic excellence.
Tuition/year
€0 - €3,000
Living cost/mo
€350
Students
55,000
International
6%
PublicBosnianCroatianEnglishSerbianScholarships#1 in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The only public university in Montenegro, with campuses across the country. Located in the historic capital Cetinje. Strong in law, economics, and natural sciences.
Tuition/year
€0 - €3,000
Living cost/mo
€400
Students
20,000
International
8%
PublicEnglishMontenegrinScholarships#1 in Montenegro
The oldest and largest university in Kosovo, located in the capital Pristina. 13 faculties covering law, medicine, engineering, and humanities. The main Albanian-language university in Kosovo.
Tuition/year
€0 - €2,000
Living cost/mo
€300
Acceptance
60%
Students
40,000
International
3%
PublicAlbanianEnglishSerbianScholarships#1 in Kosovo
The most prestigious medical university in Bulgaria. Known for its English-language medical program attracting international students from over 50 countries.
The second largest university in Serbia, located in the cultural capital of Vojvodina. Known for strong programs in sciences, engineering, and arts. Strong European integration and Erasmus partnerships.
Tuition/year
€0 - €2,500
Living cost/mo
€350
Students
50,000
International
8%
PublicBulgarianEnglishHungarianRomanianSerbianSlovakScholarships#2 in Serbia
A modern university in eastern North Macedonia with strong technical and medical faculties. Known for its English-language medical program attracting international students.
Tuition/year
€0 - €4,000
Living cost/mo
€250
Acceptance
70%
Students
20,000
International
15%
PublicAlbanianEnglishMacedonianScholarships#2 in North Macedonia
The oldest university in Greece and one of the oldest in the Balkans. Located in Athens, it is the premier institution for humanities, social sciences, and law in Greece.
The largest university in Romania and one of the oldest in Eastern Europe. Located in Cluj-Napoca, known for its multilingual programs (Romanian, Hungarian, German, English). Exceptionally diverse academic offering.
Tuition/year
€2,500 - €6,000
Living cost/mo
€450
Acceptance
45%
Students
50,000
International
15%
PublicEnglishGermanHungarianRomanianScholarships#2 in Romania
A modern university on the beautiful Dalmatian coast in Split. Known for its civil engineering, economics, and medicine faculties. Growing international student community.
The second largest university in Slovenia, located in the city of Maribor. Strong in engineering, medicine, and law. Growing international student community.
Albania's leading technical university, specializing in engineering and architecture. Located in Tirana with strong connections to industry and European technical universities.
A respected university in northeastern Bosnia, known for its technical faculties and pharmacy. Growing international student community and ERASMUS+ partnerships.
Tuition/year
€0 - €2,000
Living cost/mo
€300
Acceptance
60%
Students
15,000
International
5%
PublicBosnianEnglishScholarships#2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina
A respected applied sciences university in historic Prizren, Kosovo. Strong in technical and applied programs. Growing focus on tourism and hospitality education.
Tuition/year
€0 - €1,500
Living cost/mo
€250
Acceptance
70%
Students
8,000
International
5%
PublicAlbanianEnglishTurkishScholarships#2 in Kosovo
The largest and most prestigious technical university in Bulgaria, specializing in engineering, technology, and applied sciences. Strong industry connections and practical training. Erasmus+ partnerships with 200+ universities worldwide.
Tuition/year
€1,500 - €3,500
Living cost/mo
€500
Acceptance
55%
Students
13,000
International
4%
Intl scholarships
10%
PublicBulgarianEnglishFrenchGermanScholarships#3 in Bulgaria
A major university in southern Serbia with strong technical and medical faculties. Known for its engineering programs and growing international student body.
A respected university in western North Macedonia, known for its teacher training, technical, and agricultural programs. Growing international student community.
Tuition/year
€0 - €1,500
Living cost/mo
€250
Students
12,000
International
4%
PublicEnglishMacedonianScholarships#3 in North Macedonia