Universities in Bulgaria

40 universities across Sofia, Varna, Stolichna Municipality, Plovdiv, Blagoevgrad, Shumen and 9 more. Tuition runs from EUR 900 to EUR 13,000 a year.

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American College of Sofia

Sofia, Bulgaria · Founded 1860

The oldest American educational institution outside the US. A prestigious high school — included for reference as many UniMind users may be ACS students.

Tuition/year
€7,000 - €12,000
Living cost/mo
€500
Acceptance
20%
Students
900
International
10%
PrivateBulgarianEnglishScholarships

National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts

Sofia, Bulgaria · Founded 1948

Bulgaria's premier arts academy for theatre, film, and performing arts. Highly competitive admissions — a hub for future actors, directors, and screenwriters.

Tuition/year
€1,000 - €2,500
Living cost/mo
€500
Acceptance
10%
Students
800
International
2%
PublicBulgarianScholarships

Bulgaria's leading music conservatory. Trains professional musicians, composers, and music educators. Alumni include internationally recognized performers.

Tuition/year
€1,000 - €2,500
Living cost/mo
€500
Acceptance
25%
Students
1,000
International
5%
PublicBulgarianScholarships

Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy

Varna, Bulgaria · Founded 1881

Bulgaria's premier maritime academy. Trains naval officers, maritime engineers, and marine specialists. Strong international recognition in the maritime industry.

Tuition/year
€1,200 - €3,000
Living cost/mo
€400
Acceptance
45%
Students
2,000
International
8%
PublicBulgarianEnglishScholarships

European Polytechnical University

Septemvri, Bulgaria · Founded 1999

A private university with practical approach to engineering education. Modern campus, English-language programs, and focus on applied engineering and computer science.

Tuition/year
€1,500 - €3,000
Living cost/mo
€300
Acceptance
70%
Students
3,000
International
10%
PrivateBulgarianEnglishScholarships

National Academy of Arts

Sofia, Bulgaria · Founded 1896

Bulgaria's leading institution for fine arts, design, and applied arts. Highly prestigious and selective. Trains painters, sculptors, graphic designers, and restorers.

Tuition/year
€1,000 - €2,500
Living cost/mo
€500
Acceptance
15%
Students
600
International
5%
PublicBulgarianScholarships

Burgas Free University

Burgas, Bulgaria · Founded 1991

Burgas Free University (BFU) is a private university located in Burgas, Bulgaria. It is one of the first non-state universities in Bulgaria, established in the industrial and cultural centеr in the south-eastern region of the country, Burgas.

Tuition/year
€0 - €0
Living cost/mo
€0
PrivateBulgarianScholarships

Military Medical Academy

Stolichna Municipality, Bulgaria · Founded 1891

The Military Medical Academy is a military hospital, medical research institution, and academic training centre in Sofia, Bulgaria. It operates under the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence and treats both military personnel and civilian patients through Bulgaria's national health insurance system. The main hospital is at "Tsar Simeon" Street №3 in Sofia. Four branch hospitals, in Varna, Plovdiv, Pleven, and Sliven, operate under the academy's administration, along with balneology and rehabilitation centres in Hisar, Pomorie, and Bankya.

Tuition/year
€0 - €0
Living cost/mo
€0
Public

"Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov" University

Stolichna Municipality, Bulgaria · Founded 1963

Burgas State University "Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov" is the only state university in Southeastern Bulgaria. Education is carried out in five faculties and three colleges, offering professional bachelor, bachelor, and master programs.

Tuition/year
€0 - €0
Living cost/mo
€0
PublicEnglish

Shumen University

Shumen, Bulgaria · Founded 1971

The Constantine of Preslav University of Shumen in Bulgaria is named after Constantine of Preslav, the student of Saints Cyril and Methodius.

Tuition/year
€0 - €0
Living cost/mo
€0
Students
7,000
Scholarships

State University of Library Studies and Information Technologies

Stolichna Municipality, Bulgaria · Founded 1950

The University of Library Studies and Information Technologies (ULSIT) is a dynamically developing state university. It is a boutique university focused on four areas of knowledge: Information Technologies & Computer Science, Cultural Heritage, Library Studies, and National Security.

Tuition/year
€0 - €0
Living cost/mo
€0
Students
3,000
Public

University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy

Stolichna Municipality, Bulgaria · Founded 1953

The University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy is a state university in Sofia, Bulgaria, founded in 1953.

Tuition/year
€2,400 - €2,400
Living cost/mo
€600
PublicEnglishFrenchGerman

University of Economics - Varna

Varna, Bulgaria · Founded 1920

The University of Economics – Varna is an accredited educational and research institution that serves as a major pillar of economics education and research in Bulgaria. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and master degree programmes across fields such as economics, management, tourism, and IT.

Tuition/year
€1,600 - €1,600
Living cost/mo
€0
Students
7,500

University of Forestry, Sofia

Sofia, Bulgaria · Founded 1953

The University of Forestry – Sofia educates highly qualified specialists and advances scientific research in fields such as forestry, engineering and ecology, shaping socially responsible individuals who contribute to society and Bulgaria.

Tuition/year
€0 - €0
Living cost/mo
€0
PublicBulgarianEnglish

Varna University of Management

Dobrich, Bulgaria · Founded 1996

Varna University of Management is an internationally oriented higher education institution that offers double-degree programmes in cooperation with universities in countries such as the UK, Switzerland, France, Norway, and the Netherlands. The university was the first in Bulgaria to teach its subjects entirely in English and to apply unique teaching methods like problem-based and case-based learning.

Tuition/year
€4,800 - €4,800
Living cost/mo
€0
PrivateEnglishScholarships

Vasil Levski National Military University

Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria · Founded 1878

Vasil Levski National Military University is a national military university with traditions in the training, preparation and development of personnel for defense, security and public life. It is a major branch of the military education system in the Republic of Bulgaria, training officers for the needs of the Bulgarian Army.

Tuition/year
€0 - €0
Living cost/mo
€0
PublicBulgarianEnglish