Bachelor’s tuition
€4.8k–13.8k
Per year · selected VUM/AUBG examples; intake varies
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Compare English-taught medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and psychology alongside business, computing and liberal-arts study.
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Costs differ significantly between institutions. Compare the academic approach, qualification, campus and full fee schedule rather than relying on a single national average.
AUBG · 2026/27 costs (opens in a new tab)Find your place to study.
These are selected universities and courses from the many we work with. Contact us to explore more options.
Sofia
Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski
International trade education covering economics, finance and cross-border business.
Consult about this universityBachelor’s
International Trade and Investment
€3,300Per year · published 2025/26 reference
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Confirm recognised school qualifications, English requirements and the current intake fee. The published 2025/26 figure is a reference for planning, not a confirmed later-intake price.
Varna
Medical University of Varna
English-taught medicine, dental medicine and pharmacy, with scientific foundations and professional clinical training.
Consult about this universityIntegrated degree
Medicine · MD
€10,000First-year annual tuition · 2026/27 · six-year degree
Integrated degree
Dental Medicine
€10,000First-year annual tuition · 2026/27 · six-year degree
Integrated degree
Pharmacy
€8,000First-year annual tuition · 2026/27 · five-year degree
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Medicine and dental medicine are six-year integrated master’s degrees; pharmacy is five years. Check the programme’s science entrance assessments, school qualifications, English requirements and clinical-language training. Fees shown are for first-year international students in 2026/27; later years and intakes need confirmation.
Blagoevgrad
American University in Bulgaria
English-medium liberal-arts education with business, economics and computing study options.
Consult about this universityBachelor’s
Business Administration / Economics / Computer Science
€13,800Per year · €6,900 per semester · 2026/27
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Check the bachelor’s application requirements and scholarship terms. Financial aid depends on the individual award; budget using the published tuition before aid.
Sofia
Technical University of Sofia
Technical education combining computer science and engineering in an English-taught bachelor’s.
Consult about this universityBachelor’s
Computer Science and Engineering
Request a fee quoteConfirm the current non-EU programme rate
View requirements & fee sources
Confirm school subject requirements, English proficiency and the international tuition assessment. The current fee depends on the selected field and applicant category.
Sofia
New Bulgarian University
English-taught psychology with behavioural science, research methods and applied study.
Consult about this universityBachelor’s
Psychology (in English)
Request a fee quoteProgramme and intake-specific tuition
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Check programme admission, language requirements and recognition of your school qualification. NBU publishes a general non-EU bachelor’s range of €5,215.18–€6,749.05 for 2025/26; request the exact current psychology fee.
Varna & Dobrich
Varna University of Management
English-taught business and hospitality education with postgraduate management options.
Consult about this universityBachelor’s
English-taught business programmes
€4,800Per year · €2,400 per semester · 2027/28
Master’s
Master of Business Administration
€8,550First three semesters combined · 2027/28; extra charges may apply
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Confirm the study campus, qualification and any additional award charges. MBA entry requirements and duration must be checked for your background.
51Higher education institutions
80+English-taught programme listings
National institution total · programme directory minimumSources & what these figures cover
Bulgaria’s National Statistical Institute reports 51 higher education institutions for 2025/26, including three colleges and 48 universities or equivalent schools. That total covers all teaching languages. Bachelorsportal lists 45 undergraduate options and Mastersportal 44 postgraduate options; 80+ is a conservative directory minimum. These catalogues are not an exhaustive national register of English programmes. Confirm the teaching language, qualification and intake with the institution.
Checked 16 October 2026. A + indicates a verified minimum. Figures describe wider study options; the cards above are selected examples.
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Selected English-taught options. Integrated degrees combine study towards a professional qualification; check school-leaver entry requirements. Clinical careers require professional registration and may require local-language skills. Fees are before scholarships and exclude living costs unless stated. Confirm the programme, intake, duration and final fee with the institution.
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Tuition, everyday costs and the requirements behind an application.
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VUM lists a separate charging structure for additional awards and some administrative services. Compare the full programme cost, not just a single semester’s tuition.
VUM · 2027/28 tuition and charges (opens in a new tab)Housing and other expenses
AUBG lists €925–€1,700 per semester for accommodation in 2026/27. Activity fees, meals and personal expenses are additional. Obtain a campus-specific budget for the full period you will stay.
AUBG · 2026/27 costs (opens in a new tab)Before you apply
Academic entry
For a bachelor’s, check recognition of your school qualification and required subjects. For a master’s, check the degree, subject background and grades accepted by the programme. Requirements differ by institution.
English and documents
Check the programme’s accepted English tests or exemption rules. Prepare transcripts, qualification certificates and any requested statement, references or portfolio before the application deadline.
Visa preparation
An admission offer is one part of the process. Confirm the current residence requirements, funding evidence, insurance and accommodation arrangements before making travel plans.
Scholarship routes.
Explore funding for your degree, with routes for Indian and other international applicants.
AUBG scholarships & financial aid
Merit awards + need-based aid
The American University in Bulgaria offers tuition support through university-funded and donor scholarships, with separate financial-aid options.
Eligibility & how to apply
- Who can apply
- International applicants can be considered. Individual donor awards may restrict nationality, subject or other criteria, so check each award’s terms for Indian eligibility.
- Your application route
- Complete your AUBG admission application. Follow the financial-aid and donor-scholarship instructions and provide financial documents where required.
- When to plan
- Award amounts, document requirements and deadlines depend on the admission round and scholarship.
Varna University of Management scholarships
Tuition reductions by award
VUM offers entry, merit and other scholarships. Funding depends on the programme, academic record and applicable award criteria.
Eligibility & how to apply
- Who can apply
- Check the rules for your programme and intake. The published 2027/28 rules require applicants to apply directly to VUM without an intermediary recruitment agency to receive these scholarships.
- Your application route
- Use VUM’s direct admissions route and confirm scholarship eligibility with the university. New English-taught master’s applicants are considered using their admission documents.
- When to plan
- Consult the 2027/28 regulations for award values, interviews, English evidence and when tuition reductions are applied.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
Competitive full scholarships
Selected joint master’s programmes offer scholarships covering participation costs, with support for travel, visas and living expenses.
Eligibility & how to apply
- Who can apply
- Applicants worldwide, including Indians, can apply with a qualifying bachelor’s degree or while completing their final year, provided they graduate before the programme starts.
- Your application route
- Search the official catalogue and apply directly to the programme consortium. To include this destination, check its participating universities and mobility itinerary; this does not fund any standalone master’s of your choice.
- When to plan
- Most applications run between October and January for the following academic year. Each consortium sets its own deadline and scholarship availability.
Let’s match your course, academic profile and budget to the available funding routes.
Discuss scholarshipsAwards are competitive and programme-specific. Check the linked call for your intake, nationality, funding limits and renewal conditions before applying.
Prepare the transition before completing your degree.
The EU immigration portal describes a nine-month post-study job-search framework, with Employment Agency registration within seven working days after completion. Confirm the residence procedure and deadlines; subsequent employment remains subject to the applicable permit conditions.
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A few things to know.
Are these fees for international students?
The listed tuition examples are intended for non-EU students. Check the year, currency and charging period on each programme. Scholarships, living expenses and additional charges need separate confirmation.
Can I remain after graduation?
The graduate route above describes the available framework, subject to eligibility and application deadlines. It is not automatic residence or a guarantee of employment, and does not grant an unrestricted right to work throughout the EU.
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