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Bulgaria is an EU country whose universities follow the Bologna Process, so its degrees fit the European bachelor-master-doctorate structure. Sofia, the capital, is home to most of the leading institutions.

FindMyUni lists 68 English-taught programmes at 8 universities in Bulgaria (31 bachelor's, 36 master's, 1 PhD).

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Studying at a university in Bulgaria

Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski", the American University in Bulgaria and New Bulgarian University are among the best-known institutions. English-taught programmes cover medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, engineering, computer science, business administration and international relations. Medical degrees in particular attract thousands of international students each year.

Tuition fees and cost of living in Bulgaria

Living costs in Bulgaria are low and public transport is cheap and reliable.

Top reasons to study in Bulgaria

  1. 1

    Medical degrees in English

    Medicine, dentistry and pharmacy draw thousands of international students.

  2. 2

    Low living costs

    Among the cheapest places to live as a student in the EU.

  3. 3

    European degrees

    Degrees follow the Bologna Process and are recognised across Europe.

Student life in Bulgaria

Sofia has the largest student population. Plovdiv is known for its arts scene and Roman remains, Varna sits on the Black Sea coast and Veliko Tarnovo has a historic old town. English is widely spoken at universities.

Study programmes in Bulgaria

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Programmes by discipline

Student cities in Bulgaria

Guides for Bulgaria

Studying in Bulgaria: common questions

Can I study in Bulgaria in English?

Yes. FindMyUni lists 68 English-taught programmes at 8 universities in Bulgaria (31 bachelor's, 36 master's, 1 PhD).

Which universities in Bulgaria offer the most English-taught programmes?

New Bulgarian University, Technical University of Sofia, American University in Bulgaria, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Medical University of Sofia. FindMyUni lists 8 universities in Bulgaria in total.

Which cities in Bulgaria have the most English-taught programmes?

Sofia (51), Blagoevgrad (13), Stara Zagora (2), Plovdiv (1), Sofia and Plovdiv (1).

Universities in Bulgaria

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