Burgas Free University

Burgas Free University (BFU) opened its doors in 1991 and is one of the most modernized higher education institutions in Bulgaria. Fully accredited, BFU is an official member of the European Universities Association (EUA) and participates in numerous international projects with over 100 other universities […]

South-West University ‘Neofit Rilski’

The history of SWU ‘Neofit Rilski’ started in 1976 when the higher school opened its doors for students as a part of Sofia University ‘St. Kliment Ohridski’. Only 6 years later, SWU became an autonomous educational institution in the field of Pedagogy. In 1995, it […]

American University in Bulgaria

The American University in Bulgaria (AUBG) was established in 1991 as a privetely funded, non-profit higher school. It was the first liberal arts institution and a pioneer in the American-style education not only in Bulgaria but in the whole eastern part of Europe. The institution […]

University of Plovdiv ‘Paisii Hilendarski’

The University of Plovdiv ‘Paisii Hilendarski’ was founded in 1961 as a Higher Institute of Pedagogy for Natural Sciences and Mathematics. It received its university status in 1972 and is the second biggest higher school in Bulgaria. Prestigious and well-known, the institution offers leading education […]

Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar”

The Free University of Varna ‘Chernorizets Hrabar’ opened its doors in 1991. Situated in the sea capital of Bulgria, the institution is the largest and the most famous private university in the country. Furthermore, it is the only Bulgarian higher school certified with the reputable […]

Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy

For decades Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy (NVNA) has been training specialists and leaders for the Bulgarian Navy. Widely known as Maritime School, the Naval Academy is the oldest technical educational institution in Bulgaria. Nowadays, with years of history and modern teaching practices, the higher school […]

University of Economics – Varna

In response to the progressively growing need of specialists in the field of economics, in 1920 the University of Economics – Varna (UE-Varna) opened its doors. Initally named Higher School of Commerce, the institution was the first in Bulgria and on the Balkans to offer […]

Technical University of Varna

The Technical Uninersity of Varna (TUV) was founded in 1962 as a Higher Institute of Mechanical and Elecrical Engineering – Varna. Ever since its establishment, the univeristy has been providing education for the engineering teams in the shipbuilding industry. Furthermore, TUV follows a specific mission […]

Varna University of Management

Varna University of Management (VUM) was founded in 1996 and was the first private university in Bulgaria to offer programmes in English and joint dimplomas. For what is more, VUM was the first insitution in the country that started proactively using innovative teaching methods such […]

University of Library Studies and IT

The history of the University of Library Studies and Informational Technology (ULSIT) dates back to 1950 when it was established as the State Library Institute. A few years later it became a College of Library Studies. Since 2010, the higher school has oficially transformed into […]