Study in Bulgaria
The complete list of courses our partner Inter HECS lists for Bulgaria – 115 programmes with tuition fees, duration and language of instruction. Bulgaria is a member of the European Union and one of Europe’s most affordable study destinations.
Bulgaria as our partner describes it
The country information below is as published on the website of Inter HECS (interhecs.com), our Bulgaria education partner in Sofia.
Every year thousands of people choose to study in Bulgaria. Inter HECS points to five main reasons why foreigners decide to apply for admission in Bulgaria:
High quality of higher education. As a member of the European Union, Bulgaria offers great educational opportunities. Most universities offer internships and have brand new campus buildings and multiple partner universities where you can spend a semester abroad.
An internationally recognised diploma. Bulgaria has been a member state of the European Union since 2007, so your diploma is internationally recognised and opens plenty of career opportunities after graduation. Inter HECS has signed partnership agreements with several hospitals and companies that offer internships, so you gain practical knowledge and can earn some money while studying.
A multicultural environment. Bulgaria sits at the border between Europe and Asia, so there is a mix of cultures in the country itself. Christians, Muslims and Jews live together in harmony. Most Bulgarian universities are located in two of the biggest Bulgarian cities – Sofia and Plovdiv – both of which host interesting cultural events. The percentage of English-speaking people is relatively high and there is a big diversity of international students.
Travel opportunities. Bulgaria is easy to get around: the distance from one end of the country to the other is about 500 km, so you can reach interesting sightseeing places quickly, whether you prefer the mountains or beautiful beaches. Cities have a well-developed public transportation network, and there are four big international airports in Bulgaria.
Low living expenses. Bulgaria is ranked among the countries with the most affordable living expenses. The currency is the Lev (1 BGN equals 0.51 EUR and 0.44 GBP). A modern apartment in a city centre can cost around 300 EUR a month, and a three-course menu in a restaurant is about 15–20 EUR per person. Sofia is the most expensive city, which is why many students prefer Plovdiv or Stara Zagora.
What can you study in Bulgaria?
Medicine in English. The majority of foreign students in Bulgaria study Medicine in English. It is a Master’s degree programme lasting six years (12 semesters), and students gather practical knowledge at university hospitals. Tuition fees are between 7,000 and 10,000 EUR per academic year. Applicants sit an admission test in Biology and Chemistry, and English language skills are a must. Available at Sofia Medical University, Sofia University, Plovdiv Medical University, Varna Medical University, Trakia University and Pleven Medical University.
Dentistry in English. The second most desired programme among international students. The course lasts 5.5 years and ends with a Master’s degree. Tuition is 9,000 EUR per academic year and passing an entrance test is required. Available at Sofia Medical University, Plovdiv Medical University and Varna Medical University.
Pharmacy in English. An admission test is part of the entry requirements. The education lasts five years (10 semesters) and students obtain a Master’s degree. Offered by Sofia Medical University, Sofia University, Plovdiv Medical University and Varna Medical University.
Veterinary Medicine in English. The course lasts 5.5 years and graduates receive a Master’s degree. Available at Trakia University and the University of Forestry in Sofia.
Engineering and Computer Science. The Technical University of Sofia is very famous in this field and offers numerous Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in English, with tuition usually around 4,000 EUR per academic year.
Other programmes. Many other programmes attract international students too, such as Economics and Marketing, plus the full list below.
Entry requirements and costs
Entry requirements. Each university in Bulgaria has its own entry requirements. If you study in English, you do not need Bulgarian language skills, although your schedule may include a basic Bulgarian language course to help you communicate with locals. You must submit a set of application documents (some of them translated and legalised), and you may have to sit an admission test, which is often the case for medical science programmes.
Tuition and living costs. Tuition fees in Bulgaria are quite affordable: medical students pay around 4,500 EUR per semester, which works out to roughly 400–800 EUR per month of education depending on the programme. Fees are usually paid in two instalments. Living costs are very low as well – rent for a modern apartment in the city centre can be about 300 EUR a month, and meals in restaurants are inexpensive.
The full course list: all 115 programmes
All programmes below are listed exactly as published on interhecs.com. Tuition fees are per academic year. Unless stated otherwise, the intake is Fall (Sept/Oct). Fees can change, so we confirm the current fee for your chosen programme when you apply.
Varna University of Management (Varna)
| Course | Type | Duration | Language | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Hospitality and Tourism Management | Master | 2 years | English | 3,900 EUR |
| MBA | Master | 2 years | English | 3,900 EUR |
| Hospitality and Culinary Arts | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 3,900 EUR |
| Gastronomy and Culinary Arts | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 3,900 EUR |
| International Hospitality Management | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 3,900 EUR |
| Software Systems and Technologies | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 3,900 EUR |
| International Business Management | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 3,900 EUR |
Agricultural University of Plovdiv (Plovdiv)
| Course | Type | Duration | Language | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management of Agro-Tourism | Master | 2 years | English | 2,500 EUR |
| Bio-economy | Master | 2 years | English | 2,500 EUR |
| European agriculture and rural development | Master | 2 years | English | 2,500 EUR |
| Agro-ecology | Master | 2 years | English | 2,500 EUR |
| Organic farming | Master | 2 years | English | 2,500 EUR |
| Agro-ecology and plant protection | Master | 2 years | English | 2,500 EUR |
| Plant breeding and seed production | Master | 2 years | English | 2,500 EUR |
| Digitalization and management of crop production | Master | 2 years | English | 2,500 EUR |
| Plant biotechnologies | Master | 2 years | English | 2,500 EUR |
| Plant health | Master | 2 years | English | 2,500 EUR |
| Fruit growing – production and product management of fruits | Master | 2 years | English | 2,500 EUR |
| Viticulture with fundamentals of oenology | Master | 2 years | English | 2,500 EUR |
| Agro-tourism | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 2,500 EUR |
| Bio-economy | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 2,500 EUR |
| Business economics | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 2,500 EUR |
| Agricultural economics | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 2,500 EUR |
| Plant protection | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 2,500 EUR |
| Agronomy | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 2,500 EUR |
Technical University – Sofia (Sofia)
| Course | Type | Duration | Language | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | Master | 5 years | French | 3,000 EUR |
| Electronics and Control Engineering | Master | 2 years | French | 3,000 EUR |
| Computer Science and Communications | Master | 2 years | French | 3,000 EUR |
| Business Administration | Master | 2 years | German | 3,000 EUR |
| Industrial Management | Master | 2 years | German | 3,000 EUR |
| Computer Systems and Technologies | Master | 2 years | German | 3,000 EUR |
| Information technology for business management | Master | 2 years | English | 3,000 EUR |
| E-Management | Master | 2 years | English | 3,000 EUR |
| Industrial Engineering | Master | 2 years | English | 3,000 EUR |
| Senior Management | Master | 2 years | English | 3,000 EUR |
| Management and business information systems | Master | 2 years | English | 3,000 EUR |
| Project management | Master | 2 years | English | 3,000 EUR |
| Business Administration | Master | 2 years | English | 3,000 EUR |
| Industrial Management | Master | 2 years | English | 3,000 EUR |
| Aeronautical Engineering | Master | 2 years | English | 3,000 EUR |
| Computer Science and Engineering | Master | 2 years | English | 3,000 EUR |
| Medical Engineering | Master | 2 years | English | 3,000 EUR |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master | 2 years | English | 3,000 EUR |
| Design and Technologies for Clothing and Textiles | Master | 2 years | English | 3,000 EUR |
| Electrical Power Engineering and Electrical Equipment | Master | 2 years | English | 3,000 EUR |
| Electrical Engineering | Master | 2 years | English | 3,000 EUR |
| Industrial Engineering | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 3,000 EUR |
| Automotive Engineering | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 3,000 EUR |
| Aeronautical Engineering | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 3,000 EUR |
| Computer Science and Engineering | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 3,000 EUR |
| Telecommunication | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 3,000 EUR |
| Telecommunications Engineering | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 3,000 EUR |
| Electronic Engineering | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 3,000 EUR |
| Mechatronic Systems | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 3,000 EUR |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 3,000 EUR |
| Logistics Engineering | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 3,000 EUR |
| Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 3,000 EUR |
| Design and Technologies for Clothing and Textiles | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 4,000 EUR |
| Electrical Engineering | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 3,000 EUR |
University of National and World Economy (Sofia)
| Course | Type | Duration | Language | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management of Hospitality Industry | Master | 2 years | English | 4,000 EUR |
| Marketing management | Master | 2 years | English | 4,000 EUR |
| Economy of defence and security | Master | 2 years | English | 4,000 EUR |
| Diplomacy and strategic studies | Master | 2 years | English | 4,000 EUR |
| Climate and International Business | Master | 2 years | English | 4,000 EUR |
| Digital marketing | Master | 2 years | English | 4,000 EUR |
| International Business | Master | 2 years | English | 4,000 EUR |
| Business innovation and management | Master | 2 years | English | 4,000 EUR |
| Accounting, Financial Control and Finance | Master | 2 years | English | 4,000 EUR |
| Marketing and Strategic Planning | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 3,800 EUR |
| International Economic Relations | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 3,800 EUR |
| Finance and Accounting | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 3,800 EUR |
| Economics | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 3,800 EUR |
| Business Informatics and Communications | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 3,800 EUR |
| Business Economics and Management | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 3,800 EUR |
University of Forestry (Sofia)
| Course | Type | Duration | Language | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | One-Tier Master | 5.5 years | English | 8,200 EUR |
Pleven Medical University (Pleven)
| Course | Type | Duration | Language | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine (intake: Spring, Feb/Mar) | One-Tier Master | 6 years | English | 9,000 EUR |
Trakia University (Stara Zagora)
| Course | Type | Duration | Language | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 3,000 EUR |
| Veterinary Medicine | One-Tier Master | 5.5 years | English | 8,200 EUR |
| Medicine | One-Tier Master | 6 years | English | 9,000 EUR |
Burgas Medical University (Burgas)
| Course | Type | Duration | Language | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | One-Tier Master | 6 years | English | 10,000 EUR |
Varna Medical University (Varna)
| Course | Type | Duration | Language | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | One-Tier Master | 5.5 years | English | 9,000 EUR |
| Medicine | One-Tier Master | 6 years | English | 9,000 EUR |
Plovdiv Medical University (Plovdiv)
| Course | Type | Duration | Language | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Cosmetics | Professional Bachelor | 3 years | Bulgarian | 4,000 EUR |
| Instructor in Nutrition and Food Safety | Professional Bachelor | 3 years | Bulgarian | 4,000 EUR |
| Dental Technician | Professional Bachelor | 3 years | Bulgarian | 4,000 EUR |
| X-Ray Laboratory Technician | Professional Bachelor | 3 years | Bulgarian | 4,000 EUR |
| Physiotherapist | Professional Bachelor | 3 years | Bulgarian | 4,000 EUR |
| Medical Laboratory Technician | Professional Bachelor | 3 years | Bulgarian | 4,000 EUR |
| Assistant Pharmacist | Professional Bachelor | 3 years | Bulgarian | 4,000 EUR |
| Public Health Inspector | Professional Bachelor | 3 years | Bulgarian | 4,000 EUR |
| Healthcare management | Bachelor | 4 years | Bulgarian | 3,000 EUR |
| Midwifery | Bachelor | 4 years | Bulgarian | 4,000 EUR |
| Nursing | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 4,500 EUR |
| Pharmacy | One-Tier Master | 5 years | English | 6,200 EUR |
| Dentistry | One-Tier Master | 5.5 years | English | 10,000 EUR |
| Medicine | One-Tier Master | 6 years | English | 10,000 EUR |
| Foundation year for Bachelor course | Foundation year | 1 year | Bulgarian | 3,200 EUR |
| Foundation year for Master course | Foundation year | 1 year | Bulgarian | 4,000 EUR |
| Foundation year for Master course | Foundation year | 1 year | English | 4,000 EUR |
Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski (Sofia)
| Course | Type | Duration | Language | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer | Master | 1 year | English | 900 EUR |
| French Philology | Bachelor | 4 years | French | 3,000 EUR |
| International Trade and Investments | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 3,000 EUR |
| Climate Change and Management | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 2,925 EUR |
| Accounting, Finance and Digital Applications | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 2,200 EUR |
| Quantum, Nuclear and Particle Physics | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 4,900 EUR |
| Philosophy | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 3,850 EUR |
| African Studies | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 2,900 EUR |
| European Union and European integration | Bachelor | 4 years | English | 2,500 EUR |
| Pharmacy | One-Tier Master | 5 years | English | 6,000 EUR |
| Medicine | One-Tier Master | 6 years | English | 8,000 EUR |
| Foundation year | Foundation year | 1 year | English | 3,500 EUR |
Sofia Medical University (Sofia)
| Course | Type | Duration | Language | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | One-Tier Master | 5 years | English | 10,340 EUR |
| Dentistry | One-Tier Master | 5.5 years | English | 10,000 EUR |
| Medicine | One-Tier Master | 6 years | English | 9,950 EUR |
| Foundation year | Foundation year | 1 year | English | 4,800 EUR |
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Course data source: Inter HECS (interhecs.com), the find-a-university listing for Bulgaria, retrieved November 2026.