American University in Bulgaria

Founded in 1991 with support from the U.S. and Bulgarian governments, the American University in Bulgaria (AUBG) is a private not-for-profit institution chartered by the Grand National Assembly of Bulgaria. The main Skaptopara campus in Blagoevgrad features modern residence halls (Skaptopara I, II, and III), the Balkanski Academic Center, and the Panitza Library — one of the largest English-language libraries in Southeast Europe. AUBG offers 15 undergraduate majors and 22 minors, plus a 16-month Executive MBA program based at the Elieff Center for Education and Culture in Sofia. In Fall 2026, AUBG enrolled 1,425 students (1,407 undergraduate, 18 graduate) from 43 nationalities, taught by 135 faculty. The institution is dually accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) in the US and the National Agency for Evaluation and Accreditation (NAAA) in Bulgaria. Tuition for 2026/2027 is €6,900 per semester, and 87% of students receive scholarship or financial aid support. With an average class size of 22 students, AUBG emphasizes personalized learning and practical skills.