Burgas Free University
Burgas, Bulgaria
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 1991
Overview
Burgas Free University (BFU) is a non-state higher education institution in Bulgaria, established by an Act of the Great National Assembly on 18 September 1991. Accredited by the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NEAA) with a six-year institutional accreditation received in 2024, BFU offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in legal, social, economic, humanitarian, and technical sciences. It is a member of the European Universities Association (EUA), a UNESCO partner institution hosting a UNESCO Chair on Culture of Peace and Human Rights, and a participant in the EUNICoast European University network.
Fields of study
- Law
- Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Marketing
- Business Management
- International Business
- Administration and Management
- Software Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Psychology
- Pedagogy
- Artificial Intelligence
- Social Work
- Energy Systems Engineering
Accreditation: National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NEAA/NAOA), Bulgaria
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Application deadlines
- September 30 for the Winter Semester
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- priem@bfu.bg
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€3,600 – €4,200 / year
From about $3,888 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
International student tuition: €3,600 per year (€1,800 per semester) for Bachelor and Master programmes. Preparatory Bulgarian language course: €2,800 per year (€1,400 per semester). An additional €600 per year applies if the programme is taught in a language other than Bulgarian. PhD fees vary by mode (full-time: €2,600/semester, part-time: €2,000/semester, individual: €1,900/semester).
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Finance (opens in a new tab)Bulgarian · Full Time | Bachelor's | — | €1,800 / semester | Sep 1, 2026 | Winter |
| International Business and Management (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | — | €1,800 / semester | Sep 1, 2026 | Winter |
| Law (opens in a new tab)Bulgarian · Full Time | Master's | — | €1,800 / semester | Sep 1, 2026 | Winter |
| Psychology (opens in a new tab)Bulgarian · Full Time | Bachelor's | — | €1,800 / semester | Sep 1, 2026 | Winter |
| Software Engineering (opens in a new tab)Bulgarian · Full Time | Bachelor's | — | €1,800 / semester | Sep 1, 2026 | Winter |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.