Burgas State University "Prof. Dr. Asen Zlatarov"
Burgas, Bulgaria
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 3,999
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1963
Overview
Burgas State University “Prof. Dr. Asen Zlatarov” is the largest state university in Southeastern Bulgaria. Founded in 1963, it has evolved from a specialized chemical technology institute into a multidisciplinary university offering degrees in medicine, engineering, social sciences, and education. It was recently renamed in 2025 to reflect its status as a leading regional state institution.
Fields of study
- Technical Sciences
- Natural Sciences
- Chemical Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Computer Science
- Electronics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Transport
- Social Sciences
- Administration and Management
- Economics
- Tourism
- Pedagogy
- Philology
- Public Health
- Health Care
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Ecology
- Materials Science
Accreditation: National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NEAA) of Bulgaria
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Winter Semester
- Application deadlines
- September 30
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admissions_med@uniburgas.bg
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€3,100 – €10,000 / semester
From about $6,696 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition fees are per semester and vary by program. Professional Bachelor (2026/2027): Mechanical Engineering 260 EUR/semester, Tourism programs 210–284 EUR/semester, Rehabilitator/Medical Laboratory 360 EUR/semester, Assistant Pharmacist 1745.50 EUR/semester. Application fee is 35 EUR (or 40 EUR for entrance exam). State-subsidized and fee-paying places available.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Компютърни системи и технологии (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Медицина (opens in a new tab)Bulgarian, English · Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Sep 27, 2026 | — |
| Мениджмънт на хотели и ресторанти (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Рехабилитатор (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Химично инженерство (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.