Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen
Shumen, Bulgaria
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 7,000
- International students
- 0%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1971
Overview
The Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen is one of five classical public universities in Bulgaria, tracing its roots back to a higher educational course started 80 years ago. Officially established as a separate higher school in 1971, it was transformed into its current form in 1995. The university comprises five faculties, a college in Dobrich, and an in-service teacher training department in Varna. It serves over 7,000 students and employs approximately 400 academic staff members. The institution is recognized for its research in Old Bulgarian Studies, linguistics, and various technical and natural sciences. It provides modern facilities, including laboratories, a library, and student housing.
Fields of study
- Humanities
- Philology
- History and Archaeology
- Theology
- Public Communications
- Mathematics
- Informatics and Computer Science
- Economics
- Natural Sciences
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics and Astronomy
- Geography
- Ecology
- Education
- Pedagogy
- Social Activities
- Technical Sciences
- Communication and Information Systems
- Cybersecurity
- Geodesy
- Engineering Logistics
- National Security
Accreditation: National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Fall
- Application deadlines
- 1 October (international applicants)
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- int.rel@shu.bg
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
EU students and those with permanent residence in Bulgaria, refugees, and foreign citizens of Bulgarian nationality follow the same admission procedures and fee rules as Bulgarian citizens. All other foreign applicants pay annual tuition fees for international students as required under Art. 95, Para. 8 of the Higher Education Act.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecology and environmental protection (opens in a new tab)Full Time | PhD | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Ecology and Environmental Protection (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| English Studies (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Geodesy (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Software Engineering (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Software Technologies (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.