New Bulgarian University
Sofia, Bulgaria
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 12,000
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 1991
Overview
New Bulgarian University (NBU) was founded on 18 September 1991 with a resolution by the Bulgarian Parliament. It is a progressive higher education institution that introduced the credit system, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, as well as distance and continuing education to Bulgaria. The university is renowned for its liberal arts approach, encouraging students to combine different fields of study. NBU features a modern campus in Sofia with a state-of-the-art library, university theater, museum, and various research centers.
Fields of study
- Pedagogy
- Philology
- History and Archaeology
- Philosophy
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Psychology
- Political Sciences
- Social Work
- Public Communications and Information Sciences
- Law
- Administration and Management
- Economics
- Tourism
- Biological Sciences
- Earth Sciences
- Informatics and Computer Science
- Communication and Computer Technology
- Architecture
- Public Health
- Theory of Arts
- Fine Arts
- Music and Dance
- Theatre and Film
- National Security
Accreditation: National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NAOA), Bulgaria
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Autumn, Spring
- Application deadlines
- Varies by programme and intake. Autumn master's intake 2026: 26 May – 9 October 2026. Bachelor's programmes 2027/2028: see official admissions pages.
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- foreign_students@nbu.bg
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€1,500 – €3,000
From about $1,620 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition fees vary significantly between Bulgarian/EU citizens and non-EU international students, as well as by program of study.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Американистика и британистика. Сравнителни изследвания (на английски език) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 1 year | Varies | Varies | — |
| Архитектура (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 6 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Информатика (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Право (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 5 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Психология (на английски език) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.