Technical University – Gabrovo
Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Quick facts
- World rank
- #4,500
- 2024
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Students
- 8,999
- International students
- 5%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1964
Overview
Founded in 1964, the Technical University of Gabrovo (TU Gabrovo) is a spiritual successor to the first Bulgarian secular school. It is a renowned academic and research center providing high-quality training for Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral degrees. The university focuses on fields such as electrical engineering, electronics, automation, and computer systems. It is actively involved in European research programs and maintains fruitful cooperation with international universities. The campus includes a modern Technology Park (Gabrovo Tech Park) for innovative activities. TU Gabrovo takes pride in its tens of thousands of graduates who contribute to modern society globally.
Fields of study
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics
- Automation
- Computer Engineering
- Communication Engineering
- Materials Science
- Administration and Management
- Social Work
- General Engineering
Accreditation: National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NEAA), Bulgaria
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Winter, Summer
- Application deadlines
- October 1 (international students application deadline); November 1 (enrolment deadline)
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admission@tugab.bg
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€2,300 – €6,500 / year
From about $2,484 / year
Domestic students
€1,500 – €6,500 / year
Annual tuition fees for 2025/2026 vary by professional field, degree level (Professional Bachelor, Bachelor, Master, Doctor), study mode (full-time/part-time), and language of instruction (Bulgarian or English). Bulgarian-language fees range from 1500 to 6500 EUR/year; English-language fees range from 2300 to 6500 EUR/year. Students with dual Bulgarian citizenship receive a 50% fee waiver.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automation, Robotics and Computer Control Systems (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | €3,200 / year | Varies | — |
| Electronics (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | €3,200 / year | Varies | — |
| Industrial and Automotive Electronics (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | €3,200 / year | Varies | — |
| Occupational Safety (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | €3,200 / year | Varies | — |
| Technical Safety (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | €3,200 / year | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.