About AUBG

American University in Bulgaria (AUBG) — private non-profit university. It is located in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria. The higher education institution was founded not so long ago — in 1991 — which is why it is considered one of the youngest in the country.

AUBG does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor and master programs.

Location
Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Establishment year
1991
Students
1,999
Acceptance rate
60%

AUBG tuition fees

At AUBG, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. The cost of study at AUBG is the same for locals and foreigners — from 12,024 USD per year. The exact cost of programs and information on the availability of scholarships can be found on the website of the university.

When choosing an educational institution, it is important to be aware of additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.

Academic calendar
Semesters
Bachelorcitizens and foreigners
12,897 USD/year
Mastercitizens and foreigners
12,024 USD/year

Bachelor degree at AUBG

AUBG accept applicants with a GPA of at least 3 to undergraduate programs, as well as those who successfully passed the entrance exams. Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. The TOEFL score is not lower than 80.

GPA
3
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
80
TOEFL PBT
550

Master's degree at AUBG

It is impossible to enter AUBG for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 80. IELTS — 6.5 or higher.

IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
80
TOEFL PBT
550

AUBG campus

The campus of AUBG is urban. This means that students study closely to the sights and the entire recreational infrastructure of the city. This type of campus gives students more options for internships and part-time jobs. The educational institution has its own library. Here, students do their homework or just have a good time reading an interesting book. Thanks to international exchange programs at AUBG, students can communicate with representatives of different countries and nationalities and thus expand their own horizons. And, the university contributes to this by regularly holding joint events for local and foreign students.

Campus Type
Urban
Library
Yes

What to do after graduation

You can stay in Bulgaria for up to 9 months after graduation by applying for a job seeker visa. This must be done before the student visa expires. Look for more immigration options in our article.

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Universities related to AUBG

Universities in this city

Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
TitleCountryCityBachelorMaster
13American University in BulgariaBulgariaBlagoevgrad
 
12,900 USD
 
12,027 USD
14South-West University "Neofit Rilski"BulgariaBlagoevgrad
 
1,000 USD
 
1,000 USD
Blagoevgrad College of TourismBulgariaBlagoevgrad
 
 
 
 

Universities in this country

Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
TitleCountryCityBachelorMaster
8171Sofia UniversityBulgariaSofia
 
 
 
 
19852New Bulgarian UniversityBulgariaSofia
 
3,324 USD
 
5,000 USD
3Academy of the Ministry of Internal AffairsBulgaria
 
 
 
 
4Medical University of VarnaBulgariaVarna
 
 
 
 
5University of National and World EconomyBulgariaSofia