Burgas Free University
Burgas, Bulgaria Public university Founded 1991

Burgas Free University

Programs
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Average living cost€10,000/ year, Bulgaria

Overview

Burgas Free University (BFU) is one of Bulgaria's first private universities, established in 1991 in the coastal city of Burgas. Located in one of the country's major industrial, economic, and cultural centers, the university has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality education across a wide range of academic disciplines. With a modern learning environment and a strong international outlook, BFU attracts students from Bulgaria and around the world.


The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programmes in areas including Business, Law, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Social Sciences, and Public Administration. Its student-centered approach, modern facilities, and emphasis on practical education prepare graduates with the knowledge and professional skills needed to succeed in today's competitive global job market.

Burgas Free University is highly active in international cooperation and is a member of the European University Association (EUA). The university has partnership agreements with institutions across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa, while also participating in Erasmus+ student and staff mobility programmes and the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). As a UNESCO partner through the UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme and host of the UNESCO Chair on Culture of Peace and Human Rights, BFU demonstrates its strong commitment to international collaboration, academic excellence, and global education.

Burgas, BulgariaFounded in 1991, located in the Southern Europe region.

Scholarship & fees

Please note that university fees may vary from term to term. This will be confirmed in your application.

Average living cost in Bulgaria is about €10,000 per year (housing, insurance, transport). Your advisor builds the full budget with you.

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FAQ

Questions our advisors hear most often.

How do I get a scholarship?

Please note that university fees may vary from term to term. This will be confirmed in your application.

How does the timeline work?

Your advisor shares this university's intake calendar. Allow at least 3 months for documents and the language test.

Who submits my application?

Your documents go into your portal account and your advisor submits the application. We stay with you through admission, visa and housing.

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