The New Bulgarian University (NBU) was established on September 18, 1991. The National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency, which reviews higher education teaching in Bulgaria, granted NBU maximum accreditation in 2001, 2006, 2012, and 2019. NBU has been an accredited partner of the Open University UK since 2004. New Bulgarian University's mission is to be an autonomous liberal education institution dedicated to the advancement of university education by providing accessible and affordable opportunities for high-quality interdisciplinary and specialized education and research. Putting its academic potential to use for the benefit of society, the University prepares its graduates for the challenges of modern democratic life. This is done by cultivating critical and creative thinking, cultural sensitivity, and problem-solving.

Why choose New Bulgarian University - Master's, Bachelor's, Fees?

1	The university provides career counseling geared toward career development, which includes assessment procedures and information-gathering discussions, as well as counseling and planning.

2	NBU is committed to upholding academic standards and continuously improving the quality of its learning, teaching, and research opportunities. The Quality Assurance System is involved with balancing academic quality with market competition.

3	New Bulgarian University is a member of the international academic network through various forms of mobility of lecturers and students.

4	NBU offers a liberal arts education that integrates the acquisition of knowledge and professional skills with spiritual and ethical values.

New Bulgarian University

New Bulgarian University offers a liberal arts education that integrates the acquisition of knowledge and professional skills with spiritual and ethical values.

New Bulgarian University Accreditations

NBU can legally operate as a university and award degrees that are recognised and popular, because it is an institution with numerous accreditations such as the following:

In 2001, the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency granted NBU a six-year accreditation.
In 2006, the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency awarded NBU a second six-year maximum accreditation.
In 2012 the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency provided NBU with its third six-year accreditation.

New Bulgarian University Bachelor's

Bachelor's degree programs are typically four years long, but the credit system allows for an individual study plan that can vary in length.

The first and second years consist of general education courses and modules focused on the programme of your choice.

During the third and fourth years, the curriculum includes full-time courses in the program's field as well as training courses such as internships, practices, projects, and seminars.

Their goal is to give students the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills gained in full-time courses to solve tasks related to practicing job responsibilities in a real-world working environment.

New Bulgarian University Master's

After completing a Bachelor's degree program at NBU or another higher education institution, students apply for Master's degree programs. The NBU offers preparatory modules for candidates who have completed a Bachelor's degree program in a field other than the selected Master's degree program.

EU applicants must attend an interview or exam, write a motivational essay, and meet any additional program requirements. Non-EU citizens with a degree can apply by submitting the necessary documents.

New Bulgarian University Campus

The university campus is divided into two buildings that house the Aula, Library, University Theater, NBU Museum, UniArt Gallery, Medical Center with a First-Aid Room and a Dental Office, Sports Center, coffee shops, a restaurant, and a Bulgarian Posts branch.

The development of New Bulgarian University's campus and facilities is aimed at ensuring modern teaching and learning conditions that meet the most stringent quality standards.

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