Low tuition
English-taught
Low tuition (all students pay; EU/EEA pay national rates)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
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Tuition-Free Universities in Bulgaria
Low tuition — all students (incl. EU/EEA) pay tuition at public universities
- Universities to explore
- 1
- Mandatory university cost / year
- Not yet verified
- Currency
- BGN
- Academic year
- 2026/2027
Tuition rules for EU citizens
In Bulgaria, all students are required to pay tuition fees in the first and second cycle — there is no general tuition-free route for EU citizens. Fees are set by the institutions and are relatively low compared with Western Europe; EU/EEA students generally pay the same rates as Bulgarian students.
Public universities
Tuition is charged to all students; amounts are set by each institution and are comparatively low.
Private universities
Private institutions charge tuition, typically higher than public ones.
By degree level
- Bachelor's: Tuition charged (low by European standards); amount varies by institution and field.
- Master's: Tuition charged; amount varies by institution and field.
- PhD: Doctoral study is often funded or low-cost — verify per institution.
English-taught programmes
A moderate English-taught catalogue, frequently fee-based.
Mandatory fees
No separate mandatory semester fee; tuition is the main charge. Small administrative fees may apply.
Estimated mandatory university cost per year: Not yet verified.
Admission system & application process
Direct institution portals; some programmes via the Ministry’s admission rules.
Residency conditions
EU/EEA students generally pay the same tuition as Bulgarian students.
Language requirements
Bulgarian-taught programmes require Bulgarian; English programmes require English proof.
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- ≈ May–June
- Applications close
- ≈ June–July (autumn intake)
- Document submission
- Legalisation/apostille + translations; certified copies.
- Note
- Entrance examinations for most programmes.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle — verify the exact deadline on the official admissions page.
Living costs, housing & scholarships
- Living costs (approx.)
- €400–€700 / month
- Student housing
- Dormitories are very affordable; private rentals also cheap.
- Scholarships
- Government scholarships for Bulgarian-language study; low fees.
- EU/EEA mobility
- As an EU/EEA citizen you do not need a visa or residence permit to study here; register with the local authorities after arrival. Non-EU/EEA students need a visa/residence permit.
Living-cost figures are approximate (2026 estimates) and separate from the mandatory university cost above.
Universities in our database (1)
Always verify. Tuition rules may change. Always verify current fees and admission requirements on the university's official website before applying.
Official sources
- Eurydice – National Student Fee and Support Systems: Bulgaria
https://eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu/ - Study in Bulgaria (Eurydice/European Commission)
https://education.ec.europa.eu/study-in-europe/country-profiles