University of Economics – Varna

Key Highlights

• Institutional accreditation is valid through 6 June 2030.
• Founded in 1920 as a higher school of commerce.
• Specialized in economics, business, tourism and computing-related education.
• Operates across three identified university buildings in Varna.

Student Life & Environment

Student services are concentrated around the university’s central facilities. The official institutional overview identifies a library with an electronic catalogue, study resources and accessibility equipment for visually impaired users. It also describes a sports centre with five specialized halls, computer rooms, laboratories, departmental libraries and an auditorium used for performances, screenings and other events. A service area called Student Street brings together the university bookshop, Career Centre, Information Centre, International Relations office, Scholarships and Dormitories office, and Student Council office. This arrangement may make academic administration and international support easier to access, although the university does not provide a complete, current English-language list of student clubs on the researched pages. Students also have access to online systems including WebStudent, e-Learn and the electronic library. Accommodation information requires careful interpretation. The official incoming Erasmus+ page describes university dormitories about a 15-minute walk from the main campus, with single, double and triple rooms, shared kitchen and laundry facilities on the Erasmus+ floor. Places are limited and allocated under university criteria. Because this page addresses incoming Erasmus+ students, its room arrangements and quoted rents should not be assumed to apply automatically to full-degree students. Degree-seeking applicants should contact the Scholarships and Accommodation office for current eligibility, prices and availability.

Location & Surroundings

The university is based in Varna, a major Bulgarian city on the Black Sea. Its main building is at 77 Knyaz Boris I Boulevard, postcode 9002. The university identifies this central building as a protected heritage site and city landmark. Two additional locations serve distinct functions: the Academic and Research Centre at 24 Evlogi Georgiev Street and the College of Tourism at 158A Slivnitsa Boulevard. This multi-building arrangement means students should check where their programme, administrative office and classes are located instead of assuming all activity takes place at the main address. The central building contains major student-facing services, including information, careers, international relations, scholarship and accommodation offices. Incoming Erasmus+ accommodation is described as approximately a 15-minute walk from the university campus, though the institution does not guarantee rooms to every applicant. Varna’s coastal urban setting gives students access to the services and cultural institutions of a substantial city. The university’s own city guide highlights the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Cathedral, the Stoyan Bachvarov Theatre and Varna’s archaeological heritage. Applicants comparing locations should nevertheless plan around practical matters such as programme-building assignments, commuting and housing availability rather than treating the university as a single enclosed campus.

Costs & Career Outcomes

Tuition varies by citizenship, funding route, subject, programme and study format. The undergraduate fee page is headed 2026/2027, but its explanatory text labels the displayed state-funded and full-fee tables as 2025/2026. Those tables should therefore be treated as the latest clearly dated fee schedule rather than assumed to be final 2026/2027 pricing. For 2025/2026, listed state-funded undergraduate charges generally begin at €245 per term, with €280 for identified English-taught business programmes and €300 for IT and computer science. Full-fee rates are higher and differ by year and subject. The same official table lists non-EU international tuition under the relevant Bulgarian Higher Education Act provision at €1,350 per term for economics, administration and management, and tourism, and €1,500 per term for informatics and computer science. Students should verify which legal category applies to them and obtain a programme-specific invoice before making financial plans. The international FAQ also lists a BGN 120 application fee and BGN 70 enrollment fee, but the page does not identify an academic year for those charges. Housing costs cannot be generalized across the student body. An official Erasmus+ page quotes monthly dormitory rents of €110 for a triple-room bed, €130 for a double-room bed and €150 for a single room, plus a deposit equal to one month’s rent. These terms are specifically presented for incoming Erasmus+ students and places are limited. Career support includes a university Career Centre and the University of Economics – Varna Business Network, which connects students with business organizations. The site also routes students to internship, job and alumni resources. No verified graduate salary, placement rate or named-employer outcome was found, so career value should be assessed through programme content, language skills, internship access and the applicant’s intended labor market.