1. Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” – Sofia
Website: uni-sofia.bg
Ranking: #1 in Bulgaria (EduRank), ~#731 QS (2026)
Top Programs: Computer Science, Business, European Studies, Medicine
Tuition: €2,400–5,000 (Bachelor), €3,000–5,600 (Master/PhD)
Language: Majority in Bulgarian, English available for many Master’s
Note: Oldest university in Bulgaria

2. Technical University of Sofia (TU Sofia) – Sofia
Website: tu-sofia.bg
Ranking: #2 (EduRank), THE 1501+
Top Programs: Mechanical, Electrical, Software Engg., Telecom
Tuition: €3,000–5,600/year
Language: English (select courses), mostly Bulgarian
Note: Offers double degrees & fully funded scholarships for PG students

3. Plovdiv University “Paisii Hilendarski” – Plovdiv
Website: uni-plovdiv.bg
Ranking: #3 (EduRank)
Top Programs: Biology, Software Engineering, Education, Economics
Tuition: €2,000–3,500/year (English programs)
Language: Mainly Bulgarian, few English tracks
Note: Offers prep Bulgarian language course

4. Medical University of Sofia – Sofia
Website: mu-sofia.bg
Ranking: #4 (EduRank), THE 1201
Top Programs: Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy (all in English)
Tuition: ~€8,000/year
Language: English & Bulgarian
Note: Over 58% medical students are international

5. New Bulgarian University (NBU) – Sofia
Website: nbu.bg
Top Programs: Psychology, Computer Science, Architecture, Arts
Tuition: €2,400–4,000 (Bachelor), €2,600–5,400 (Master)
Language: English, Bilingual (some courses)

6. Medical University of Varna – Varna
Website: mu-varna.bg
Top Programs: Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing (in English)
Tuition: ~€8,000/year

7. University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev” – Ruse
Website: uni-ruse.bg
Top Programs: Industrial Engg., Computer Science, Agriculture
Tuition: €2,000–3,000/year
Language: Mostly Bulgarian; some English Master’s

8. UNWE (University of National and World Economy) – Sofia
Website: unwe.bg
Top Programs: Finance, Economics, IR, Business
Tuition: €1,500–2,500/year
Language: Mainly Bulgarian; some English tracks

9. South-West University “Neofit Rilski” – Blagoevgrad
Website: swu.bg
Top Programs: Arts, Balkan Studies, IT
Tuition: €1,750–3,500/year
Language: Mainly Bulgarian, some English Master’s

10. Medical University of Plovdiv – Plovdiv
Website: mu-plovdiv.bg
Top Programs: Medicine, Dentistry (English)
Tuition: €7,000–8,000/year
Language: English & Bulgarian
Note: Competitive entry, entrance exam required

11. UACEG (Architecture, Civil Engg., Geodesy) – Sofia
Website: uacg.bg
Top Programs: Architecture, Civil Engg.
Tuition: ~€3,000/year
Language: Mostly Bulgarian; some English options
Note: Entrance drawing exam for architecture

12. Veliko Tarnovo University – Veliko Tarnovo
Website: uni-vt.bg
Top Programs: Balkan Studies, History, Fine Arts
Tuition: €2,000–3,000/year
Language: Bulgarian, some courses in English

13. American University in Bulgaria (AUBG) – Blagoevgrad
Website: aubg.edu
Top Programs: Business, Political Science, Journalism
Tuition: €8,000–12,000/year
Language: 100% English
Scholarships: Merit & need-based (including Pakistanis)

14. Trakia University – Stara Zagora
Website: uni-sz.bg
Top Programs: Veterinary Medicine (English), Agronomy, Ecology
Tuition: €3,000–5,000/year
Language: English for Vet Med, rest in Bulgarian

15. University of Forestry – Sofia
Website: ltu.bg
Top Programs: Forestry, Ecology, Landscape Architecture
Tuition: ~€2,000/year
Language: Bulgarian

16. Technical University of Varna – Varna
Website: tu-varna.bg
Top Programs: Marine Engg., Renewable Energy, IT
Tuition: €2,200–3,000/year
Language: Bulgarian; select English courses

17. University of Economics – Varna – Varna
Website: ue-varna.bg
Top Programs: International Business, Tourism, Finance
Tuition: €1,800–2,500/year
Language: English & Bulgarian

18. Konstantin Preslavsky University – Shumen
Website: shu.bg
Top Programs: Pedagogy, Philology, IT
Tuition: €1,500–2,500/year
Language: Bulgarian

19. Technical University of Gabrovo – Gabrovo
Website: tugab.bg
Top Programs: Mechanical Engg., Industrial Design, Electronics
Tuition: ~€2,000/year
Language: Bulgarian

20. Medical University of Pleven – Pleven
Website: mu-pleven.bg
Top Programs: Medicine (English), Nursing, Public Health
Tuition: ~€7,500/year
Language: English for Medicine; rest in Bulgarian

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