Bulgaria
Study in Plovdiv: universities, programmes and fees
Plovdiv has 7 universities and colleges in our catalogue with 195 undergraduate programmes in 63 fields of study. At public institutions an EU student typically pays €360 a year, a non-EU student €3,000 a year. 10 programmes are taught in English.
- Universities
- 7
- Programmes
- 195
- Taught in English
- 10
- EU fee / year
- €360
- Non-EU fee / year
- €3,000
Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.
Universities in Plovdiv
| University | Type | Programmes | EU fee / year | Non-EU fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" (Plovdiv) | public | 95 | €0–€614 | €3,000 |
| University of Food Technologies | public | 41 | €0–€550 | €3,000 |
| Technical University of Sofia (Plovdiv) | public | 18 | €615–€770 | €4,620–€4,730 |
| Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts "Prof. Asen Diamandiev" - Plovdiv | public | 14 | €850–€980 | €4,600–€7,600 |
| Medical University of Plovdiv | public | 11 | €0–€620 | €4,500–€10,000 |
| Agricultural University - Plovdiv | public | 10 | €236–€400 | €2,000–€3,350 |
| University of Agribusiness and Rural Development | private | 6 | — | — |
Map of universities in Plovdiv
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What you can study in Plovdiv
- Computer Science 13
- Food Science and Technology 12
- Mechanical Engineering 10
- Music and Musicology 9
- Industrial Electronics and Automation 8
- Chemistry 8
- Hospitality and Gastronomy 8
- Economics 7
- Industrial Engineering 7
- Translation and Languages 7
- Tourism 6
- Languages and Literature 6
- Biotechnology 5
- Energy Engineering 4
- Finance and Accounting 4
- Telecommunications Engineering 4
- Agronomy 3
- Performing Arts 3
- Mathematics 3
- Business Administration 3
- Biology 3
- Design 3
- Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3
- Electrical Engineering 3
- Physics 3
- Primary Education Teaching 3
- Nursing 2
- International Relations 2
- Environmental Sciences 2
- Animal Science 2
- History 2
- Marketing 2
- Medicine 2
- Pedagogy 2
- Early Childhood Education 2
- Sociology 2
- Aerospace Engineering 1
- English Studies 1
- Archaeology 1
- Dentistry 1
- Fashion Design 1
- Environmental Engineering 1
- Anthropology 1
- Biomedical Sciences 1
- Biomedical Laboratory Science 1
- Optics and Optometry 1
- Biochemistry 1
- Logistics 1
- Chemical Engineering 1
- Political Science 1
- Law 1
- Psychology 1
- Public Administration 1
- Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy 1
- Physiotherapy 1
- Social Education 1
- Social Work 1
- Fine Arts 1
- Biomedical Engineering 1
- Labour Relations and Human Resources 1
- Pharmacy 1
- Philosophy 1
- Audiovisual Communication 1
Programmes in English
How admission works in Bulgaria
There is no national application portal: you apply to each university, which runs its own competition within the number of state-funded places approved every year by the Council of Ministers. You need a Bulgarian secondary school diploma with the state matriculation exams (matura) or a recognised foreign equivalent; depending on the university and programme, applicants are ranked by entrance exams set by the university, by matura grades or by a combination with secondary school grades. Universities publish their admission rules before 31 March of each year, so the rules for the autumn 2027 intake appear by 31 March 2027. Citizens of the EU/EEA and Switzerland are admitted on the same terms as Bulgarians; other foreign applicants are admitted under a separate procedure and pay the fees set for foreign students. More in the guide Study in Bulgaria.
Sources
- www.strategy.bg, checked 19 October 2026
- www.strategy.bg, checked 19 October 2026
How the figures are collected and calculated: Data and sources.