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Study in Veliko Tarnovo: universities, programmes and fees
Veliko Tarnovo has 3 universities and colleges in our catalogue with 73 undergraduate programmes in 34 fields of study. At public institutions an EU student typically pays €444 a year, a non-EU student €2,900 a year. 3 programmes are taught in English.
- Universities
- 3
- Programmes
- 73
- Taught in English
- 3
- EU fee / year
- €444
- Non-EU fee / year
- €2,900
Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.
Universities in Veliko Tarnovo
| University | Type | Programmes | EU fee / year | Non-EU fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo (Veliko Tarnovo) | public | 65 | €0–€558 | €1,700–€6,200 |
| Vasil Levski National Military University (Veliko Tarnovo) | public | 6 | €520–€600 | €3,400 |
| Medical University "Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov" - Varna (Veliko Tarnovo) | public | 2 | €0 | €5,100 |
Map of universities in Veliko Tarnovo
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What you can study in Veliko Tarnovo
- Fine Arts 12
- Languages and Literature 6
- Translation and Languages 6
- Computer Science 4
- Tourism 3
- Primary Education Teaching 3
- Early Childhood Education 3
- Nursing 2
- Business Administration 2
- Geography 2
- Design 2
- Economics 2
- Industrial Engineering 2
- Logistics 2
- Social Work 2
- Finance and Accounting 2
- Mechanical Engineering 1
- English Studies 1
- Archaeology 1
- Advertising and Public Relations 1
- International Relations 1
- Anthropology 1
- Journalism 1
- Multimedia and Video Games 1
- History 1
- Telecommunications Engineering 1
- Marketing 1
- Political Science 1
- Law 1
- Mathematics 1
- Psychology 1
- Public Administration 1
- Social Education 1
- Philosophy 1
Programmes in English
| Programme | University | EU fee / year | Non-EU fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business management | St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo (Veliko Tarnovo) | €424 | €1,800 |
| Economics and management | St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo (Veliko Tarnovo) | €424 | €1,800 |
| Приложна лингвистика. Два чужди езика с международни отношения | St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo (Veliko Tarnovo) | €444 | €2,900 |
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
How the figures are collected and calculated: Data and sources.