American University in Bulgaria: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4232 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1141 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #15 of 47 | In Bulgaria |
| #2 of 3 | In Blagoevgrad |
| #3801 of 4,461 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.aubg.edu
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 74% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | College Board SAT Examination. TOEFL test (minimum 550) |
| Academic Calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Enrollment | 1,020 |
| Full time employee | 74 |
| Student:staff ratio | 14:1 |
We've calculated the 74% acceptance rate for American University in Bulgaria based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
American University in Bulgaria has published 680 scientific papers with 5,121 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Computer Science, Physics, Business, Economics, Engineering, and Environmental Science.
American University in Bulgaria majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 9 | 2 |
| 1995 | 12 | 4 |
| 1996 | 8 | 24 |
| 1997 | 11 | 8 |
| 1998 | 13 | 8 |
| 1999 | 14 | 14 |
| 2000 | 3 | 8 |
| 2001 | 4 | 27 |
| 2002 | 15 | 29 |
| 2003 | 12 | 65 |
| 2004 | 10 | 51 |
| 2005 | 7 | 45 |
| 2006 | 14 | 71 |
| 2007 | 13 | 65 |
| 2008 | 25 | 82 |
| 2009 | 14 | 135 |
| 2010 | 15 | 113 |
| 2011 | 29 | 151 |
| 2012 | 21 | 157 |
| 2013 | 35 | 180 |
| 2014 | 22 | 236 |
| 2015 | 31 | 288 |
| 2016 | 49 | 249 |
| 2017 | 40 | 269 |
| 2018 | 45 | 298 |
| 2019 | 34 | 313 |
| 2020 | 34 | 420 |
| 2021 | 29 | 389 |
| 2022 | 27 | 335 |
| 2023 | 38 | 383 |
| 2024 | 26 | 349 |
| 2025 | 19 | 364 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | c. 10,800 per annum (USD) |
|---|
The American University in Bulgaria has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by American University in Bulgaria.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | No | No |
| Economics | Yes | No | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | No | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | No | No |
| Bakalavr | Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, European Studies, History, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Literature, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Political Sciences, Psychology |
|---|
Notable alumni
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Christo Grozev
- Occupations
- actorinvestigatorwritermedia scholarmedia manager
- Biography
-
Christo Grozev is a Bulgarian investigative journalist and author. He is the head of investigations with The Insider and former lead Russia investigator with Bellingcat. He also writes for Der Spiegel. His investigations into the identity of the suspects involved in the 2018 poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal earned him and his team the European Press Prize for Investigative Journalism and the enmity of the Russian state.
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Shpend Ahmeti
- Enrolled in the American University in Bulgaria
- Studied in 1996-2000
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Shpend Ali Ahmeti is a Kosovar politician who served as the mayor of Pristina. He was leader of the New Spirit Party, which merged into Vetëvendosje in 2011, and served as their vice chairman. However, after internal disputes he left the party in 2018 to become the leader of the Social Democratic Party of Kosovo. In 2019 he became an independent politician.
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Tanjim Ahmad Sohel Taj
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Tanjim Ahmad Sohel Taj better known as just Sohel Taj, is a fitness and health activist, bodybuilder and former Bangladesh Awami League politician and former State Minister of Home Affairs. He is the son of Bangladesh's first Prime Minister Tajuddin Ahmad.
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Vasil Terziev
- Occupations
- philanthropistbusinesspersonentrepreneurpolitician
- Biography
-
Vasil Aleksandrov Terziev is a Bulgarian politician and businessman who co-founded the multi-million dollar software company Telerik. He is the incumbent Mayor of Sofia after winning the elections on November 5, 2023.
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Nastimir Ananiev
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Nastimir Ananiev is a Bulgarian politician. From 2014 to 2017 he represented the movement "Bulgaria of Citizens" in the Bulgarian National Assembly. In 2018, he founded Volt Bulgaria and stood for the party as a top candidate in the 2019 European elections. In 2021, he was elected to the National Assembly as his party's top candidate in the parliamentary elections in November 2021.
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Valdrin Lluka
- Years
- 1980-.. (age 46)
- Enrolled in the American University in Bulgaria
- 2002-2005 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in economics
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Valdrin Lluka is a politician and executive from Kosovo who served as the Minister of Economic Development in the Government of the Republic of Kosovo between 2017 and 2020. He graduated from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management in the United States.
American University in Bulgaria faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Arts, Languages and Literature | Arts and Humanities, English, Fine Arts, Literature, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Religion, Writing |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Business | Business Administration |
| Department/Division : Computer Science | Computer Science, Information Technology |
| Department/Division : Economics | Economics |
| Department/Division : History and Civilizations | American Studies, Anthropology, European Studies, History, Philosophy, Religion |
| Department/Division : Journalism and Mass Communication | Journalism, Mass Communication |
| Department/Division : Mathematics and Science | Mathematics |
| Department/Division : Political Science and European Studies | European Studies, International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Sociology |
General information
| Alternative names | AUBG Американски университет в България |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1991 |
| Accreditation | National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NEAA); New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), USA |
| Motto | Come here. Go anywhere. |
| Colors | white, blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 Georgi Izmirliev Sq. Blagoevgrad, 2700 Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| City population | 63,000 |