New Bulgarian University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2755 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #866 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #6 of 47 | In Bulgaria |
| #4 of 19 | In Sofia |
| #2751 of 2,908 | For Classics and Ancient History |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- nbu.bg
- Languages
- Bulgarian;English
- Acceptance rate
- 58%*
* New Bulgarian University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Diploma za zavarsheno sredno obrazovanie) or foreign equivalent, and competitive entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to July |
Research profile
New Bulgarian University has published 1,474 scientific papers with 19,988 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Biology, Philosophy, Political Science, Medicine, Environmental Science, Law, Psychology, and Engineering.
New Bulgarian University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 5 | 7 |
| 1999 | 3 | 8 |
| 2000 | 1 | 6 |
| 2001 | 3 | 11 |
| 2002 | 3 | 9 |
| 2003 | 15 | 20 |
| 2004 | 13 | 25 |
| 2005 | 19 | 48 |
| 2006 | 17 | 54 |
| 2007 | 17 | 102 |
| 2008 | 32 | 85 |
| 2009 | 33 | 158 |
| 2010 | 30 | 151 |
| 2011 | 36 | 258 |
| 2012 | 43 | 412 |
| 2013 | 43 | 465 |
| 2014 | 45 | 599 |
| 2015 | 72 | 728 |
| 2016 | 56 | 850 |
| 2017 | 73 | 1015 |
| 2018 | 88 | 1351 |
| 2019 | 112 | 1281 |
| 2020 | 116 | 1668 |
| 2021 | 144 | 1997 |
| 2022 | 148 | 2069 |
| 2023 | 165 | 2359 |
| 2024 | 89 | 2265 |
| 2025 | 58 | 2347 |
Tuition
| International studetns | Undergraduate, 1,200-2,700 per annum; Graduate, 1,500-2,700 per annum (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Local studetns | Undergraduate, 1,100 per annum; Graduate, 1,650 per annum (BGN) |
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 New Bulgarian University.
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 | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Environmental Science | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Physics | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bakalavr | Accountancy, Administration, Advertising and Publicity, Ancient Civilizations, Ancient Languages, Anthropology, Arabic, Archaeology, Art History, Art Management, Arts and Humanities, Biology, Bulgarian, Business Administration, Business Computing, Cell Biology, Ceramic Art, Cinema and Television, Civil Security, Communication Arts, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Dance, Display and Stage Design, Ecology, English, English Studies, Environmental Studies, Fashion Design, Finance, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages Education, German, Germanic Studies, Glass Art, Graphic Design, Greek (Classical), Health Sciences, History, Hotel and Restaurant, Information Technology, Interior Design, Journalism, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mediterranean Studies, Microbiology, Modern Languages, Multimedia, Music, Musical Instruments, Natural Sciences, Painting and Drawing, Photography, Political Sciences, Protective Services, Psychology, Public Relations, Russian, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Sound Engineering (Acoustics), Spanish, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Sports, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, Telecommunications Services, Theatre, Tourism, Translation and Interpretation, Virology, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Magistr | Accountancy, Advertising and Publicity, Agricultural Business, American Studies, Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Banking, Bulgarian, Business Administration, Ceramic Art, Cinema and Television, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Sciences, Communication Arts, Computer Graphics, Cultural Studies, Developmental Psychology, Display and Stage Design, English Studies, Environmental Studies, European Studies, Fashion Design, Film, Finance, Foreign Languages Education, Glass Art, Graphic Design, Health Administration, History, Hotel Management, Human Resources, Insurance, Interior Design, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Law, Leadership, Literature, Management, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Mediterranean Studies, Multimedia, Music, Painting and Drawing, Philosophy, Photography, Political Sciences, Protective Services, Public Administration, Public Relations, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Software Engineering, Sound Engineering (Acoustics), Speech Therapy and Audiology, Telecommunications Engineering, Theatre, Tourism, Visual Arts, Writing |
| Doktor | Anthropology, Archaeology, Bulgarian, Business Administration, Cinema and Television, Civil Law, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Criminal Law, Design, English, Finance, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages Education, Government, History, International Economics, Literature, Mass Communication, Mediterranean Studies, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Private Law, Protective Services, Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology, Telecommunications Engineering, Theatre, Translation and Interpretation, Visual Arts |
Notable alumni
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Magarditch Halvadjian
- Occupations
- screenwritertelevision directorfilm directorfilm producertelevision producer
- Biography
-
Magarditch "Magi" Halvadjian is a Bulgarian TV and movie producer and director. He has been involved in directing since 1992.
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Stephan Komandarev
- Occupations
- physicianfilm directoruniversity teacherscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Stephan Komandarev is a Bulgarian film director, producer and screenwriter. His films have been selected on three occasions as Bulgaria's submission to the Academy Awards for the Best International Feature Film competition.
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Nayden Todorov
- Occupations
- conductorpoliticianpianistcomposerminister of culture
- Biography
-
Nayden Vladislovov Todorov is a Bulgarian conductor. He has served twice as Bulgaria’s caretaker Minister of Culture – from 3 February 2023 to 6 June 2023, and from 9 April 2024 to 16 January 2025.
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Martina Apostolova
- Years
- 1990-.. (age 36)
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
-
Martina Apostolova is a Bulgarian actress and former footballer who also starred in the titular role of her debut feature-length film, Irina (2018).
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Julia Yurevich
- Occupations
- modelbeauty pageant contestant
- Biography
-
Julia Yurevich is a Bulgarian model and beauty pageant titleholder who represented Bulgaria at Miss World 2008 in South Africa. She studied Communications and Technology in Sofia.
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Petya Parvanova
- Occupations
- translatorpolitician
- Biography
-
Petya Parvanova was the interior minister of Bulgaria for a brief period in 2013. She was the first woman to head the ministry in the country.
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Mustafa Hadzhi
- Occupations
- mufti
- Biography
-
Mustafa Alish Hadzhi is an Islamic scholar, author, and the current Grand Mufti of Bulgaria. He was listed in The 500 Most Influential Muslims, compiled by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre.
New Bulgarian University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Human Relations | Psychology, Psychotherapy, Social Welfare, Welfare and Protective Services |
|---|---|
| Centre : Semiotic Studies | Aesthetics, Ethics, Gender Studies, Linguistics, Logic, Metaphysics, Philosophical Schools, Philosophy, Psycholinguistics, Speech Studies, Writing |
| Centre : Social Practices | Leadership, Political Sciences |
| Department/Division : Anthropology | Anthropology, Arts and Humanities, Comparative Religion, East Asian Studies, History of Religion, Social Policy, Social Studies, Sociology |
| Department/Division : Archaeology | Archaeology, Prehistory |
| Department/Division : Architecture | Architecture |
| Department/Division : Art Studies and History of Culture | Art History, Fine Arts |
| Department/Division : Business Administration | Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Finance, Labour and Industrial Relations, Management, Management Systems, Marketing, Statistics, Taxation, Tourism |
| Department/Division : Cinema, Advertising and Show Business | Advertising and Publicity, Cinema and Television, Film, Graphic Design, Painting and Drawing, Performing Arts, Photography, Video, Visual Arts |
| Department/Division : Cognitive Science and Psychology | Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Sciences, Communication Disorders, Communication Studies, Developmental Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Psychoanalysis, Psychology, Social Psychology, Social Sciences |
| Department/Division : Design | Fashion Design, Glass Art, Interior Design, Textile Design |
| Department/Division : Economics | Economics |
| Department/Division : English Studies | English, English Studies |
| Department/Division : Fine Arts | Art Management, Ceramic Art, Design, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Painting and Drawing, Sculpture, Textile Design |
| Department/Division : Health and Social Work | Health Sciences, Social Work |
| Department/Division : History | Central European Studies, Contemporary History, Heritage Preservation, History, History of Societies, Modern History |
| Department/Division : Informatics | Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Computing, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Information Management, Information Technology, Medical Technology, Software Engineering, Systems Analysis, Technology |
| Department/Division : Law | Administrative Law, Canon Law, Civil Law, Commercial Law, Comparative Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, European Union Law, Fiscal Law, History of Law, Human Rights, International Law, Justice Administration, Labour Law, Law |
| Department/Division : Mass Communication | Advertising and Publicity, Communication Arts, Information Sciences, Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Multimedia, Public Relations, Radio and Television Broadcasting |
| Department/Division : Mediterranean and Eastern Studies | Ancient Civilizations, Comparative Religion, History, History of Religion, Jewish Studies, Medieval Studies, Mediterranean Studies, Oriental Studies, Tourism |
| Department/Division : Modern Bulgarian Studies | Bulgarian, Cultural Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Native Language, Slavic Languages |
| Department/Division : Music | Conducting, Dance, Folklore, Jazz and Popular Music, Music, Music Education, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Musicology, Opera, Performing Arts, Singing |
| Department/Division : National and International Security | Protective Services |
| Department/Division : Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences |
| Department/Division : Philosophy and Sociology | Philosophy, Sociology |
| Department/Division : Political Science | Comparative Politics, European Studies, International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences |
| Department/Division : Public Administration | Administration, Art Management, Government, Institutional Administration, Management, Public Administration, Social and Community Services, Welfare and Protective Services |
| Department/Division : Public Administration | Public Administration |
| Department/Division : Romanic studies and German studies | German, Germanic Studies, Romance Languages |
| Department/Division : Telecommunications | Postal Services, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Department/Division : Theatre | Acting, Conducting, Dance, Display and Stage Design, Theatre |
General information
| Alternative names | NBU Нов български университет |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1991 |
| Accreditation | National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NEAA) |
| Motto | Ne varietatem timeamus! Don't be afraid of diversity! |
| Colors | gold, blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | ul. "Montevideo" 21 Sofia, 1618 Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,206,000 |