New Bulgarian University (NBU) was established on 18 September 1991 with a resolution by Bulgarian Parliament. The National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency, which reviews Bulgaria’s higher education teaching, granted NBU maximum accreditation in three consecutive accreditations in 2001, 2006, 2012 and 2019. Since 2004, NBU is an accredited partner of the Open University UK.
NBU pioneered the introduction in Bulgaria of a credit system, Professional Bachelor’s, Bachelor’s and Master’s programs, distance and continuing education.
NBU is a public university funded privately by students paying tuition fees. Although, the level of teaching and the facilities offerd to the students are of high standards, tuition fees are very competitve. They range from 1500 to 2000 euros per year.
There are a number of programs offered in Englsih but the majority of them are taught in Bulgarian Language. Students have the choice to follow a preparatory course in Bulgarian language and terminology in the area of the studies.
