New Bulgarian University

New Bulgarian University (NBU) is a modern university of great national significance actively participating in international university networks. It is the first and the biggest private university in Bulgaria.

Founded in 1991 in response to the need for a new liberal education model, the university has initiated substantial reforms in Bulgarian higher education by introducing Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes, admission based on General Education Test, interdisciplinary and individual Bachelor’s programmes, minor programmes, the credit system, distance and web-based learning, innovative university environment and lifelong learning opportunities.

The academic profile of New Bulgarian University highlights social sciences and humanities, natural sciences, new technologies and arts. The university offers alternative programmes and practice-oriented education encouraging students’ free choice and attracting outstanding individuals as its faculty. Annually, 12 000 students and single-course students study at NBU.

The university offers its students an environment of civil commitment and public awareness. Thus, it produces students with high academic competence and practical skills, enterprising and socially responsible. With its international programmes, NBU creates favourable conditions for student mobility. As part of the international university network, New Bulgarian University is always open for dialogue between academic traditions and modernity. Such dialogue is aimed at students and society, creating new contributions and practices.

NBU coordinates and is a reliable partner in many research and applied projects.

The motto of New Bulgarian University is Ne varietatem timeamus - “Let’s not be afraid of diversity”.

Manager and General Coordinator