Situated in the city of Varna, the “pearl” of the Bulgarian seaside, Varna University of Management (VUM) is a leading higher education institution in the region, offering a range of degree programs in business, hospitality, tourism, and culinary arts.
VUM is known for its international focus and diverse student body, with students from more than 50 countries. This creates a dynamic and vibrant learning environment, where students can share ideas and perspectives from different cultures and backgrounds. The strategic academic partnership with Cardiff Metropolitan University provides the opportunity for students to graduate with two degrees - Bulgarian from VUM and British from the partner university. The university's programs are designed to provide students with a practical, hands-on education that prepares them for successful careers. Students have the opportunity to participate in Erasmus+ funded internships, study abroad programs, and other practical experiences, allowing them to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world settings.
One of the unique aspects of VUM is its strong ties to the business community. The university has partnerships with a range of local and international businesses, providing students with access to networking opportunities, job placements, and other professional resources.
Overall, the British standards of education, the quality of services and the affordable tuition fees and costs of living make VUM the dreamt place for students from all over the world.
Varna (Bulgaria)
9000, Varna University of Management, 13A, Oborishte street, Varna, Bulgaria
Tel. 00359885398663
Varna University of Management (VUM) is a private not-for-profit higher education institution. Established in 1996, today the university is recognized for education in undergraduate and master programmes in the fields of Business and Management, IT, Hospitality and Tourism, and Culinary Arts. All VUM study programmes are delivered exclusively in English.
VUM is accredited by the Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science, as well as by the British Accreditation Council (BAC), member of European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education.
The main campus of VUM is located in Varna, however the University has campuses also in Dobrich and in Sofia.
VUM is deeply committed to the principles of internationalization and high quality of education.
Thanks to its internationally recognized programmes, VUM has one of the highest international students’ rates in Bulgaria. Today, full-time students from nearly 50 countries across the globe are studying at VUM, and more than 1/3 of all VUM students are international.
VUM has an extensive and sophisticated network of active academic partners of more than 200 universities on five continents. The strategic academic partnership with Cardiff Metropolitan University in the UK provides the opportunity for students to complete their higher education with two degrees - Bulgarian from Varna University of Management and British from the partner university.
The long-term efforts and work of the VUM academic community have been internationally recognized and validated. For three consecutive years, in terms of student mobility VUM is ranked 1st worldwide by the independent ranking system U-Multirank. In addition, VUM is a leading University for international orientation, teaching and learning and knowledge transfer according to U-Multirank.
VUM master programme in International Hospitality and Tourism Management is ranked 14th worldwide (2022) by Eduniversal Best Masters. In 2022, VUM MBA programme was ranked 3rd in Eastern Europe by Eduniversal Best Masters ranking system.
VUM Research Institute issues internationally recognized science journals such as European Journal of Tourism Research (EJTR), Journal of Pedagogy and Educational Management and VUM Management Review. According to Scopus, EJTR is among the highest ranked European journals in the field of tourism research. EJTR is indexed in Scopus and Web of Science.
VUM maintains excellent contacts with business partners in Bulgaria, Europe, the USA, and more, thanks to which our graduates have the opportunity to spend up to 12 months in practical training abroad and to successfully start their career after graduation.
