Year of establishment: 1920
The University of Economics - Varna, founded in 1920, is one of the oldest higher education economics institution on the Balkan Peninsula. Nowadays it boasts more than 150 academic partnerships with higher education institutes worldwide.
A well-regarded Bulgarian university, the University of Economics-Varna (UE-Varna) scored very highly (9.28 of 10) in its institutional accreditation given by the Bulgarian National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency in 2018. This accreditation testifies to the university's high teaching standards and its compliance with the Higher Education Act, and European educational standards. The current accreditation is valid for six years (until 2024), enabling UE-Varna to continue its higher education activities, which include the education of 10,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students.
UE-Varna has established an innovative and dynamic high-tech environment for young people headed for careers in business, economics, management, and computer science worldwide. The University resources and facilities provide its academic community a pleasant and inspiring learning experience which fosters the students' numerous talents as well.
FIVE REASONS TO STUDY AT UE-VARNA
- Great cultural and nightlife. Living in Varna will give you the opportunity to discover and be a part of some of the best cultural events in South-Eastern Europe.
- Low living costs. Bulgaria is one of the most affordable countries in Europe which helps students concentrate on their school work rather than having to worry about their income and living expenses.
- Affordable high quality education. A degree from UE-Varna means a European higher education diploma giving you access to outstanding career opportunities worldwide.
- Perfect environment to test your business plan. Due to low taxation and freedom of enterprise compared to other European countries, you will have the chance to test the potential of your business ideas in the market.
- International and multicultural environment. UE-Varna is proud of being attractive to students from all around the world. Both domestic and foreign students have the invaluable and enriching advantage to be part of a multicultural and multilingual environment where they can build their own international network of contacts.
UE-Varna has a strong international outlook and boasts more than 150 academic partnerships with a wide range of HEI in the world - giving the university unique opportunities for student and staff mobility. Furthermore, in the institution operates a Career and Alumni Centre, which serves the needs of students who are pursuing specific work occupations and internships. Since academic 2017/2018 year UE - Varna successfully offer Joint Master (MSc) programme in International Business and Economics, jointly with Universal Business School - Mumbai, India.