Varna Free University "Chernorizets Hrabar"
Varna, Bulgaria
1991
Established
Private university
Institution Type
Architecture, business & law
Study Strength
Overview
About Varna Free University "Chernorizets Hrabar"
Varna Free University "Chernorizets Hrabar" is a private university near Varna’s Black Sea coast. Founded in 1991, it offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral education in architecture, civil engineering, business, law, security, psychology, and public administration.
Why Choose
Why This University?
- Coastal campus near Varna with an international student community
- Established architecture, civil engineering, law, and security programmes
- English-language options and preparatory language study for foreign students
- Degrees follow Bulgaria’s place in the European Higher Education Area where the institution and programme hold current accreditation
- International support is available for admission, document recognition, and visa preparation
- Erasmus+ or other European mobility may be available by programme
1991
Established — Architecture, business & law
Financial Aid
Scholarships & Awards
Merit Awards
Selected institutions and faculties may offer merit awards or reduced fees based on admission results and academic progress.
Erasmus+ Mobility
Eligible enrolled students can apply for funded European study or traineeship mobility where the programme participates.
Faculty Support
Programme-level awards and fee arrangements vary; confirm eligibility directly with the international admissions office.
What You Need
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate
- Recognised secondary school diploma that permits university entry in the country of award
- Diploma and transcript must normally be legalised and officially translated into Bulgarian
- Programme prerequisites may include mathematics, science, a portfolio, or an entrance examination
Postgraduate
- Recognised bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Legalised degree certificate, transcript, and academic-recognition documentation
- Some programmes request a CV, motivation letter, references, or professional experience
Non-EU Application & Visa
- Valid passport, medical certificate, photographs, and completed application
- University and Bulgarian Ministry of Education approval precede the Type D visa process
- After arrival, students complete address registration and residence-permit formalities
Language
English Proficiency Requirements
Language of Instruction
- English-taught programmes commonly require B2-level evidence such as IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, or an institutional test; Bulgarian-taught programmes require Bulgarian proficiency or preparatory study.
- An internal university language examination may be available when an external certificate is not supplied
- The exact language and minimum score must be verified for each programme
Preparatory Study
- A one-year Bulgarian language and specialised-subject course is common for Bulgarian-taught degrees
- Preparatory English may be available at selected institutions
- Language completion requirements form part of enrolment and visa compliance
Costs
Tuition Fees
International Tuition
- Published 2026/27 non-EU fees are €1,920 per semester for most bachelor’s and €2,160 per semester for most master’s programmes; architecture and civil engineering cost more.
- Fees can differ for EU and non-EU citizens, language, subject, and study mode
- Use the university’s formal invoice and current annual fee schedule for budgeting
Living & Additional Costs
- Typical living costs are approximately €400–€700 per month depending on city and accommodation
- Budget separately for application, recognition, translation, visa, insurance, and residence fees
- Student accommodation may reduce costs where university housing is available
Programmes
Available Courses
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