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American University in Bulgaria

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Founded in 1991, the American University in Bulgaria is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Blagoevgrad (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Sofia. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Bulgaria, American University in Bulgaria (AUBG) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational Bulgarian higher education institution. American University in Bulgaria (AUBG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 32-year-old Bulgarian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Bulgarian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AUBG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

American University in Bulgaria's Control Typeprivate

Entity

American University in Bulgaria's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

American University in Bulgaria' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

American University in Bulgaria's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) Американски университет в България
Acronym AUBG
Founded 1991
Motto Come here. Go anywhere.
Colours White and blue
Mascot Griffon

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University Location

Address 1 Georgi Izmirliev Square
Blagoevgrad
2700 Blagoevgrad
Bulgaria
American University in Bulgaria's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
American University in Bulgaria Phone Number +359 (73) 888 111
American University in Bulgaria Fax Number +359 (73) 888 444
Other locations Sofia

Study Areas / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of study areas they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.

Study Areas and Degree Levels Matrix

The following American University in Bulgaria's Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main study areas and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify American University in Bulgaria's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs and courses

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This American University in Bulgaria's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at American University in Bulgaria.

American University in Bulgaria: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)
17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 Euro)
International
students
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)
17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our Introduction to University Admissions article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic American University in Bulgaria's admission information.

American University in Bulgaria's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


American University in Bulgaria's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has American University in Bulgaria a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

American University in Bulgaria's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


American University in Bulgaria's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


American University in Bulgaria's Admission Office Admission Office

1 Georgi Izmirliev Square
Blagoevgrad 2700
(73) 888 111


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for American University in Bulgaria.

American University in Bulgaria's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

American University in Bulgaria has an enrollment range of 1,000-1,999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


American University in Bulgaria's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 50-99 academic employees (Faculty).


American University in Bulgaria's Control Type Control Type

American University in Bulgaria is a private higher education institution.


American University in Bulgaria's Entity Type Entity Type

American University in Bulgaria is a non-profit higher education institution.


American University in Bulgaria's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


American University in Bulgaria's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

American University in Bulgaria does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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American University in Bulgaria's Library University Library

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American University in Bulgaria's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


American University in Bulgaria's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of American University in Bulgaria's main services:


American University in Bulgaria's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

American University in Bulgaria's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

American University in Bulgaria's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


American University in Bulgaria's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

American University in Bulgaria's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


American University in Bulgaria's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

American University in Bulgaria is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministry of Education and Science of Bulgaria

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2012


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important American University in Bulgaria 's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency, Bulgaria
  • New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important American University in Bulgaria 's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • NECHE
  • GLAA
  • AAC&U
  • AAICU
  • AMICAL
  • NALIS
  • AMBA

Academic Structure

Introduction

Most higher education institutions' first-level academic divisions are, depending on the country, one of the following...


  • Colleges
  • Faculties
  • Schools
  • Institutes
  • Academies
  • Departments
  • Divisions
  • Centers

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and study areas a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure.

Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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