MBA (Master of Business Administration)

New Bulgarian University · Sofia, Bulgaria

MBA (Master of Business Administration)English90 ECTS18 monthsHybridBoth

The MBA (Master of Business Administration) programme at New Bulgarian University (Department of Business Management (NBU)) is a MBA (Master of Business Administration) program delivered in English over a duration of 1.5 years (3 semesters) (90 ECTS). This MBA / Master of Business Administration programme offers an intensive curriculum in core business disciplines, including corporate strategy, financial analysis, operations, human resources, and global market dynamics. Students refine their managerial decision-making, team leadership, and strategic execution skills. Graduates advance into executive, managerial, and managerial consultancy positions.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): BGN 7,000/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): BGN 7,000/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2026-09-01
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2026-09-01
Duration: 18 months
ECTS credits: 90
Language: English
Study format: Hybrid
Starts: October 2026 (AY 2026/2027; NBU also enrolls some programmes in the spring)
Intake: October (Autumn intake); spring enrolment for selected programmes

Language requirements

Required proficiency

Internationally recognized English proficiency certificate for English-taught programmes (official NBU requirement); B2-C1 level

Admission requirements

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree; motivation and document evaluation per NBU admission rules; NBU offers preparatory modules for master applicants

Required documents

Bachelor's diploma + transcript (translated & legalized), English certificate, application form, passport copy, photos

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2026-09-01

Non-EU students

2026-09-01

Programme overview

DegreeMBA (Master of Business Administration)
Duration18 months
ECTS90
LanguageEnglish
Study formatHybrid
PaceBoth
CountryBulgaria
FacultyDepartment of Business Management (NBU)

Official university

New Bulgarian University

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for Bulgaria, over 1.5 years of study.

EU & Non-EU	Tuition	Living	Total
EU & Non-EU	BGN 10,500	—	needs the fee

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