Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" · Sofia, Bulgaria
The Public Administration (in English) programme at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" (Философски факултет) is a Master's Degree (ОКС „магистър“) program delivered in English over a duration of 1.5 years (3 semesters) (90 ECTS). This programme focuses on public policy analysis, governance, public sector management, public finance, and administrative law. Students learn to lead public institutions, design public policies, and manage public resources transparently. Graduates serve as public administrators, policy advisors, and government agency executives.
Key facts
English B2 (internationally recognized certificate per admission Rules item 6.4; preparatory language course at the Department for Language Learning and Continuing Qualification available)
Bachelor's degree (ОКС 'бакалавър'); diploma average grade not lower than 'Good' (добър) for paid-track study; 3-year (180 ECTS) Bachelor and Professional Bachelor holders eligible only for 2-year (min. 120 ECTS) programmes in the same professional field (Rules, Art. 11-12)
Online application form in the faculty e-admission system; scanned higher-education diploma or academic transcript (if diploma pending); proof of paid ranking fee (25 EUR); foreign diploma holders: SU recognition order/certificate; non-EU applicants: legalized and translated diploma + transcript, passport copy, 2 photos, B2 language certificate
2026-09-16
2026-09-11
| Tuition | Living | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU/EEA | BGN 1,725 | — | needs the fee |
| Non-EU | Fee not published | — | needs the fee |