Public Health (Master's)

South-West University "Neofit Rilski" (Югозападен университет "Неофит Рилски") · Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria

Master of Science (MSc)Bulgarian90 ECTS18 monthsOn CampusFull-time

The Public Health (Master's) programme at South-West University "Neofit Rilski" (Югозападен университет "Неофит Рилски") (Faculty of Public Health, Health Care and Sport (SWU)) is a Master of Science (MSc) program delivered in Bulgarian over a duration of 1.5 years (3 semesters) (90 ECTS). This programme focuses on epidemiology, biostatistics, public health policy, environmental health, disease prevention, and health promotion strategies. Students analyze population health data and design community health interventions. Graduates work in public health institutes, health ministries, and international health agencies.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): BGN 1,150/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): BGN 2,892/year
Duration: 18 months
ECTS credits: 90
Language: Bulgarian
Study format: On Campus
Starts: October 2026 (AY 2026/2027)
Intake: October (Autumn intake), once per year

Language requirements

Required proficiency

Bulgarian proficiency (B2) or SWU preparatory course (3,000 EUR)

Admission requirements

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree; ranking per SWU admission rules

Required documents

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

Programme overview

DegreeMaster of Science (MSc)
Duration18 months
ECTS90
LanguageBulgarian
Study formatOn Campus
PaceFull-time
CountryBulgaria
FacultyFaculty of Public Health, Health Care and Sport (SWU)

Official university

South-West University "Neofit Rilski" (Югозападен университет "Неофит Рилски")

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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.

	Tuition	Living	Total
EU/EEA	BGN 1,725	—	needs the fee
Non-EU	BGN 4,338	—	needs the fee

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