International Business and Management

University of Economics - Varna (Икономически университет – Варна) · Varna, Bulgaria

Master's Degree (ОКС „магистър“)English90 ECTS1 yearOn CampusFull-time

The International Business and Management programme at University of Economics - Varna (Икономически университет – Варна) (Professional field 3.8. Economics (Икономика)) is a Master's Degree (ОКС „магистър“) program delivered in English over a duration of 1 year (2 semesters) after same-field or business & management Bachelor; 1.5 years (3 semesters) after other fields or Professional Bachelor (90 ECTS). This programme covers international business strategy, cross-cultural management, global supply chain operations, and international market entry. Students study international commercial law, global trade economics, and foreign direct investment strategies. Graduates pursue management careers in multinational corporations and international trade agencies.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students)
€1,830/year
Tuition (Non-EU students)
€3,200/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students)
2026-07-16
Application deadlines (Non-EU students)
2026-07-16
Duration
1 year
ECTS credits
90
Language
English
Study format
On Campus
Starts
October 2026 (autumn semester); February 2027 (spring semester, only for DNDO/SPN applicants via additional Phase 3)
Intake
Autumn 2026 (main intake June-July; additional intake July-September); Spring 2027 (additional intake 23.09.2026-22.01.2027 only for other-field/Professional Bachelor applicants)

Language requirements

Required proficiency

English-taught: accepted proof includes Cambridge ESOL FCE (grade B, C), CAE (min 45), IELTS min 5.5, PTE Academic min 55, PTE General Level 3, TOEFL IBT min 65, or a foreign-language diploma

Admission requirements

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree (min 4 years / 240 ECTS) or Master degree (min 1 year / 60 ECTS); categories: CC (same speciality) and SNU (Business & Management field) - 2 semesters; DNDO (other fields) and SPN (Professional Bachelor) - 3 semesters; total min 300 ECTS for both degrees; second-speciality applicants need GPA min 4.50; foreign-diploma holders complete a recognition procedure before applying

Required documents

Diploma for completed higher education + annex (original & copy) or student book (UE-Varna graduates) or academic transcript (other universities); application-competition card (UE-Varna form); identity document; foreign-language proficiency document (for foreign-language programmes); proof of paid application fee; name-change declaration if applicable; at enrolment: 3 photos 3.5/4.5 cm, student book 4.50 EUR, proof of paid semester tuition

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2026-07-16

Non-EU students

2026-07-16

Programme overview

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for Bulgaria, over 1 year of study.

TuitionLivingTotal
EU/EEA€1,830—needs the fee
Non-EU€3,200—needs the fee

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