Master of Business Administration

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

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

The Master of Business Administration programme at University of Economics - Varna (Икономически университет – Варна) (Professional field 3.7. Administration and Management (Администрация и управление)) 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 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)
€1,200/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€1,200—needs the fee
Non-EU€3,200—needs the fee

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