Varna University of Management · Varna, Bulgaria
The Master of Business Administration – MBA programme at Varna University of Management (Varna University of Management - Graduate Programmes) is a Master's Degree (MBA; Master of Business Administration awarded by Cardiff Metropolitan University as international award) program delivered in English over a duration of 1.5 years / 3 semesters (business-related Bachelor) or 2 years / 4 semesters (other fields), route determined at admission (2026 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
English proficiency recommended (TOEFL, IELTS, SAT or equivalent); applicants without an internationally recognised English certificate take the online VUM English exam after the obligatory admission interview
Bachelor's degree at least equivalent to Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2, 50%-59%); for a Master's in a different academic field: at least 4 years of higher education / 240 ECTS; for the same field: at least 3 years / 180 ECTS. Foreign-educated applicants undergo recognition procedure
Application forms (VUM and Cardiff Metropolitan University); scanned ID; secondary school certificate and transcript; higher education degree and transcript; CV in English; Declaration of Personal Data Collection; then: 4 passport photos, signed Admissions Offer, health certificate, certified copies, 2 recommendation letters and cover letter (required for the Cardiff Met dual degree)
2026-09-15
2026-08-15
| Tuition | Living | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU/EEA | €9,000 | — | needs the fee |
| Non-EU | €14,400 | — | needs the fee |