Master of Business Administration – MBA

Varna University of Management · Varna, Bulgaria

Master's Degree (MBA; Master of Business Administration awarded by Cardiff Metropolitan University as international award)English18 monthsOn CampusFull-time

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

Tuition (EU / EEA students)
€6,000/year
Tuition (Non-EU students)
€9,600/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students)
2026-09-15
Application deadlines (Non-EU students)
2026-08-15
Duration
18 months
Language
English
Study format
On Campus
Starts
September 2026 or February 2027
Intake
September (Autumn); February (Spring)

Language requirements

Required proficiency

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

Admission requirements

Entry requirements

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

Required documents

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)

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2026-09-15

Non-EU students

2026-08-15

Programme overview

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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.

TuitionLivingTotal
EU/EEA€9,000—needs the fee
Non-EU€14,400—needs the fee

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