Master's in International Tourism – Distance Learning

Varna University of Management · Varna, Bulgaria

Master's Degree (Master's degree in International Tourism awarded by VUM)English18 monthsDistance

The Master's in International Tourism – Distance Learning programme at Varna University of Management (Varna University of Management - Graduate Programmes) is a Master's Degree (Master's degree in International Tourism awarded by VUM) program delivered in English over a duration of 1.5 years / 3 semesters or 2 years / 4 semesters, depending on the applicant's academic background (2026 ECTS). This programme covers international tourism management, destination marketing, sustainable tourism development, hospitality operations, and event management. Students analyze tourism economics and design strategic destination plans. Graduates serve as tourism managers, resort directors, and destination marketing specialists.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students)
€4,800/year
Tuition (Non-EU students)
€6,000/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students)
2026-09-15
Application deadlines (Non-EU students)
2026-08-15
Duration
18 months
Language
English
Study format
Distance
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€7,200—needs the fee
Non-EU€9,000—needs the fee

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