33 public universities in Bulgaria in 2026
The public universities in Bulgaria offer accessible education to as many students as possible, with recognised programs and a strong tradition of academic research.
33 public universities
Bulgaria has public institutions offering a wide range of programs, often with government-regulated fees and a strong tradition of academic research.
Trakia University
A public university in Stara Zagora (1974): agriculture, veterinary medicine, medicine, economics and green technologies.
University of Library Studies and Information Technologies
A public Sofia university specialised in information sciences, librarianship, archival studies and digital technologies.
University of Food Technologies
Bulgaria's only university dedicated to food science and food technology, heir to the Higher Institute of Food and Flavour Industry (1953).
South-West University Neofit Rilski
Public university in Blagoevgrad (1975) offering a wide range: education, health, arts, engineering and social sciences.
Vasil Levski National Military University
A public military university based in Veliko Tarnovo, training officers and engineers for Bulgaria's defence and aviation.
St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo
Bulgaria's first major university outside the capital (1963), a hub for humanities, arts and education.
Technical University of Gabrovo
A public engineering school in central Bulgaria, in Gabrovo, known for mechanical, electrical and industrial design engineering.
Technical University of Sofia
Bulgaria's first polytechnic school (1945): electrical, mechanical, computer and advanced-technology engineering.
Technical University of Varna
Public engineering school in Varna (1969): mechanical, electrical, computing, marine and energy engineering on the Black Sea.