Cost of studying in Bulgaria
Studying in Bulgaria costs an EU student around €6,968 a year: about €800 in tuition, plus €514 a month to live. Students from outside the EU usually pay €3,500 in tuition instead. Here's tuition for EU and international students at the 1 universities we index, plus what a month of living costs, from Eurostat.
€6,968EU student, total/yr
€800Typical EU tuition/yr
€3,500Non-EU tuition/yr
€514Living costs/mo
€6,168Living costs/yr
Tuition figures are typical yearly fees, sourced from Eurydice 2024/25 (as of 2025/26). Specific programmes — especially medicine and English-taught tracks — can charge more. Always confirm on the university's official page.
What a year costs, compared
Bulgaria€6,968
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to study in Bulgaria?
- Studying in Bulgaria costs an EU student around €6,968 a year: about €800 in tuition, plus €514 a month to live. Students from outside the EU usually pay €3,500 in tuition instead.
- How much is tuition in Bulgaria for EU students?
- EU/EEA students typically pay around €800 per year at universities in our index. Individual programmes can differ.
- How much do international (non-EU) students pay in Bulgaria?
- Non-EU tuition at universities in our index is usually €3,500 per year. Medicine and business programmes often cost more.
- What are living costs for a student in Bulgaria?
- Plan for roughly €514 a month (rent, food, transport) — about €6,168 per year, based on Eurostat. Big cities cost more than the average, smaller towns less.
Last updated 2026-09-15.