Varna Free University
Varna, Bulgaria • Founded 1991
Overview
Operating from Varna, Bulgaria, Varna Free University delivers higher education as a university established in 1991. It serves as a higher-education provider within Bulgaria.
Location & Contact
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Academic Details
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Programs Offered
Varna Free University's degree-level programme breakdown, with search. Industry-sponsored programmes often have bonded service or employment commitments — read the terms before accepting any sponsored place.
Bachelor's Degree
19 programmes
Varna Free University runs 19 programmes at bachelor's level — undergraduate programmes that usually span three to four years and serve as the standard entry route into a profession or further study.
Choreography – Bulgarian Folk Dances Хореография – български народни танци Performing Arts 4 years
Choreography – Contemporary Dance Theatre Хореография – съвременен танцов театър Performing Arts 4 years
National Security Protection Защита на национална сигурност Public Administration 4 years
Crime Prevention and Public Order Protection Предотвратяване на престъпления и защита на общественния ред Public Administration 4 years
Fire and Emergency Safety Пожарна безопасност и спешни ситуации Emergency & Disaster Management 4 years
Informatics and Computer Science Информатика и компютърни науки Information Systems & Technology 4 years
Construction Engineering Строително инженерство Civil Engineering & Construction 4 years
Psychology Психология Psychology 4 years
Administration and Management Администрация и управление Management & Leadership 4 years
Business Administration and Management Бизнес администрация и управление Business Administration 4 years
Public Administration and Management Публична администрация и управление Public Administration 4 years
International Economic Relations Международни икономически отношения International Business 4 years
Finance and Accounting Финанси и счетоводство Finance, Banking & Insurance 4 years
Interior Design Дизайн на интериора Visual Arts 4 years
Structural Engineering Конструкционно инженерство Civil Engineering & Construction 4 years
Water Supply and Sewerage Водоснабдяване и канализация Civil Engineering & Construction 4 years
International Business in English Международен бизнес на английски International Business 4 years
Civil Engineering Гражданско инженерство Civil Engineering & Construction 4 years
Graphic Design Графичен дизайн Visual Arts 4 years
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Master's Degree
33 programmes
Varna Free University provides 33 programmes at master's level for graduates who want to specialise further or strengthen their standing for doctoral applications.
Water Supply and Sewerage Водоснабдяване и канализация Civil Engineering & Construction 2 years
Management and International Marketing Управление и международен маркетинг International Business 2 years
Administration Infrastructure Администрационна инфраструктура Public Administration 2 years
Circular Economy Циркулярна икономика Economics 2 years
Entrepreneurship Предприемачество Economics 2 years
Financial and Banking Management and Marketing Финансово и банково управление и маркетинг Finance, Banking & Insurance 2 years
Accounting and Financial Reporting Счетоводство и финансова отчетност Finance, Banking & Insurance 2 years
Financial Audit Финансов одит Finance, Banking & Insurance 2 years
Tax and Customs Control Данъчна и митническа контрол Economics 2 years
International Economics and Law Международна икономика и право International Business 2 years
Software Engineering and Management Софтуерно инженерство и управление Information Systems & Technology 2 years
Digital Marketing and Web Design Цифров маркетинг и уеб дизайн Information Systems & Technology 2 years
Cybersecurity Кибербезопасност Cyber Security 2 years
Structural Engineering Конструкционно инженерство Civil Engineering & Construction 2 years
Cultural Tourism Management Управление на културния туризъм Tourism & Leisure 2 years
Construction Engineering Строително инженерство Civil Engineering & Construction 2 years
Fire and Emergency Safety Пожарна безопасност и спешни ситуации Emergency & Disaster Management 2 years
3D Technologies for Design and Production 3D технологии за дизайн и производство Visual Arts 2 years
Performing Arts, Production and Management Сценични изкуства, продукция и управление Performing Arts 2 years
Customs Intelligence and Investigation Митническа разузнавателност и разследване Public Administration 2 years
Forensic Expertise Съдебна експертиза Public Administration 2 years
Forensic Computer and Auto Technical Expertise Съдебна компютърна и автомобилна техническа експертиза Public Administration 2 years
Intelligent Security Systems Интелигентни системи за сигурност Cyber Security 2 years
International Business Projects Management Международно управление на бизнес проекти Management & Leadership 2 years
International Finance Международни финанси Finance, Banking & Insurance 2 years
Data Science Наука за данните Information Systems & Technology 2 years
Civil Engineering Гражданско инженерство Civil Engineering & Construction 2 years
Art, Design and Event Management Изкуство, дизайн и управление на мероприятия Visual Arts 2 years
Developmental Psychology and Psychopathology Развойна психология и психопатология Psychology 2 years
Psychological Counseling Психологическо консултиране Psychology 2 years
Positive Psychology Позитивна психология Psychology 2 years
European Administration and Project Management Европейска администрация и управление на проекти Public Administration 2 years
Advertising and Public Relations in Business Management Реклама и връзки с общественост в управлението на бизнеса Management & Leadership 2 years
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
2 programmes
These 2 programmes group Varna Free University's shorter and preparatory qualifications together: associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and foundation courses that suit focused or transitional study.
Law Право Law 6 years
Architecture Архитектура Architecture 6 years
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to Varna Free University
A practical five-step guide to applying to Varna Free University, from programme research through submission and follow-up.
- 1 Identify the right programme
Use the programme finder to browse Varna Free University's 54 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
- 2 Check entry requirements
Programme-level requirements at Varna Free University typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
- 3 Prepare your application documents
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
- 4 Submit via the institution
Varna Free University processes applications through www.vfu.bg. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
- 5 Get in touch with admissions
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at +35952355106. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about Varna Free University
Below are the key facts most prospective students ask about Varna Free University, drawn directly from institutional records.
How old is Varna Free University?
The institution opened in 1991 (approximately 35 years ago).
Where is Varna Free University located?
Varna Free University is located in Varna, Bulgaria.
Is Varna Free University public or private?
It is a private higher-education institution.
What is the student enrolment at Varna Free University?
Student enrolment at Varna Free University is around 10,000.
How do I find Varna Free University online?
You can find Varna Free University online at www.vfu.bg.
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Where Else to Study Civil Engineering & Construction
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