Established in 1991, the Burgas Free University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Burgas (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Bulgaria, Burgas Free University (BFU) is a small-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Bulgarian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Orthodox religion. Burgas Free University (BFU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 32-year-old Bulgarian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this Bulgarian higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. BFU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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private
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non-profit
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small-sized
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averagely selective
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Name (Non Latin) | Бургаски свободен университет |
Acronym | BFU |
Founded | 1991 |
Motto | The New Idea in Education |
Colours | Blue and red |
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Address | 62 San Stefano Str. Burgas 8001 Burgas Bulgaria |
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+359 (56) 900 400 | |
+359 (56) 900 515 |
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The following Burgas Free University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Burgas Free University's academic range and degree level offering.
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Local students |
1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) |
1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) |
International students |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Burgas Free University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
Burgas Free University's acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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Burgas Free University has an enrollment range of 4,000-4,999 students making it a small-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 100-199 academic employees (Faculty).
Burgas Free University is a private higher education institution.
Burgas Free University is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Burgas Free University has a Christian-Orthodox affiliation.
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This institution has a physical Library.
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This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
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This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
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Burgas Free University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education and Science of Bulgaria
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
2012
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