2024-02-12 12:21:56
Early admission is until March 1, and regular admission is until June 1
For prospective students and their parents, the first visit to the campus of the American University in Bulgaria (AUB) is a very pleasant surprise. Such are the lasting impressions of the traditional Open House, when the university presents to the public the way of teaching and the rhythm of student life.
The first Open House for 2024 is on February 17th. Open House will be a useful exercise for those who will choose early admission (by March 1) to AUBG. With it, applicants have access to more opportunities for financial aid, which more than 90% of freshmen take advantage of.
A magnet for alert young people from near and far
AUBG is attended by students from over 40 nationalities from all over the world. For 32 years, the university has maintained high quality of education. It has the most modern student complex in the Balkans for a full-blooded student life: comfortable dormitories, auditoriums equipped with the latest technology, the largest English-language university library in Southeast Europe, a theater hall, sports facilities and more.
With a mindset that is ahead of time, the educational institution forms leaders and new visionaries in the region, but also supports students in their civic initiatives and in their personal development. An important part of AUBG’s mission is not only to create the prerequisites for a successful career for its graduates, but also to motivate them to become bearers of positive changes in society at the local and global level.
The solution is Liberal Arts
From its establishment in 1991 until today, the American University in Bulgaria maintains its leading position as an example of the achievements of Liberal Arts education in Eastern Europe.
Students can study two majors at the same time or one major and one sub-major. This model helps better orientation in the fields of knowledge and creates a broad platform for future professional realization.
The main majors at AUBG are “Business Administration”, “European Studies”, “Journalism and Mass Communications”, “Economics”, “Information Systems”, “History and Civilizations”, “Computer Science”, “Literature”, “Mathematics”, ” Modern Languages and Cultures”, “Political Sciences and International Relations”, “Psychology” and “Physics”.
Traditionally, the university takes the first places in the official rating of universities in Bulgaria in the fields of “Administration and management”, “Public communications and information sciences”, “Political sciences” and “Economics”, as well as in indicators related to the career realization of graduated students.
How to apply
Applicants to study at AUBG are required to provide an academic reference, a recommendation, an essay, a portfolio of extracurricular activities, and an interview is also conducted. Everything is done 100% online, and the process is accompanied by the help of a personal coordinator.
Early admission is until March 1, and regular admission is until June 1.
Each year, the university provides about $5 million. for scholarships and financial support for the best students.
Way forward with the material
AUBG graduates receive a double diploma – for the EU and the USA, which opens many doors to a brilliant career.
An important advantage is also the opportunity to exchange students with over 300 higher schools in Europe and overseas, and the “Anna Chaprashikova” scholarship fund supports AUBG graduates to pursue master’s or doctoral programs in some of the 20 leading universities in the USA. including “Harvard”, “Yale”, “Stanford”, “Princeton” and others.
99.8% of graduates are employed immediately after graduation or continue their education at a higher academic degree. Among the employers of AUBG graduates are the names of Microsoft, CNN, bTV, BNB, the UN, the World Bank and the Council of Ministers of Bulgaria.