Description
Introduction
Name in English
Varna University of Management
Name in Local Language
Висше училище по мениджмънт
Abbreviation
VUM
Year Established
1992
Institution Type
Private, Non-Profit
Motto
Developing Leaders since 1996
Nickname
None
Colors
Blue and Gray
Mascot
None
Affiliation
None
Religious Affiliation
None
Setting
Urban
Location(s)
Varna, Dobrich, Sofia; Bulgaria
Campus Size
Not Reported
Nearest International Airport
Varna International Airport (VAR)
Climate
Temperate; cold, damp winters; hot, dry summers
Accessible for the Physically Disabled?
No
Types of Degrees Offered
Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, Doctoral Degree
Principal Disciplinary Fields
Business, Tourism
Most Popular Programs
International Business Management, Culinary Arts
Curriculum
British
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Accreditation and Certification
British Accreditation Council, Bulgarian Ministry of Education
Number of Bachelor’s Degrees
9
Number of Masters Degrees
2
Number of Doctorate (PHD) Degrees
1
Duration of Study Programs
3 Years for BA programs, 1 year (12 months for MA programs
Prep Year Offered?
Yes
Academic Year Structure
Two Semesters; Fall Semester from October to February, Spring Semester from February to June
Online & Distance Learning
No
Instructional Time
Daytime
Academic & Exchange Partners
187
Double Degree Partners
4
Rankings
- Top 40 Business Schools in Europe, according to U-Multirank
- 13th Best MBA Program in Eastern Europe, according to Eduniversal
Student Body
Total Students
1000
International Students
270
Gender
Co-ed
Full Time – Part Time
Full Time
Undergraduate Students / Graduate Students
800 / 200
Average Student Age
22
Number of Countries Represented on Campus
50
Countries Most Often Represented
Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, Nigeria
Academic Staff
100
International Academic Staff
40
Student to Faculty Ratio
10:1
Average Class Size
18
Retention Rate
98%
Bachelors Graduation Rate (4 Years)
95%
Bachelors Graduation Rate (6 Years)
99%
Masters Graduation Rate
100%
Rate of Employment (Employed 6 Months 6 Months Post Study)
92%
Total Alumni
Not Reported
Admissions
Intakes
1 Intake, September
Acceptance Rate
70%
Application Fee
100 EUR
Conditional Admission Available?
Yes
Language Requirements (IELTS, TOEFL etc.)
- TOEFL IBT with score of min. 79 points
- SAT over 1000 points from two sections
- IELTS 6.0(or equivalent score from another testing system)
Note: if there is no such certificate, the prospect student can hold an English language exam organized by VUM in-house or online. Note: upon an insufficient level or lack of English language skills, the prospect student can enrol in a preparatory English language course at VUM or opt for an additional language module.
Admission Process
- Application Review
- Interview
- Provisional Acceptance
- Payment
- Student Visa
- Arrival and Registration
Tuition & Fees & Scholarships
Tuition & Fees
- Bachelor Degrees : 1950 Euro per semester (3900 EURO per year)
- Master Degree Programs: 4950 Euro for the entire program
- Master of Business Administration (MBA): 5850 Euro for the entire program
% of Students Receiving Scholarships
60
% of International Students Receiving Scholarships
50
Types of Scholarships for International Students
Accomplishment Based
Schools & Departments and Degrees
Schools & Departments
- School of Computer Sciences
- School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
- School of Business and Marketing
Associate Degrees
None
Bachelors Degrees
- Hospitality Management
- Marketing and Management of Tourist Services
- Marketing and Management
- International Finance and Trade
- Business Administration
- Business Information Systems
- Software System and Technologies
- Gastronomy and Culinary Arts
- Hospitality and Culinary Arts
Masters Degrees
- Master’s of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master’s of International Hospitality and Tourism Management
Doctorate (PHD) Degrees
- PHD in Business Administration (in cooperation with Bulgarian National Academy of Sciences)
Student Life
Cost of Living (per month, without rent)
400 USD
Working while Studying?
International Student Services and Non-Teaching Facilities
- Restaurant
- Sports Hall
- Library
Types of Students Accommodation
School Dormitory
On-Campus Housing
Yes, only for Varna Campus
% of Students Living on Campus
20%
Typical Monthly Cost of Accommodation
55 USD
Campus Crime Rates
None
City Crime Rates
Not Reported
Country Crime Rates
1.6 (56th Safest among 218)
Security and Safety Services
- CCTV
- 7/24 Security Guard
Details
- Listing categories University
- Country Bulgaria