The New Bulgarian University (NBU) was established on 18 September 1991 by a resolution of the Bulgarian Parliament as a modern, independent private university in Sofia, Bulgaria. It introduced a credit system and liberal arts model of education to the country, pioneering Professional Bachelor’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral programs, as well as distance learning and continuing education. NBU has received maximum national accreditation repeatedly and is an accredited partner of the Open University UK.
The university’s mission focuses on interdisciplinary education, critical and creative thinking, cultural awareness, and preparing graduates for the challenges of modern professional life.
NBU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various fields of study. Academic units are organized into departments covering both arts and sciences. Key areas include:
Anthropology
Archaeology
Architecture
Arts Studies and History of Culture
Business Administration
Cinema, Advertising and Show Business
Cognitive Science and Psychology
Design
Economics
English and Language Studies
Fine Arts
Health Care and Social Work
Informatics and Telecommunications
Law
Mass Communications
Political Science and International Security
Philosophy and Sociology
Natural Sciences
Theater and Performance Arts
Other interdisciplinary programs spanning arts, humanities, social sciences, technology, and management.
This structure allows students to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees in a liberal arts environment with diverse academic choices.
