The American University in Bulgaria (AUBG) offers high-quality U.S. education that is accredited both in the United States and in Bulgaria. The university gathers bright young minds from 35+ countries that study and live together in a world-class residential campus. The 2018 national university rankings rated all five evaluated AUBG disciplines at leading positions, with four earning the No. 1 spot. Moreover, AUBG graduates top global success rankings with 99.8% employment rate.<h2>Services</h2> <h3>Student services</h3> </div> <div class="RightColumn NotVisible"> <div class="FieldContent"> <p></p><p>AUBG offers its students a vast array of services. &nbsp;The Career Center assists students at all levels in the exploration career-related issues and concerns. The International Students Office provides support in the visa process and organizes diversity trainings throughout the year. The Writing Center assists AUBG students from all areas of study with their writing. Students with disabilities are welcome in the University community, and the University makes reasonable efforts to accommodate them. AUBG provides opportunities for students to study abroad through the ERASMUS+ program and the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP).&nbsp;</p><p></p> </div> <h3>Housing services</h3> </div> <div class="RightColumn NotVisible"> <div class="FieldContent"> <p></p><p>All undergraduate students are required to live on campus as part of the university mission. Since our students come from over 40 countries, living in halls feels like being part of a mini map of the world! In this safe, secure and comfortable environment, lifelong friendships are born and minds are opened amid diversity and mutual respect. The residence halls are a smoke-free environment and disability accessible. Activity areas include aerobic rooms, music practice rooms, multipurpose rooms, billiard and ping pong areas, several television lounges, outside decks, kitchens, and cafes. All of our residence halls are secured 24 hours with a security guard.</p><p></p> </div> <h3>Library services</h3> </div> <div class="RightColumn NotVisible"> <div class="FieldContent"> <p></p><p>Panitza Library is one of the largest English-language library on the Balkans. Its collection consists of over 250,000 print and electronic resources. Apart from that, the library provides access to thousands of top-library collections around the world via the Interlibrary Loan service. Library’s innovative Information Literacy program helps students develop their own research skills.</p><p></p> </div> <h3>ICT services</h3> </div> <div class="RightColumn NotVisible"> <div class="FieldContent"> <p></p><p>Computing services are an integral part of the university and are intended to meet</p><p>students' academic computing needs. The Office of Communications and Computing (OCC) maintains a number of computer labs that are accessible to students, as well as the campus network and Wi-Fi services and hardline Ethernet available in the Residence Halls. The OCC team members help students with computer problems.</p><p></p> </div> <h3>Medical services</h3> </div> <div class="RightColumn NotVisible"> <div class="FieldContent"> <p></p><p>The Health services available on campus from a licensed GP include: routine physical exams and health evaluations, lab tests, treatment for medical problems, consultations on variety of health-related issues, immunizations and health education. Equipment for some basic diagnostic and lab tests is available on site. When necessary, students are referred for special tests.</p><p></p> </div> </section><h2>Student Life</h2> <h3>Campus life</h3> </div> <p></p><p>The campus is divided into two locations: the Main Building, located on Blagoevgrad's central square, and the Skaptopara Campus, located just 10 minutes’ walk from the city center. The Main Building (MB) is the original location of the University; it currently houses administrative and faculty offices and serves as one of the University's two classroom buildings. From comfortable dorms to the award-winning building of the America for Bulgaria Student Center, and the largest English-language library in Southeast Europe, AUBG students enjoy a safe, world-class residential campus. It includes three residence halls; Balkanski Academic Center.</p><p></p> </div> <h3>Sports facilities</h3> </div> <p></p><p>AUBG students have one of the best university gymnasiums in Europe. This outstanding venue is equipped for a variety of sports - soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis and handball, and is open for students to train individually or in groups. A workout gym, situated on the basement floor of ABF Student Center offers a variety of cardio equipment, training machines and free weights to those who love to stay in shape. In true American university style, we also play American football and baseball. The the ski resorts of Bansko, Pamporovo and Borovets are within a few hours’ drive. Yoga, tae kwon do, softball, karate, skiing, hiking, aerobics, boxing and kickboxing are among the sports practiced by AUBGers.&nbsp;</p><p></p> </div> <h3>Student clubs</h3> </div> <p></p><p>AUBG students can join a club, a student media, a sports team, or an activity such as theater, musical, AUBG Choir, debating, Model United Nations simulations, and public service. In fact, there are more than 30 student clubs they can choose from. They can practice leadership in the Student Government, keep the campus informed through student media or put on plays and musicals. AUBG hosts chapters of international organizations, such as People to People International, AIESEC, the Phi Beta Delta Honor Society, and the Association for Computing Machinery. Social and sports organizations, such as the AUBG Olympics, Basketball Club, Debate Club, Chess Club, Women in Business Club are also available.</p><p></p> </div> </section><h2>Accreditation</h2> <p></p><p>The American University in Bulgaria is in the unique position of being accredited both in the United States (by the New England Commission of Higher Education, formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.) and in Bulgaria (by the National Agency for Evaluation and Accreditation). AUBG is chartered as an institution of higher education by an act of the Grand National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria.</p><p></p> </div> </div> <div class="TextFade Hidden"></div> <button class="Textlink ShowMore Hidden">Show more</button> <button class="Textlink ShowLess Hidden">Show less</button> </div>

The mission of New Bulgarian University is to be an autonomous liberal education institution dedicated to the advancement of university education by offering accessible and affordable opportunities for interdisciplinary and specialized education and research of high quality.<h2>Services</h2> <h3>Library services</h3> </div> </p><p>The New Bulgarian University Library was founded in 1995 comprising the collections of three libraries - the old AONSU library, The Master's Faculty Library and the Library of the Law Department. This was the beginning. Overall reconstructure aiming at the furter functioning and development of the newly created library was the next step.&nbsp;</p><p></p> </div> </div> <h3>Medical services</h3> </div> <div class="RightColumn NotVisible"> <div class="FieldContent"> <p></p><p>Comprehensive dental care:</p><ul><li>free dental exams, consultations and treatment plans</li><li>X-rays</li><li>cleaning and polishing</li><li>teeth whitening</li><li>tooth decay treatment</li><li>root canal therapy</li><li>esthetic dental crowns, bridges and dentures</li><li>personal oral hygiene instructions</li></ul><p></p> </div> </section><h2>Student Life</h2> <h3>Campus life</h3> </div> <p></p><p>The university campus consists of two buildings (Building 1 and Building 2) housing the Aula, Library, University Theater, NBU Museum, UniArt Gallery, Medical Center with a First-Aid Room and a Dental Office, Sports Center, coffee shops, a restaurant and a Bulgarian Posts branch surrounded by trees and with large open green spaces.</p><p>Campus and facilities development at NBU is aimed at ensuring modern teaching and learning conditions satisfying the most stringent quality standards.</p><p></p> </div> <h3>Sports facilities</h3> </div> <div class="RightColumn"> <div class="FieldContent"> <p></p><ul><li>An outdoor mini football pitch with sports facilities for volleyball, badminton and handball. Edel Grass system play surface. Lighting.</li><li>Outdoor gym</li></ul><p></p> </div> </div> <div<h2>Accreditation</h2> <p></p><p>The National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency, which reviews Bulgaria’s higher education teaching, granted NBU maximum accreditation in three consecutive accreditations in 2001, 2006, 2012 and 2019. Since 2004, NBU is an accredited partner of the Open University UK.</p><p></p> </div> </div> <div class="TextFade Hidden"></div> <button class="Textlink ShowMore Hidden">Show more</button> <button class="Textlink ShowLess Hidden">Show less</button> </div>