
Varna Free University, Varna, Bulgaria
Varna Free University (VFU) “Chernorizets Hrabar” is the largest non-state private university in Bulgaria, It offers more than 60 Bachelor’s and Master’s programs and 29 PhD programs. The number of students reaches up to 10,000 in various academic disciplines from 22 different countries and lecturers and staff of approximately 500 are devoted to facilitate students to excel in their chosen fields.
The high accreditation assessment, the prestigious labels of the European Commission for Quality of Educational Process – DS Label was awarded for the Implementation of Transfer and Accumulation System – ECTS Label and for Excellence in Research – the HR Logo. These prestigious awards are proof that VFU is highly competitive among the European and global educational space.

VFU is among the first three universities to sign “Magna Charter 2020” for academic freedom and independence. Here are the few milestones achieved by VFU:
- The opportunity for successful professional realization has attracted 53% of first year students.
- The topicality of the courses is leading in the choice of specialty for 45% of the students.
- Nearly 40% are attracted by distance learning or part time education.
- For over 1/3rd of the students, the reputation of the specialty was leading factor in their career paths.
- Every fourth respondent is impressed by the good educational material base of the university.
- 95% of all university and doctoral students have stated that they will recommend the specialty in which they studied.
- 79% of students have a desire to continue their education in the next educational qualification degree at VFU.

VFU offers Bachelor Degrees, Master Degrees, and PhD (in specialized subjects) in the following disciplines:
- Administration and Management and Political Science
- Computing and Computer science
- Economics
- Architecture, Construction and Geodesy
- Visual Arts
- National Security
- Music and Dance Art

VFU Advantages:
- High-quality European education.
- A modern and cutting-edge campus just meter from the sea.
- International academic environment.
- A number of exchange program, work placements, and internships in Bulgaria and abroad.
- A diversity of auxiliary courses.
- Education funding program.
- Programs encouraging the development of students in the field of culture, science, art and sport.
- A diploma recognized throughout the European Union (EU) and the world.
- Global opportunities for career development.