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Study Arts & Design in Bulgaria 🇧🇬

Bulgaria offers 66 Arts & Design programs across 9 universities. Tuition ranges from $3k–$6k/yr, making it one of the more affordable destinations for international students. 32% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid — one of the higher rates globally for Arts & Design.

66 Programs
9 Universities
$3k–$6k/yr Tuition
32% Scholarships

Why Bulgaria for Arts & Design?

Living Cost

$5,500/yr

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By Degree Level

Bachelor (48) Master (10) PhD (8)

Top Universities for Arts & Design in Bulgaria

South-West University Neofit Rilski

Blagoevgrad · National rank #2

Fine Arts · Bachelor Fine Arts (Painting) · Bachelor
University of Plovdiv Paisii Hilendarski

Plovdiv · National rank #3

Bulgarian and Russian · Bachelor Bulgarian and Korean · Bachelor Bulgarian and Italian · Bachelor Bulgarian and Chinese · Bachelor Bulgarian and History · Bachelor Bulgarian and Spanish · Bachelor Bulgarian and English · Bachelor Bulgarian and Turkish · Bachelor Bulgarian and History with Cultural Management · Bachelor Bulgarian and Greek · Bachelor Culture Studies · PhD
Drama Theatre Directing · Bachelor Theatre Design (Scenography) · Bachelor Photography · Bachelor Puppet Theatre Acting · Bachelor Animation · Bachelor Theatre Arts · Master Drama Theatre Acting · Bachelor
Literature · Bachelor History and Civilizations · Bachelor
Graphic Design · Bachelor Cultural Studies · PhD
Bachelor of Music · Bachelor Bachelor of Jazz & Pop Music (Piano, accordion, guitar, percussion and singing) · Bachelor Bachelor of Graphic Design & Advertising · Bachelor Bachelor of Acting for Theater · Bachelor PhD in Culture Studies · PhD Bachelor of Bulgarian, History & Cultural Management (Smolyan) · Bachelor
Journalism and Advertisement · Bachelor Public Relations · Bachelor
Sculpture · Bachelor Book and Printed Graphics · Bachelor Mural Painting · Bachelor Sculpture (Master's) · Master History of Art · Master Graphics · Bachelor Ceramics · Bachelor Industrial Design · Bachelor Graphic Art (Master's) · Master Art Pedagogy · Bachelor Textile Art · Bachelor Restoration · Bachelor Poster and Visual Communication (Master's) · Master PhD Programs in various fields of art and cultural studies. · PhD Painting · Bachelor Poster and Visual Communication · Bachelor Fashion · Bachelor Painting (Master's) · Master Book and Printed Graphic Design (Master's) · Master
Classical Singing · Bachelor Fine Arts (Sculpture) · Bachelor Music Theory and History · PhD Instrumental Performance (Violin) · Bachelor Musicology · Master Fine Arts and Visual Culture · PhD Instrumental Performance (Piano) · Bachelor Choreography · Bachelor Graphic Design · Bachelor Ethnomusicology · Master Choreography and Dance Studies · PhD Conducting (Orchestra) · Bachelor Fine Arts (Painting) · Bachelor Advanced Instrumental Performance · Master Music Performance · PhD

All Programs

Drama Theatre Directing

National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts

Bachelor

Theatre Design (Scenography)

National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts

Bachelor

Photography

National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts

Bachelor

Puppet Theatre Acting

National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts

Bachelor

Animation

National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts

Bachelor

Theatre Arts

National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts

Master

Drama Theatre Acting

National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts

Bachelor

Literature

American University in Bulgaria

Bachelor Aid

History and Civilizations

American University in Bulgaria

Bachelor Aid

Graphic Design

New Bulgarian University

Bachelor

Cultural Studies

New Bulgarian University

PhD

Bachelor of Music

Plovdiv University Paisii Hilendarski

Bachelor

Bachelor of Jazz & Pop Music (Piano, accordion, guitar, percussion and singing)

Plovdiv University Paisii Hilendarski

Bachelor

Bachelor of Graphic Design & Advertising

Plovdiv University Paisii Hilendarski

Bachelor

Bachelor of Acting for Theater

Plovdiv University Paisii Hilendarski

Bachelor

PhD in Culture Studies

Plovdiv University Paisii Hilendarski

PhD

Bachelor of Bulgarian, History & Cultural Management (Smolyan)

Plovdiv University Paisii Hilendarski

Bachelor

Journalism and Advertisement

Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen

Bachelor

Public Relations

Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen

Bachelor

Fine Arts

South-West University Neofit Rilski

Bachelor

Fine Arts (Painting)

South-West University Neofit Rilski

Bachelor

Bulgarian and Russian

University of Plovdiv Paisii Hilendarski

Bachelor

Bulgarian and Korean

University of Plovdiv Paisii Hilendarski

Bachelor

Bulgarian and Italian

University of Plovdiv Paisii Hilendarski

Bachelor

Bulgarian and Chinese

University of Plovdiv Paisii Hilendarski

Bachelor

Bulgarian and History

University of Plovdiv Paisii Hilendarski

Bachelor

Bulgarian and Spanish

University of Plovdiv Paisii Hilendarski

Bachelor

Bulgarian and English

University of Plovdiv Paisii Hilendarski

Bachelor

Bulgarian and Turkish

University of Plovdiv Paisii Hilendarski

Bachelor

Bulgarian and History with Cultural Management

University of Plovdiv Paisii Hilendarski

Bachelor

Bulgarian and Greek

University of Plovdiv Paisii Hilendarski

Bachelor

Culture Studies

University of Plovdiv Paisii Hilendarski

PhD

Sculpture

National Academy of Arts

Bachelor Aid

Book and Printed Graphics

National Academy of Arts

Bachelor Aid

Mural Painting

National Academy of Arts

Bachelor Aid

Sculpture (Master's)

National Academy of Arts

Master Aid

History of Art

National Academy of Arts

Master Aid

Graphics

National Academy of Arts

Bachelor Aid

Ceramics

National Academy of Arts

Bachelor Aid

Industrial Design

National Academy of Arts

Bachelor Aid

Graphic Art (Master's)

National Academy of Arts

Master Aid

Art Pedagogy

National Academy of Arts

Bachelor Aid

Textile Art

National Academy of Arts

Bachelor Aid

Restoration

National Academy of Arts

Bachelor Aid

Poster and Visual Communication (Master's)

National Academy of Arts

Master Aid

PhD Programs in various fields of art and cultural studies.

National Academy of Arts

PhD Aid

Painting

National Academy of Arts

Bachelor Aid

Poster and Visual Communication

National Academy of Arts

Bachelor Aid

Fashion

National Academy of Arts

Bachelor Aid

Painting (Master's)

National Academy of Arts

Master Aid

Book and Printed Graphic Design (Master's)

National Academy of Arts

Master Aid

Classical Singing

Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts

Bachelor

Fine Arts (Sculpture)

Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts

Bachelor

Music Theory and History

Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts

PhD

Instrumental Performance (Violin)

Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts

Bachelor

Musicology

Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts

Master

Fine Arts and Visual Culture

Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts

PhD

Instrumental Performance (Piano)

Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts

Bachelor

Choreography

Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts

Bachelor

Graphic Design

Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts

Bachelor

Ethnomusicology

Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts

Master

Choreography and Dance Studies

Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts

PhD

Conducting (Orchestra)

Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts

Bachelor

Fine Arts (Painting)

Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts

Bachelor

Advanced Instrumental Performance

Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts

Master

Music Performance

Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts

PhD

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study Arts & Design in Bulgaria?
Tuition for Arts & Design programs in Bulgaria ranges from $3k–$6k/yr. 32% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $6k.
What are the English language requirements for Arts & Design in Bulgaria?
English-taught Arts & Design programs in Bulgaria typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.
How many Arts & Design programs are in Bulgaria?
Abroadly lists 66 Arts & Design programs at 9 universities across Bulgaria. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Is Bulgaria a good country for Arts & Design students?
Bulgaria is a strong choice for Arts & Design with 9 universities offering these programs. The primary language is Bulgarian, though many programs are taught in English.
What degree levels are available for Arts & Design in Bulgaria?
In Bulgaria, Arts & Design programs are offered at: Bachelor (48 programs), Master (10 programs), PhD (8 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.