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Study Natural Sciences in Bulgaria 🇧🇬

Bulgaria offers 48 Natural Sciences programs across 14 universities. Tuition ranges from $2k–$2k/yr, making it one of the more affordable destinations for international students. 96% of programs carry STEM designation, which is valuable for post-graduation work authorization in many countries.

48 Programs
14 Universities
$2k–$2k/yr Tuition
96% STEM

Why Bulgaria for Natural Sciences?

Living Cost

$5,500/yr

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By Degree Level

Bachelor (23) PhD (17) Master (8)

Top Universities for Natural Sciences in Bulgaria

University of Plovdiv Paisii Hilendarski

Plovdiv · National rank #3

Morphology · PhD Molecular Biology · PhD Plant Physiology · PhD Microbiology · PhD Botany · PhD Cell Biology · PhD Ecology and Ecosystems Protection · PhD Genetics · PhD Zoology · PhD
Trakia University

Stara Zagora · National rank #5

Food Technologies · Bachelor Ecology and Environmental Protection · Bachelor
Agricultural University of Plovdiv

Plovdiv · National rank #32

Agricultural Biotechnology · Master Ecology and Environmental Protection · PhD Land Management and Land Use Planning · Bachelor Food Science and Technology · Master
Geodesy and Mine Surveying · Bachelor Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development · Bachelor Ecology and Environmental Protection · PhD Mine Surveying and Geodesy · PhD
Industrial Biotechnology · Master Biotechnology · Bachelor Ecology and Environmental Protection · Bachelor Ecology and Environmental Protection (PhD) · PhD
Geodesy (Surveying and Geoinformatics) · Bachelor Geodesy, Photogrammetry and Cartography · Master Geodesy, Photogrammetry and Cartography (PhD) · PhD
Ecology and Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport · Master
Marine Environmental Protection · Master PhD in Marine Environmental Protection · PhD
Biology · Bachelor Genetics and Genomics · Master PhD in Biology · PhD
Renewable Energy Sources · Bachelor
Astronomy and Meteorology · Bachelor Biology and Chemistry · Bachelor Geography and Regional Policy · Bachelor Medical Chemistry · Bachelor Geography and Biology · Bachelor Plant Protection · Bachelor Ecology and Environmental Protection · Bachelor Tourism · Bachelor
Bachelor of Biology · Bachelor Bachelor of Biology, Human Behavior and Health (Smolyan) · Bachelor Bachelor of Conservation Biology & Eco-tourism (Smolyan) · Bachelor
Ecology and Environmental Protection · Bachelor
Ecology · Bachelor Advanced Ecology · Master Ecology and Environmental Protection · PhD

All Programs

Food Technologies

Trakia University

Bachelor STEM

Ecology and Environmental Protection

Trakia University

Bachelor STEM

Geodesy and Mine Surveying

University of Mining and Geology St. Ivan Rilski

Bachelor STEM

Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development

University of Mining and Geology St. Ivan Rilski

Bachelor STEM

Ecology and Environmental Protection

University of Mining and Geology St. Ivan Rilski

PhD STEM

Mine Surveying and Geodesy

University of Mining and Geology St. Ivan Rilski

PhD STEM

Industrial Biotechnology

University Prof. d-r Asen Zlatarov - Burgas

Master STEM

Biotechnology

University Prof. d-r Asen Zlatarov - Burgas

Bachelor STEM

Ecology and Environmental Protection

University Prof. d-r Asen Zlatarov - Burgas

Bachelor STEM

Ecology and Environmental Protection (PhD)

University Prof. d-r Asen Zlatarov - Burgas

PhD STEM

Geodesy (Surveying and Geoinformatics)

University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy

Bachelor STEM

Geodesy, Photogrammetry and Cartography

University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy

Master STEM

Geodesy, Photogrammetry and Cartography (PhD)

University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy

PhD STEM

Ecology and Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport

Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy

Master STEM

Marine Environmental Protection

Naval Academy Nikola Vaptsarov

Master STEM

PhD in Marine Environmental Protection

Naval Academy Nikola Vaptsarov

PhD STEM

Biology

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski

Bachelor STEM

Genetics and Genomics

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski

Master STEM

PhD in Biology

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski

PhD STEM

Renewable Energy Sources

Technical University of Sofia

Bachelor STEM

Astronomy and Meteorology

Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Biology

Plovdiv University Paisii Hilendarski

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Biology, Human Behavior and Health (Smolyan)

Plovdiv University Paisii Hilendarski

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Conservation Biology & Eco-tourism (Smolyan)

Plovdiv University Paisii Hilendarski

Bachelor STEM

Biology and Chemistry

Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen

Bachelor STEM

Geography and Regional Policy

Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen

Bachelor

Medical Chemistry

Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen

Bachelor STEM

Geography and Biology

Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen

Bachelor STEM

Plant Protection

Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen

Bachelor STEM

Ecology and Environmental Protection

Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen

Bachelor STEM

Tourism

Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen

Bachelor

Morphology

University of Plovdiv Paisii Hilendarski

PhD STEM

Agricultural Biotechnology

Agricultural University of Plovdiv

Master STEM

Ecology and Environmental Protection

Agricultural University of Plovdiv

PhD STEM

Molecular Biology

University of Plovdiv Paisii Hilendarski

PhD STEM

Plant Physiology

University of Plovdiv Paisii Hilendarski

PhD STEM

Microbiology

University of Plovdiv Paisii Hilendarski

PhD STEM

Botany

University of Plovdiv Paisii Hilendarski

PhD STEM

Cell Biology

University of Plovdiv Paisii Hilendarski

PhD STEM

Ecology and Ecosystems Protection

University of Plovdiv Paisii Hilendarski

PhD STEM

Genetics

University of Plovdiv Paisii Hilendarski

PhD STEM

Zoology

University of Plovdiv Paisii Hilendarski

PhD STEM

Land Management and Land Use Planning

Agricultural University of Plovdiv

Bachelor STEM

Food Science and Technology

Agricultural University of Plovdiv

Master STEM

Ecology and Environmental Protection

Technical University of Varna

Bachelor STEM

Ecology

University of Forestry

Bachelor STEM

Advanced Ecology

University of Forestry

Master STEM

Ecology and Environmental Protection

University of Forestry

PhD STEM

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study Natural Sciences in Bulgaria?
Tuition for Natural Sciences programs in Bulgaria ranges from $2k–$2k/yr. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $6k.
What are the English language requirements for Natural Sciences in Bulgaria?
English-taught Natural Sciences programs in Bulgaria typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.
How many Natural Sciences programs are in Bulgaria?
Abroadly lists 48 Natural Sciences programs at 14 universities across Bulgaria. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Are Natural Sciences programs in Bulgaria STEM-designated?
96% of Natural Sciences programs in Bulgaria carry STEM designation. STEM classification can be important for visa purposes in countries like the US and UK after graduation.
Is Bulgaria a good country for Natural Sciences students?
Bulgaria is a strong choice for Natural Sciences with 14 universities offering these programs. The primary language is Bulgarian, though many programs are taught in English.
What degree levels are available for Natural Sciences in Bulgaria?
In Bulgaria, Natural Sciences programs are offered at: Bachelor (23 programs), PhD (17 programs), Master (8 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.