University Overview
Founded in 1991, American University in Bulgaria is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Blagoevgrad (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Sofia. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Bulgaria, American University in Bulgaria (AUBG) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational Bulgarian higher education institution. American University in Bulgaria (AUBG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 34-year-old Bulgarian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Bulgarian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AUBG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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private
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non-profit
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very small-sized
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moderately selective
University Identity
| Name (Non Latin) | Американски университет в България |
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| Name | American University in Bulgaria |
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| Acronym | AUBG |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Motto | Come here. Go anywhere. |
| Colours | White and blue |
| Mascot | Griffon |
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University Location
| Address | 1 Georgi Izmirliev Square Blagoevgrad 2700 Blagoevgrad Bulgaria |
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(73) 888 111 |
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(73) 888 444 |
| Other locations | Sofia |
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