The University of National and World Economy (UNWE), located in Sofia, Bulgaria, is one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious higher‐education institutions. Founded in 1920, it stands in the “Studentski grad” student district of Sofia and is a leading institution in economics, business and social sciences.
UNWE prides itself on international cooperation, modern teaching in English and strong ties with European and global academic networks.
It participates in the Erasmus+ programme under code BG SOFIA03.
Why Choose UNWE?
- Wide selection of programmes taught in English, from Bachelor’s to Master’s and even Doctoral levels.
- Strong international outlook: global partnerships, dual degrees with institutions abroad, and active student mobility.
- Located in Sofia - capital city with rich cultural, historic and student infrastructure benefits.
- Specialization in economics, finance, business and management disciplines - ideal for students aiming at those sectors.
With its combination of academic heritage, English‐taught offerings, and central location, UNWE represents an excellent choice for students seeking a quality European education in a dynamic environment.
The University offers a broad range of study fields across its faculties (including Economics, Finance & Accounting, Business, Law, Applied Informatics and others) and accommodates international students with dedicated services and mobility programmes.
Bachelor’s Degree Specialities Taught in English
- Business Economics and Management
- Business Informatics and Communications
- Economics
- Finance and Accounting (accredited by ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA)
- International Economic Relations
- Marketing and Strategic Planning
Master’s Degree Specialities Taught in English
- Accounting, Financial Control and Finance
- Business Innovation and Management (Joint degree)
- International Business
- Digital Marketing
- Climate and International Business
- Diplomacy and Strategic Studies
- Economy of Defence and Security (with specialization in Nuclear Security)
- Marketing Management
- Management of Hospitality Industry
- Dual Master’s: e.g., Dual Master’s programme in International Business (with Università degli Studi Internazionali di Roma, Rome)
- Dual Master’s: International Business and Governance (with Shanghai Jiao Tong University)
Doctoral / PhD Programmes
Individual Study Plans available
- Sociology, Anthropology and Culture Science
- Political Sciences
- Public Communications and Information SciencesS
- Law
- Administration and Management
- Economics