Study Psychology in Blagoevgrad – American University in Bulgaria
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology · Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Study psychology in English at the American University in Bulgaria: a four-year American-style bachelor of arts in Blagoevgrad, tuition of 13,800 € per year.
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Programmes
Psychology (Bachelor of Arts)
Tuition fees
13,800 € per year
Duration
4 years
Language of instruction
English
Admission process
Placement through Medschool Experts
Intake
Autumn semester
Recognition
American degree, accredited in the United States and Bulgaria
Living costs
approx. 4,700 € per year including housing and meals
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Why study medicine abroad at this university?
The American University in Bulgaria (AUBG) in Blagoevgrad was founded in 1991 and is a liberal arts university with an American curriculum. Every programme is taught in English, and the small campus community brings together students from many countries.
The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology gives you a broad scientific foundation in how people think, feel and behave. Because AUBG follows the American liberal arts model, you combine your psychology courses with courses from other fields and choose your own focus as you go.
State accreditation of AUBG
AUBG is accredited in the United States and in Bulgaria and awards its degrees on this basis.
- Programme: Psychology (Bachelor of Arts)
- Language of instruction: English
- Duration: 4 years
- Start of studies: autumn semester
- Founded: 1991
- First step: free consultation with Medschool Experts
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Structure, duration, language of instruction and degree — for every programme at this university.
- Psychology (Bachelor of Arts): four years in the American liberal arts model, from introduction to psychology and research methods to cognitive, social, developmental and clinical psychology, with electives and a senior project.
Study conditions and campus life abroad
The bachelor takes four years. You start with the general education courses of the liberal arts model and build your psychology knowledge step by step: introduction to psychology, research methods and statistics, then areas such as cognitive, social, developmental and clinical psychology. In the later years you choose electives, work on your own research and complete a senior project.
Admission: how to get a place to study medicine abroad
The basic requirement is a secondary-school leaving certificate that qualifies you for university studies. Medschool Experts places you at AUBG. The first consultation is free: we review your profile and tell you how to get started. Book a free consultation.
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Tuition fees and living costs to study medicine abroad
Psychology at AUBG costs 13,800 € per year in tuition, which adds up to 55,200 € over the four years.
| Item | Amount per year |
|---|---|
| Tuition | 13,800 € |
| Housing on campus | 1,850 to 2,300 € |
| Meals | 2,000 € |
| Student activity fee | 640 € |
| Health insurance fee | 90 € |
| Books | approx. 100 € |
Housing, meals and fees add roughly 4,700 € per year on top of tuition. Ask the International Office to confirm every amount in writing before you decide.
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The city as a place to study medicine
Blagoevgrad is a university town in south-western Bulgaria, about 100 kilometres south of Sofia, at the foot of the Rila and Pirin mountains. The compact city has a young population, low living costs and good bus and train connections to Sofia and its international airport. The AUBG campus sits in the city centre.
- City: Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
- Distance to Sofia: about 100 km
- Setting: at the foot of the Rila and Pirin mountains
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Marcel Kloos founded the company while still studying abroad himself; since then more than 500 study places have been arranged. Originally from Stuttgart, he studied dentistry in Sofia from 2015 to 2021 and is a federally recognised dentist.
He now lives in Bern and runs the company full-time as its owner. He visits the partner universities in person on a regular basis.
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FAQ: studying medicine abroad at this university
How much does it cost to study psychology in Bulgaria at AUBG?
Tuition at the American University in Bulgaria is 13,800 € per year, so 55,200 € over the four years. Housing on campus costs 1,850 to 2,300 € per year, meals about 2,000 € per year, plus a student activity fee of 640 € and a health insurance fee of 90 €.
How long does the psychology degree take?
The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology takes four years, following the American liberal arts model.
Is the programme taught in English?
Yes. All courses at AUBG are taught in English, so you do not need to speak Bulgarian to study there.
What is a liberal arts degree?
You take courses from several fields in the first years and specialise in psychology step by step. This gives you a broad education next to your subject knowledge and lets you choose electives that match your interests.
Is the degree recognised?
AUBG is accredited in the United States and in Bulgaria. Recognition for a specific profession depends on the country where you want to work, and we go through your target country with you in the consultation.
What can I do after graduating?
Graduates continue with a master's degree in psychology or related fields, or start in areas such as human resources, research, education, health promotion, marketing and consulting. Clinical practice follows its own regulated training route in each country.
What is Blagoevgrad like as a student city?
Blagoevgrad is a compact university town about 100 kilometres south of Sofia, at the foot of the Rila and Pirin mountains. Living costs are low and the campus is in the city centre.
How does Medschool Experts help me?
We advise you free of charge, place you at AUBG and guide you through housing, enrolment and paperwork. The first consultation is free and takes place in your language. Book a free consultation.
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