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Studying in Blagoevgrad for Indian Students: AUBG's Campus, Housing and Mountain Town Life

Blagoevgrad is a small university town in south-western Bulgaria, about 100 km south of Sofia, between the Rila and Pirin mountains. For international students it is the home of AUBG, the American University in Bulgaria, which runs most of student life on its campus.

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Updated 23 October 2026 · how we check facts

Universities in Blagoevgrad

American University in Bulgaria

Blagoevgrad

Tuition from ₹15 lakh a year

2 programmes in English

Private university

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Housing

OptionCostIn rupees
AUBG campus residence€1,850–2,300 a year₹2–2.4 lakh
One-bed flat off campusup to €360 a month₹38,300
Two-bed flat off campusup to €460 a month₹48,900

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The town

Life centres on AUBG's campus and the town's pedestrian centre. The mountains are close for hiking and skiing; Bansko, Bulgaria's main ski resort, is about an hour away. Sofia, with the airport, is about an hour and a half by road.

Questions about Studying in Blagoevgrad

Is Blagoevgrad safe for students?

It is a small, student-dominated town. As anywhere, take normal care at night.

Can I live off campus at AUBG?

Yes. AUBG's cost sheet gives up to €360 a month for a one-bed flat and up to €460 for a two-bed flat off campus.

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