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AUBG Financial Aid for Indian Students: Tuition, What Aid Covers and the Real Cost

The American University in Bulgaria charges the same tuition to all nationalities, €13,800 a year for 2026/27. It says 87% of its undergraduates receive financial aid, more than €5.7 million a year in total. For a strong Indian applicant, the price after aid can be far below the list fee.

Leonid Kurza, founder of Edumapple

Written by Leonid Kurza, founder of Edumapple
Updated 23 October 2026 · how we check facts

The full cost of a year at AUBG

ItemPer year, 2026/27In rupees
Tuition€13,800₹15 lakh
Campus housing€1,850–2,300₹2–2.4 lakh
Meals€2,000₹2.1 lakh
Student activity fee€640₹68,000
Visa, ID card, insurance (internationals)€100 + €100 + €90₹30,800

€1 = ₹106.27 (European Central Bank reference rate (EUR/INR 106.272); Bulgaria uses the euro since 1 January 2026, 23 October 2026)

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Deadlines for autumn 2027

RoundDeadline
Priority admission15 January
Donor-funded merit scholarships15 January
Donor-funded need-based scholarships31 January
Early admission15 March
Regular admission15 May

AUBG's aid page gives an average tuition after aid of €4,800 a semester for 2027/28, against a list price of €7,100. Most awards require a cumulative GPA of 2.5 to keep, for up to eight semesters.

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How to improve your chances

  • Apply in the priority round, by 15 January, the same day as the donor merit scholarship deadline.
  • Submit the financial documents in full; need-based aid is assessed on them.
  • Strong Class 12 results, SAT scores if you have them, and activities count for merit aid.
  • International students can work up to 20 hours a week on campus as student assistants.

Is it worth it

AUBG suits students who want an American-style degree in Europe at a lower cost than in the US. Without substantial aid, a public university in Sofia or Varna is several times cheaper. Compare on the AUBG page.

Questions about AUBG financial aid

How much is AUBG for Indian students?

Tuition is €13,800 a year (€6,900 a semester), the same for all nationalities. Add campus housing of €1,850–2,300 a year and about €2,000 for meals.

What does AUBG aid depend on?

Merit and financial need. Scholarships from AUBG's own funds cover up to 40% of tuition; donor-funded awards, some full, have their own deadlines: 15 January for merit and 31 January for need-based aid, for the autumn 2027 intake.

What English score does AUBG need?

IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80 or Duolingo 110. The SAT is optional.

Is AUBG accredited?

It is accredited in Bulgaria and in the United States, and teaches a US-style liberal-arts curriculum in English.

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