Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, Varna: Navigation and Marine Engineering in English

The Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy in Varna trains officers for the merchant fleet, and teaches navigation and marine engineering in English to international students. Fees are announced each May, and non-EU applicants must apply by mid-August to leave time for the D visa.

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

₹3.2 lakha year, approximately
B2English, IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 65
Mid-Augustdeadline for non-EU applicants

Programme

Bachelor's programmes (1)

Programme	Duration	Tuition per year (non-EU)
Navigation / Marine Engineering	4 years	₹3.2 lakh €3,000

Tuition is due ten days before the academic year starts. Foreign students can apply for a place in the campus dormitory. Contact: [email protected].

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Who it suits

Students aiming for a career at sea or in the shipping industry. Check how the academy's diplomas and seafarer certificates are recognised by India's Directorate General of Shipping before you commit.

Questions about Naval Academy Varna

What are the admission requirements?

A good school average with Maths and English each above 62% of the maximum, and English at B2 (FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 65) unless you come from an English-speaking country. A nine-month English preparatory course is available.

How much does it cost?

The academy announces fees at the start of each admission campaign in May. Our figure of about €3,000 a year comes from the 2026 brief; confirm it with the academy.

Where these facts come from

Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy — bachelor admission — checked 23 October 2026