Overview

Varna University of Management (VUM) is one of the leading educational institutions with more than 30 years of tradition to train and develop professionals, with the Hospitality and Culinary Arts programme, in the fields of tourism and hospitality.

Key Features

The language of instruction is English and students complete their education with two degrees.

Upon successful graduation and meeting the requirements of our strategic academic partner Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK, along with their Bulgarian degree from Varna University of Management, they are awarded a British Degree BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management.

Programme Structure

The programme is made in a regular form of training. The classes are held from Monday to Saturday, combining lectures and intensive practical training in the modern kitchens of the Institute of Culinary Arts at VUM according to a pre-approved schedule.

Courses include:

Human resource management

Hotel operations management

Entrepreneurship and project management

Tourism intermediaries

Technologies in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality

Hotel practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Non-EU citizens must apply at least 180 days before the start; EU and visa-free travelers must apply at least 45 days before the preferred start date.

Language

English

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79

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Credits

260 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Varna, Bulgaria
Varna, Bulgaria

Disciplines

Hospitality Management Culinary Arts

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Duly completed Application form

A copy of a high school diploma or a letter confirming the year and term of study, if you apply in advance

Copy of the appendix to the diploma for completed secondary education or academic reference with the results of the study so far, if you apply in advance

Certificate of proficiency in English (if any)

Copy of ID card or passport
All documents need to be emailed to the Admissions Department at admissions@vum.bg
NB: If the secondary education in the country of the applicant is divided into lower and upper secondary education, both certificates must be provided.
In order to be approved by the Ministry of Education, each applicant needs to have 62% or higher out of the maximum possible grade in two general subjects (non-local language and non-religious/cultural studies).
At Varna University of Management, teaching commences twice a year, in September and February.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

4800 EUR / year

≈ 4800 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year

Living costs

Varna

Bulgaria

714 - 1027 BGN / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Varna

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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