Study at the American University in Bulgaria!
The American University in Bulgaria (AUBG) offers excellent service to international students, strong academic programs, access to many European destinations, and courses taught in English. Located in the town of Blagoevgrad, part of the beautiful Balkan region of southeastern Europe, it bubbles with opportunities for cultural entertainment and recreation. Other local highlights include the nearby Pirin Mountains, Black Sea resorts, and famous 19th century architecture.
"AUBG was a great study abroad experience because it brought together so many people from so many different backgrounds, being from all different countries and speaking different languages. The school's location in Bulgaria also offered the opportunity to travel extensively in the region, which would have been much more difficult anywhere else." Caitlin Jane Murphy, an ISEP student from Hendrix College
About American University Bulgaria
AUBG is recognized as one of the finest universities in Europe and currently attracts top students from more than 30 countries around the world. It is a private, undergraduate, residential English-speaking college, where diversity is honored, tolerance is demanded, and academic excellence is always the goal. As a liberal arts institution, AUBG encourages students to develop critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills. To this end, the professors and staff in this supportive community maintain an open-door policy for all students.
The school is accredited both in the United States and Bulgaria, and academic credits are fully transferable in Europe and the United States. In addition, students study entirely in English and choose from a wide variety of courses in business, marketing, European and Balkan history, political science, and journalism, among others.
Academic Information
Courses are taught by experienced American and international faculty who work in a multicultural, learner-centered environment. The interactive teaching found at AUBG fosters the development of intellectual reflection, effective communication, personal initiative, individual self-expression, and civic responsibility. AUBG graduates become competent professionals with a broad and integrated vision of contemporary society that enhances their capacity as citizens and future leaders.
AUBG offers the following majors:
- Business Administration
- Computer Science
- Economics
- European Studies
- History and Civilizations
- Information Systems
- Journalism and Mass Communications
- Mathematics
- Political Science and International Relations
Student Services
ISEP students have access to all regular student services such as the counseling, health, advising, and career centers. The career center assists students in planning for the future and organizes job fairs that bring in representatives from leading international companies. The career center also maintains current information about graduate school opportunities at leading American and European universities. In addition, the health center ensures prompt consultation, evaluation, and treatment of medical problems in accordance with regulations established by the Bulgarian legislation and the standards of the American College Health Association.
"Bulgaria was such an incredible experience for me, I'm afraid that any description cannot do AUBG justice. Having the opportunity to study in an environment with students whose background was so different than mine had a great impact on my learning. My professors were insightful and the students in my class were very smart and had an entirely different perspective on the world than my own." Kaitlin Frumen, an ISEP student from Eckerd College
Housing and Meals
AUBG provides on-campus housing with available laundry and cooking facilities. Additionally, a meal stipend is given to students for use at student cafeterias, cafés, or grocery stores. Living on campus helps students become a part of the AUBG community outside the classroom. Residence halls are not just where students live, but also where they watch films, listen to lectures, participate in student government, study, meet new friends, have parties, and participate in many other great activities.
Sports and Recreation
AUBG offers a variety of opportunities to get involved with recreational sports such as baseball, tennis, boxing, chess, skiing, fitness, dancing, soccer, American football, swimming, and aerobics. Residence halls host table tennis and pool matches and have available fitness rooms and gym facilities. There are also student clubs and intramural teams for students interested in skiing, hiking, boxing, kickboxing, aerobics, volleyball, baseball, yoga, tae kwon do, softball, and karate. Every semester the soccer and basketball intramural competitions and the Bulgarians vs. Internationals tournaments excite players and fans alike. AUBG is also ideally located for trips to the ski resorts of Bansko, Borovetz and Pamporovo.
"The student population is small enough that I was able to befriend people from many countries and of all ages. I was able to become involved in student organizations like Latin Dance Club, Student Government, and LOGOS. The classes I took enabled me to learn from a different perspective but most importantly I made friends at AUBG that I will keep for a lifetime! The people there are just fabulous" Jessica Pickel, an ISEP Student from University of Nebraska- Lincoln
About Blagoevgrad!
The Rough Guide to Bulgaria calls Blagoevgrad “the coolest place in southwest Bulgaria.” Undoubtedly a university town—with 20,000 of its 80,000 residents being students—it is also a vibrant economic and cultural center boasting a restored old quarter and quaint shopping plazas, along with dynamic clubs and cafes that are known as some of the most “stylish” in the country. Blagoevgrad is famous for its architecture and welcoming atmosphere, and the surrounding region abounds with natural beauty and tourist attractions such as the Rila Monastery, the ski resort of Bansko, the spa town of Sandanski, and the Seven Lakes of Rila Mountain. Bulgaria’s capital of Sofia, only an hour away, offers access to cities all over Europe, and Istanbul and Greece can be easily reached by car or bus.
Links
About AUBG
School Website
Explore AUBG
Tour The Campus
Experience AUBG
AUBG Video Slideshow
Wikipedia Entry
Wiki Article
AUBG Facebook
Facebook Page
Travel Information
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