Founded in 1991, New Bulgarian University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Sofia (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Sofia City. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency, Bulgaria, New Bulgarian University (NBU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. New Bulgarian University (NBU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 28 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.