Bulgaria Plans Higher Student Fees from 2026/2027, With Sharp Increases in Some Programs

The Bulgarian government has proposed changes that would increase student tuition and application fees starting from the 2026/2027 academic year, according to a draft decision released for public consultation. The planned update introduces higher costs across most higher education programs, alongside a small rise in average application fees. Under the proposal, the average annual tuition fee is expected to reach about 545 euros, while application fees would average around 40 euros....