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Study music and performing arts in Bulgaria

Universities and colleges in Bulgaria recorded as teaching music and performing arts, with the levels they teach and what a year of study costs.

Includes Music, drama, acting, dance, film

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These places carry the subject in their own name. Check each one’s course page before you apply.

Subjects we can show you in Bulgaria

Business and management 38Computing and software 24Engineering 26Medicine and health 18Social sciences 20Education and teaching 13Natural sciences 18Economics and finance 4Art and design 1Music and performing arts 3Agriculture and environment 7Hospitality and tourism 1Languages and literature 2
Any level FoundationBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateShort courses

3 institutions recorded as teaching this in Bulgaria.

Order: Universities first, then most programmes or graduates in this field A to Z

Institutions

Teach music and performing arts in Bulgaria and not on this list? Claim your institution’s page, free, and list your programmes.

Other universities in Bulgaria

Our course data does not show music and performing arts for these. Some may still teach it: check the course list on their website.

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Studying in Bulgaria at a glance

Tuition a year
EUR 3,000 to EUR 3,300
Living costs a month
EUR 500 to EUR 700
First year, all in, from
EUR 8,500
Work during term
20 hours a week
Stay to work after
9 months

Official figures, checked 2026-09-26. Tuition for music and performing arts can differ from the country average.

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Questions students ask

How much does it cost to study music and performing arts in Bulgaria?

Tuition for international students runs from EUR 3,000 to EUR 3,300 a year, and living costs from EUR 500 a month. With the visa fee, a first year starts at about EUR 8,500. Fees for music and performing arts can be higher than the average; check the course page.

Can I work while I study in Bulgaria?

Yes, up to 20 hours a week during term on a student visa, and more in the holidays where the rules allow.

Can I stay and work in Bulgaria after I graduate?

Yes: Stay to seek and start work after finishing education (register with the Employment Agency within 7 business days to use its services) gives you 9 months.

Scholarships to study music and performing arts, by nationality

Government scholarships open to your passport, with deadlines and the official pages. Many accept any subject: check each scheme.

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