Overview

Varna University of Management (VUM) is one of the leading educational institutions with more than 20 years of tradition to train and develop leaders, through the International Hospitality and Tourism Management program, in the field 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 MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Managing People and Markets across Cultures

Tourism, Hospitality and Event Industries in Context

Exploring Hospitality and Tourism Landscapes

Research methods

Dissertation

Ethical Research Issues

English for Academic Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 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

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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IELTS

6

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Varna, Bulgaria

Disciplines

International Development Hospitality Management Tourism & Leisure

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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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72

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Duly completed Application Forms of Varna University of Management and Cardiff Metropolitan University

Copy of higher education diploma or letter confirming the year and semester, if applied in advance

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

Certificate of proficiency in English (if any)

2 letters of recommendation (in English, containing recommendations from the teacher and / or employer, contacts, signature and seal of the recommender)

Curriculum vitae in English

Cover letter

Copy of ID card or passport

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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

3900 EUR / year

≈ 3900 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

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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