Master’sOther master’s awardMusic Education
Music Education (master)
Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen - music education programmes · Shumen, Bulgaria
- Award
- Master’s degree programme
- Tuition
- Tuition not published
On campus
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Music Schools in Bulgaria
3 researched institutions with a campus here, offering 24 music programs. This is the research done to date, not a complete list of every program.
Cities with several researched institutions
Programs by award and subject in Bulgaria
- Bachelor’s · Music Performance (3)
- Master’s · Composition (3)
- Master’s · Conducting (3)
- Master’s · Music Performance (3)
- Master’s · Musicology and Music History (3)
- Bachelor’s · Audio Engineering and Recording (2)
- Bachelor’s · Jazz Studies (2)
- Bachelor’s · Piano (2)
- Master’s · Jazz Studies (2)
- Master’s · Popular and Contemporary Music (2)
24 programs
Bachelor’sOther bachelor’s awardMusic Education
Pedagogy of Teaching Music (bachelor)
Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen - music education programmes · Shumen, Bulgaria
- Award
- Bachelor’s degree programme
- Tuition
- Tuition not published
On campusBachelor’sOther bachelor’s awardOpera and Vocal Studies
Bachelor - Classical singing
National Academy of Music “Prof. Pancho Vladigerov” · Sofia, Bulgaria
- Award
- Bachelor
- Tuition
- €7,000 per year, other fee category, annual tuition fees for new admissions (year not printed on the page)
On campusBachelor’sOther bachelor’s awardMusic Performance
Bachelor - Folk singing and folk instruments
National Academy of Music “Prof. Pancho Vladigerov” · Sofia, Bulgaria
- Award
- Bachelor
- Tuition
- €7,000 per year, other fee category, annual tuition fees for new admissions (year not printed on the page)
On campusBachelor’sOther bachelor’s awardMusic Performance
Bachelor - Instrumental specialties
National Academy of Music “Prof. Pancho Vladigerov” · Sofia, Bulgaria
- Award
- Bachelor
- Tuition
- €7,000 per year, other fee category, annual tuition fees for new admissions (year not printed on the page)
On campusBachelor’sOther bachelor’s awardJazz StudiesPopular and Contemporary Music
Bachelor - Pop & Jazz
National Academy of Music “Prof. Pancho Vladigerov” · Sofia, Bulgaria
- Award
- Bachelor
- Tuition
- €7,000 per year, other fee category, annual tuition fees for new admissions (year not printed on the page)
On campusBachelor’sOther bachelor’s awardAudio Engineering and Recording
Bachelor - Sound engineering, sound and media design
National Academy of Music “Prof. Pancho Vladigerov” · Sofia, Bulgaria
- Award
- Bachelor
- Tuition
- €7,000 per year, other fee category, annual tuition fees for new admissions (year not printed on the page)
On campusResearch doctorateOther research doctorateMusicology and Music History
Doctoral studies - Musicology and musical art
National Academy of Music “Prof. Pancho Vladigerov” · Sofia, Bulgaria
- Award
- Doctor
- Tuition
- €10,000 per year, other fee category, annual tuition fees for new admissions (year not printed on the page)
On campusthree yearsMaster’sOther master’s awardOpera and Vocal Studies
Master - Classical singing, chamber singing, operetta and musical
National Academy of Music “Prof. Pancho Vladigerov” · Sofia, Bulgaria
- Award
- Master
- Tuition
- €8,500 per year, other fee category, annual tuition fees for new admissions (year not printed on the page)
On campusMaster’sOther master’s awardComposition
Master - Composition
National Academy of Music “Prof. Pancho Vladigerov” · Sofia, Bulgaria
- Award
- Master
- Tuition
- €8,500 per year, other fee category, annual tuition fees for new admissions (year not printed on the page)
On campusMaster’sOther master’s awardConducting
Master - Conducting (choir, opera-symphony, brass band)
National Academy of Music “Prof. Pancho Vladigerov” · Sofia, Bulgaria
- Award
- Master
- Tuition
- €8,500 per year, other fee category, annual tuition fees for new admissions (year not printed on the page)
On campusMaster’sOther master’s awardMusic Performance
Master - Instrumental specialties
National Academy of Music “Prof. Pancho Vladigerov” · Sofia, Bulgaria
- Award
- Master
- Tuition
- €8,500 per year, other fee category, annual tuition fees for new admissions (year not printed on the page)
On campusMaster’sOther master’s awardMusic Business and Industry
Master - Music industry management
National Academy of Music “Prof. Pancho Vladigerov” · Sofia, Bulgaria
- Award
- Master
- Tuition
- €8,500 per year, other fee category, annual tuition fees for new admissions (year not printed on the page)
On campusMaster’sOther master’s awardMusicology and Music History
Master - Musicology
National Academy of Music “Prof. Pancho Vladigerov” · Sofia, Bulgaria
- Award
- Master
- Tuition
- €8,500 per year, other fee category, annual tuition fees for new admissions (year not printed on the page)
On campusMaster’sOther master’s awardCollaborative Piano and Accompaniment
Master - Piano accompaniment
National Academy of Music “Prof. Pancho Vladigerov” · Sofia, Bulgaria
- Award
- Master
- Tuition
- €8,500 per year, other fee category, annual tuition fees for new admissions (year not printed on the page)
On campusMaster’sOther master’s awardJazz StudiesPopular and Contemporary Music
Master - Pop & Jazz
National Academy of Music “Prof. Pancho Vladigerov” · Sofia, Bulgaria
- Award
- Master
- Tuition
- €8,500 per year, other fee category, annual tuition fees for new admissions (year not printed on the page)
On campusMaster’sOther master’s awardMusic TheoryMusicology and Music HistoryConducting
Master after high school (5-year) - Theoretical-Composing and Conducting Faculty
National Academy of Music “Prof. Pancho Vladigerov” · Sofia, Bulgaria
- Award
- Master
- Tuition
- €8,500 per year, other fee category, annual tuition fees for new admissions (year not printed on the page)
On campus5-year course of study after secondary educationMaster’sOther master’s awardMusic Performance
Classical Music (Master, in Bulgarian)
New Bulgarian University - Department of Music · Sofia, Bulgaria
- Award
- Master
- Tuition
- Tuition not published
On campusMaster’sOther master’s awardCompositionConducting (concentration)
Composition and Conducting (Master, in Bulgarian)
New Bulgarian University - Department of Music · Sofia, Bulgaria
- Award
- Master
- Tuition
- Tuition not published
On campusBachelor’sOther bachelor’s awardMusic PerformanceComposition (concentration)Electronic Music (concentration)
Music (Bachelor, in Bulgarian)
New Bulgarian University - Department of Music · Sofia, Bulgaria
- Award
- Bachelor
- Tuition
- Tuition not published
On campusResearch doctoratePhDMusic Performance
Music (PhD, in Bulgarian or in English)
New Bulgarian University - Department of Music · Sofia, Bulgaria
- Award
- PHD
- Tuition
- Tuition not published
On campusMaster’sMAMusic Performance
Music Performance (Master, in English)
New Bulgarian University - Department of Music · Sofia, Bulgaria
- Award
- MA in Music (Relevant Instrument/Singing)
- Tuition
- Tuition not published
On campusTaught in EnglishMaster’sOther master’s awardMusicology and Music History
Musicology (Master, in Bulgarian)
New Bulgarian University - Department of Music · Sofia, Bulgaria
- Award
- Master
- Tuition
- Tuition not published
On campusMaster’sOther master’s awardJazz StudiesPopular and Contemporary Music
Pop and Jazz Music (Master, in Bulgarian)
New Bulgarian University - Department of Music · Sofia, Bulgaria
- Award
- Master
- Tuition
- Tuition not published
On campus
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About music education in Bulgaria
How music education is organised
Advanced music study in Bulgaria is led by the National Academy of Music Prof. Pancho Vladigerov in Sofia, with instrumental, vocal, and theoretical, composing and conducting faculties awarding Bachelor, Master and Doctor degrees, and by university departments such as the Department of Music at New Bulgarian University. The National Academy offers master's study both after a bachelor's degree and, in the theoretical-composing-conducting faculty, as a five-year course after secondary school.
Qualification structures
Names and levels are local to Bulgaria. Similar names in other countries are not interchangeable.
- Master after bachelor, one or two years
- The National Academy of Music organises master's study of one year (at least 60 credits) after a bachelor's degree in the same specialty, or two years (at least 120 credits) when the specialty differs. Source
- Master after high school, five years
- In the theoretical-composing and conducting faculty a five-year master's course after secondary education profiles into musicology, conducting, composition or music theory. Source
- Doctoral studies
- Doctoral study at the National Academy lasts three years and ends with a dissertation defence; it is held in the scientific specialty of musicology and musical art. Source
Languages and admissions
Teaching languages. bgen
Admissions and auditions. Admission requirements differ for Bulgarian, EU and non-EU citizens; the National Academy publishes separate pages for foreign students, a preparatory course and annual tuition fees for non-EU citizens. Source
Official study information
Country information last reviewed 25 October 2026. 3 sources consulted.