University of National and World Economy (UNWE)

The University of National and World Economy (UNWE) is a university in Sofia, Bulgaria, located in the city's Student District. According to its website, it offers 53 bachelor's degree programmes, 90 master's degree programmes and 45 doctoral degree programmes, as well as lifelong education. Its Center for Distance Learning runs bachelor's and master's programmes at a distance.

UNWE is part of ENGAGE.EU, a European University alliance, and lists 187 international partners and 221 local partners. It takes part in Erasmus+: in September 2026 it welcomed 70 international Erasmus+ students. The website also lists accreditations from international professional bodies, including ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW.

International students are served by a Foreign Students Division. Doctoral studies for foreign citizens have separate procedures for EU and non-EU nationals, and the university has a procedure for recognising higher education degrees obtained abroad. There are also dedicated offices for scholarships and for the student dormitories. Prospective students can contact the admissions office by phone on (+3592) 8195 701.