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High quality American Liberal Arts education with outstanding international faculty from five continents.

Two diplomas (American and European) recognized worldwide, opening your future to endless opportunities.

More than 90% of incoming students receive some form of financial support.

Exchange programs with over 300 universities around the world, allowing students to study abroad for a semester or full academic year and experience another culture and new adventure.

More than 40 student clubs on campus for every interest - music, sports, multimedia, dance, entrepreneurship. The options are endless!

Close-knit global alumni network of more than 4000 successful graduates working in some of the best companies around the world.

AUBGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s modern campus is situated in Blagoevgrad, a student-friendly city only 1 hour from Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria.

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FLEXIBLE EDUCATION

DIVERSE MAJORS

AUBG offers the following majors: • Business Administration • Computer Science

• Literature*

• Economics

• Mathematics

• European Studies • History and Civilizations • Information Systems AUBG is a liberal arts university where you will find a flexible education, get to learn actively and unravel your creativity.

CLOSE INTERACTION BETWEEN STUDENTS AND PROFESSORS

FREEDOM TO CHOOSE

VARIED CHOICE OF EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE IN YOUR MAJOR(S)

VARIETY OF DISCIPLINES

SMALL CLASS SIZES

LIBERAL ARTS

www.aubg.edu/liberal-arts-explained

• Political Science and International Relations • Self-designed major*

* Secondary majors accredited in the United States and resulting in an American diploma only.

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Liberal arts learning is a unique system of education popular in the U.S. You study a variety of disciplines - sciences, arts, history, economics, business, for example, while at the same time achieving in-depth knowledge with the major that you choose. Can’t decide on just one? Pick two!

• Journalism and Mass Communication

John Galletly Professor of Computer Science “AUBG Computer Science students are winning prestigious scholarships, competing in the finals of world-wide programming competitions, and continuing their studies in prestigious universities in the USA (e.g. MIT, Stanford) and Europe (e.g. Oxford, Technical University of Munich). Many of our alumni join international companies such as Microsoft, Google, and IBM. This is the right time to consider a career in computing. Software developers can command good, interesting, satisfying jobs, with excellent career paths and remuneration packages.”

www.aubg.edu/majors

VARIETY OF MINORS

ALUMNI SUCCESS

You can enhance your AUBG education with one or two of the following minors: • Anthropology

• Journalism and Mass Communication

• Computer Science • Entrepreneurship

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• Mathematics • Modern Languages and Cultures

• European Studies • Film Studies

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• Fine Arts

• Political Science and International Relations

• Information Systems

• Public Policy

• Integrated Marketing Communications

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• Philosophy and Religion

• History

• Southeast European Studies

Sean Homer Associate Professor of Arts, Languages, and Literature Sean Homer contemplated the idea of a film studies minor a few years ago. Students showed great interest, leading to a new minor that cuts across arts, languages and literature, and journalism and mass communication. “The minor fits into the existing structure of the majors we offer - it is a natural growth area,” Homer said. “We aim to teach students both rigorous academic skills of film analysis as well as hands-on production.”

www.aubg.edu/minors

Sindi Shkodrani ’15 Albania Computer Science and Information Systems

• Literature

• Economics

Sindi was awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award in Computer Science at the 2015 AUBG Honors Convocation for her academic excellence and active involvement in the AUBG community. Her potential was soon noticed by Google, and she was awarded the prestigious Google Anita Borg Scholarship to support her in her pursuit of a master’s degree in artificial intelligence at the University of Amsterdam.

Radostina Pavlova ’99 Bulgaria Business Administration and Journalism and Mass Communication Radostina has worked for the Canadian federal government as a communications and project officer at the Statistical Agency, as policy analyst at the Department of Citizenship and Immigration in Ottawa, and as program advisor at the Regional Office of the same state department in Toronto. Currently, Pavlova is working as legal advisor and project coordinator at the Center for Legal Aid “Voice in Bulgaria” that provides pro bono legal advice to migrants and advocates for legislative and policy change. www.aubg.edu/alumni

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OUR GRADUATES

• Google

• Citigroup

• Microsoft

• JCDecaux

• United Nations

• Open Society Institute

• IBM

• PricewaterhouseCoopers

• World Bank

• Heineken

• Goldman Sachs

• Carlsberg

• Deloitte

• Mondelez Holding AD

• JP Morgan

• Molson Coors

• Credit Suisse

• New Moment New Ideas

• ING

• Procter & Gamble

• General Electric

• Publicis

• Nestle

• along with other top employers

It was at AUBG that I discovered poetry after seeing my literature professor being moved to tears while reading a poem and it was again AUBG where I took my first steps in leadership as a member of the Student Government.

Elvin Guri ’96 Albania Economics and History Chief Executive Officer of River Styxx Capital

• Central European University

• University of Cambridge

• University of Notre Dame

• Harvard University

• University of Oxford

• London School of Economics

• University of California, Berkeley

• The John Hopkins University

• Columbia University

• Stanford University

• University of Amsterdam

• Yale University

• Texas A&M University

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

• Other institutions in US, UK, Italy, Germany, and elsewhere

The university teaches you to consider all possibilities, work hard, question everything and take risks when you have to.”

“I believe that a great benefit of studying at AUBG was that the liberal arts education exposed me to a variety of subjects and fields while receiving focused knowledge in my chosen discipline.

The continuing education future of our alumni is bright. Our graduates continue their master’s and doctoral studies at: • Princeton University

“AUBG is the best place for people who want to develop in the region. The richness and the opportunities given by the liberal arts tradition is one of the most valuable assets of AUBG.

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If you are wondering about career perspectives and landing a good job after AUBG, here’s a list of employers that have already hired our graduates:

ALUMNI TESTIMONIALS

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You get to see the issues from different angles and eventually interconnect them and make them work for you in completing your objective.

Narantuguldur Saijrakh ’09 Mongolia Business Administration Managing Director at Azarga Capital LLC and Director at Khan Investment Management

We live in a globalized and technologically savvy era in which successful people need expertise and knowledge of multiple disciplines in order to complete every little task.”

www.aubg.edu/alumni-stories

A VIBRANT COMMUNITY

You’ll never be bored at AUBG! Life on campus is fun and comfortable, with many opportunities to both work hard but also have a great time. When you join our student family, you’ll find yourself in a supportive, diverse environment where you’ll discover new outlets for creativity, personal growth, friendship, challenge and relaxation.

Maybe you’d like to join one of the popular music and theater performances (our musicals are so popular they go on national tour!), meet new teammates in one of our sports clubs or develop your journalistic skills in one of the student media outlets. These are just a few of the examples, but there are many more!

At AUBG, our students don’t just focus on academic excellence. The modern campus offers students many opportunities for a different kind of learning. In fact, we go out of our way to encourage you to fully take part in the vibrant program of events and choose among more than 40 exciting extracurricular activities.

OUR STUDENT CLUBS Explore the abundant extracurricular opportunities at AUBG!

CLUBS

recognized by the Student Government

www.aubg.edu/clubs

PERFECT YOUR ENGLISH WITH ELI

APPLY TO AUBG

To evaluate your talent and academic potential, we are giving careful consideration to all of your documents, giving special attention to your TOEFL scores, school grades, and interview.

How to apply: • Application Form

• Portfolio

• Essay

• Interview

• Two Letters of Recommendation

• SAT / ACT Result (Optional) • Financial Assistance Application (Optional)

• Transcript • English Proficiency Test

Do you want to successfully prepare for your TOEFL exam? Do you need any other assistance with your English? The English Language Institute (ELI) at AUBG is here to help you! ELI encourages participation, initiative, creativity, and responsibility. Classes are small and interactive, with professors using top notch educational technology and a variety of modern techniques of English language instruction. In addition to TOEFL preparation, ELI offers Summer School for Younger Learners, academic and general English courses, English for specific purposes and a variety of community-oriented tailor-made programs.

www.aubg.edu/eli

RECOMMENDED DEADLINES

November 1st

Regular admission for spring semester starting January

June 1st Early admission

March 1st

for fall semester starting September

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Regular admission

THE WORLD AT YOUR FOOTSTEPS

ADVENTURES IN BLAGOEVGRAD The “Rough Guide to Bulgaria” named the town the ‘coolest place in southwest Bulgaria,’ and with good reason. It’s a small, vibrant university town within 1 h reach of the capital Sofia.

FROM BLAGOEVGRAD TO THESSALONIKI 2:20 h

SOFIA 1:00 h

In Blagoevgrad, you’ll be spoiled by the 2.5km leafy park path for strolling, nightclubs, opera, restaurants, and theater. Bulgaria’s most stunning natural attractions are within a one-hour drive: two world-class ski resorts, the spa town of Sandanski, the Seven Lakes of Rila, not to mention the offroad biking adventures nearby, and the breathtaking hiking trails a short walk from the campus.

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BLAGOEVGRAD FACTS 100+ THEATER PERFORMANCES 70,000 RESIDENTS EVERY 5TH PERSON IS A STUDENT

Bulgaria is one of the most diverse countries in Europe, and you can travel from seaside to ski slope in a single day. This sunny land is one of Europe’s most exciting, hospitable (and affordable) destinations and the food is fresh and delicious!

www.aubg.edu/bulgaria

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BANSKO

Bulgaria is located in Southeastern Europe, in the northeast part of the Balkan Peninsula. Bulgaria shares borders with Turkey, Greece, Macedonia, Serbia and Romania.

Blagoevgrad

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Admissions Office Contact Information Phone: (+359 73) 888 111 Fax: (+359 73) 888 444 E-mail: admissions@aubg.edu

Admissions Office ABF Student Center American University in Bulgaria 12 Svoboda Bachvarova St. Blagoevgrad 2700, Bulgaria

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