Founded in 1991, New Bulgarian University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Sofia (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Sofia City. This institution also has a branch campus in Dobrich. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Bulgaria, New Bulgarian University (NBU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Bulgarian higher education institution. New Bulgarian University (NBU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 29 years old Bulgarian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NBU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.