We saw great academic promise in your application and we would be proud to have you at AUBG. We’re excited to welcome you as part of our family. No doubt you have lots of questions about what’s going to happen next. Coming to live on campus is an exciting thought!
Getting from Sofia to Blagoevgrad
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The journey from Sofia to Blagoevgrad takes approximately 2 hours. You have two transportation options:
- By bus from the Central Bus Station: a one-way ticket costs BGN 12 (about EUR 6).
- By train from the Central Train Station: a one-way ticket costs about BGN 10 (EUR 5).
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AUBG offers a paid pick-up van or taxi service from Sofia Airport to the AUBG Campus in Blagoevgard. The price per person varies between BGN 37.50 (EUR 20) and BGN 75 (EUR 40), depending on the number of passengers and the type of vehicle available. The price of the transportation service provided by the university is BGN 150 (EUR 80) for 1-4 people.
If you would like to use the AUBG Pick-Up Service, please email [email protected] with the following information:
- Names of passengers
- Student IDs of student passengers
- Arrival date
- Arrival time
- Flight Number
- The last location you are departing from
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The campus doors open for new students on August 30, Friday. The Residence Life team will be happy to welcome you all, depending on your day of arrival, following the schedule:
- August 30: 4-10pm
- August 31: 8am-10pm
- Sept. 1: 8am-4pm
Pre-Orientation
Before you arrive on campus, we'll host a series of webinars to go over the most important topics for new students and answer all your burning questions about becoming an AUBG-er.
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Visit the Student life page to learn everything you need to know about the student life at AUBG and all of the offices that will be of help!
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Visit the Academic advising page to learn more about your First-Year advisor and how to select your courses.
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Visit the Residence life page to learn more about the team and the Skaptopara buildings.
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Make sure to get acquainted with the necessary policies related to the technologies on the AUBG campus - follow the Computing policies page
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The Academic page is your go-to place for any questions related to the academic life at AUBG.
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Visit the Payments page and follow How-To-Pay steps.
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Visit the Loans page to learn more about the loan opportunities.
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Visit the International students page to learn more about the visa procedures.
Orientation Week
The Fall 2024 Orientation will take place from Sept. 2 to Sept. 8.
The AUBG Orientation provides new students with the opportunity to get acquainted with and embrace the rich AUBG programs and campus culture. It ensures a confident and seamless start to the AUBG academic journey for every incoming first-year, transfer, and exchange student.
Dear new student, throughout Orientation, you will not only gain essential skills for navigating university life but also familiarize yourselves with various student support services, offices, and individuals who provide assistance. Additionally, you will complete course enrollment, engage in team-building activities, trainings, and conversations that allow them to get immersed into the AUBG student-centered approach to teaching and learning and to forge friendships with peers right from the start.
Join the Fall 2024 Orientation Week on September 2 - 8, 2024! Seize this valuable opportunity to acquire vital tips and insights on embracing the AUBG spirit, integrating into our vibrant community, and embarking on an exciting journey ahead.
We make sure that our new students feel right at home, so don’t worry - you’ll soon settle in.
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The room selection process is conducted twice a year – in December for the Spring semester and in April for the Fall semester. The procedure is seniority-based: returning students select rooms first and the remaining places are assigned to the newcomers. First-year students can fill in the Roommate Compatibility Questionnaire to ease the process of combining students with similar preferences. If you have a special room request, already know who you want to share a room with, or have any other questions, please contact the Residence Life Office.
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While you can find everything in town (or order online), here are some things you will need right away:
- Towels and linens (a blanket and a pillow are provided)
- Posters, pictures and other room decorations (no nails or tape on walls, but you can be creative)
- Cups, glasses, plates, utensils
- Coathangers
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- Pets are not allowed in the residence halls. They violate standards of health and sanitation and many people are allergic to them.
- Electrical Appliances - heaters and cooking appliances are dangerous and a violation of the law. The rooms are not designed for cooking or extensive electricity use.
- Flammable items of any type, including incense and candles, because they are a fire hazard.
- Be careful about bringing expensive items such as jewelry, etc. No insurance policy is provided and any such items are brought at your own risk.
Questions regarding Orientation?
The Orientation team is here to help you.
AUBG MentiFY
Mentorship program for First-Year students
