For nearly a decade, the master’s programmes at Varna University of Management (VUM) have earned well-deserved recognition in some of the most prestigious international rankings.
The latest edition of the global Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking places VUM’s Master’s programme in International Tourism in 10th place worldwide, marking the first time the programme has entered the global top 10. The ranking is led by the prestigious Italian university Bocconi, while VUM’s program ranks significantly higher than those of leading American, French, and Italian universities.
The same ranking also assigns a high position to another programme at Varna University of Management – the Master of Business Administration (MBA), which this year is ranked 5th in Central and Eastern Europe, surpassing elite universities in Poland, the Czech Republic, Latvia, and Hungary. Remarkably, VUM is the only Bulgarian institution included in the Official Selection of the world’s top 1000 institutions, and it has been awarded 3 Palms of Excellence by the prestigious ranking.
Both of these master’s programmes at the Bulgarian university are taught in English, and students study a synchronized curricula with VUM’s strategic academic partner in the UK – Cardiff Metropolitan University. Upon successful completion of the program, students receive two degrees – a Bulgarian degree from VUM and a British one from Cardiff Metropolitan, without having to travel to Cardiff for their studies.
The programmes are highly practically oriented, requiring students to work with businesses throughout their education. This approach ensures the acquisition of relevant knowledge and skills in a real-world environment, providing a solid foundation and valuable connections for a successful professional career.
The Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking offers a detailed analysis and evaluation of Master’s and MBA programmes on a global scale. Designed to help prospective students find the best postgraduate study opportunities, it is the only platform that individually evaluates Master’s courses across 56 different academic disciplines. In 2025, the ranking analyzed 153 countries and nearly 6,000 Master’s programmes across over 1,900 universities.
The annual survey includes input from representatives of the world’s top academic institutions, as well as employers, international HR experts, and recent or graduating students from the respective programs. This makes the Eduniversal ranking an objective and useful source of information. It is widely used by both prospective students and companies to assess the quality of universities, programmes, and their graduates.
Best Masters remains the only international ranking entirely dedicated to evaluating Master’s and MBA programmes based on market criteria specific to different sectors, highlighting the real value of these programmes in today’s competitive job market.
Varna University of Management (VUM) is among the leading educational institutions offering an MBA programme in Bulgaria. The university provides one of the few opportunities to study international management in a truly international environment.
VUM has been educating and developing leaders in the field of tourism and hospitality for more than 25 years now. Completing the Master’s programme in International Tourism at Varna University of Management offers numerous advantages, the most notable one being the wide range of career opportunities for professionals in the field. Graduates of the programme go on to become managers and entrepreneurs across all areas of hospitality and tourism worldwide.
