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 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. This 30 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.