This is the Erasmusu student forum for Sofia and preserves threads and links from the Erasmus community. The visible page also invites users to search for accommodation, so it can help locate experiences regarding neighborhoods, prices, and cohabitation. The responses are user contributions and must be cross-referenced with the university or the landlord. The provided URL has been kept unchanged and returned status 200.
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VISSHE STROITELNO UCHILISHTE LYUBEN KARAVELOV4 days
| Nomination · spring term | 10 October 2026 | 4 days |
|---|---|---|
| Application · spring term | 11 November 2026 | 36 days |
| Nomination · autumn term | 24 May 2027 | 230 days |
| Application · autumn term | 6 June 2027 | 243 days |
int.office.en@vsu.bg+359028029188University website ↗University page →
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOFIA24 days
| Nomination · spring term | 30 October 2026 | 24 days |
|---|---|---|
| Application · spring term | 30 November 2026 | 55 days |
| Nomination · autumn term | 30 May 2027 | 236 days |
| Application · autumn term | 30 June 2027 | 267 days |
k.ivanova@tu-sofia.bg+35929653436University website ↗University page →
University of Forestry24 days
| Nomination · spring term | 30 October 2026 | 24 days |
|---|---|---|
| Application · spring term | 30 November 2026 | 55 days |
| Nomination · autumn term | 30 May 2027 | 236 days |
| Application · autumn term | 30 June 2027 | 267 days |
iliana_ruzhanova@ltu.bg+359898541056University website ↗University page →
UNIVERSITET PO ARCHITEKTURA STROITELSTVO I GEODEZIJA25 days
| Nomination · spring term | 31 October 2026 | 25 days |
|---|---|---|
| Application · spring term | 30 November 2026 | 55 days |
| Nomination · autumn term | 30 April 2027 | 206 days |
| Application · autumn term | 31 May 2027 | 237 days |
aceint@uacg.bg+35928666770University website ↗University page →
UNIVERSITY OF NATIONAL AND WORLD ECONOMY25 days
| Nomination · spring term | 31 October 2026 | 25 days |
|---|---|---|
| Application · spring term | 30 November 2026 | 55 days |
| Nomination · autumn term | 31 May 2027 | 237 days |
| Application · autumn term | 30 June 2027 | 267 days |
erasmus.incoming@unwe.bg+35928195389University website ↗University page →
Average cost of living
What a month costs, where it goes and how it compares.
505€a month
EstimateUsually between 405 and 605 € a month.
Where the month goes
- Rent195 €
- Food195 €
- Transport30 €
- Leisure and other85 €
Bulgaria average · 442 €
Compared with other destinations
Cheaper than 84% of Erasmus destinations.
Where do these figures come from?
This is an estimate: it starts from Eurostat price indices (2024) for rent, food, transport and leisure in Bulgaria, adjusted for city size and checked against Numbeo (2026-09) and the European Commission's Erasmus student survey. Think of a shared flat and cooking at home. It is not a market price and does not include flights or your home university fees.
What others say
Stories and questions from students who were there.
Can a university residence be reserved before arrival and how are places allocated to Erasmus students?
Grupo Erasmus Sofia
- Erasmus student
Which neighborhoods have the best balance between rent, night safety, and commute to Sofia University?
20:15 - Erasmus student
What is the real price of a furnished room and what expenses are usually excluded?
20:15 - Erasmus student
What deposit amount and what protection does HousingAnywhere offer if the listing does not match the property?
20:19
What documents must a Spanish citizen bring to register, rent, and process a stay of more than three months?
Which transport card or application is best for a student and what is the current monthly fare?
Do the Welcome Days include pickup, banking orientation, and help getting a SIM or transport card?
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Questions
How many universities in Sofia take Erasmus students?
19 universities in Sofia publish their Erasmus+ deadlines in the European Commission's database, and the first to close is VISSHE STROITELNO UCHILISHTE LYUBEN KARAVELOV, on 10 October 2026. Which of them you can actually apply to depends on the bilateral agreements your home university has signed.
When is the Erasmus deadline in Sofia?
The earliest one in Sofia is nomination · spring term at VISSHE STROITELNO UCHILISHTE LYUBEN KARAVELOV, on 10 October 2026. Every university has its own: the full list, sorted by what closes first, is on this page.
How much does it cost to live in Sofia as an Erasmus student?
We estimate about €505 a month in Sofia (typically between €405 and €605): €195 for rent, €195 for food, €30 for transport and €85 for leisure. This is an estimate built on Eurostat price indices (2024) and cross-checked against Numbeo, not a market price, and it does not include flights or your home university's tuition.