Student accommodation in Varna: university dorms, student residences and flats (2026)
University dorms in Varna cost about €33–€61 a month, Erasmus rooms €90–€150, private student residences €230–€520 and a room in a shared flat €200–€300.
Most new students in Varna live in one of three places: a university dorm (about €33–€61 a month for regular students, €90–€150 for Erasmus+ rooms), a private student residence (€230–€520 per person) or a room in a shared flat (about €200–€300). Dorm places are limited and ranked, so apply the moment you are admitted and book a hostel or B&B for your first weeks as a backup.
This page is the student angle; for general renting tips see finding a flat in Varna, and for the universities themselves see universities in Varna.
Which universities in Varna have dorms?
- Medical University of Varna (MU Varna): two dorms, Block 35 in Levski and Block 3 on Bregalnitsa Street, 750 beds in total. Its English page lists 100 BGN (about €51) a month for foreign and fee-paying students and 65 BGN (about €33) for state-funded students, electricity extra. The page is undated and still in leva, so check the 2026/27 rate when you apply.
- University of Economics – Varna: Blocks 1 and 2, €46.02 a month in a double or triple and €61.36 in a single, deposit €102.26. Both blocks were full in spring 2026, and foreign full-degree students only qualify under government schemes.
- Technical University of Varna: dorm office in Block 18 on Dubrovnik Street, deposit €120 for 2026/27. TU doesn’t publish its rent online; a partner college quotes about €100 a month for exchange students.
- Varna Free University: a dorm next to the main campus in Chayka, €90 per person in a shared double or €180 alone, utilities included.
- Varna University of Management has a few furnished rooms with a private bathroom on the top floor of its dormitory building in Varna, and partners with Campus 90, Campus Oslo 4U and Hotel Sorbona. Its 2026/27 international first-years study in Dobrich with free dorm places.
What does student accommodation in Varna cost?
| Option | Price per month | Contract | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University dorm (MU, UE, TU) | about €33–€61; €100–€150 for exchange rooms | With the university, per academic year | Cheapest, next to campus | Ranked places, shared rooms, foreigners limited at UE |
| VFU campus dorm | €90 shared, €180 alone, utilities included | Booked via the Erasmus+ office | Bills included | About 12 km from the centre |
| Private student residence | €429–€499 (Campus 90); €230–€520 per person (Campus Oslo 4U) | Lease with the residence | Furnished, 24/7 reception at Campus 90 | Highest price |
| Room in a shared flat | about €200–€300 per person | Private lease, deposit 1–2 months | Freedom, choice of area | Listings mostly in Bulgarian |
| B&B or hostel, first weeks | B&B double about €30–€35 a night | None | Flexible | Not for a whole semester |
Sources: the universities’ own pages and the residences’ 2026/27 price lists; flat figures from the University of Economics, Erasmus Play and Uni2Study. For food, transport and bills see cost of living in Varna 2026.
How do I apply for a dorm as a new student?
- Apply as soon as you are admitted. MU Varna first-years apply online at webstudent.mu-varna.bg; in 2026 applications for the first ranking ran from 8 July to 3 August, and for later rounds after 14 August.
- Watch the ranking lists (“класиране”). TU Varna publishes its dorm rankings in rounds; the University of Economics ranks applicants by grades.
- Prepare your papers: enrolment certificate, ID or passport, two photos and a Bulgarian bank account certificate (TU asks for all of these).
- Pay the deposit by bank transfer (€120 at TU, €102.26 at the University of Economics).
- Register your address at your district office. TU names Rayon Primorski, 92 General Kolev St.
- Book a backup. Yo-Ho Hostel and B&Bs near the centre bridge the gap until you get a room.
Renting a flat as a student: what should I check?
Most students who don’t get a dorm place rent in Levski, which is walkable to the Technical, Medical and Economics universities. VFU students look in Chayka or Sv. Konstantin i Elena. Search imot.bg, alo.bg, olx.bg and bazar.bg, and filter for “без посредник” (no agency) if you want owner-direct listings.
- Get a written contract with the rent in euro, the deposit (usually one to two months) and who pays which bills.
- Make sure the owner will sign the declaration of address. You need it for residence registration: see the guides for non-EU students and EU citizens.
- Take dated photos of the flat on move-in day.
- Budget for health insurance on top of the rent.
Where do Medical University international students usually live?
First-years often start in Block 35, which is close to St. Marina hospital, or in Campus 90, a private residence on Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard with studios and 24/7 reception. From the second year many move into shared flats in Levski or the centre with classmates. That is also an easy way to meet people in Varna. For life beyond the books, see Varna for students and young people.
Sources
- Medical University of Varna – accommodation
- Medical University of Varna – dormitories and canteens (BG)
- University of Economics – Varna – dormitories (BG)
- University of Economics – Varna – Erasmus+ incoming accommodation
- University of Economics – Varna – housing
- Technical University of Varna – dormitory move-in documents (BG)
- Klaipeda State College – exchange at Technical University of Varna
- Varna Free University – Erasmus accommodation
- Campus 90 – welcome pack and 2026/27 prices (via VUM)
- Campus Oslo 4U – prices (via VUM)
- Varna University of Management – accommodation
- Erasmus Play – student housing in Varna
- Uni2Study – student housing in Bulgaria (Aug 2026)
- OpenStreetMap contributors (coordinates, ODbL)
The list 11
Medical University of Varna – Dormitory Block 35✨ Good right now
The bigger of MU Varna's two dorms: 17 floors of two- and three-bed rooms with their own bathroom and a kitchen on every floor. Newly admitted students apply online at webstudent.mu-varna.bg; for 2026/27 move-in ran floor by floor from 1 to 11 September.
Best for: Medicine students who want the cheapest bed near St. Marina hospital
Medical University of Varna – Dormitory Block 3✨ Good right now
Double rooms with their own bathroom and internet, close to the Faculty of Dental Medicine and the Medical College. Same online application and tariff as Block 35.
Best for: Dental medicine and Medical College students
3 Bregalnitsa St↗ WebsiteUniversity of Economics – Varna – Dormitories Blocks 1 and 2✨ Good right now
Two blocks with 285 beds each and a private bathroom in every room. Places are ranked by grades; foreigners qualify only under government schemes, and a limited number of rooms is kept for Erasmus+ students (apply with the Housing Application Form via [email protected]).
Best for: Economics students and incoming Erasmus+ students
Technical University of Varna – Student Dormitories✨ Good right now
The dorm office in Block 18 handles rankings and move-in (Mon–Fri 8:00–16:30). You need an enrolment certificate, temporary address registration at Rayon Primorski (92 General Kolev St), a bank account certificate, two photos and ID; the deposit is paid by bank transfer.
Best for: Engineering and maritime students who want to walk to the TU campus
Varna Free University – Campus Dormitory✨ Good right now
The dorm sits next to VFU's main campus, about 12 km from the city centre, so it makes sense only if you study there. Book through the Erasmus+ office at [email protected] and confirm the current rate before you travel.
Best for: VFU students who want to live next to their campus by the sea
Campus 90✨ Good right now
96 studios with kitchenette and bathroom plus eight three-bedroom cluster flats, with 24/7 reception, Wi-Fi and cleaning twice a month included. Recommended by VUM and VFU; book via [email protected].
Best for: International students who want a private studio and no landlord hunting
Campus Oslo 4U✨ Good right now
Furnished apartments priced per person: from €230 when four share a two-bedroom flat to €470 for a one-bedroom alone, and up to €520 in the penthouses. Internet and technical support are included; ask about utilities and the deposit before you sign.
Best for: Friends who want to share a furnished flat in the centre
Hotel Sorbona✨ Good right now
Listed by Varna University of Management as a student option, with double and triple rooms and access to a fitness area and sauna. Prices are shared on request through [email protected].
Best for: A hotel-style room near the TU campus and MU Block 35
Yo-Ho Hostel✨ Good right now
Recommended by the University of Economics for newly arrived students, about seven minutes' walk from its main building. No public student rate: email [email protected] and mention Erasmus+ or your university.
Best for: A cheap base while you view flats
Room in a shared flat (imot.bg, alo.bg, olx.bg, bazar.bg)✨ Good right now
The most common option for full-degree students from abroad. Levski is walkable to the Technical, Medical and Economics universities; VFU students look in Chayka or Sv. Konstantin i Elena. Expect a deposit of one to two months and a written contract in Bulgarian or Bulgarian/English.
Best for: Second-year students and anyone who wants their own lease
VUM International College dormitory (Dobrich)✨ Good right now
For 2026/27, VUM teaches its international first-year Hospitality Management and International Business Management students in Dobrich, with free dorm places at the International College. Ask [email protected] before you book anything in Varna.
Best for: First-year Varna University of Management students
Frequently asked questions
Does the Medical University of Varna have accommodation for international students?
Yes. MU Varna runs two dorms, Block 35 and Block 3, with 750 beds. Its English page lists 100 BGN (about €51) a month for foreign and fee-paying students, electricity extra. First-years apply online at webstudent.mu-varna.bg; the page is undated, so confirm the current rate.
How much is a student dorm in Varna?
For regular students, roughly €33–€61 a month at the Medical University and the University of Economics. Erasmus+ rooms cost more: €110–€150 at the University of Economics and €90 shared or €180 alone at Varna Free University, utilities included there.
How do I apply for a dorm at TU Varna?
Places are ranked by the university's dorm commission in rounds announced each autumn. To move in you need an enrolment certificate, temporary address registration at Rayon Primorski, a bank account certificate, two photos, ID and a €120 deposit. The dorm office is in Block 18 on Dubrovnik Street.
Where should students rent a flat in Varna?
Levski is the usual choice for the Technical, Medical and Economics universities; Chayka and Sv. Konstantin i Elena suit Varna Free University students. Search imot.bg, alo.bg, olx.bg and bazar.bg and insist on a written contract.
Can international students live in the University of Economics dorms?
Only in limited cases: foreign students admitted under government decrees 103/228 or intergovernmental agreements qualify, and the university keeps a limited number of rooms for Erasmus+ students. Full-degree students from abroad usually rent privately.
