VUM is an established business school specialised in social sciences and offering study programs in Management, Marketing, Administration, Tourism, Information Studies and Pedagogy. It also provides innovative education in Culinary Arts, Culinology and Hospitality as well as in Software Engineering. Research areas of its faculty include also education management, sustainable development, service automation, social economy, cross-cultural studies, organizational behaviour, leadership and others. Double-degree programs are offered based on strategic partnerships and accreditation by the Bulgarian National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency and the British Accreditation Council.

VUM’s prioritizes interdisciplinary education and research as well as contribution to regional and national smart specialization.
The academic and student community of VUM includes representatives of over 50 nationalities and countries around the world.