Literature and Theater Department (Undergrad)

The Department of Literature and Theather expands students’ horizons by introducing them to some of the world’s greatest literary, theatrical and filmic works while pursuing a university degree.

LAT faculty will help you master marketable skills in writing, analysis, performance, and innovation while exposing you to the very best of humanity’s artistic achievements. Develop necessary skills in writing, critical thinking, and argumentation while studying a dizzying array of literary and cinematic works. Tap into your creative side with applied courses in theatre and creative writing courses in poetry, fiction and screenwriting.

Some advantages of studying at the American University in Bulgaria include:

• Earning a U.S. and a European diploma
• Being immersed in a multinational community with students from 40+ countries
• Ability to create a Self-Designed Major with guidance from one of our professors
• Preparing for global career success and securing a bright professional future (We have a 99.8% employment rate!)
• Experiencing Bulgaria – one of Europe’s most exciting, diverse, and hospitable destinations

The American University in Bulgaria is in the unique position of being accredited both in the United States (by the New England Commission of Higher Education, formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.) and in Bulgaria (by the National Agency for Evaluation and Accreditation). AUBG is chartered as an institution of higher education by an act of the Grand National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria.

All undergraduate students are required to live on campus as part of the university mission. Since our students come from over 40 countries, living in halls feels like being part of a mini map of the world! In this safe, secure and comfortable environment, lifelong friendships are born and minds are opened amid diversity and mutual respect. The residence halls are a smoke-free environment and disability accessible. Activity areas include aerobic rooms, music practice rooms, multipurpose rooms, billiard and ping pong areas, several television lounges, outside decks, kitchens, and cafes. All of our residence halls are secured 24 hours with a security guard. We have common areas where you can either study or rest along with your friends.

• Housing : $735 – $905
• Health Insurance for International Students: $75
• Textbooks: $300
• Student activity fee: $315
• Meal plan : $100