Established in 1971, Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Shumen (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Dobrich, Varna, Veliko Tarnovo. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science, Bulgaria, Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen (SHU) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen (SHU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 49 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Bulgarian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 