Student clubs & organizations

Associates Consulting Club’s main purpose is to consult companies on real-life business cases in the fields of marketing, sales, product development, etc. Its practicality enables its members to experience what it is like working in a professional setting, communicating and proposing ideas to business managers on a weekly basis and preparing detailed consulting reports backed up by an in-depth market analysis, data gathering, and discussions. During the process, ACC’s members acquire skills, which make them better candidates for job applications post-graduation while enriching their experience and networking connections in the business world. Complementary to the work that the club does for these companies, the club organizes workshops that provide another opportunity for students to improve their business knowledge. So far, Associates Consulting Club has completed 10 business cases successfully, and has also organized 2 consulting competitions, which allow other AUBG students to experience the business consulting world. The club is divided into 4 departments - Social Media & Marketing, Sales & PR, Events, and Human Resources

The first-ever fine arts club at AUBG - a space where every artist belongs! Whether you're a visionary with years of experience or someone who's just beginning to explore the world of creativity, ARTistocracy is where your imagination can thrive, and your art can flourish Here, creativity meets community. We're a collective of passionate individuals, coming together to learn, create, and inspire one another. From hands-on workshops to art history deep dives, we're here to fuel your artistic fire and connect you with other creators who share that same spark.

Theatre Laboratory was created to dive into and explore the depths of theater creation. Similarly to a laboratory, we have gathered to analyze, to experiment, and to expand our knowledge of what performance is and could be. In our club – all forms of creativity are welcome. We act, we direct, we write, we build sets, and sew costumes, we design lights, and sounds, and all else needed. So, if you’re a real-life drama queen or passionate about live performance – come join your tribe;)

Better Community Club (BCC) is a union of students, aiming to create a community of equality, tolerance and personal integrity. We strive to create a better world and inspire more people to be better and care for those in need. Our initiatives are mainly oriented in social entrepreneurship, charity and donations, contributing to the community and bringing people together regardless of their differences. Leaving a positive impact on the community and the world lies at the heart of our club. BCC welcomes students from all majors and standings who are passionate about building a better and more caring society.

Blagoevgrad Griffins is an officially registered American Football team formed in 2003 by students of the American University in Bulgaria. Based in Blagoevgrad, Griffins are part of the Bulgarian Federation of American Football. Griffins have won several awards in the Championship series against its counterparts such as Sofia Bears, Sofia Knights and others. Among our other achievements are organizing the first National American Football Tournament in Bulgaria and victories in the annual Griffin Bowl. Since 2021, the club has organized on-campus events that promote a healthy and sustainable lifestyle and has supported charitable organizations. The main goal of Griffins is to provide a space where sports-loving young people can come together for physical activity as well as to build enduring relationships, advance their personal development, and positively impact the university community.

The Broadway Performance Club is a student club that strives to bring the magic of the New York Broadway Stage not only to AUBG but to audiences across the country and beyond. The club was created in 2007 and is run entirely by current students. Broadway Performance Club is a meeting point for students with various talents, different majors, backgrounds, and countries, united by their love for music. Throughout the year, the Club participates in events on campus to intrigue the students with the upcoming production. The biggest event of the club is the musical itself, which premieres at the end of March and is then showcased on the AUBG campus and around the country.

BFDC “Samodiva” is a Bulgarian folk-dance club. Our club aims to spark the love of Bulgarian dances, culture, and traditions not only of the Bulgarian, but also of the international students. Our mission is to preserve the Bulgarian traditions in the intercultural community. Our members have the opportunity to be a part of the hard-working team that creates and performs a play in front of the AUBG community at the end of the academic year. The play is based on a traditional Bulgarian tale or custom with dances and acting. We take the main idea of that tale or custom and add our own twist. Annually, we take part in other events as well such as charity bazaars and initiatives organized by the university. We would appreciate recruits who have an experience in folk dancing, but we are open to meeting students who have never danced before. We will show them the basic steps and will help them to improve their dancing skills. We gather two times per week to rehearse our dances for the final play.

The Business Club is one of the largest and oldest student organizations at AUBG with a legacy of 20+ years and a growing network of alumni who have become well-accomplished professionals in their spheres. The club stands for creativity, innovation, and excellence, while it strives to build a bridge between students and the business environment in Bulgaria. It is a platform where young, energetic, like-minded people can meet, network, and organize professional events such as conferences, competitions, challenges, and workshops with companies. The opportunity to work on challenging projects in a professional, yet friendly environment, helps students become well-prepared for the job market they will enter after their studies.

AUBG Daily is the organization behind the university newspaper. It is led entirely by students devoted to the cause of independent journalism and freedom of speech. AUBG Daily strives to inspire the entirety of the student body to express themselves freely and voice their opinions. As an organization, we work towards fostering an enlightened community of people, while seizing every opportunity to tell stories. ​​

Led by students with extensive experience in competitive debating (including past members of the Bulgarian National Debate Team) The AUBG Debate Club unites all students who are passionate to develop their reasoning, argumentation, and public speaking skills!

The club is mainly devoted to training students in debating so that they can represent the university in national and international championships and compete against representatives of some of the most prestigious higher education institutions in the world such as Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard, etc. In addition, the club aims at spreading the debating spirit on campus by organizing educational workshops on debate-related topics and competitions that would gather debaters from close and far!

We offer two types of membership – Regular (includes debating and training) and department membership (supporters of the clubs mission).

The Student Government shall be entrusted by the student body with the responsibility to guarantee the protection of student rights, as well as promote a spirit of tolerance, belonging, and unity. In doing so it will articulate, voice and defend legitimate student concerns and interests in front of other authorities of the university as well as promote an institutional framework for the benefit of the students. The All-Student Assembly is the governing body of the AUBGSG. Everyone can attend the meeting of the All-Student Assembly, but only full-time students are eligible to vote. It meets regularly once every year, in the first month of the new academic year with a quorum of 20% of the student body in order to have decision-making power. At its regular meeting the All-Student Assembly approves the overall budget of the Student Government, the guidelines for the permanent committees of the Student Government, and the goals of the organization for the going year.

The purpose of Phi Beta Delta Epsilon Alpha Chapter shall be to recognize and encourage achievements in the areas of international education and exchange. The Epsilon Alpha Chapter, hosted by the American University in Bulgaria, was established in 2000.

The International Week at AUBG is an annual event organized by the Phi Beta Delta Epsilon Alpha Chapter that aims to showcase in just one week the culture and connection on campus starting from traditions, through music and ending with a loved-by-everyone taste fest.

The Youth Council at the American Embassy is a non-governmental organization that aims to unite young, active, intelligent Bulgarian citizens to create socially beneficial projects. We create a more favorable environment for innovative and entrepreneurial youth.

The ACM Student Chapter is dedicated to the advancement of computing as a science and profession by providing opportunities for technical and professional growth, while fostering a community of innovation and knowledge sharing.

The ACM-W Student Chapter is dedicated to the advancement of computing as a science and profession by providing opportunities for technical and professional growth, while fostering a community of innovation and knowledge sharing.