The university was founded as the Higher Pedagogical Institute with a decree of the State Council of the People's Republic of Bulgaria in 1971.

It has more than 7,000 students studying in about 100 bachelor's and master's degree programmes taught in five faculties:[citation needed] There is a college in Dobrich and Department for Information and In-service Teacher Training in Varna.

The staff has made serious contributions in science and participates actively in international educational and academic projects and programmes.

Constantine of Preslav University Press publishes hundreds of volumes of specialized educational and academic literature.

Constantine of Preslav University has five education corpuses, four halls of residence, playgrounds, swimming pools, fitness centres, and places for recreation and entertainment.