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The University of Plovdiv, named after the Bulgarian historian Paisius Hilendarski, is Plovdiv's leading cultural and scientific institution. It is the largest institute of higher education in Southern Bulgaria and the second largest Bulgarian university after Sofia University of St. Kliment Ohrid. The year 2001 marked the fortieth anniversary of the university.

The University of Plovdiv was built on the basis of the Higher Pedagogical Institute of Natural and Mathematical Sciences, which was opened in July 1961. On January 12, 1972, the institute was transferred to university status when it adopted its current name "Paisiya Hilendarski" Plovdiv University.

In 1973, it became the first higher education institution in Plovdiv to offer language and literary studies, offering bachelor's degrees in Bulgarian language and literature and Russian language and literature. Shortly thereafter, a program in Slavic languages ​​and literature (with a specialization in Czech language and literature) was added. In 1984, the specialty "Education" was launched for the first time in 1984, law degree programs were introduced in 1992, and economics programs were released in 1994.

Today the University of Plovdiv is a true university by international standards. It provides training to students in four main areas of higher education: natural sciences, humanities, social sciences and economics. Paisii Hilendarski University was officially accredited by the National Council for Certification and Accreditation (Protocol No. 1 of February 15, 2001). More than 7,500 full-time and 5,000 part-time students are enrolled in programs and courses across the university's eight departments. The full-time teaching staff consists of 34 professors, 167 associate professors and 360 assistant professors.

Faculties:
1. Biology
2. Economics and social studies
3. Mathematics and computer science
4. Education
5. Physics
6. Languages ​​and literature
7. Philosophy and history
8. Chemistry
9. Law

FACULTY OF BIOLOGY

The Faculty of Biology has existed as an autonomous academic department since 1990 and began offering courses forty years ago as the Biology program when Paisia ​​Hilendarski University opened its doors in 1961. The Department of Biology has highly qualified teaching and research staff and maintains consistently high academic and research standards. There are currently 64 full-time teachers: seven full professors, nineteen associate professors, 38 associate professors and 24 research assistants.

The faculty includes 34 members who have received a Ph.D. and nine of them are doctors of science. Many teachers have studied and conducted research in the EU, USA and Russia. The Faculty of Biology welcomed visiting lecturers from the Netherlands, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, England, Greece and other countries,

The Faculty of Biology consists of the following faculties:
1. Evolutionary biology
2. Human anatomy and physiology
3. Plant physiology and molecular biology
4. Botany and biology for teachers
5. Zoology
6. Biochemistry and microbiology
7. Ecology and environmental protection

Academic training and research are carried out at the Faculty of Biology, located just above the Roman Amphitheater, in the genetic engineering laboratory on Hristo Karpachev Street and the well-equipped microbiology laboratories on Kostaki Pieva Street. The Faculty of Biology has its own LAN and computer room.

The Faculty of Biology provides training in the following programs:
B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in the field of biology, ecology and environmental protection, molecular biology and biotechnology
BS in Biology and Chemistry with Teacher Certification
Those who receive a bachelor's degree from the University of Plovdiv are eligible to conduct research in the fields of molecular, cellular and organismal biology in industry, agriculture and forestry. The Faculty of Biology also offers master's programs in microbial and plant biotechnology; Organismal biology with specializations in zoology, botany and physical anthropology; Ecology; and environmental protection.

Graduates of master's programs can pursue careers in Bulgarian scientific institutes under the auspices of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and can conduct research in laboratories specializing in the fields of microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, molecular biology, ecology, agriculture and hygiene.

Biologists trained at the University of Plovdiv can also pursue careers in natural science museums and national parks and can work in the pharmaceutical, microbiological, food and beverage industries. Graduates of bachelor's and master's programs are eligible to participate in the Ph.D. program. program.

FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

The Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences was founded in 1994. It soon established itself as a viable scientific activity at the University of Plovdiv and quickly developed into:
Modem academic center of excellence providing training in economics and political science
Active part of the academic life of the University of Plovdiv
A respected and highly sought-after partner in interuniversity and international cooperative exchanges.

The Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs:
Macroeconomics
International economic relations
Marketing
Management
Political science
Graduates of bachelor's programs in economics, as well as graduates of other university faculties, are eligible to participate in master's programs, which include:
international trade
Public Administration Policies and Strategies
Health Economics
Corporate finance
Personnel Management
Business Administration
Organization and methods of accounting The Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences also provides professional training and specialization in the following
areas: Capital markets and investment brokers
Financial management
Health Economics and Health Management
Social management
Agricultural management. The Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences is involved in projects that examine a wide range of current and important economic, governance and social issues.

Every year, the faculty celebrates its Academic Excellence Day, on which it awards academic honors to students in the department, presenting them with awards worth BGN 3,000,000. In the name of the famous Bulgarian scientist Professor Kirill Grigorov. Research staff from the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences have carried out a number of inter-university and international projects as participants in the Tempus and Socrates programmes.

The new master's degree courses have been prepared in collaboration with colleagues from the Greek-British Association for Education and Development; University of York Center for Health Economics; Free University of Brussels; universities of Utrecht (Netherlands); universities of Magdeburg and Bielefeld (Germany); University of Limerick (Ireland); Umeå (Sweden); Sofia University of St. Kliment Ohridski; and the New Bulgarian University.

The core curriculum includes innovative academic courses in risk theory; Comparative European Law; Strategies for reaching international markets; Health Economics; Mechanisms of motivation and motivation of management and organizational effectiveness; and Organizational design of human resource management system.

The curricula of all programs include courses in English, German and French for general and specific purposes. An achievement test in one of these languages ​​is required and administered by the State Board of Examiners.

Exchange programs allowed students to study in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and Sweden, funded by various European programmes.

The academic staff of the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences includes one corresponding member of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, seven full professors, sixteen associate professors, sixteen associate professors, two doctors of science and 25 candidates of science. holders. A number of faculty are in demand as expert consultants on issues related to privatization, financial and insurance management, modern banking, accounting auditing, sociological and policy research and analysis, and human resource management.

The Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences is divided into the following faculties:
Department of History and Theory of Economic and Political Systems
Department of Marketing and International Economic Relations
Department of Management and Quantitative Methods in Economics.

FACULTY OF MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

The Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science was the first autonomous faculty established at the University of Paisia ​​Hilendar Plovdiv. The courses were first offered in 1961, when the Higher Pedagogical Institute of Natural and Mathematical Sciences (predecessor of the current university) was founded in Plovdiv. The initial curricula at that time were mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology.

During its first ten years, the mathematics program witnessed steady growth, culminating in the creation of the Department of Mathematics in 1970 as one of the first two university departments. The Master of Mathematics offered courses in Mathematics, Mathematics and Physics and Industrial Mathematics. (The other department, founded in 1970, was the Faculty of Science and offered programs in physics, chemistry and biology).

After the Computer Science major was launched by the Mathematics program and with the introduction of the Mathematics and Computer Science program, the Department of Mathematics was renamed in 1990 to the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. New training programs have been introduced: information Technology(offered jointly with the Plovdiv branch of the Sofia Technical University), computer technology and informatics with a specialization in computer technology in business.

There are currently bachelor's degree programs in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science (full-time or part-time), Mathematics and Computer Science (full-time or part-time). Students are also enrolled in master's and doctoral programs in mathematics, computer science, and information technology.

There are 86 full-time academic faculty, supported by nine departmental staff. Among the teachers, 43 achieved the academic rank of professor or associate professor. Five faculty members have earned doctorates and 48 have earned Ph.D.

Many faculty members have studied, conducted research, or served as visiting lecturers at accredited universities in the United States, Europe, Africa, and Japan. There are teachers who have been appointed members of scientific committees and specialized scientific councils by the Commission on Higher Education Certification. The Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science consists of the following departments and research units:
Algebra Department
Geometry Department
Real Analysis Department
Department of Complex Analysis and Differential Equations
Department of Applied Mathematics and Modeling
Department of Computer Science
Department of Computer Systems
Department of Computer Technologies
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Teaching methodology
Computer Equipment Department
English training block

The Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science is located on the university's new campus, where modern classrooms, auditoriums and seminar rooms facilitate academic research. Faculty facilities include ten computer rooms, a dedicated server and intranet network, and wireless Internet access. The University Library maintains growing specialist collections in mathematics and computer science.

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

The Faculty of Education is a major scientific department of the University of Paisia ​​Hilendarski Plovdiv. It has been located in a modern facility since 1992, at 236 Blvd. Bulgaria, Plovdiv 4003. The Faculty of Education provides education to 1,486 students (1,007 full-time and 479 part-time). The goals of the Faculty of Education can be defined in two directions, those related to academic teaching and those that concentrate on educational research. Academic goals of the Faculty of Education:
Offer training in a variety of degree programs that meet national and regional requirements and standards;
help students gain knowledge and skills in the theory and practice of education;
plan and develop educational and other social activities;
Assess and forecast trends and processes in the areas of teacher training and social inclusion;
Develop creative approaches to problem solving as needs for teacher training or other forms of social practice:
Provide opportunities for practice in educational and other social institutions, as well as in non-governmental organizations;
Establish connections and continuity between different degree programs.

The Faculty of Education's research objectives include:
Involving teachers and students in research;
Writing and publishing scientific articles, monographs, textbooks, teaching aids, reports, articles, etc.;
participation and holding conferences related to pedagogy;
Participation in international research projects.
The Faculty of Education was founded in accordance with Decree No. 27 of the Council of Ministers of July 22, 1983 and initially offered programs in the fields of primary education and pre-school education. Faculty of Education
The Faculty of Education is recognized throughout the country and is a highly respected and important branch of the university. Some faculty members have participated in EU programs in collaboration with other faculties. Contacts have been established with universities from Greece, Turkey and the Netherlands, and international students from Greece and FYR Macedonia have enrolled in some of the Faculty's programs. Academic and research activities at the Faculty of Education are organized in the following departments:
pedagogy and psychology
Primary school education
Preschool education
Aesthetics
Music
Physical education and sports theory and methods

FACULTY OF PHYSICS

The Department of Physics, established in 1974, began its work as a physics program when the university was first established in 1961. The Faculty of Physics has highly qualified research and teaching staff.

Almost half of its members received the academic ranks of professor or associate professor, and almost 60% received postgraduate degrees. Teachers studied and conducted research in Russia, India, France, Italy, Norway, Denmark, England and other countries.

The faculty has created numerous (long-term international research contacts and jointly participated in international projects with EL). Academic and scientific work at the Faculty of Physics is carried out by the following departments:
1. Department of Experimental Physics
2. Department of Nuclear Physics
3. Department of Theoretical Physics
4. Department of Electronics
5. Department of Solid State Physics
6. Department of Physical Education
Each of the departments is staffed with highly qualified personnel and benefits from modern research facilities: fifteen physics laboratories, a computer room, two research laboratories, a Microtron laboratory and four workshops. These facilities provide high standards of teaching and, as a result, physics graduates are highly respected for their scientific achievements throughout the world. Programs offered by the Faculty of Physics:

Engineering physics - physical, physical, physical, D. in physics
Physics and Mathematics - BS in Physics and Mathematics with Teacher Certification
. The department also plans to offer degrees in computational physics. The Department of Physics provides instruction to students enrolled in five other disciplines. Students who receive a bachelor's degree in physics from the University of Plovdiv are qualified:
Scientific and applied scientific research in the field of physics, electronics, laser technologies, nuclear physics methods, polymers and computer science;
Research, development and implementation of existing facilities and installations in various technological processes;
Development of new experiments and improvement of existing methods for controlling physical testing of materials and automating physical experiments;
Operators in various industries. Studying in higher education provides thorough, fundamental instruction in a variety of areas.

The following physiology departments offer the following degrees:
1. Optics and laser technology
2. Nuclear physics methods
3. Physics of polymers
4. Physics of condensed matter
5. Medical radiation physics
Depending on the choices and needs of the students, areas of study may be added or omitted. Those who earn a master's degree in physics can continue their studies for a Ph.D.

FACULTY OF LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES

The Faculty of Languages ​​and Literature was created as an autonomous department in 1991, although the first programs in the humanities were offered approximately eight years earlier in the 1973-74 academic year, when the Faculty of Bulgarian Language and Literature was created. The Faculty of Languages ​​and Literature is the largest of the eight faculties at the University of Paisia ​​Hilendar Plovdiv.

It provides education to 4,300 students in 14 programs. Students from the Faculty of Languages ​​and Literatures make up more than a quarter of the entire student body of 16,000. There are 2,800 full-time students, including thirty international students and 1,500 people. The total number of students who graduated from this faculty exceeds 6,300; of this number, 3,622 completed the Bulgarian language and literature program.

International humanities exchange programs were created with the universities of Poznan (Poland), Szeged (Hungary), Novi Sad (Yugoslavia), Brno (Slovakia), St. Petersburg (Russia), Charles University (Prague), Minsk (Belarus), and Paris, France). Other newly established contacts include universities in Lisbon (Portugal), Ghent (Belgium), Sorbonne Nouvelle (Paris), University of London (UK) and Dresden (Germany).

Bachelor's programs offered by the Faculty of Languages ​​and Literatures:
Bulgarian language and literature
Bulgarian language and literature (part-time study)
Russian language and literature English
Linguistic and literary ethnology
Bulgarian and Russian languages
Bulgarian and Russian
Bulgarian and English
Bulgarian and French
Bulgarian and German
Russian and French
Russian and English
Russian and German
Bulgarian and historical
Bulgarian and History (part-time)
Master's programs were initially offered only in Slavic languages ​​and literature, but many other postgraduate programs have recently been approved, including English, German and European studies.

Currently, the faculty employs 167 people, 30 of whom are studying at the University of Plovdiv under a second contract, their home institutions are located elsewhere. Of the 137 full-time teaching staff, there are two professors, 29 associate professors, four doctors of science and 46 candidates of science. in languages ​​and literature.

Forty-two members of the full-time teaching staff are also graduates of the University of Plovdiv. Language and literature teachers visited lecturers in Kyiv (Ukraine), St. Petersburg (Russia), Aix-en-Provence (France), Vienna (Austria) and Poznan (Poland).
The Faculty of Languages ​​and Literature is divided into 11 departments, providing training in 14 programs:

Bulgarian Language Department
Department of General Linguistics and History of the Bulgarian Language
Department of Slavic Languages ​​and Literature
Department of Literary History and Comparative Literature
Department of Bulgarian Literature and Literary Theory
Department in English and literature
Department of German Language and Literature
Department French and literature
Department of Russian Language and Literature
The Faculty of Languages ​​and Literatures is located in the main building in the center of Plovdiv, where lectures and seminars are held in lecture halls, auditoriums and conference rooms. The Faculty of Languages ​​and Literature has one computer room with its own dedicated server (http://slovo.uni-plovdiv.bg). and local network.

Libraries with specialized holdings in Slavic and Western languages available to students and staff, as well as a language center. The objectives of the Faculty of Languages ​​and Literatures are as follows:
Providing specialists with specialists in various fields of the humanities;
Integrate deeply missed historical and cultural heritage in the region into modern European models scientific community and promote interaction between ethnic groups, languages ​​and cultures.
Initiate innovation in education and research methods in the humanities.
Provide the region and country with personnel in the field of education, culture and science; create and manage intangible areas of public life; further profitable relationships and commercial activities related to the humanities, such as media, advertising and publishing. To complete its mission, the Faculty of Languages ​​and Literatures:
Develops appropriate information, academic, scientific and administrative infrastructure through synergistic exchange with groups and communities in Plovdiv, Southern Bulgaria, the Republic of Bulgaria, the Balkan region, Central Europe and the European Union;
Participates in international accreditation agreements and creates educational and research structures that will allow the adoption of the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

FACULTY OF PHILOSOPHY AND HISTORY

The Faculty of Philosophy and History was founded in 2004. It offers training to students in 4 programs - philosophy, history, ethnology and sociology. The total number of first-year students is 100 people per year.
However, the predecessor of the faculty was created in 1994, when ethnological studies were first introduced in Bulgaria, and in 1995, the sociology program was launched and the department of ethnology and sociology was created in the Faculty of Languages ​​and Literatures. In the same year, the Department of History was created.

Independent programs "History and Philosophy" began in 2002. The teaching staff of the faculty, a total of 33 people, is distributed over 3 faculties - the Department of History with 10 teachers, the Department of Sociology with 9 full-time teachers and the department. ethnology and philosophy with 14 teachers.
The main focus of the faculty is the organization of four study programs. Teachers from the Faculty of Philosophy and History also give lectures to students from other faculties of the university - the Faculty of Languages ​​and Literature, the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, as well as branch colleges in Smolyan and Kardzhali. In the 2005/2006 academic year, the faculty offers 8 master's programs. The unique combination of programs and specialists in the Department of Philosophy and History offers resources for interdisciplinary development. The Faculty of Philosophy and History has the largest number of graduate students at the university - only 8 people. ECTS operates at all degree levels. The faculty has 3 computer rooms and a local computer network.

FACULTY OF CHEMISTRY

The Faculty of Chemistry was established in 1991, and like other faculties, it began as an academic program in the early days of the Hilendar University of Paisia ​​in Plovdiv about forty years ago. The Department of Chemistry has an impressive and renowned faculty and maintains very high standards of academic teaching and research.

The staff of eight includes fifty faculty members, five of whom are full professors, fifteen associate professors, thirty assistant professors, and thirty support staff. Five members of the faculty were awarded the degree of Doctor of Chemistry, and eighteen more received the degree of Doctor of Chemistry. Most of the faculty have studied and conducted research at reputable universities in Russia, USA, Germany, England and other countries, a prerequisite for maintaining the high level of teaching and research that the Department of Chemistry requires.

The Faculty of Chemistry has established long-term international contacts in the field of research and development and has been a partner in international projects involving universities from Germany, France, Spain, Austria and other countries. The Faculty of Chemistry consists of the following faculties:
1. General and inorganic chemistry for chemistry teachers
2. Analytical chemistry
3. Organic chemistry
4. Physical chemistry
5. Chemical technology
The faculties, which do most of the academic and research work, are staffed with highly qualified staff and have the necessary facilities and materials to carry out their work, such as laboratories, chemicals, modern scientific instruments and equipment.

The University Campus is a four-story building located next to the Main Building in the center of Plovdiv. Instruction is provided in classrooms, seminars, academic and research laboratories located on faculty premises. The total area allocated to the Faculty of Chemistry, including laboratories and office rooms, is 2200 square meters.

The Faculty of Chemistry also has two computer rooms, its own dedicated server (http: //www.argon.acad.bq) and a LAN network connecting the departments of the faculty.
* Chemistry
* Chemistry and physics
* Chemistry and Physics with teacher certification
The master's program offers a comprehensive foundation of the discipline along with a wide range of specializations. These specializations are:
1. Inorganic chemistry
2. Organic chemistry
3. Analytical chemistry
4. Applied chemistry
5. Medicinal chemistry
6. Chemistry and environmental studies
7. Food chemistry
Graduates of the master's program can continue their studies in areas such as chemical production facility management, research in various fields of chemistry, biological research and medicine. Students who receive a Master's degree in Chemistry at the University of Plovdiv are eligible to study for a Ph.D.

FACULTY OF LAW

The Faculty of Law of Plovdiv Pacey-Hilendarski University was founded in 1992. The mission of the Faculty of Law is to prepare legal experts who pursue a career in the administration of justice and the application of law, working in conjunction with central and local authorities in order to protect the interests of citizens and facilitate the activities of legal entities.

Training in the Law program complies with the requirements of the state and the laws in force in the Republic of Bulgaria.
During its relatively short life, the Faculty of Law has established itself as a respected member of the university community. Widespread interest in the Law program comes from both the highly qualified teaching staff and the cutting-edge and rigorous curriculum developed by them.

Along with government required courses, the curriculum offers modern courses such as copyright law, patent law, human rights, EU law, etc.
The Faculty of Law has 41 full-time employees. Among them are 21 professors and associate professors. One of the teachers is an emeritus professor, two are doctoral students, and 22 are Ph.D.
The School of Law has established a Legal Advice Center, which has seven offices that specialize in the preparation of court and prosecutorial documents, providing defense to attorneys in criminal cases, initiating labor actions, and applying and interpreting administrative and tax laws.

The Faculty of Law is located in the main building of the University of Paisia ​​Hilendarski Plovdiv. It maintains a large and growing library of laws, which includes the latest editions of relevant textbooks, reference books, etc.
The Faculty of Law prepares highly qualified lawyers, providing not only theoretical knowledge, but also creating the right conditions for acquiring practical skills.

Thus, it prepares them excellently for their chosen fields of law. The Faculty of Law already has ten classes of graduates: lawyers who work as judges, prosecutors, investigative magistrates, lawyers, civil servants.

University website: http://www.uni-plovdiv.bg/

They have been studying in Bulgaria for 12 years. The first 4 years are primary school. Upon completion, a celebration is held and a diploma is issued. Then education continues until the 8th grade (basic education, a diploma of completed basic education is issued). And then you can study both in a regular secondary school (SOU) for 3-4 years, and in specialized schools for 4-5 years. Admission to specialized schools is possible after finishing the seventh or eighth grade; it involves passing exams depending on the profile of the school.
Classes in Bulgarian schools are the most ordinary. Secondary education can also be obtained in technical schools, i.e. technical schools (admission after the seventh or eighth grade, duration of study, respectively, 4 or 3 years).
Another option is vocational schools (colleges) with a three-year training program.
Educational training programs in technical vocational schools offer a 2-year course of study after completion of basic education. At the same time, students receive a profession.
In specialized language schools (“ezikov gymnasiums”), education is conducted from grades 8 to 12/13. Upon admission, you must pass exams.
Specialized high schools offer in-depth study some subjects - natural sciences and/or mathematics, humanities, sports, art, etc. Training is conducted from grades 9 to 12/13.

Features of Bulgarian schools

Photos of the best school students are placed on honor boards. The grading system is six-point. 6, 5 and 4 are considered good grades; it seems like no one gives 1s. “Six” corresponds to “five plus.” Excellent students (that is, those who have only “sixth grades”) are congratulated in every possible way at the end of the year, and in some schools they are even awarded. Their portraits hang on honor boards, everyone looks at them reverently and admires them. However, it is not customary to stress too much about studying here. At least there is no such hysteria as in some Russian schools.
The academic year begins on September 15. No one comes with large bouquets (except perhaps in elementary schools); usually they limit themselves to one beautifully packaged flower. Finishing classes in different time: 1-4 grades - May 31, pre-gymnasium classes (5-8) - June 15, seniors - June 30. The year is divided into 2 semesters: from the beginning of the school year in Bulgaria on September 15 to the beginning of February, and from the beginning of February all the way. The longest holidays (except summer) are Christmas: you don’t have to go to school until January 5-7 (Christmas in Orthodox Bulgaria is celebrated on December 25, they don’t equate religion with the calendar). Due to snowfalls or a flu epidemic, for example, winter holidays may be extended. They also rest on Easter, between semesters (literally a couple of days), and a couple of days in the fall.
From the second grade, children begin to learn English, from the fifth - a second foreign language (usually Russian or German). Of course, in different schools there are options: in some places, the role of the first foreign language is not English, but, for example, French.
The Bulgarian analogue of the Unified State Exam is called matura. Bulgarian and literature are required + the second subject from the main ones + sometimes the third optional.

What is needed to enter a Bulgarian school?

If the child has already attended school in Russia, a document indicating the grades received is required. The document must be translated and legalized at the local department of the Ministry of Education (there are such departments in regional cities, including Dobrich).
But schools may have other requirements. Therefore, before entering school, in any case, you will have to talk with the director on this topic. For example, we were asked for a copy of the long-term stay permit - a document that is received at the Ministry of Internal Affairs. And some schools require you to present medical cards.
Do I need to pay for my studies? For citizens of the country - definitely not. Holders of residence permit status, theoretically, do not pay for their studies either. But in practice, in some regions of Bulgaria they still took money from foreigners for training. For example, in Varna, secondary education for Russians was paid: since 2014, the situation has changed for the better, education has become free. In Dobrich, foreigners studied and study for free.

Russian schools in Bulgaria

Russian school in Sofia - at the embassy Many Russians are interested in whether there is one in Bulgaria. There really is such a school (it’s called “Sveti Naum”) – at the Russian Embassy in Sofia. Training is paid. According to reviews, this good school, which works according to Russian programs, teaching is conducted in Russian, and at the end you have to take the Unified State Exam. The Bulgarian language is not studied in Russian schools in Bulgaria. This is probably a good option for children of embassy employees. But for those who are going to live in Bulgaria and enroll in universities here, it’s probably better to stay at a regular Bulgarian school. Children learn Bulgarian very quickly through immersion, and we have never heard of anyone having difficulties because the language of instruction is Bulgarian.

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For those who want to emigrate to Bulgaria, an important issue may be the features of studying in this country. Education in Bulgaria is based on the principles of the Bologna system, that is, it includes several stages: bachelor's, master's and doctoral studies. Admission to universities is carried out without entrance exams. However, studies are paid, both for Bulgarian citizens and for foreign students.

Advantages and disadvantages of Bulgarian education

Speaking about the advantages of Bulgarian education, you should definitely mention:

• Lack of verification of the level of training of applicants, which significantly increases the likelihood of admission.
• Relatively low tuition costs compared to other European countries.
• It is much easier for students who have graduated from a higher education institution in Bulgaria to stay in this country if they decide to live and work there, since the apparatus of the Bulgarian municipality treats graduates of Bulgarian universities favorably;
• It is possible to receive school education in three languages: Bulgarian, English or Russian.

The main disadvantage is the exclusively commercial orientation of education in Bulgaria, and it is paid at all levels - from kindergartens and schools to universities.

How the educational system works

The Bulgarian educational system includes pre-school education, school and higher education. In this regard, various types of educational institutions are distinguished.

Preschool education in Bulgaria includes kindergartens. It is mandatory and lasts four years. Depending on the needs in Bulgaria, you can find different categories of kindergartens:

School education in Bulgaria lasts 12 years. The first four grades are primary education, eight grades are basic education, grades five to eight are considered pro-gymnasium. From the ninth grade to the twelfth - this is already a gymnasium.

Higher education in Bulgaria is available in more than 40 public and 9 private universities, each of which provides the opportunity to obtain a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree.

In addition, in Bulgaria there is an educational degree called a professional bachelor. It is received by those students who graduated from technical colleges.

Top Universities

Bulgarian universities have been accredited in accordance with accepted European standards. Immigrants from Russia will most likely be interested in Bulgarian universities in Russian. There are no completely Russian-language universities there. But in Varna, the New Bulgarian University (NBU) branch offers a 4-year undergraduate program in International Tourism.

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The NBU was founded in the capital of Bulgaria in 1989. The new Bulgarian University in Sofia specializes in the humanities, communications and arts, and is also the exclusive representative of the British Open University in Bulgaria in the field of distance learning.

NBU is also a full member of the Francophone University Agency and other authoritative international organizations, such as: European League of Arts Institutes, European Association of Student Theaters, International Center for Communication between Television and Film Schools, Union of Informal European Theaters, International Association of Semiotic Studies, International Institute of Administrative Sciences and the Network of Institutes and Schools for Civil Service in Central and Eastern Europe.

A university specializing in and leading in the fields of agriculture and medicine is the Thracian University of Bulgaria. He also trains veterinarians. The priority areas of scientific activity of the university are research of the environmental situation, the introduction of innovations in the agricultural sector, the study of veterinary diseases, and conducting fundamental research in the field of medicine.

Universities in Plovdiv

For those students who are interested Agriculture, there is an Agrarian University in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. It was founded in 1945 and during this time has gained a reputation national center agricultural education and agricultural science. This university offers many educational programs for bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in full-time and part-time forms of study.

For those interested in medicine, there is a medical university in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. It was also founded in 1945 and has undergone the necessary accreditation procedure. The Medical University of Plovdiv participates in the Erasmus student exchange program and is a member of the European Association of Medical Schools. This university offers study programs such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, obstetrics and gynecology.

Universities in Burgas

Burgas is one of the student cities and may also be of interest to foreign applicants. Universities of Burgas in Bulgaria are represented by:

1. Burgas Free University. In the educational process of this educational institution, the emphasis is on the development of creative and independent thinking among students.
2. University "Professor Dr. Asen Zlatarov". This university provides the opportunity to obtain bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in areas such as humanities and arts, social sciences and business, language and culture, medicine and health, science and technology, and engineering.

Universities in Varna

Varna University of Management in Bulgaria (VUM) is one of the best business schools today. It offers dual degree programs as well as an MBA program to its students. Education at VUM is conducted in English, and the university’s partner is the British Cardiff Metropolitan University.

The Economic University of Varna in Bulgaria offers 17 directions in full-time and part-time forms of study. It has one of the oldest university libraries in Bulgaria, as well as an educational and sports base for rowing.

Documents required by a foreigner for admission

Once a particular university has been selected, you need to collect a package of necessary documents and submit it either directly to the selected university or to the Ministry of Education. In Bulgaria, studies begin on October 1, documents must be submitted before September 1. Required:

• statement;
• copy of the passport;
• medical certificate, translated and certified;
• a copy of the certificate, translated and certified;
• academic certificate - for applicants from Russia.

Within a week, the university will give an answer and, if it is positive, you can begin preparing documents for obtaining a visa.

Admission to university for Russians and Ukrainians

Studying in Bulgaria for Ukrainians and Russians provides the opportunity to receive a European diploma in one of the most convenient ways. Of course, it is advisable to first learn the language, but Bulgarian is based on the Cyrillic alphabet, and if desired, this language can be mastered in a few months.

Study visa

After the university has sent you an acceptance letter, you need to collect a package of documents for a visa, and it looks like this:

• document confirming payment of tuition;
• a document confirming enrollment at the university for full-time study;
• valid, the validity of which must expire no earlier than one and a half years from the start of the visa;
• photocopy of national passport;
• color photograph measuring 3.5x4.5 cm;
• completed visa application form;
• , valid in Europe for the entire duration of the trip.

The visa is issued for a period of one year; for the second and subsequent years of study, you must provide a valid certificate from the relevant university.

However, you can extend your visa on the territory of Bulgaria.

Russian schools in Bulgaria

In Bulgarian schools, education is conducted in Bulgarian according to the Bulgarian curriculum. The Russian language is studied as a foreign language in many schools, and it appears in the fifth grade. Accordingly, one should not hope that a child will be able to perfectly master the Russian language solely through the school curriculum if no one has taught him at home.

If you want your child to speak Russian at a level worthy of a native speaker, you can either study him on your own or send him to a Russian school.

There are two categories of Russian schools in Bulgaria: schools where the educational process takes place entirely in Russian and according to the Russian curriculum, and ordinary Bulgarian schools where the Russian language is simply studied in depth.

For a long time, the Russian school in Bulgaria at the Russian Embassy was the only school teaching entirely in Russian. The children of diplomats of the Russian embassy study there for free, the rest - for a fee. In 2015, a similar school opened in Burgas, but it does not have official school status. There are also no reliable reviews yet about the quality of teaching in this educational institution.

Currently, only the secondary school at the Russian Embassy in Bulgaria can administer Unified State Examinations and issue certificates. The educational program of the Russian school places an emphasis on the study of foreign languages: from the first grade they begin to study English, and from the fifth grade two additional foreign languages ​​are introduced.

Tuition fees in Bulgaria

The only chance to get in Bulgaria free education– win a European-style grant. In all other cases, the cost of the academic year depends on the city and educational institution, as well as the specialty. The average annual payment ranges from 1,000 to 5,000 euros. Medical specialties will cost more.

Since Blagoevgrad has a branch of an American university whose diploma is valued in the United States, the question may well arise, how much does it cost to study at an American university in Bulgaria? The difference with the best Bulgarian universities is colossal: the cost of one year is $10,000.

To enter the American University (AUBG), you need to score a minimum of 1000 points on the SAT exam and 80 points on the TOEFL iBT exam. In turn, the university offers scholarships to those applicants who score high on the SAT. Scholarship amounts can reach 100% of tuition fees.

Residence permit in Bulgaria/obtaining a residence permit in Bulgaria: Video

Bulgaria is a small Eastern European country with a population of just over 7,000,000 people, bordered by Greece and Turkey in the south, and Serbia and Macedonia in the west.

The main city of the republic is Sofia with a rich history and unique architecture. There are more than 20 monuments of world significance alone. There are about 20 universities in the capital, including military ones.

Educational programs in Bulgaria are developed within the framework of the traditions of European countries. Of interest is complete immersion in the language environment: after all, Bulgarian citizens, as a rule, speak not only their native language, but also English, as well as some other languages ​​of Eastern and Western Europe.

Important. It will be easier for citizens of the former Soviet Union to communicate with Bulgarians, since the language spoken by local residents is related to Russian.

The majority of the population of Bulgaria professes Orthodoxy, and special historical relations with Russia allow Russian-speaking citizens of other countries to feel comfortable here.

Bulgarian diplomas have been recognized in all EU countries since 2007, the moment the republic joined this organization.

There are both public and private universities. All educational programs are designed for students to pay in full, but there is no need to take entrance exams. It is enough for the applicant to collect the appropriate package of documents.

Duration of training:

• 1st stage – “Bachelor” – 4 years;
• 2nd stage – “Master” – 5 years or 1 year after awarding the title “Bachelor”;
• 3rd stage – “Doctor”, minimum – 4 years of study (after awarding the title “Bachelor”); perhaps 3, but after studying in a master's program.

The process of studying at universities in the republic most often lasts 32 weeks, consisting of two semesters - autumn and spring. Start of training: September-October, completion of the process: May-June.

Classes are conducted in compact study groups. The grading scale in Bulgarian higher education institutions is based on grades from 2 to 6. Grades below 3 are “poor”. The scale is used in calculating your grade point average (GPA).

Bulgarian universities have more than 20 years of experience in teaching foreign languages, such as:

• English;
• French;
• German.

Education programs

Main types of educational institutions of the republic:

Universities

They are distinguished by their broad specialization in several sections of the basic sciences - humanities, technical, natural, social.

Graduates receive the following titles:

• Bachelor;
• Master;
• Doctor.

There is also the opportunity to continue studying with the subsequent award of a doctorate degree.

Specialized higher schools

Institutions that carry out scientific, research, artistic and creative activities, while providing training in one of the following areas:

• Science;
• Arts;
• Physical education;
• Military affairs.

Titles awarded:

• Bachelor;
• Master;
• Doctor.

Colleges are also institutions that train their students in higher education programs. Awarded the title of professional bachelor.

Conditions for admission

Citizens of other states applying for the opportunity to study at republican universities under bachelor's programs (and who are not residents of EU countries) must:

• Have a complete secondary education (certificate from your country);
• The average score on the diploma must be at least 62% of the maximum average score accepted at home;
• Do not have diseases that are contraindicated for training in your chosen profession.

For master's programs:

• Completed education in Bulgaria in a bachelor/master program;
• The average rating is not lower than “4” (“good”);
• Additional settings for selection at different faculties are possible.

Attention! For admission to educational establishments Bulgaria will have to undergo a nine-month course to learn the Bulgarian language. And if you choose a university where training is conducted in English, then additional exams are taken: IELTS (from 6.0) or TOEFL (from 80). European educational institutions trust IELTS more.

List of required documents

All certificates and copies should be sent to the desired university or directly to the Ministry of Education of the republic. This must be done before September 1st.

To write an application, you will need to collect the following standard package of documents:

• A statement that is written upon contact with members of the admissions committee;
• Medical certificate (copy with translation and certification);
• Certificate with insert;
• A copy of the certificate with a translation into Bulgarian, confirmed by the consulate;
• Academic certificate, if the student previously studied at his home university.

The result of acceptance to the university must be reported within seven days (as well as information about refusal).

To live on the territory of the republic, you will need to obtain an appropriate visa. This is a D visa, for which you need to present documents confirming payment for educational services, as well as the fact that the university has made a positive decision on admission.

The main set of papers required for a D visa:

• International passport;
• A copy of your country's passport;

• Color photos (3.5x4.5 cm);

• Health insurance policy valid in the EU.

Cost of educational services in the republic

Cost of the process for obtaining a bachelor's degree:

• Including full-time education – 1800-3000 €;
• If the student is enrolled in the correspondence department, then 800-2500 € per year.

Upon receipt of a master's degree:

• Full-time education – 1800-3000 €;
• Part-time – 900-2500 €/year.

Obtaining a PhD degree:

• Including daily work – 2500-5000 € per year;
• In case of correspondence – 1200-2000 € per year.

It is worth noting that the process of training in medical professions is the most expensive, the cost of an academic year is from 5,000 to 7,000. Fee-paying universities differ little in terms of payment from public ones.

Is it possible to get education for free? Scholarships and grants

The only way to study in Bulgaria for free is to get into the American University. Only there a scholarship is provided, which can cover up to 100% of the cost of training.

• Are citizens of Russia;
• Live in the Russian Federation during the period of submitting an application for participation in the competition and during the selection stages;
• They study in the 11th grade of a school in the Russian Federation;
• Speaks good English, overall performance should be above average;
• After completing the educational process you will need to return to Russia.

• Cost of the training process (4 years);
• Visas;
• Directions;
• Residence permit;
• Registrations with the insurance company.

Graduates of the American University receive two diplomas - American and European.

Features of internship and exchange studies

An agreement on cultural interaction was concluded between the Russian Federation and Bulgaria (1993), which implies the exchange of students, various joint seminars and internships.

If appropriate agreements are concluded between universities, then the student exchange program will work.

In scientific activities, the priorities for cooperation are:

• Space research;
• Atomic sphere;
• Cultural interactions.

Student Accommodation and Meal Options

There are several accommodation options in Bulgaria:

1. Dormitory for students - a bed will cost 60-150 euros per month;
2. In the prestigious “student town” of the capital, prices reach up to 1000 euros;
3. If you just rent an apartment, you will have to pay (on average) 250-300 euros, and in the first month they will require payment for the services of a realtor (this is another 250-300 euros).

You will need about 150-760 euros for food, which depends on your habits and appetite.
For use public transport Every month you will need to spend approximately 130 euros.

Visiting museums, cultural centers, exhibitions will also require monthly expenses - about 130 euros.

The best universities in the country

The most popular universities in Bulgaria:

Sofia University (Bulgarian: Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”)– metropolitan state university, one of the oldest in the republic, founded in 1888. Official site:

The most popular areas of study are:

• Journalism;
• Medicine;
• IT sphere.

The university includes:

• Large library;
• Botanical Gardens;
• Theaters;
• System of sports complexes.

Teaching is conducted in English/Bulgarian. The university cooperates with several dozen educational institutions from various countries. The application for training must be submitted from June 15 to September 15.

American University in Bulgaria (Bulgarian: American University in Bulgaria)- a non-state educational institution, founded in 1991 with the assistance of the governments of both countries. Official website on the Internet –

This is a small university, the total number of students is just under 1000 students, and there are about 70 teachers.

Main areas of study:

• Mathematics;
• Political science;
• Story;
• Economy.

Technical University of Varna (Bulgarian: Technical University of Varna)– the educational institution was founded in 1962, official website:

Engaged in training engineers in educational programs related to the following areas:

• Chemistry;
• Shipbuilding;
• Mechanical engineering;
• Transport.

There are 23 specialties in total. There is a dormitory with almost 1,500 beds, libraries, and two colleges. Curricula are read in Bulgarian/English/Russian.

For many years, studying abroad has been extremely popular among CIS applicants. Many European universities accept foreign students and provide quality education. In Bulgaria, as in many other EU countries, the structure of universities includes public (41 universities) and commercial educational institutions (10 universities). These are specialized schools, colleges and institutes, as well as academies and universities.

Location

You can find the leading universities in Bulgaria and their locations in this table:

Features of training

Higher education in Bulgaria is no different from others foreign countries and fully complies with European education standards. Academies and universities in Bulgaria provide the opportunity to obtain a scientific degree in the humanities, social sciences, technical and natural sciences and, depending on the period of study and the chosen program, upon completion it is expected to receive the qualification “bachelor”, “master” or “doctor of science”.

Higher specialized schools are aimed at training in one narrow field. Some universities provide the opportunity to receive additional non-core education in conjunction with the main chosen specialty.

Accreditation

Higher education in Bulgaria provides the opportunity to obtain the following levels of accreditation of knowledge, depending on the time of study and the profile of the educational institution.

What difficulties may arise while studying in Bulgaria?

Education at Bulgarian universities is distinguished by its quality. The training system does not allow the use of simple copying of sources or the use of cheat sheets. Plagiarism noticed in the works of students of Bulgarian institutes and universities can cause expulsion from the university. All educational institutions in the country strictly monitor academic performance, so student debt is not allowed.

All the disadvantages and difficulties of studying in Bulgaria include: expensive price accommodation in dormitories of some universities. For example, in the city of Dobrich, living in a dormitory for 1 month will cost a student 150 EUR.

Documents required for admission

The admission committee of any Bulgarian university must send the following documents:

• application form (downloaded from the website of the selected university);
• a notarized copy of the certificate confirming secondary education and its attachment, in this case, the education documents must be translated into Bulgarian, and the translation must be notarized;
• notarized translation into Bulgarian of the medical examination certificate;
• results of the English language proficiency test;
• copy of foreign passport.

Within a few weeks, the commission responds to a request for admission. In case of a positive result of the document review, the procedure for obtaining a long-term visa for 12 months at the Bulgarian consulate follows. After which, all foreign students are issued a temporary residence permit in the country for the period of study. Bulgarian universities accept documents twice in one year in February and September.

How much do you need to pay for Bulgarian higher education?

Education at universities in Bulgaria, both public and commercial, is paid for for all applicants. There is no free education in the country. The cost of obtaining a specialty and diploma averages from 3,000 euros. For one year of study you will need to pay from 1,000 to 5,000 euros. This price is one of the most competitive in Europe, which is why many students come to enroll in medical universities in Bulgaria to receive a quality EU standard education.

The advantage and distinctive characteristic of Bulgaria is low cost residence. For proper nutrition, a student needs to spend only 100 euros per month and 100-150 euros during this period on current expenses (travel and others). Monthly rent for an apartment or dorm room will cost from 100 to 300 euros.

In Bulgaria there is a program that allows you to get a discount on the cost of higher education in the amount of 30% of the price of the entire education. This category of applicants includes:

• foreigners permanently residing in Bulgaria;
• citizens of other states of Bulgarian origin;
• foreigners who have received refugee status in Bulgaria.

It should be noted that foreign students have the right to officially combine study and work. During the holidays, anyone can work without restrictions; at other times, there is a certain quota for part-time work outside of school hours.

Why Bulgarian education is attractive

Higher education institutions in Bulgaria have been accredited according to European standards. This allows everyone, upon completion of the training course, to receive a certificate of higher education, which is accepted by most countries in the world. A Bulgarian diploma allows you to continue your studies in any EU country.

In some universities, it is possible to simultaneously obtain two diplomas, carried out thanks to a partnership program among higher educational institutions of the country and individual universities of the European Union. One of these universities is the American University in Bulgaria, which provides the opportunity to obtain a double diploma of American and European standards. By purchasing a certificate confirming knowledge, a university or academy student can receive additional non-core education in absentia through a partnership program of one of the universities in Britain or another EU state.

Another advantage is that all foreign students have a temporary residence permit for the period of study. This makes it possible to travel around European countries during the holidays. Do not forget about the warm climate of this sunny country, which has long been famous for its resorts, where students can relax after passing the intermediate knowledge test during the holidays or weekends.

Requirements for those wishing to enter universities in Bulgaria

Anyone who has graduated from a secondary school or is a graduate of a vocational technical school can enroll in any university in Bulgaria. This means that an applicant entering a higher educational institution in the country must have a document confirming the receipt of secondary education.

There are no entrance exams at Bulgarian universities. They are admitted to universities and other higher educational institutions based on the average score of the certificate, which must be from 62%. At the same time, an Unified State Examination certificate is not required.

An important point when entering a Bulgarian university is knowledge of the English language, which upon admission is confirmed by international testing (ELTS or TOEFL). The test can also be taken at an accredited educational institution in your country.