Detailed introduction of Burgas Prof. Assen Zlatarov University:

Introduction and Overview

Burgas Prof. Assen Zlatarov University is the only national university in southeastern Bulgaria, providing education in the fields of technical sciences, natural sciences and social sciences, covering undergraduate, master and doctoral programs.

History and Establishment

The university's history dates back to 1963, when it was the Higher Institute of Chemical Technology. On September 23, 1967, it was named "Assen Zlatarov". On July 21, 1995, the National Assembly passed a resolution to change it to a university.

School Strength

Faculty: It has more than 320 highly qualified lecturers, 127 of whom are qualified as professors, who can provide high-quality teaching and guidance to students.

Academic achievements: In terms of the quality of scientific contribution research in the Hirsch system, the university ranks high in Bulgaria and has achieved important research results in some disciplines.

International cooperation: Active scientific cooperation has been established with research institutes and universities in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Russia, Turkey, Spain, Italy, Hungary, Serbia, Poland, Slovenia and other countries, providing teachers and students with opportunities for scientific professional training, learning practice, teacher exchanges, and academic and scientific literature exchanges.

Nature of the institution

A non-profit public higher education institution.

Educational philosophy

Focus on the quality of the education and research process, and strive to cultivate and develop the abilities of Bulgarian and foreign students in technical sciences, social sciences and natural sciences, so that students can adapt to the requirements of European education and research.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Computer science and information systems, electronic and electrical engineering, chemistry, biology, economics, business administration and other majors have certain advantages. For example, the major of computer science and information systems focuses on cultivating students' programming ability and system development ability; the major of electronic and electrical engineering has strong teaching and research strength in circuit design, power system and other aspects.

Key laboratories: No exact public information about the school's key laboratories has been found, but the school has a central scientific research library and a computer center, etc., which provide support for teaching and scientific research.

Faculty

The school has three colleges: the Faculty of Technical Sciences, the Faculty of Natural Sciences and the Faculty of Social Sciences, as well as three colleges: the Faculty of Technology, the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Tourism.

Ranking

In 2024, it ranks 33rd in Bulgaria and 7677th in the world.

Expenses

Undergraduate tuition is about 2,800 euros per year, and living expenses are about 500-1,000 euros per month.

Campus Environment

Teaching Facilities: It has six teaching buildings, sports facilities, three student dormitories, three student canteens and a medical service center. It also has a foreign language department, a central scientific research library and a computer center. The library includes the central library and three branches, providing information in different fields such as social, economic, humanistic and technological research. The reading room has 150 fully equipped seats and provides access to scientific databases such as Scopus, Science Direct, Embase, and Web of Knowledge.

Living Facilities: The school's dormitories can accommodate all students who are not residents of Burgas, providing convenient accommodation conditions for students. The school is surrounded by complete living facilities, including supermarkets, restaurants, cafes and other living service facilities.