Introduction to Higher School of Insurance and Finance

I. Introduction and Overview

The Higher School of Insurance and Finance is an important institution of higher learning in the country that focuses on education and research in the fields of insurance and finance. The school provides comprehensive and in-depth educational courses in professional fields such as insurance and finance, and has trained many talents with professional qualities and practical abilities in related industries, playing a key role in the development of the financial and insurance industries in Bulgaria.

II. History and Establishment

The school was established in 1948 and was originally a specialized school for training professionals in the fields of finance and insurance. Over the past few decades, with the development of the Bulgarian economy and the changing needs of the financial and insurance industries, the school has continued to grow and develop, and has gradually become an authoritative educational institution in Bulgaria in this field.

III. School Strength

Faculty: It has a group of highly qualified teachers, including experts and scholars with rich teaching experience and practical background in the fields of finance and insurance. Many teachers have not only achieved fruitful results in academic research, but also maintained close cooperation with enterprises in the industry, and can integrate the latest industry trends and actual cases into teaching, so that students' knowledge is closely integrated with practical applications.

Scientific research results: The school has carried out a lot of scientific research in the fields of financial risk management, insurance actuarial science, financial market analysis, etc., and has achieved remarkable results. Its research results are not only recognized in the academic field, but also provide important theoretical support and practical guidance for the financial and insurance industry in Bulgaria.

International cooperation: Actively carry out international exchanges and cooperation, and establish cooperative relations with many internationally renowned financial and insurance institutions. Through student exchange programs, joint scientific research projects and academic seminars, international academic exchanges and cooperation have been strengthened, and the international vision of students and teachers has been broadened.

IV. Nature of the institution

A public higher education institution funded and managed by the Bulgarian government. This nature ensures the stability and authority of the school in education quality and academic research, and also shoulders the important mission of cultivating professional talents in the field of finance and insurance for the country.

V. Educational philosophy

With the goal of cultivating high-quality professional talents that meet the needs of the modern financial and insurance industries, it focuses on the combination of theory and practice. The educational philosophy emphasizes the cultivation of students' innovative thinking, critical thinking and ability to solve practical problems, so that students can master solid professional knowledge, have good professional qualities and teamwork spirit, and be able to cope with challenges in the complex and ever-changing financial and insurance market environment.

VI. Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school has key laboratories such as the financial simulation laboratory and the insurance actuarial laboratory. The financial simulation laboratory is equipped with advanced financial analysis software and simulated trading systems, where students can simulate financial transactions in real market environments and gain an in-depth understanding of the operating mechanisms and investment strategies of the financial market. The insurance actuarial laboratory provides students with a practical platform for actuarial analysis such as insurance product pricing and risk assessment, helping students master the core technologies and methods of insurance actuarial science.

Key disciplines: Insurance and finance are the school's trump cards. The insurance major has profound academic accumulation and teaching experience in insurance theory, insurance product design, risk management, etc.; the finance major has strong teaching and scientific research strength in the fields of financial markets, financial institution management, financial engineering, etc. In addition, the school has also made certain developments in related interdisciplinary fields such as financial mathematics and insurance law.

VII. Faculty

The school has major teaching departments such as the Insurance Department and the Finance Department, and each department has opened multiple undergraduate and master's professional directions. For example, the Insurance Department has professional directions such as Insurance, Risk Management and Insurance; the Finance Department has professional directions such as Finance, Investment, and Financial Engineering. At the same time, the school also has a basic teaching department, which is responsible for providing general education courses for students and cultivating students' comprehensive qualities.

VIII. Ranking

In Bulgaria, the school ranks among the top in the fields of finance and insurance, and is an important base for talent training in the Bulgarian financial and insurance industries. However, in the international comprehensive ranking, due to the school's focus on education and research in specific fields, the ranking may not be high, but it has a certain influence in the professional rankings in the fields of finance and insurance.

IX. Fees

For Bulgarian students, tuition fees are relatively low, and the government will provide certain subsidies to support the study of outstanding students. The tuition fees for international students vary according to the major and degree level. Generally, the annual tuition fees for undergraduates are around 3,000-5,000 euros, and the tuition fees for masters will be slightly higher, about 4,000-6,000 euros. The school will also provide certain scholarships and grants for international students to reduce the financial burden of students.

10. Campus Environment

Geographic location: Located in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, with convenient transportation and complete surrounding supporting facilities. As the political, economic and cultural center of Bulgaria, Sofia has rich financial and business resources, providing students with numerous internship and employment opportunities, and also making it easy for students to access the latest trends and cutting-edge information in the industry.

Campus facilities: The campus has modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories and other teaching facilities. The teaching building is equipped with advanced multimedia teaching equipment, providing students with a good learning environment. The library has a rich collection of books, covering books and journals in many fields such as finance, insurance, and economics. It also provides access to electronic databases to meet students' learning and research needs. The school's sports facilities and student activity center also provide students with a place to enrich their extracurricular life.