Academic Degrees
According to the new structure of the curriculum the process of study is conducted in four academic degrees: Specialist, B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D.
A university degree is awarded to a student when she or he has completed a programme comprising the number of years of study established by law and when he or she has successfully passed the required examinations. For Bachelors the study programme is with a duration of 4 years (8 semesters).
The duration for a Master degree takes 1-1,5 years after the Bachelor Degree.
The PhD degree takes minimum 3 years.
European Educational Projects
The international activities of the University follow the programs financed by the European community, such as: TEMPUS, COPERNICUS, CEEPUS, LLP, ERASMUS, LEONARDO DA VINCI, GRUNDTVIG, MINERVA, PHARE, FP5, FP6 etc.
Harmonization of the study plans with the appropriate European universities resolves the problems with the ECTS introduction, allows mutual recognition of diplomas and finally increases the mobility of the students.
Faculties
The Technical University of Varna is an autonomous institution incorporating 4 Faculties, 2 Colleges, Foreign Students Dean’s Office and Department of Foreign Languages. The faculties are subdivided into 31 Departments.
Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering and Technologies
Faculty of Shipbuilding
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Computer Sciences and Automation
Specialized laboratories
Specialized laboratory in Mechatronics
Specialized laboratory in Electronics
Specialized laboratory in CAD/CAM/CNC systems and technologies
Renewable energy resources
Navigation simulator
Engine room simulator
Firefighting/Disasters simulator
Accommodation
Technical University of Varna provides accommodation with regard to Erasmus students’ financial means.
For those who prefer accommodation in students’ halls of residence double rooms are offered, each with its own bathroom. A bed in a double room costs about 36 EUR (70 BGL) per month, electricity and water supply charges are not included.
Students may also rent private lodgings. The price of private apartments usually amounts to at least 150 EUR (for an apartment that can be shared with another student) to 350 EUR (for an apartment for four students).
Food
The Students’ canteen offers cooked meals at low prices. There are small restaurants and cafeterias as well as fast food places, where you can have a proper meal for as much as 6 leva (3 EUR).
There are also snack bars serving breakfast and drinks in each one of the University buildings.
Supermarkets are open from 8.00 to 21.00. There are a lot of shops open 24 hours.
The various catering establishments in the town of Varna are able to satisfy the various tastes and needs of its visitors. Along with local specialties you can also find Italian, Indian, Chinese food.
Sports
A large and modern sports complex is at the disposal of the students.
Sport teams represent the Technical University of Varna in student’s competitions.
The Technical University of Varna has got open and indoor sports facilities, providing excellent conditions for sports and entertainment.
The Open-air sports complex at the Technical University of Varna holds:
Football playground
Basketball playground
Beach volleyball playgrounds
Тennis courts
The in-door sports complex at the Technical University of Varna holds:
Fitness hall
Multifunctional sports hall, EU certified for 9 types of sport games. This hall had been totally renovated to support the requirements for due training and organization of official sports events
Table tennis hall
Kick-box hall, furnished with all necessary needed equipment
Hall, fit for dancing and aerobics
Chess-games hall
National system of education
The start of the democratic changes in Bulgaria created conditions for the development of a new model of higher education. The adoption of the new Act on higher education and all its amendments as well as the inclusion of the country in the European system of higher education through the signing of the Bologna declaration, caused certain changes in the national system of higher education, mainly relating to:
Creation of a real academic autonomy
No ideology yin the study curriculum
Introduction of the three level system” of education
Transformation of the two and three years educational institutions into colleges
Introduction of a system for accreditation and evaluation of the higher education
Engine room simulator
Firefighting/Disasters simulator
The higher educational system provides academic tuition leading to the following degrees:
Bachelor’s degree is awarded after completion of a study programme lasting at least 4 years with minimum 240 ECTS credits accumulated;
Study programmes lasting at least 5 years lead to the Master’s degree.
Alternatively, the Master’s degree can be obtained by attending a one or two-year study programme following the Bachelor’s degree;
The PhD degree is awarded after completion of a study programme following the Master’s degree with a duration of at least 3 years
Introduction of a system for accreditation and evaluation of the higher education
Engine room simulator
Firefighting/Disasters simulator
Students’ knowledge is mainly evaluated by written examinations as specified in the curricula. The evaluation is based on a six-point grading system with 6 being the highest grade point. The mark 1 is not used. A grade point of at least 3 must be achieved in order to pass an examination.
Mission
TU-Varna’s mission is to be a factor in the development of the intellectual potential of Bulgaria, to support the process of sustainable development and to contribute to the achievement of new standards in communication of people. As part of our role and based on our close cooperation with the industry, the active research sector, the European universities and standing on our own achievements and traditions, we have to organize the creation of market-oriented highly qualified specialists in all educational degrees for Bulgarian and the world economy, more specifically in the fields of:
Shipbuilding and Navigation
Communication and Computer Engineering and Technologies
Mechanical Engineering and Technologies;
Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation
Electric Power Industry
Industrial Management
Ecology and Technologies for Environmental Protection
Following its mission Technical University of Varna relies on:
The competency, the enthusiasm and the belief of its lecturers, staff and students in the progress of the society through knowledge and shared values
The reputable name it has deserved through its almost half-century existence
The cooperation with the state and regional institutions and business
The expanding partnership with universities and research institutions from the EU and the world
Strategy
The strategy package of Technical University of Varna for achieving its mission and goals includes:
Diversification of the educational products horizontally through development of courses in various scientific fields and vertically through offering the academic degrees Specialist, Bachelor, Master and Doctor;
Diversification of the forms of education via distance learning, E-learning, virtual learning
Maintaining and development of unique for the country courses, giving strategic advantage of the institution
Geographical expansion of the market share of the university through attracting foreign students
Switching the institution’s philosophy from ,,education for life” to ,,life-long learning”
Introduction of new forms and methods of education, which activate the self study and practical training of the students, including the application of the E-learning, global and local computer networks and Internet
Creation of long term partnerships for the scientific support of the business;
Creation of steady integration ties with European universities and participation in common projects;
Turning the Technical University of Varna into an international scientific congress centre for the Black Sea region.
