The Technical University of Varna (Bulgarian: Технически университет Варна) is a state public technical university in Varna, Bulgaria, founded in 1962 by decree of the Bulgarian Council of Ministers and the National Assembly to educate engineering professionals for industry and technology sectors such as shipbuilding, transport, mechanical engineering, electrical power, and communication technologies. The institution evolved from earlier technical faculties and received its current name in 1995. Over its history, it has expanded its academic offerings and facilities, becoming the second largest technical university in Bulgaria, with thousands of students including a significant international population from countries such as Türkiye, Russia, Azerbaijan, and others.
The Technical University of Varna offers a wide range of Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral programs in engineering, technology, and related disciplines. Many programs are available partly or fully in English for international students.
• Artificial Intelligence (in English)
• Cyber Security (in English)
• Computing (in English)
• Electronics (in English)
• Industrial Management (in English)
• Naval Architecture and Marine Technology (in English)
• Marine Engineering (in English)
• Navigation (in English)
• Electrical Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Industrial Design
• Agronomy (in English)
(Plus many more engineering, automation, communication, and technical specialties)
• Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering and Technologies
• Faculty of Shipbuilding
• Faculty of Electrical Engineering
• Faculty of Computing and Automation
(Each faculty includes multiple technical departments with specialized majors.)
International applicants typically follow these steps:
Online Application – Start your application through the university’s online admissions portal when the application period opens.
Upload Academic Records – Submit your high school diploma and transcript (or university diplomas if applying for advanced degrees).
Document Preparation – Once your academic credentials are reviewed, you prepare notarized copies with apostille and translations as required by Bulgarian authorities.
Submit Full Documents – Upload or send all required paperwork including application forms and declarations to the admissions team.
Ministry Approval – The university submits your preparation to the Bulgarian Ministry of Education for official student study permission, necessary for issuing a Type D student visa.
Visa Application – After receiving the Ministry’s approval, apply for your student visa at the Bulgarian Consulate.
Arrival & Registration – Upon visa approval and arrival in Bulgaria, complete your final registration at the university and begin your studies.
Before beginning undergraduate technical studies, many international students attend a preparatory course (either Bulgarian or English) to meet language requirements. Students with sufficient English proficiency can take an exemption exam instead.
