Constantine of Preslav University of Shumen
At a glance
| Bulgarian name | Шуменски университет „Епископ Константин Преславски“ |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971 |
| University status | Transformed into a university in 1995 |
| City | Shumen |
| Type | Public |
| Rector | Prof. DSc Nataliya Vitanova, serving since 2023 |
| Faculties | Five |
| Website | shu.bg |
Source: Wikipedia: Shumen University; Wikipedia (Bulgarian): Шуменски университет; Official website: Constantine of Preslav University of Shumen1,2,3
History
The institution traces its university history to 1971, when a Higher Pedagogical Institute was established on the basis of the local branch faculty of Sofia University. In 1995, it was transformed into Constantine of Preslav University of Shumen.1,2
The university is named after Constantine of Preslav, a student of Saints Cyril and Methodius. Its history is also connected with the teacher-training tradition in Shumen: a pedagogical course opened there in 1879 and became an institute for lower-secondary teachers in 1919.1,2
Faculties and programmes
The university has five faculties in Shumen and offers around 100 bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes.1,2
- Faculty of Humanities
- Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics
- Faculty of Natural Sciences
- Faculty of Technical Sciences
- Faculty of Education
Source: Wikipedia: Shumen University1
The institution also has a college in Dobrich and a department for information and in-service teacher training in Varna. Areas of study listed by the university include humanities, social and economic subjects, natural sciences, mathematics, informatics, technical subjects and education.1,2
Research and international links
The university reports participation in international educational and academic projects and programmes. Its academic staff has more than 500 full-time lecturers, and the institution is affiliated with the European University Association.1
Its facilities and academic resources include a university library, a university press publishing specialist educational and academic books, and an astronomical observatory used for education. The astronomical centre marked its tenth anniversary in 2010.1
Campus
The university has five teaching buildings and four student residences with more than 1,000 beds. Other facilities include sports grounds, a swimming pool, a fitness hall and spaces for recreation. Students can take part in activities in science, the arts and sport.2
Sources
- Wikipedia: Shumen University
- Wikipedia (Bulgarian): Шуменски университет
- Official website: Constantine of Preslav University of Shumen
Facts checked 13 October 2026. Prepared by InvestBulgaria for general information. Check admissions, fees and programmes with the university before applying or recruiting.
