Technical University of Varna
At a glance
| Bulgarian name | Технически университет – Варна |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1962 |
| City | Varna |
| Type | Public university |
| Rector | Prof. Dr. Dragomir Plamenov |
| Faculties | Four |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | www1.tu-varna.bg |
Source: Wikipedia: Technical University of Varna; Official website: Technical University of Varna1,3
History
The university traces its origins to the Mechanical-Electrical Engineering Institute of Varna, established in 1962. Its first academic year began in 1963/1964 with 554 students. The institute initially offered seven specialisations, including manufacturing technology, electrical machinery, radio technology, telecommunications, shipbuilding and ship machinery.1,2
The institute later became the Higher Mechanical-Electrical Engineering Institute of Varna. Its first main building, now the Electrical Engineering Faculty building, was completed in 1968, followed by the Machine and Shipbuilding faculty building in 1971. Technical University of Varna has been its official name since 1995.1
Faculties and academic areas
The university’s four faculties cover engineering, computing and automation. Its academic structure also includes departments and a technological college in Dobrich.1,2
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
- Faculty of Electrical Engineering
- Faculty of Shipbuilding
- Faculty of Computing and Automation
Source: Wikipedia: Technical University of Varna1
Other listed academic areas include naval architecture and marine engineering, ecology and environmental protection, navigation and transport management, physics, and economics and management.1
Research and international links
The university is affiliated with the European University Association (EUA). It has participated in the Erasmus programme and developed relationships with universities in other countries. In 2002, an international Meet-Marind congress brought participants from 27 countries to Varna.1,2
A technology park associated with the university was founded in 2001. The university’s specialist facilities also include a ship simulator, officially opened in 2010.1,2
Campus and library
The university has an urban campus in Varna, with buildings for its faculties, teaching and production facilities, and a sports complex. Its library was founded in 1963 and holds technical books, scientific publications and atlases in Bulgarian, Russian, English and other languages. The library’s collection is reported at approximately 201,000 volumes.1,2
Sources
- Wikipedia: Technical University of Varna
- Wikipedia (Bulgarian): Технически университет – Варна
- Official website: Technical University of Varna
Facts checked 13 October 2026. Prepared by InvestBulgaria for general information. Check admissions, fees and programmes with the university before applying or recruiting.
