Trakia University

At a glance

Source: Wikipedia: Trakia University; Wikipedia (Bulgarian): Тракийски университет; Official website: Trakia University^1,2,3

History and profile

Trakia University was established in 1995, based on existing higher education institutions and following a decision of Bulgaria’s 37th National Assembly. It is named after the historical region of Thrace and is based in Stara Zagora. The university is a member of the European University Association (EUA).^1,2

The university provides education at bachelor’s and master’s levels, as well as doctoral study. It also offers qualification and postgraduate training as part of lifelong education.^1,2

Faculties and programmes

The university describes its academic structure as comprising nine units. Its faculties, college and other teaching units cover a range of professional and academic fields:²

• Faculty of Agriculture, with a training and experimental base
• Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, with a university veterinary hospital and clinics
• Faculty of Medicine, with a university hospital
• Faculty of Pedagogy
• Faculty of Economics
• Faculty of Engineering and Technology in Yambol
• Medical College
• Department for Information and Professional Development of Teachers
• Haskovo Affiliate

Source: Wikipedia (Bulgarian): Тракийски университет²

Programmes and study areas include human and veterinary medicine, nursing, midwifery, social work, rehabilitation, ecology, agronomy, agricultural engineering, economics, pedagogy, food technology, electrical engineering, fashion-industry design and technology, and automotive and agricultural machinery.²

Teaching and accreditation

Teaching has been conducted in local languages, and English-language instruction is offered in Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. Trakia University is accredited by Bulgaria’s National Assessment and Accreditation Agency at the Council of Ministers; graduates receive a diploma with the relevant certification level.¹

Location and facilities

The university is located in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, with an urban campus. Its listed address is Student Town Quarter, Stara Zagora. Facilities identified in the university’s academic structure include a veterinary hospital with clinics, a university hospital, and an agricultural training and experimental base.^1,2