D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics
At a glance
| Bulgarian name | Стопанска академия „Димитър А. Ценов“ |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1936 |
| City | Svishtov |
| Type | Public state higher education institution |
| Rector | Assoc. Prof. Dr Marin Marinov, elected in 2024 |
| Faculties | 4 |
| Website | uni-svishtov.bg |
Source: Wikipedia: D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics; Wikipedia (Bulgarian): Стопанска академия „Димитър А. Ценов“; Official website: D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics1,2,3
History
The academy was established in 1936 with a donation from Bulgarian merchant Dimitar Tsenov. In his 1912 will, he left more than five million gold leva to the Bulgarian state to establish a higher commercial school in Svishtov, modelled on German institutions. Tsar Boris III formally opened the school on 8 November 1936.1,2
The institution took several names during its history. In 1995, a decision of Bulgaria’s National Assembly transformed the Higher Institute of Finance and Economics into D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics. It is described as the country’s third-oldest higher education institution.2
Faculties and programmes
The academy has four faculties and 18 departments. Its degree programmes cover economics, business and administration, with full-time, part-time and distance-learning study options.1,2
- Management and Marketing
- Production and Commercial Business
- Business Accounting
- Finance
Source: Wikipedia (Bulgarian): Стопанска академия „Димитър А. Ценов“2
The academy lists 21 bachelor’s specialisations, 35 master’s programmes and 16 accredited doctoral programmes. It offers distance learning and reports that it introduced full-function distance education in 1999.2
Research and international links
The academy includes a Scientific Research Institute and academic centres. Its stated areas of expertise include finance, accounting, audit, insurance, marketing, tourism, business informatics, entrepreneurship and public administration.1
It participates in European university programmes, international research projects and inter-university networks. The academy reports more than 90 bilateral framework contracts and 130 Erasmus+ inter-institutional agreements, and is a member of the European Universities Association.1
Campus and facilities
The academy is based in Svishtov. Its academic library, established in 1936, holds more than 205,000 volumes and has four reading rooms. The campus also includes an academic museum, founded in 1956, and a sports complex with football grounds, a swimming pool and indoor sports facilities.2
Sources
- Wikipedia: D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics
- Wikipedia (Bulgarian): Стопанска академия „Димитър А. Ценов“
- Official website: D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics
Facts checked 13 October 2026. Prepared by InvestBulgaria for general information. Check admissions, fees and programmes with the university before applying or recruiting.
