Angel Kanchev University of Ruse
At a glance
| Bulgarian name | Русенски университет „Ангел Кънчев“ |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1945; became a university in 1995 |
| City | Ruse |
| Type | Public university |
| Faculties | Eight |
| Branches | Silistra, Razgrad and Vidin |
| Website | uni-ruse.bg |
Source: Wikipedia: University of Ruse; Wikipedia (Bulgarian): Русенски университет; Official website: Angel Kanchev University of Ruse1,2,3
History
The university traces its history to the Higher Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Mechanisation and Electrification of Agriculture, known as VIMMESS, which was established in Ruse on 12 November 1945. It was the first national higher technical school outside Bulgaria’s capital. The institute was later renamed the Angel Kanchev Higher Technical School and was transformed into a university on 21 July 1995.1,2
Faculties
The university’s academic structure includes eight faculties covering engineering, agriculture, transport, business, education, law and health.1
- Agrarian and Industrial Faculty
- Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
- Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation
- Faculty of Transport
- Faculty of Business and Management
- Faculty of Natural Sciences and Education
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Public Health and Health Care
Source: Wikipedia: University of Ruse1
Research and international links
The university describes its role as an educational, scientific and intellectual centre for the Ruse region and north-east Bulgaria. It has participated in the CEEPUS, SOCRATES/ERASMUS and LEONARDO DA VINCI programmes, and was selected by the European Commission for the TEMPUS programme involving 18 universities from 11 Central European countries.1
It is a member of the European University Association and the Danube Rectors’ Conference. The university has also received the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) label following the implementation of a credit system.1,2
Locations and library
The main university is in Ruse, with branches in Silistra, Razgrad and Vidin. The Vidin branch was accredited in May 2017 and officially opened on 15 September that year.1,2
The university library has a collection of 395,000 volumes, including books and periodicals. Its structure comprises a central library and eight branches, occupying a total area of 1,940 square metres.2
Sources
- Wikipedia: University of Ruse
- Wikipedia (Bulgarian): Русенски университет
- Official website: Angel Kanchev University of Ruse
Facts checked 13 October 2026. Prepared by InvestBulgaria for general information. Check admissions, fees and programmes with the university before applying or recruiting.
