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Contents

Preface .......................................................................................... 2

Bulgaria in Brief ............................................................................ 3

Varna - the Sea Capital of Bulgaria ................................................. 5

Transport, Accommodation ........................................................... 6

Health Insurance, Food .................................................................. 7

Contact Addresses,Telephones and Faxes ....................................... 7

History, Past and Present ............................................................... 8

Academic Degrees ......................................................................... 9

Academic Calendar ..................................................................... 10

Academic Recognition and European Education Projects ............. 12

Library ........................................................................................ 12

Sports, ECTS credits ..................................................................... 13

Registration procedure for Erasmus students ................................. 14

Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering and Technologies .............. 15

Major: Manufacturing Engineering and Technologies .................. 15

Major: Industrial Design .............................................................. 16

Major: Automotive Engineering ................................................... 16

Faculty of Shipbuilding ................................................................ 17

Major: Heat Transfer Engineering ................................................ 18

Major: Naval Architecture and Marine Technology ...................... 18

Faculty of Electrical Engineering ................................................... 19

Major: Electrical Engineering ....................................................... 20

Major: Electric Power Supply and Equipment .............................. 20

Faculty of Electronics ................................................................... 21

Major: Communication Equipment and Technologies ................. 21

Major: Electronics ....................................................................... 22

Faculty of Computing and Automation ........................................ 23

Major: Automation, Information and Control Equipment ............. 23

Major: Computer Systems and Networks ....................................... 24

Major: Program Systems and Technologies .................................. 24

Major: Microsoft Information Technologies ................................. 25

Major: Informatics ....................................................................... 25

Faculty of Marine Sciences and Ecology ....................................... 26

Major: Technology and Management of Transport ....................... 26

Major: Ecology and Environmental Protection ............................. 27

Major: Industrial Management ..................................................... 27

Major: Business Administration ................................................... 28

Faculty of Law ............................................................................. 28

Major: Public Administration ....................................................... 29

Major: Social Activities with Children .......................................... 29

Major: Political management ....................................................... 30

Major: Security Management ...................................................... 31

Major: Criminology and Social Prevention .................................. 31

Contact Addresses, Telephones and Faxes .................................... 32

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Preface

The purpose of the Technical University-Varnaís ECTS Guideis to provide information on tuition and stay of visiting stu-dents from other Universities - institutional partners withwhom we have signed bilateral contracts on the EU Pro-gramme for cooperation in the Field of Higher Education -ERASMUS. This information will be useful to applicants,PhD students and university lecturers, who have chosenTU of Varna for their studies and work, and will facilitatethe international recognition of their achievements.

The ECTS Guide provides general information on:

- TU-Varna as regards establishing contacts, itsHistory, Mission, Organization Structure and enrollment;

- Republic of Bulgaria, the town of Varna as well as de-tails on arrival, transportation, accommodation,catering, tuition and leisure time;

- Curricula and academic credits.

Varna, 2004 Assoc.Prof. PhD.Eng. Dimitar RUSEV

University ECTS Coordinator

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Bulgaria in Brief

Territory ................................................................................... 110 993,6 km2

Population ............................................................................... 7 973 671Capital ..................................................................................... SofiaOfficial language ...................................................................... BulgarianPolitical system ......................................................................... Parliamentary RepublicNational currency .................................................................... LevTime zone ................................................................................ GMT +2

Official holidays

January 1st......................................................................................................................................... New Yearsís Holiday;

March 3d............................................................................................................................................. National Holiday;

Easter, and the first Monday after Easter;May 1st

.................................................................................................................................................. Labour Day;May 6th

................................................................................................................................................. Gergyovden, and the Bulgarian Military Armyís Day;May 24th

.............................................................................................................................................. Cyril and Methodius Day;September 6th

................................................................................................................................ Unification Day;September 22d

.............................................................................................................................. Independence Day;November 1st

................................................................................................................................. National Day of the Bulgarian Revival Leaders;December 24,25,26.................................................................. Christmas Days;

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Bulgaria is situated in the south - east part of Europe, and inthe eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula. For centuries, theroads passing through the territory of the country have beenconnecting Europe with Asia and Africa. Four common Eu-ropean transport corridors, connecting West and North Eu-rope with the eastern and southern part of the continentcross their roads here.

Apart from its being situated on crossroads, Bulgaria is alsoknown for its picturesque nature. In spite of its relativelysmall territory (110 912 km2), the country has varied land-scape. The scenery changes subsequently from vast plains,to hilly areas and high mountains. Large beaches and beau-tiful rocky shores stretch out along the Black sea coast.

The climate is moderately continental with four distinct sea-sons. The average annual air temperature is 10,5 ∞C, withaverage January temperatures around 0 ∞C, and the sum-mer temperatures rarely exceeding 30 ∞C.

Bulgaria is one of the oldest European states. But in spite ofits 13-century-old tradition, it is an ìinfantî compared to thehistory of civilization in the present-day Bulgarian lands (Thra-cian, Greek and Roman periods).

The Bulgarian State was founded in 681 by Khan Asparouhwho united the Slavs and the Proto-Bulgarians. Prince BorisI Mihail (852 - 889) converted the Bulgarians to Christianity

and adopted the Slavonic script created by ConstantineCyril the Philosopher and his brother Methodius. Bulgariahas grown into one of Europeís most powerful states underTzar Simeon (893 - 927), who expanded its territory to theBlack Sea, the Aegean and the Adriatic.

Early in 11th century Bulgaria fell under Byzantine rule, whichput the end of the first Bulgarian Kingdom.

The Second Bulgarian Kingdom existed from 1185 (when Bul-garia regained her freedom) to 1396. During the reign of IvanAssen II (1218 - 1241) Bulgaria was the most powerful state inSouth-East Europe. In 1396 the country was overrun by theOttoman Turks, whose rule lasted for nearly five centuries -until 1878.

The 18th century witnessed the beginning of the BulgarianNational Revival and the formation of the Bulgarian nation.The ideology of national liberation was conceived in thatperiod and the independence of the Bulgarian church, edu-cation and culture were restored. As a result of the Russian -Turkish War of Liberation (1877 - 1878), the Bulgarian Statewas resurrected.

The third Bulgarian State covers the period from 1878 tothe present time.

The presence of the Soviet Army in Bulgaria after WorldWar II accelerated developments in the countryís politicallife and the events that followed: the declaration of theRepublic (1946) and the coming to power of the BulgarianCommunist Party.

At the end of 1989, the democratic changes triggered atransition from the totalitarian system and command econ-omy of the past four decades to a pluralistic, multi-partydemocracy, civic society and market economy. In additionto re-establishing the political parties and parliamentary func-tions, restitution of property taken away in 1947 was car-ried out and the agricultural lands were returned to theirowners.

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The year 1997 saw the introduction of a currency board,leading to a high degree of macroeconomic and fiscal sta-bility. Since then the national economy has improved.

Today the Republic of Bulgaria faces the challenges of reor-ganizing its society and economy in accordance with therequirements for accession to NATO and theEuropean Union.

Varna - the Sea Capital of Bulgaria

The city of Varna, often called the sea capital of Bulgaria, isthe third largest town in the country, with a population of350 000.

Varna is situated on the West coast of the Black Sea. It is amajor port, an important commercial, industrial, tourist, trans-port, university and cultural centre. There are five major uni-versities in Varna: Technical University, University of eco-nomics, Medical University, Varna Free University and NavalAcademy.

The climate of Varna is unique. It is at the same latitude asthe famous resorts of Nice, Florence, Cannes, Monte Carloand Livorno. Winter is mild with temperatures rarely belowzero degrees. Summer temperatures are around 30∞C.

The present town of Varna was built over one of the oldestsettlements in the world (VI century B.C.), which in turn,

was established by a civilization preceding every knowntribe or nation. The Greeks established the colony ofOdessos there about 580 B.C. Later, under the Romansand their successors, the Slavs, Varna became a major porttrading with Constantinople, Venice and Dubrovnik.

The Varna Historical Museum features the oldest gold treas-ure in the world, which was found in an ancient necropolisnear Varna. It also has unique collections of icons, carvedwood, pictures and sculptures from various historical peri-ods.

Among the sights of Varna are the Roman thermal baths(II nd century B.C.); the Cathedral, built in the end of the XIXcentury; the Theatreís baroque building; the cave monas-tery in the Aladzha Manastir area, dating back to medievaltimes, the old clock tower etc.

Along the coast there are Sea Gardens. It is a nice place forsport and recreation. Here one can find the only dolphina-rium and aquarium in the country. There are also the plan-etarium, the vivarium, the zoo, the swimming pool andtennis courts. Along the alley, which runs parallel to thecoastline, there are a number of small cafes and restau-rants, offering seafood specials.

The beach is only 10 minutes walk from the centre of Var-na.

Near Varna there are the St. Konstantin and Helen and theGolden Sands resorts, famous all over the world.

In summer Varna hosts annual musical, theatre and cine-ma festivals and a ballet competition. There are numerousvisiting performers and bands from around the country andabroad. During the traditional Week of the Sea (in August)various competitions and exhibitions are held. In the Pal-ace of culture and Sport and the Festival Complex sportscompetitions, international forums, congresses and fairs takeplace.

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TRANSPORT

The town of Varna is a major transport centre in Bulgaria.One of the Bulgarian International Airports is situated here.There are at least three scheduled flights from and to Sofia(the capital of Bulgaria) daily. The flight to Sofia takes about45 minutes. During the summer the passengers can use achartered flight with final destination of the internationalflight - Varna. These are the cheapest plane tickets.

People arriving at Varna Airport can take bus No 409 to getto the Cathedral and take bus No 13, some 50 m upwardsthe Vladislav blvd., to get to the Technical University.

There are also scheduled trains and buses connecting Sofiato Varna. There are at least six daily buses leaving for Varnaat 7.45, 8.00, 11.00, 13.30, 14.00, 16.00, 22.30 hrs. The triptakes about 6 hrs 30 min.

Outbound buses are stationed in front of the ìPrincessîhotel, next to the Central Railway Station in Sofia, and areto arrive at the Central Bus Station Terminal in Varna. Fromthere you could take bus No 409 to the Cathedral and thentake bus No 13, some 50 m upwards the Vladislav blvd., toget to the Technical University.

There are two day-time and two night express trains toVarna. The trip takes about 8 hrs. The day-time express isseat-assignment tickets only, whereas the night train offerssleepers. From Varna Central Train Station you could takebus No 13 to the Technical University.

It is advisable that you take buses or trains arriving at Varnawithin the University working hours - 8.00-16.30 hrs.

The main means of transport in the town of Varna are thebus and the taxi transport. Most convenient for you is busNo 13 by which you could get to the University and to itshostel, or to the Centre and to the Central Railway Stationin the opposite direction.

ACCOMMODATION

The Technical University-Varna provides accommodationwith regard to Erasmus studentsí financial means.

For those who will prefer accommodation in student halls ofresidence we offer double rooms, each with its own bath-room. They can use a common kitchen with cooking facili-ties. A bed in a double room costs 50 leva per month (about27 EUR).

We also offer double rooms, each with its own bathroom inthe hostel part of the reno-vated ìPanoramaî hotel. Abed in a double room costsabout 65 EUR per monthplus electricity, plus water.

Students may also rent pri-vate lodgings. The price ofprivate apartments usuallyamounts from at least 100EUR (for apartment thatcould be shared betweentwo students) to 250 EUR(for apartment for four stu-dents).

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Hotel accommodation is also available and the bed &breakfast price per night ranges from 10 EUR to 25 EUR.

Contact Person: Mariela Choleva - International RelationsOfficer, tel/fax +359 52 302 442;e-mail: [email protected]

HEALTH INSURANCE

All Erasmus students coming to Bulgaria should have a pre-paid health insurance for the period they are going to spendin the country. They are advised to visit private clinics ifthey need medical treatment in Bulgaria.

FOOD

The Studentsí Refectories offer cooked meals at verylow prices.

Around the university buildings there are small restaurantsand cafeterias as well as fast food places, where you couldget a proper meal for as much as 5 leva (2.50 EUR).

There are also snack bars serving breakfast and drinks ineach one of the University buildings.

Supermarkets are open from 8.00 to 21.00 hrs. There are alot of shops open 24 hours.

The various catering establishments in the town of Varna areable to satisfy the various tastes and needs of its visitors. Alongwith local specials you could also find Italian, Indian, Chineesefood.

Contact Addresses,Telephones and Faxes

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF VARNA (TUV)1, Studentska Str., 9010 Varna, BULGARIAOperator:+359 52 302 431/9Rector: Assoc. Prof. PhD. Eng. Stefan Todorov BarudovTel.: +359 52 302 444Fax: +359 52 302 771E-mail: [email protected]://www.tu-varna.acad.bgVice Rector:Assoc. Prof. PhD. Eng. Vasil Jordanov SmarkovTel.: +359 52 302 447Vice Rector:Assoc. Prof. PhD. Eng. Hristo Parashkevov HristovTel.: +359 52 302 470Fax.: +359 52 302 485Vice Rector:Assoc. Prof. PhD. Eng. Hristo Stoyanov DraganchevTel.: +359 52 302 769Registrar: Eng. Dimitar Jordanov DimitrakievTel.: +359 52 302 449Chief Accountant: Hriska Mihailova MihailovaTel.: +359 52 302 483

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OFFICE:

Tel./Fax: +359 52 302 442E-mail: [email protected]

FOREIGN BACHELOR, POSTGRADUATE ANDPhD STUDENTS DEANíS OFFICE

Dean: Assoc. Prof. PhD. Eng. Mitko Marinov MitevTel.: +359 52 383 331; 303 090Fax: +359 52 302 771E-mail: [email protected]

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HISTORY, PAST AND PRESENT

The Technical University of Varna (TUV) was founded in 1962with a Decree of the Council of Ministers of the Peoples Re-public of Bulgaria and Act of the National Assembly. The pur-pose of its creation is to ensure conditions for education ofengineering staff for the shipbuilding, transport, machine build-ing, electric power engineering and communications. Thesewill be necessary for the needs of the growing industrial com-plexes in the North-East part of the country, profiling in heavychemistry, shipbuilding and ship repair, enginesí manufactur-ing, transport, electric power industry, electronics and com-munications. Initially the university was named Higher Insti-tute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering - Varna andincorporates three faculties: Mechanical Engineering, Electri-cal Engineering and Shipbuilding.

The first admission of students was for the 1963/64 aca-demic year in the following specialties: Internal Combus-tion Engines, Marine Machinery and Plants, Shipbuilding,Technology of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Machin-ery and Appliances, Radio Engineering, Telecommunica-tions, Automation and Telemechanics, Automation of Man-ufacturing.

Over the years the Higher Institute of Mechanical and Elec-trical Engineering - Varna grew from a small institute, prepar-ing engineers to satisfy the regional needs to a large Techni-cal University of national significance, educating students in23 specialties. During its 40 years of existence, the TechnicalUniversity of Varna gave birth to 28976 specialists with highereducation in the fields of the ìTechnical Sciencesî, ìNaturalSciences, Mathematics and Informaticsî, ìSocial, Economicand Legal Sciencesî and ìPedagogic Sciences in Engineeringand Technologiesî.

At present the Technical University of Varna operates passivebuildingsí fund with total space of 67542 sq.m. All buildingsof the university are relatively new - placed in operationafter 1968.

The compact location of the University, the hostels and thecanteens create convenient conditions for life and study ofthe students. During the 2003/2004 academic year at theUniversity studied 4, 700 full-time students, 1,600 extra-muralstudents, 120 foreign students and 130 Bulgarian and for-eign Ph.D. students. The training is provided by 458 lectur-ers, 24 of them are professors, 155 -associate professorsand 279 are assistant professors. 226 lecturers have a Ph.D.degree, 20 of them are Doctors of Science. We are proudthat over 500 international students, graduated from ouruniversity, work in 50 countries. There are dozens of inter-national students who have defended dissertations at theTechnical University of Varna. We are proud that they areand will be friends of Bulgaria and the University.

The academic staff of the university is divided into 7 facul-ties, consisting of 31 departments. The university has 8 build-ings with many lecture halls, over 250 laboratories, a largelibrary, sports and manufacturing facilities as well. The Uni-versity has resting facilities on the Black Sea Coast near Var-na and in the Rhodopa mountains town of Chepelare.

The quality of the education at the Technical University ofVarna has been recognized and noticed by a number ofawards:

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* ìComputer systems and technologiesî students win prizeplaces every year in the software Olympiads, organized bythe American Association of Computer Machines;

* students from the Technical University of Varna won prizesin the National Mathematics Olympiad in 2002;

* student Vesselin Kanchev from the ìComputer systemsand technologiesî is among the winners of the Linux Com-petition, organized by IBM;

* post-graduate student Antonia Georgieva has been award-ed the Mini Nobel Prize for research work.

The Technical University of Varna is in the Guide ofUniversities published by the European Union.

Founded in 1962, the Technical University of Varna is astate university with a history of academic excellence. Theuniversity prepares students for a variety of career fields ofthe technical sphere of human knowledge according to thestate classification.

* Technical Sciences;

* Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Informatics;

* Social, Economic and Law Sciences;

* Pedagogical Sciences.

Technical University of Varna conducts education in one ofthe following forms:

* full time (regular)

* part time (extramural)

Academic Degrees

According to the new structure of the curriculum theprocess of study is conducted in four academic degrees:Specialist, B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D A university degree isawarded to a student when he or she has completed aprogramme comprising the number of years of study

established by law and when he or she has successfullypassed the required examinations. The study programmealso involves regular attendance at seminars, the submis-sion of reports and practical training.

The transition to the three level educational system wascompleted during the 1997/98 academic year. In the2001/02 year the last students under the 5-year educa-tional plan graduated and were granted the educationaldegree of Master as per the requirement of the Act onhigher education. During the same year the first Bachelorsgraduated and since the 2002/03 year Technical Universi-ty of Varna has been carrying education of Masters ac-cording to the new curricula. The duration of Bacheloreducation is 4 years and for Master - 1-1,5 years after theBachelor Degree.

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Academic Calendar

Fall semester

Full-time studiesStudy period BSc Ist - IVth year and MSc Ist - Vth yearClasses: 13/09/2004-25/12/2004 (15 weeks)Christmas Holiday: 27/12/2004 - 03/01/2005 (1 week)Examinations:Regular Session - 04/01/2005-29/01/2005 (4 weeks)Make-up Session - 31/01/2005-05/02/2005 (1 week)

Part-time studies

Study period BSc Ist - IVth years MSc Ist-VIth yearsClasses: 23/08/2004-11/09/2004Examinations:First Session - 10-20/10/2004Second Session - 10-20/11/2004Third Session - 10-20/12/2004

Spring semester

Full-time studiesStudy period BSc Ist - IIIth year and MSc Ist -Vth yearClasses: 07/02/2005-27/05/2005 (15 weeks)Summer Holiday: 20/06/2005 - 10/09/2005 (12 weeks)Examinations:Regular Session - 26/05/2005-18/06/2005 (4 weeks)Make-up Session - 20/06/2005-25/06/2005 (1 week)

Part-time studies

Study periodBSc Ist - IVth yearsClasses: 04/01/2005-29/01/2005MSc Ist - VIth yearsClasses: 04/01/2005-29/01/2005Examinations:First Session - 10-20/03/2005Second Session - 10-20/04/2005Third Session - 10-20/05/2005

Second Make-up examination Session

Full-time students:04/07/2005-13/07/2005 (9 days)Part-time students:20/06/2005-25/06/200504/07/2005-13/07/2005

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CODE LIST OF MAJORS AT TU - VARNA ACADEMIC DEGREESpecialist Bachelor Master

4. Natural sciences, mathematics, informatics4.1 Physical sciences- Ecology, Marine and environmental conservation - * *- Ecology and environmental protection - * -5. Technical Sciences5.1 Mechanical engineering- Mechanical engineering and equipment * * *- Manufacturing engineering and technologies - * *- Automotive engineering * * *- Agricultural machinery and technologies * - -- Heat transfer engineering - * *- Naval architecture and marine technology * * *5.2 Electrical engineering, electronics and automation- Electrical engineering - * *- Automation, information and control equipment * * *- Electronics * * *5.3 Communications and computer engineering- Communication engineering and technologies - * *- Computer systems and technologies - * *5.4 Power engineering- Electric power engineering and equipment - * *5.5 Transport, navigation and aviation- Navigation - - *- Marine Engines and Machinery - - *- Technology and management of transport - * *5.10 Chemical Technologies- Chemical technologies * - -5.13 General engineering- Industrial design - * *- Industrial management - * *1. Pedagogic sciences1.3. Pedagogy in training of ...- Engineering and technologies - * -3. Social, economic and law sciences3.7 Administration and management- Public administration - * *3.6 Law- Law - - *3.8 Economy

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The transition from ìlearning for lifeî to ìlife long learningîis partly made through the TEMPUS and PHARE financedìCentre for continuous studyî.

Joined scientific activity on international programs is widelypresented as well. 21 projects at a total amount of 1 200000 EUR have been completed for the period 1990-2001.Some of the funding on these projects has been used forthe creation of:

European center ìEnergy-Nature-Balkanî;Center for continuous study;CAD-CAM laboratory;Linux and computer networks laboratory;Specialized laboratories at the departments.The activities on international projects become a good soilfor lecturersí mobility.

Library

The Library at TU - Varna was founded in 1964 and is acultural and information center located on 1600 sq.m. Hous-ing about 250000 volumes, the collection can be accessedthrough a card catalogue for work or through on-line searchin library catalogue. To consult reference works and peri-odicals on open shelves, no formalities need to be fulfilled.The access to the fund of the library is free for internalusers. The library is connected via Internet with the librariesof other universities in Bulgaria and allows as well electron-ic access to catalogues, electronic issues of NECS, interli-brary borrowing of books. This university unit is equippedwith automated information system ìCurrent contents -En-gineering, Computing and Technology discipline compari-sonî, development of the Institute for Scientific Informa-tion in Philadelphia. This system allows access to informa-tion directly from the author. The resources of the libraryand the reading hallsí capacity satisfy completely the needsof the studying students.

During the academic year, the library is open on weekdaysbetween 9h00 - 17h00, on Saturdays between8h30 - 12h30.

Academic Recognition andEuropean Education Projects

The international activities of the University follow the pro-grams financed by the European community: TEMPUS, CO-PERNICUS, CEEPUS, LEONARDO DA VINCI, SOCRATES,ERASMUS, PHARE, FP5, FP6 etc.

Harmonization of the study plans with the appropriate Eu-ropean universities resolves the problems with the ECTSintroduction, allows mutual recognition of the diplomas andfinally increases mobility of the students.

The curriculum for the ìNavigationî major already com-plies with the requirements of IMO and at the same time itscontents significantly exceeds these requirements.

The Technical University of Varna and the University ofAbertay Dundee are developing joint programs for theìComputer systems and technologiesî specialty supportedby the appropriate credit system.

The harmonization of the study plans is closely connectedwith the introduction of new forms of education like E-learn-ing and usage of the Internet in the training process. TheTechnical University of Varna, the Technical University ofSofia and Sofia University ìSt. Climent Ohridskiî are work-ing in this respect to realize a project financed by the WorldBank for the introduction of E-learning in ìComputer systemand technologiesî, ìElectronicsî and ìIndustrial managementîcourses.

The Technical University of Varna had signed an agreementwith the Middlesex University in London for the establish-ment of a local E-learning center in Varna for the programsof the British university. The implementation of this agree-ment will be done upon completion of check by the QualityDept. of the Middlesex University for the conditions that theTechnical University of Varna can offer for the implementa-tion of these programs.

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Sports

A large and modern sports complex is at the disposal of thestudents. It incorporates: Large sports hall, Fitness center,Table tennis hall, Checkmate club, Open sports grounds (1football field, 2 basketball fields, 2 volleyball fields, 1 hand-ball, 3 tennis playgrounds). Sport teams represent the Tech-nical University of Varna in studentís competitions.

WHAT IS ECTS ?

ECTS, the European Credit Transfer System, was developedby the Commission of the European Communities in orderto provide common procedures to guarantee academic rec-ognition of studies abroad. It provides a way of measuringand comparing learning achievements, and transferringthem from one institution to another. The ECTS system isbased on the principle of mutual trust and confidence be-tween the participating higher education institutions. Thefew rules of ECTS concerning information (on courses avail-able), agreement (between the home and the host institu-tions) and the use of credit points (to indicate student work-load) are set out to reinforce this mutual trust and confi-dence.

ECTS does not regulate the contents, structure or equiva-lence of study programs. The credits are simply a valueallocated to course units, as a means of describing the work-load required for completing the course.

ECTS credits

ECTS credits are a numerical value (between 1 and 60)allocated to course units to describe the student workloadrequired to complete them. They reflect the quantity ofwork each course requires in relation to the total quantityof work required to complete a full year of practical work,seminars, private work (in the library or at home), and ex-amination or other assessment activities. ECTS credits ex-press a relative value.

In ECTS, 60 credits represent the workload of a year ofstudy; normally 30 credits are given for a semester and 20credits for a term. It is important that no special courses areset up for ECTS purposes, but that all ECTS courses aremainstream courses of the participating institutions, as fol-lowed by home students under normal regulations.

It is up to the participating institutions to subdivide the creditsfor the different courses. In the Technical University of Var-na 240 credit points are required for a Bachelorís degree,equivalent to four years of study. Hence, 60 credit pointsrepresent a full year of study.

Credits are awarded only upon completion of the courseand when all required examinations have been passed suc-cessfully. Credit points are rounded to the higher digit whenthey represent decimals.

ECTS students

The students participating in ECTS will receive full credit forall academic work successfully carried out at any of theECTS partner institutions. They will be able to transfer theseacademic credits from one participating institution to an-other, on the bases of prior agreement on the content ofstudy programs abroad between students and the institu-tions involved. When the student has successfully complet-ed the courses previously agreed between the home andthe host institutions and returns to the home institution.

Credit transfer will take place, and the student will contin-ue the study program at the home institution without anyloss of time or credit.

Students selected by each institution to participate in ECTSmay only be awarded a student mobility grant if they fulfillthe general conditions of eligibility for the Erasmus grant.

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ECTS grading scale

The scale of ECTS qualifications is a relative scale that aimsto make the credit system clearer without interfering in thequalification systems of other institutions. This scale consistsof combined use of key words and suitable numeric defini-tions. Following the chart below, these words and defini-tions specify the individual accomplishments of eachstudent and provide a framework to compare these withthe results of other classmates.

Registration procedure for Erasmusstudents

The application deadline is September 1st for the Fallsemester and January 15th for the Spring semester.

When approved by their home institution the applicantsmust fill in an application form in Bulgarian, English orGerman. The application form can be ordered from the

e-mail: [email protected].

Erasmus students do not pay anything for tuition, but theywill have to pay for their accommodation, which has to bearranged with the help of Erasmus office or the relevantTUV department.

ECTS % OF SUCCESSFUL DEFINITION TUV SCORE

SCORE STUDENTS NORMALLY EQUIVALENT

ACHIEVING THE GRADE

A 10 EXCELLENT - outstanding performance with only minor errors EXCELLENT 5.50 - 6.00

B 25 VERY GOOD - above the average standard but with some errors VERY GOOD 4.50 - 5.49

C 30 GOOD - generally sound work with a number of notable errors GOOD 3.50 - 4.49

D 25 SATISFACTORY - fair but with significant shortcomings SATISFACTORY 3.00 - 3.49

E 10 SUFFICIENT - performance meets the minimum criteria FAIL

FX - FAIL - some more work required before the credit can be awarded FAIL

F - FAIL - considerable further work is required FAIL

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Faculty of ManufacturingEngineering and Technologies

Dean: Assoc. Prof. PhD Eng. Radko Jordanov Radev1 Studentska str., 9010 VarnaFaculty of Manufacturing Engineering andTechnologiesTel. +359 52 302 474

Staff: 54 lecturers of which 30 with PhD and DSc degrees(incl. 4 Professors and 26 Assoc. Professors)

Departments:*Machine Elements*Material Science and Engineering*Manufacturing Engineering and Machine Tools*Automotive Engineering

Degree courses:*Machine Engineering and Technologies(Specialist, BSc, MSc, PhD)*Industrial Design (BSc, MSc, PhD)*Automotive Engineering (Specialist, BSc, MSc, PhD)

Fields of research and study:*Creation of new materials and technologies*New welding and metal recovering technologies*Special technologies for formation andcast of alloys*Research and testing of materials features*Special technologies for metalsí cold processing*Dynamic studies of technical systems*Processing of new materials*Research of physical structure and processes inmechanical processing*Engineering graphics and technicaldocumenting*Mechanical transfer mechanisms and clutches*Ergonomics and industrial design*Theory, construction and testing of internalcombustion engines*Transport technologies

Major: ManufacturingEngineering and Technologies

CURRICULUMProfessional direction: Mechanical EngineeringProfessional qualification: MECHANICAL ENGINEERTerm of education: 1.5 yearsAcademic degree: MASTERForm of education: FULL-TIME

Module A: Machine Manufacturing Technologyand Metal-cutting

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Module B: Metal-processing Equipmentand Technologies

Major: Industrial Design

CURRICULUMProfessional direction: General engineeringProfessional qualification: ENGINEER DESIGNERTerm of education: 1.5 yearsAcademic degree: MASTERForm of education: FULL-TIME

Major: Automotive Engineering

CURRICULUMProfessional direction: Mechanical EngineeringProfessional qualification: MECHANICAL ENGINEERTerm of education: 1.5 yearsAcademic degree: MASTERForm of education: FULL-TIMESpecialisation: Internal Combustion Engines

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Specialisation: Motor Means of Transport

Faculty of Shipbuilding

Dean: Assoc. Prof. PhD Eng. Ivan Vassilev Ivanov1 Studentska str., 9010 VarnaFaculty of ShipbuildingTel. +359 52 302732

Staff: 62 lecturers of which 44 with PhD and DScdegrees(incl. 6 Professors and 35 Associate Professors)

Departments:*Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding*Marine Engines and Machinery*Heat Engineering and Control*Physical Education and Sports*Hydro and Aero Dynamics*Technical Mechanics

Degree courses:

*Naval Architecture and Marine Machinery(BSc, MSc, PhD)*Marine Engineering (BSc+MSc, PhD)*Heat Transfer Engineering (BSc, MSc, PhD)*Mechanical Engineering and Equipment(Specialist, BSc, MSc, PhD)

Fields of research and study:

*Diagnosis of vibrations and reduction ofnoise level*Reconstruction and modernization of steam turbines*Research of tension and deformed state andverification of pipelines and pressure vessels*Diagnosis of ship engines and machinery*Basis of transport logistics at sea

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*Development of software products for automatedship design*Research of anchored equipment*Research of seaworthiness*Strength of hull of and ship architecture*Power consumption and optimization*Research of energy effectiveness andnontraditional energy sources*New technologies for thermal treatment andcreation of new materials*Dynamics, strength and reliability of machines*Diagnosis and non-destructive control ofchemical equipment*Research of electrochemical corrosion and non-metal protective coatings*Research in hydrodynamics, hydraulic andpneumatic machines and equipment

Major: Heat Transfer Engineering

CURRICULUMProfessional direction: Mechanical EngineeringProfessional qualification: MECHANICAL ENGINEERTerm of education: 1.5 yearsAcademic degree: MASTERForm of education: FULL-TIME

Major: Naval Architecture and MarineTechnology

CURRICULUMProfessional direction: Mechanical EngineeringProfessional qualification: MECHANICAL ENGINEERTerm of education: 1 yearsAcademic degree: MASTERForm of education: FULL-TIME

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Major: Naval Architecture and MarineTechnology*

CURRICULUMProfessional direction: Mechanical EngineeringProfessional qualification: MECHANICAL ENGINEERTerm of education: 2 yearsAcademic degree: MASTERForm of education: FULL-TIME* For graduates who have acquired Bachelorís degree in thefields of Transport, Navigation and Mechanical Engineering.

Faculty of Electrical Engineering

Dean: Assoc. Prof. PhD Eng. Kolyo Vasilev Tasev1 Studentska str., 9010 VarnaFaculty of Electrical EngineeringTel. +359 52 302 495

Staff: 43 lecturers of which 23 with PhD and DSc degrees(incl. 1 Professor and 22 Associate professors)

Departments:*Electric Power Engineering*Electric Power Supply and Equipment*Electrical Engineering and Electrical Technologies

Degree courses:*Electric Power Engineering and Equipment(BSc, MSc, PhD)*Electrical Engineering (BSc, MSc, PhD)

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Fields of research and study:*Design, building and research of power andtransformer stations*Design, building and research of power networksand systems*Computer analysis and management of powersystems*High voltage equipment and safety techniques*Ship power systems and equipment*Microprocessor monitoring, control, andmanagement of industrial power systems*Design, research and optimization of illuminatingsystems

Major: Electrical Engineering

CURRICULUMProfessional direction:Electrical engineering, electronics and automationProfessional qualification: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERTerm of education: 1.5 yearsAcademic degree: MASTERForm of education: FULL-TIME

Major: Electric PowerSupply and Equipment

CURRICULUMProfessional direction: Power engineeringProfessional qualification: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERTerm of education: 1.5 yearsAcademic degree: MASTERForm of education: FULL-TIME

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Note:Specialization is entered into the Diploma under the following conditions:Specialization Electric Power Engineering - compulsory eligible disciplines 2a,3a, 4a, 5a,7a,8a should be takenSpecialization Industrial Electrical Eequipment - compulsory eligible disciplines2a, 3a, 4a, 5a,7b or 7c, 8b or 8d should be takenSpecialization Ship Electrical Equipment - compulsory eligible disciplines 2b, 3b,4b, 5b,7b or 7b or 7c, 8d should be taken

Faculty of Electronics

Dean: Assoc.Prof. PhD Eng. Jordan Nikolov Kolev1 Studentska str., 9010 VarnaFaculty of ElectronicsTel./Fax +359 52 302 759

Staff: 64 lecturers of which 21 with PhD degree(incl. 20 Associate professors)

Departments:*Electronic Engineering and Microelectronics*Radio Engineering*Telecommunications*Theoretical Electrical Engineering andInstrumentation

Degree courses:*Electronics (Specialist, BSc, MSc, PhD)*Communication Engineering and Technologies(BSc, MSc, PhD)

Fields of research and study:*Microprocessor Data Acquisition andControl Systems*Power Electronics*Medical Electronics and Biosignal Processing*Analog and Mixed IC Design*Digital Circuits Design with FPGA*Digital Signal Processing*Electrodynamics and Optoelectronics*Radio and Optical Communication Systems*Personal communications*Television and Video Engineering*Audio Engineering*Radionavigation and Radar Systems*Sonar Systems and Marine Electronics*Diagnostics and Control of Parameters ofCommunication Systems and Lines*Improvement of the Transfer Capabilities ofDigital Communication Systems

Major: CommunicationEquipment and Technologies

CURRICULUMProfessional direction:Communications and computer engineeringProfessional qualification: COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERTerm of education: 1.5 yearsAcademic degree: MASTERForm of education: FULL-TIME

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Major: Electronics

CURRICULUMProfessional direction:Electrical engineering, electronics and automationProfessional qualification: ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Term of education: 1.5 yearsAcademic degree: MASTERForm of education: FULL-TIMENote: B - subjects taught in Bulgarian E - subjects taught in English

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Faculty of Computing and Automation

Dean: Assoc. Prof. PhD Eng. Ovid Azaria Farhi1 Studentska str., 9010 VarnaFaculty of Computing and AutomationTel. +359 52 302 450

Staff: 80 lecturers of which 23 with PhD degree(incl. 1 Professor and 22 Associate professors)

Departments:*Computer Science and Engineering*Automation of Manufacturing*Mathematics

Degree courses:*Computer Systems and Technologies(BSc, MSC, PhD)*Automation, Information and Control Equipment(Specialist, BSc, MSc, PhD)

Fields of research and study:*Technologies for programming*Networks, Internet and net applications*Databases and information systems*Multimedia products and applications*Computer systems for banks*Parallel computing*Algorithms and computer application inadaptive control*Specialized microprocessor systems*Development of modern technical automationequipment*Embedded control - microcontrolers and PLC*DSP systems*Control of electromechanical systems on the basisof neuron networks*Automated systems for non-traditional energysources (wind, solar, sea waves)*Research in applied mathematics and numericalmethods*Research of operations

Major: Automation, Information andControl Equipment

CURRICULUMProfessional direction: Electrical engineering, electronics andautomationProfessional qualification: ENGINEER OF AUTOMATICSTerm of education: 1.5 yearsAcademic degree: MASTERForm of education: FULL-TIME

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Major: Computer Systems and Networks

CURRICULUMProfessional direction: Communications and computerengineeringProfessional qualification: COMPUTER ENGINEERTerm of education: 1.5 yearsAcademic degree: MASTERForm of education: FULL-TIME

Major: Program Systems andTechnologies

CURRICULUMProfessional direction: Communications and computer en-gineeringProfessional qualification: COMPUTER ENGINEERTerm of education: 1.5 yearsAcademic degree: MASTERForm of education: FULL-TIME

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Major: Microsoft InformationTechnologies


Major: Informatics


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Faculty of Marine Sciences andEcology

Dean: Assoc. Prof. PhD Eng. Peter Alexandrov Hadjiatanassov1 Studentska str., 9010 VarnaFaculty of Marine Sciences and EcologyTel. +359 52 302 774

Staff: 47 lecturers of which 21 with PhD degree(incl. 2 Professors and 19 Assoc. Professors)

Departments:*Ecology and Environmental Protection*Navigation, Transport Management and WaterwaysPreservation*Economics and Management*Physics

Degree courses:

*Navigation (BSc+MSc, PhD)*Technology and Management of Transport(BSc, MSc, PhD)*Ecology and Equipmentfor Environmental Protection (BSc, MSc, PhD)*Industrial Management (BSc, MSc)

Fields of research and study:*Research of automated navigation systems*Ecology, economics and natural environment studyof the Black Sea region*Ecological monitoring of Black Sea*Ecological problems of artificial and naturalfertilization*Research in industrial management*Innovations, technological restructuring andimproved logistics*Quality of life and sustainable development*Risk analysis and decision-making

Major: Technology and Management ofTransport

CURRICULUMProfessional direction: Transport, shipping and aviationProfessional qualification: TRANSPORT ENGINEERTerm of education: 1.5 yearsAcademic degree: MASTERForm of education: FULL-TIME

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Major: Ecology and EnvironmentalProtection

CURRICULUMProfessional direction: Physical sciencesProfessional qualification: ECOLOGISTTerm of education: 1.5 yearsAcademic degree: MASTERForm of education: FULL-TIME

Major: Industrial Management*

CURRICULUMProfessional direction: General engineeringProfessional qualification: ENGINEER-MANAGERTerm of education: 1.5 yearsAcademic degree: MASTERForm of education: FULL-TIME* For graduates who have acquired Bechelorís degree inanother major

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Major: Industrial Management*

CURRICULUMProfessional direction: General engineeringProfessional qualification: ENGINEER-MANAGERTerm of education: 1.5 yearsAcademic degree: MASTERForm of education: FULL-TIME* For graduates who have acquired Bechelorís degree in thesame major

Major: Business Administration

CURRICULUMProfessional direction: General engineeringProfessional qualification: ENGINEER-MANAGERTerm of education: 1.5 yearsAcademic degree: MASTERForm of education: FULL-TIME

Faculty of Law

Dean: Assoc. Prof. PhD Rumyana Ivanova Kurteva1 Studentska str., 9010 VarnaFaculty of LawTel. +359 52 302734

Staff: 44 lecturers of which 27 with PhD and DSc degrees(incl. 10 Professors, 17 Assoc. Professors)

Departments:*Theory of Law and Criminal Law Sciences*Public Law Sciences and Public Administration*Civil Law, International Law and InternationalRelations

Degree courses:*Law - Maritime law, Public Law, Europeanbusiness law(BSc+MSc, PhD)*Public Administration (BSc, MSc)*Social work with children*Criminology and Social Prevention*Political Management*Security Management

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Fields of research and study:*International marine law*Public law*Private law*Public administration and management

Major: Public Administration

CURRICULUMProfessional direction: Administration and ControlTerm of education: 2 yearsAcademic degree: MASTERForm of education: FULL-TIME

Major: Social Activities with Children

CURRICULUMProfessional direction: Social ActivitiesTerm of education: 2 yearsAcademic degree: MASTERForm of education: FULL-TIME

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Major: Political management

CURRICULUMProfessional direction: Political sciencesTerm of education: 2 yearsAcademic degree: MASTERForm of education: FULL-TIME

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Major: Security Management


Major: Criminology and SocialPrevention


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Contact Addresses,Telephones and Faxes

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF VARNA

1, Studentska Str.9010 Varna, BULGARIAhttp://www.tu-varna.acad.bg

OPERATOR: +359 52 302 431/9

RECTOR:

Tel.: +359 52 302 444Fax: +359 52 302 771

E-mail: [email protected]

RECTORíS OFFICE:

Tel.: +359 52 302 444Fax: +359 52 302 771

E-mail: [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OFFICE:

Tel./Fax: +359 52 302 442E-mail: [email protected]

FOREIGN BACHELOR, POSTGRADUATE ANDPhD STUDENTS DEANS OFFICE

Tel.: +359 52 383 331Fax:+359 52 302 771E-mail: [email protected]

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