University of National and World Economy

About

Located in Sofia, Bulgaria, the University of National and World Economy is the largest and oldest economic higher education institution in the country, renowned for its strong academic programs in economics, finance, business administration, and law. For international students, the university offers a growing selection of bachelor's and master's degree programs taught entirely in English, particularly within international business and economics. The dedicated International Students Office assists newcomers with visa procedures, accommodation in the student residences, and administrative integration upon arrival. A distinctive characteristic of the institution is its strong corporate partnership network with major financial institutions and multinational corporations in Sofia, providing students with exceptional internship and networking pathways. Beyond academics, international students benefit from active Erasmus+ exchange opportunities and cultural integration events organized by local student associations.

Background

The University of National and World Economy (Bulgarian: Университет за национално и световно стопанство) is a public research university in Sofia, Bulgaria. Notable alumni of the university are five Prime Ministers of Bulgaria – Reneta Indzhova, Stefan Sofiyanski, Ivan Kostov, Marin Raykov and Plamen Oresharski; the current managing director of the International Monetary Fund – Kristalina Georgieva; and the director of the Financial Markets Group at the London School of Economics and former Minister of Finance of Bulgaria Simeon Djankov.

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