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The Technical University of Sofia is Bulgaria's largest and oldest technical university, renowned for its comprehensive engineering education and strong practical orientation. It offers a wide array of Bachelor's and Master's programs, with particular strengths in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Systems, and Telecommunications. For international students, the university provides numerous English-taught programs across various engineering disciplines, facilitating access to its high-quality education. The International Relations Office actively supports exchange programs like Erasmus+ and assists international students with integration and academic guidance. A distinctive characteristic is its pivotal role as the leading institution for engineering education and research in Bulgaria, fostering strong industry connections.
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The Technical University of Sofia (Bulgarian: Технически университет - София) is Bulgaria's largest and foremost academic establishment for higher engineering education. The university is a state-owned entity with academic self-governance. Founded on 15 October 1945 as part of the Higher Technical School (later renamed to State Polytechnic), it has been an independent institution since 1953, when the Polytechnic was divided into four separate technical institutes. It has had its present name and university status since 21 July 1995 and has 14 main faculties based in Sofia, Plovdiv and Sliven, as well as 3 additional ones with education only in foreign languages — German, English and French.
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