University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev"
📋 Key Facts
| Founded | 1945 |
| Students | ~7,000 |
| Academic staff | ~350 |
| Non-academic staff | ~450 |
| Faculties | 8 |
| English-taught | Yes |
| Fields | Engineering, Management, Marketing, CS, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Education, Law, Public Health |
University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev” (UR) is an accredited state-funded institution established in 1945, among the 10 largest universities in Bulgaria and the largest multi-profile university along the Danube. In 2022, UR was recognized as one of the 10 research universities in Bulgaria.
UR offers 50 Bachelor, 90 Master, and 52 PhD programmes in 22 accredited professional fields, in 8 faculties and 4 branches.
🏛️ Faculties
- 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 Healthcare
University branches in Silistra, Razgrad, Vidin, and Taraklia (Moldova).
📍 Contact Information
| Address | 8 Studentska str., POB 7017, Ruse, Bulgaria |
| Website (EN) | uni-ruse.bg (EN) |
| Website (BG) | uni-ruse.bg (BG) |
| Erasmus site | erasmus.uni-ruse.bg |
📧 Erasmus Contacts
| Vice Rector / Coordinator | Assoc. Prof. Galina Ivanova (giivanova@uni-ruse.bg, +359-82-888-255) |
| ECTS Coordinator | Prof. Teodor Iliev (tiliev@uni-ruse.bg, +359-82-888-457) |
| Outgoing students & KA-171 staff | Milena Bogdanova (mbogdanova@uni-ruse.bg, +359-82-888-650) |
| Incoming students & KA-131 staff | Tsvetomir Veselinov (tsveselinov@uni-ruse.bg, +359-82-888-650) |
📅 Academic Calendar & Deadlines
Application Deadlines
- Autumn/winter semester: 15 June
- Spring/summer semester: 30 November
Required Documents
- Application form
- Learning agreement
- Transcript of records from sending institution
Academic Calendar
- Semester 1: mid-September to mid-February (classes: mid-Sept to 23 Dec; exams: mid-Jan to mid-Feb)
- Semester 2: last week February to end June (classes: last week Feb to last week May; exams: last week May to end June)
Grading System
| 6 | A — Excellent |
| 5 | B — Very Good |
| 4 | C — Good |
| 3 | D — Fair |
| 2 | FX — Poor |
🏠 Accommodation
Dormitory for Erasmus students on campus (~5 min from university). Double rooms only. Cost: ~50 EUR/month. Apply via application form.
Canteen
On campus, next to dormitories. Students receive discount stickers.
📚 Mobility Opportunities
Courses in English: erasmus.uni-ruse.bg
📋 Practical Information
- Visa: EU citizens — ID card sufficient. Non-EU — passport and visa needed; Erasmus office issues letters for Bulgarian consulate.
- Insurance: Health insurance required before arriving.
- Tuition fees: None for Erasmus students.
- Estimated living costs: ~400 EUR/month.
- ESN: Available — ESN-ur.esn@gmail.com
Documents After Erasmus Period
Letter of Confirmation issued at end of stay. Transcript of Records or Traineeship Certificate may be issued 3 days before to 2 weeks after departure.