THE RECTOR OF VFU "CHERNORIZETS HRABER" PROF. PETAR HRISTOV MET WITH THE RECTOR OF SAKARYA UNIVERSITY IN TURKEY

10 Април 2023

The Рector of Varna Free University Prof. Dr. Petar Hristov visited Sakarya University in Turkey and met with the rector Prof. Dr. Hamza Al. Issues related to the educational and exchange programmes, as well as to the development of cooperation between the two universities were discussed during the talks, which were attended by Prof. ‪Hakan Serhad Soyhan and representatives of the International Department of Sakarya. The possibilities for joint training in the Master's degree programme Intelligent Security Systems and partnership in the training of students under the "Erasmus+" programme were commented on. As a result of the meeting, an inter-institutional agreement under the Erasmus+ programme has already been prepared.

It is expected that Prof. Al will visit Varna Free University this year in the autumn.

In October 2021, VFU "Chernorizets Hrabar" and the leading Turkish university "Sakarya" signed a partnership agreement. "Sakarya" is one of the largest higher education institutions in Turkey - our southern neighboring country with over 85,000 students. It was established in 1992 and develops a rich scientific and research activity. The university has six research institutes and 14 faculties that train students in the fields of education and natural sciences, business, Middle Eastern studies, health and social sciences.