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Training Begins in the Preparatory Course in Language and Specialised Studies for Foreign Students at Varna Free University
12 November 2026
On 10th November 2026, the Language Centre of the Department of Foreign Language Teaching and Postgraduate Qualification at Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” officially launched Bulgarian and English language classes for foreign students enrolled in the Preparatory Course in Language and Specialised Studies. The opening ceremony was held in a formal and celebratory atmosphere.
This academic year, interest in the course has been exceptionally high, with more than 90 international students enrolled from Morocco, Bangladesh, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Turkey, Syria, China, Israel and Cameroon.
Important information about the organisation and delivery of the course was provided, and the students were wished every success in their studies, by Assoc. Prof. Dr Eleonora Tankova, Vice-Rector for Institutional Cooperation and Development; Assoc. Prof. Dr Boryana Kostova, Director of the Department of Foreign Language Teaching and Postgraduate Qualification; Mr Nikolay Dragoev, Head of the Educational Marketing and Student Admissions Sector; and other lecturers from the Department.
This academic year, in addition to classroom lessons, the preparatory course will once again include off-campus sessions at several museums in Varna and the traditional language and cultural study trip entitled “The Old Capitals of Bulgaria”. These activities are designed not only to enhance students’ knowledge, skills and competences in both languages, but also to give them a deeper insight into the history, culture and traditions of the Bulgarian people.
The students expressed their enthusiasm and readiness to take an active part in the learning process, as well as in other cultural, educational and sporting events organised by the university.
