Students are the most important part of the academic family of Varna Free University. They have their own representative in the academic leadership of the university – the Dean of “Student Life and Event Management”.

The aim of the new team is to maintain favourable conditions for the development of an active student community. At the university there are clubs of interest, international forums are organised, master classes by prominent Bulgarian and foreign scholars, concerts, career days, culture days and other events are held. The Student Council, its clubs and the students receive support for organizing and conducting various student events such as conferences, festivals, concerts, sports tournaments, creative workshops and exhibitions.

Students are provided with information and resources for their career guidance and development, for events related to practical experience, opportunities for internships and academic mobility under the “Erasmus+” programme.

The Dean provides support and advice to students in solving various issues and assists the adaptation of Bulgarian and foreign students to university life.
 

The medical-diagnostic sector is located in Building A of the university and provides urgent examinations and consultations.
Within the medical-psychological complex of VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar” there is a psychological laboratory, including rooms for psycho-physiological research, psychodiagnostics, psychological counselling and psychotherapy.
The psychological laboratory is equipped with modern equipment for EEG testing and psychological testing and diagnostics.
 

Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” has one of the most modern campuses in Bulgaria.
The campus, located only a few metres from the sea, is situated next to the resort complex „Golden Sands“ and the nature park of the same name. It covers an area of more than 20,000 sq. m. Besides the educational and administrative buildings, on the territory of the university there are specialised and training centres – University Library, Centre for Digital Technologies, a modernly equipped Training Sports Complex, Career Centre, Media Centre, Centre for Vocational Training, Language Centre, training courtroom „Prof. Dr. Tamara Hinova“, a forensics and forensic expertise room, a room for tactics and methodology of investigation, a Medical-psychological complex, dormitory, student canteen, café, parking areas, parks and convenient places for recreation.
The beautiful sea panorama is the natural setting of the park of Varna Free University „Chernorizets Hrabar“. The picturesque university park was created in 2012 under a project by students from the specialty “Architecture”.
The university has a Branch in the town of Smolyan. In the renovated academic complex, the residents of the Rhodope region have the opportunity to receive high-quality European education with the brand “Varna Free University”.
 

University Library
The University Library provides library and information services to students and lecturers in their educational and research activities. In addition to the rich library collection of over 118,000 library documents – specialised literature, periodicals and electronic information carriers – the library offers free access to foreign full-text databases and the APIS legal information system.
Through the university website, each student can use the online catalogue of the library, make a request for the literature they need and check for books that are due.
Library specialists consult students, graduating students and doctoral students in using traditional and electronic resources for literature search, preparation of bibliographic references, citations and bibliographies.

Working hours with readers:

from Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 16:30

Saturday: 08:00 – 12:00

days off: Saturday and Sunday

tel. 052/359 527

e-mail : lib@vfu.bg
 

Training Sports Complex
VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar” has a Training Sports Complex accessible to all students of the university community, which includes:
• a multifunctional sports hall suitable for preparation and holding of competitions in volleyball, basketball, indoor football – futsal, table tennis, martial arts, etc.;
• a fitness hall that can be used by students in their free time.

Centre for Digital Technologies
The Centre for Digital Technologies of VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar” develops and implements modern technological solutions in the educational, research and administrative activities of the university.
The Centre for Digital Technologies includes the following structural units: “High Technologies” Laboratory, “Information Services” Laboratory, Training Media Centre, University Publishing House, University Library.

Director: Konstantin Kossev

Tel.: +359 52 359 537

e-mail: kkossev@vfu.bg

Varna Free University "Chernorizets Hrabar" has well-developed and accessible facilities for the comfortable movement of students with special needs, independently or with an accompanying person to:

• lecture halls and specialised training rooms;
• service premises;
• the university library;
• the catering and entertainment facilities;
• the medical centre.

The Department for Foreign Language Teaching and Continuing Qualification offers foreign language training in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. It organises Bulgarian language training for foreign students. It conducts courses in Japanese and Portuguese language and culture.
The Department offers specialised language courses in the fields of: law, business, architecture and construction, informatics, tourism, diplomacy and diplomatic correspondence, business correspondence, language culture, academic communication. It organises language internships in Germany, Spain and Italy.
The Department provides the opportunity to obtain a university certificate for the level of foreign language proficiency. The basic foreign language courses included in the curricula ensure excellent preparation for the exam for obtaining it. The university certificate is important for students because it provides a number of advantages:
Students can certify their knowledge and skills in a foreign language at the beginning of their studies at the university and be exempted from the foreign language exam.
Students who hold a certificate have an advantage when applying for mobility under the “Erasmus+” programme, when participating in international student exchange programmes or in internships in their specialty abroad.
Students increase their competitiveness on the labour market, as the certificate guarantees to every employer in Bulgaria and abroad that they possess the necessary knowledge and skills in a foreign language.
A Language Centre operates within the Department, which has a rich library collection of over 1,000 titles. The resources are accessible through the electronic catalogue of the University Library. The Centre offers excellent conditions for holding scientific-practical conferences, methodological seminars, discussions, educational lectures and courses.

Director: Dr. Boryana Kostova-Stamboliyska

e-mail: boryana.kostova@vfu.bg
 

The Career Centre provides information, mediation and consulting services. Students and employers receive free access to all services offered:

• professional and career guidance;
• consulting in searching for an internship or job and for training in qualification courses, Master's programmes, etc.;
• establishing contacts with employers and providing information about available internship and job positions, as well as about projects, competitions and scholarships in Bulgaria and abroad;
• preparation of application documents for internship or job – CV, motivation letter, etc., as well as preparation for an interview with an employer;
• organising information days of leading companies at the university;
• annual participation of students in National Career Days in Varna and in Career Days at VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar”, as well as in other events related to career guidance and development of students;
• participation of students in the MES project “Student Practices – Phase 2”, funded by the Operational Programme “Science and Education for Smart Growth 2014 – 2020”. 

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Job advertisements for internships or employment are published on the website of the Career Centre karieri.vfu.bg.

Contacts:

Viviana Panayotova

Tel. + 359 52 359 515

E-mail: karieri@vfu.bg

Comfortable rooms, the canteen, the café and the park are only part of the amenities offered to students.
Those who wish to do sports can use the excellent facilities provided at VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar”. The representative teams of Varna Free University, as well as individual competitors, actively participate in national and university sports competitions in football, basketball, kickboxing, swimming, fire-applied sports and others.
More than 100 students take part in the representative teams of VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar”, and over the years there have been many national and club competitors among them.
Various and interesting events are held at the university. The traditional student party features famous musicians, singers, actors, poets and writers every year. The Student Council helps students to make the most of their time spent at the university and encourages active participation in all cultural, scientific, sports and social events. In this way, all students are encouraged to turn their time at the university into something truly unforgettable.  

The Student Council is an autonomous body representing the student community of VFU „Chernorizets Hrabar“ and protecting the interests of the students at the university. It was established by a decision of the Academic Council on 6 February 1996 on the basis of Article 72 of the Law on Higher Education. The Student Council actively participates in various projects and cooperates with other student organisations.

The Student Council:

• protects the common interests of those studying at the university.
• organises student participation in cultural, sports, creative, club and international activities;
• provides opportunities for participation in the management of the university;
• informs students about forthcoming events;
• is a member of the National Representation of Student Councils of the Republic of Bulgaria, the Erasmus Student Network (ESN), etc.

 
Chairman:
Velizar Chandar

 
Contact details:
Room A248/A249 (Student “ART” room)
 
Secretary: Ilyaz Ilyaz / +359 87 8897679
Deputy Secretary: Toni Bidzhonov / +359 89 4335672
E-mail: sc@vfu.bg
 
Website: http://sc.vfu.bg

Formalities upon arrival in Bulgaria
Foreign citizens, when entering Bulgaria, must present a valid identity document and a visa for stay or transit through the country, when such is required. Visas are not issued at border crossing points. A visa for Bulgaria is issued by the Embassies of the Republic of Bulgaria or by the Consular Offices in the countries whose citizens require a visa.
For more information: 
http://www.mfa.government.bg/en/pages/109/index.html

Customs control
It is forbidden for persons crossing the country’s borders to import or export goods intended for commercial activity. This does not include items and goods for personal use and consumption. It is allowed to import duty-free currency and goods necessary for the stay in Bulgaria, provided that the respective goods and currency, due to their quantity and type, are related to the purpose and duration of the stay. The Customs Act in Bulgaria is based on the EU Customs Code. Customs tariffs in Bulgaria are in line with EU requirements.
A completed customs declaration, similar to that used in the EU, as well as all other commercial documents (invoices, certificate of origin, transport documents and other accompanying documents) for clarification must be presented to the customs authorities.

Transport links
Bulgaria is connected to destinations all over the world by air transport. The national carrier is "Bulgaria Air". Varna and Sofia have international airports that operate flights to various destinations worldwide. The well-developed road network is an integral part of the Sixth International Corridor, part of the connection between Europe, the Orient, North–South.
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The railway network includes a well-developed urban and intercity system. Varna has a railway station.
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A large number of private bus transport companies offer destinations both within Bulgaria and abroad. The bus station in Varna is located in the city centre.
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Rules and regulations of road traffic
The rules and regulations of road traffic, as well as road signs, comply with European standards. When driving in Bulgaria, the following speed limits apply: 50 km/h within city limits, 90 km/h on intercity roads, and 130 km/h on motorways. If you (with a vehicle with foreign registration) are involved in a road traffic accident, it is required by law to wait for the Traffic Police to arrive at the scene of the incident. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is prohibited.

Contacts:

Miglena Dimitrova

Miglena Petkova

Tel./Fax: +359 52 359 523

E-mail: erasmus@vfu.bg