BULGARIA

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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE CONTENTS OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMMES

Table 1 provides a comparative overview of entry requirements and degree types offered in Bulgaria.

Table 1: Public Administration Programmes in Bulgaria

University	Degree Type and Name	Entry Requirements	Duration
Bourgas Free University, Law Faculty	(to commence in 1999/2000)	(to commence in 1999/2000)
Economics Academy Dimitar Tzenov, Faculty of Management and Marketing	BA in PA Master of Economics (Management of Territorial Systems)	BA: written exam in Economic Geography, History of Bulgaria, Bulgarian Literature, or Mathematics; MA: higher education diploma in Economics, Business or Law	BA: 4 years; MA: 1 year
Gabrovo Technical University, Engineering-Business Faculty	Baccalaureate in PA	History test or written exam in Mathematics	BA: 4 years
New Bulgarian University, Master’s Faculty	Baccalaureate in PA Master’s in PA	BA: comprehensive examination, interview; MA: higher education, European languages, essay on “Why I Want to Study Public Administration.”	BA: 2 years, after 2-year foundation of general studies; MA: 2 years
Rousse University Angel Kanchev, Faculty of Business and Management	No information made available
Southwestern University Neofit Rilski, Faculty of Law	MA	Tests in Bulgarian History and Literature	BA: 4 years; MA: 1 year
University of National and World Economy, Economics of the Infrastructure Faculty	MA	Written exam in Geography	BA: 4 years; MA: 1 year
University of Plovdiv Paissi Hilendarski, Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences	MA	Application, higher education degree, English language skills	MA: 1.5 years
University of Sofia St. Kliment Ohridski, Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Philosophy/Social Science	MPA Doctorate	BA: Written exam in Bulgarian History, Mathematics, or English Language; MA: any BA or MA diploma, English proficiency test and interview	BA: 4 years; MA: 1 year; PhD: 2-3 years
University of Sofia St. Kliment Ohridski, Law School	Master of Law	Written exam in Bulgarian History and Literature	BA: 4 years; MA: 1 year plus a 1 year professional internship
Varna Free University, Faculty of Administration, Political Science and International Relations,	Baccalaureate in PA	Essay on a socially significant topic	BA: 4 years (5 years for part-time students)
Varna Technical University, Faculty of Law	BA in Public Administration	Written exam in Bulgarian History	BA: 4 years
Centre for Public Administration, autonomous branch of the Varna Technical University	Retraining Certificates; BA in Public Administration; MA in Public Administration	According to agreements with municipalities and ministries	BA: 4 years; MA: 1 year

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