American University in Bulgaria Tops National Ranking

Economics at the American University in Bulgaria was announced the top academic program among all universities in Bulgaria. Photo by BGNES

The American University in Bulgaria (AUBG) tops the first Bulgarian university ranking system, launched by the Ministry of Education at the beginning of November.

AUBG is the first among all Bulgarian universities in terms of employability of its graduates, the incomes that they earn, as well as for best academic and residential facilities in the country.

Economics at AUBG was announced Bulgaria's best academic program. The other programs that were listed – Computer Science, Business Administration, Political Science and Journalism and Mass Communications – were also ranked among the top in the country.

"These achievements are astonishing given that the university is just entering its 20th year and operates in an area in which liberal arts colleges are not known," said Cyrus Reed, AUBG's newly appointed Provost.

Bulgaria's first university ranking system compares academic disciplines in Bulgaria-accredited higher-education institutions. The system ranks programs based on more than 50 indicators, such as teaching and learning conditions, scientific research, career development opportunities, prestige, academic resources, and facilities.

The ranking system, commissioned by the Bulgarian Ministry of Education and developed by independent consultants, draws information from international and national data banks, as well as public opinion polls, and universities' databases. The rankings are dynamic—as data from these sources changes, the rankings will automatically change.

"We welcome this effort by the Ministry of Education to provide accurate and objective information to Bulgaria's young people. We are particularly pleased that the results recognize AUBG's excellence and our University's contributions to the higher education landscape in Bulgaria," said AUBG President David Huwiler.

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