Veliko Turnovo
Program Site
The University of Veliko Turnovo is one of the major universities in Bulgaria, reestablished in 1963. It has 11 colleges: Business Education, Fine Arts, History, Law, Math and Computer Science, Philology, public Health, theology and a center for Physical Education and Sports. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in 64 fields of study. It is fully accredited by the ministry of Higher Education in Bulgaria. Veliko Turnovo is in northern Bulgaria 160 miles east of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria.
Academic Program Highlights
The program is designed for students interested in teaching English to speakers of Other Languages, and to students interested in Balkan studies, Experience has shown that this offers excellent preparation for students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in ESL, in applying to the peace Corps, or in seeking employment in the fields of international education. The academic program provides an immersion in Bulgarian cultural and language, as well as the opportunity to gain hands-on experience as an English instructor.
Program Duration
Fall: Mid October-Mid January
Spring: Mid February- Mid June
Application Deadlines*
1st Semester July 1st
2nd Semester October 1
*Note: Contact Rio Salado College for exact dates.
Recommended Credits
12 - 15 credits
Transcripts
For all classes taken at University of Veliko Turnovo where there are equivalent courses in the MCCCD, the official record for those credits will be posted on the MCCCD, Rio Salado College, transcripts.
Student Life
Students are housed on-campus in a dorm, or in an off-campus room. There is an on-site orientation during the first week of the program and during the semester there are also guided tours of surrounding cities. Additional travel possibilities throughout Bulgaria are readily available.
Costs:
The cost of a semester may vary as changes occur in the economies and currencies of the U.S. and abroad. The factors listed below are used to calculate program costs:
- Tuition and fees at both Rio Salado College and the host institution.
- Program costs abroad, including instruction, housing, application and orientation fees, insurance, books and field trips.
Not Included:
Air fare, meals, personal expenses.
Financial Aid
Any financial aid for which students are eligible during the course of their study at Rio Salado College, including Pell Grants, can be used toward the cost of the program in Bulgaria.