Representatives of the University of Economics – Varna visited the Republic of Azerbaijan on 9 October 2026 as part of the university’s ongoing efforts to expand its international partnerships and promote academic cooperation in the region.

The delegation included Dr. Slavena Tsoneva, Head of the International Relations Office, and Chief Assistant Professor Dr. Petar Petrov from the Department of Management and Administration. During the visit, they held meetings with representatives of Baku Business University and the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Azerbaijan.

At Baku Business University, discussions with the university’s leadership focused on the next steps in implementing the recently signed Double Degree Agreement between the two institutions. The agreement is expected to create new international learning opportunities for students and further strengthen academic ties between the partner universities. The meetings also explored possibilities for future cooperation in the areas of joint research projects, faculty exchange, and guest lecturing initiatives.

As part of the programme, the delegation met with students of Baku Business University to present the educational opportunities available at the University of Economics – Varna. The presentation highlighted the university’s English-taught Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes, as well as opportunities for international mobility and academic development through the Erasmus+ Programme. Students showed particular interest in the Double Degree pathway, which offers the prospect of earning qualifications from both institutions.

The visit also included a meeting at the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Azerbaijan, where discussions focused on the growing partnership between the University of Economics – Varna and Baku Business University and its contribution to strengthening academic relations between Bulgaria and Azerbaijan. Particular attention was given to the Erasmus+ funding recently awarded to UE – Varna for cooperation with its Azerbaijani partner, as well as to upcoming student and staff mobility activities planned within the framework of the programme.

The visit marked another important step in the development of the partnership between the two universities and reaffirmed the University of Economics – Varna’s commitment to fostering international collaboration, enhancing academic excellence, and creating new opportunities for students and faculty in an increasingly global educational environment.

14 Oct 2026