Overview
Established in 1971, the Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Shumen (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in Dobrich, Varna and Veliko Tarnovo. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Bulgaria, Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen (SHU) is a small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Bulgarian higher education institution. Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen (SHU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 54-year-old Bulgarian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this Bulgarian higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SHU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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averagely selective
University Identity
| Name | Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen |
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| Name (Non Latin) | Шуменски университет "Епископ Константин Преславски" |
| Acronym | SHU |
| Founded | 1971 |
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| Colours | Purple and white |
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University Location
| Address | 115 Universitetska Str. Shumen 9700 Shumen Bulgaria |
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(54) 830 495 |
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(54) 830 371 |
| Other locations | Dobrich, Varna and Veliko Tarnovo |
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics for some of Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and as an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen's Facebook page review
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