With a pursuant to Decree № 277 of August 8th, 2024, an agreement was concluded between the Government of Republic of Bulgaria and the Government of the Republic of Moldova, regarding the establishment of a branch of the university of Ruse "Angel Kanchev" operates in accordance with the Bulgarian and Moldovan legislation and the provisions of this agreement.
On September 1st, 2025 the first academic year began at the branch of the university of Ruse in Taraclia, Moldova. The event was described as historic - this is the first and only branch of a Bulgarian university located abroad. The branch was inagurated on May 24th of this year, following the approval of Moldovan authorities to transfrom the "Grigorii Tsamblac" State university into a branch of higher education institution from Ruse.
The first academic year of the branch of the University of Ruse begins with the enrollment of 189 bachelor's and 45 master's students in their first year. Additionally, 95 students from the now-closed Taraclia State university are pursuing their studies in the second, third and fourth years. The academic year commences with a one-moth intensive Bulgarian language course for the newly-admitted first-year students. The instruction, led by experienced lecturers, covers grammar, vocabulary, writing, reading and oral communication. The goal is to develop practical language skills and to foster confidence in using the Bulgarian language fluently. These courses facilitate the integration of the students into the academic environment and enhance their motivation to learn.
The studying at the branch of the university of Ruse is conducted in specializations with professional fields and study programmes accredited by the National Accreditationa and Evaluation agency of the Republic of Bulgaria, or by other agencies registered in the European Quality Assuarance Register for Higher education.
For the 2025/2026 academic year, 250 students are enrolled in a Bachelor's degree programme (pursuant to Council of Ministers Decree № 103 regarding the provision of education to Bulgarians abroad, as well as the education of Moldovan and Ukranian citizens).
Over the next five years, the branch of the university of Ruse in Taraclia will establish itself as a modern, innovative and internationally recognized educational and research centre that trains highly qualified specialists, generates knowledge and contributes to the sustainable developmnet of the society and economy.
The goal is to continuing activities involving students and faculty and to further develop a branch that combines an academic traditions with innovation - offering high quality education grounded in modern teaching methods, digital technologies, an interdisciplinary approach, and active engagement with the business sector, the public sector and the international academic community.
The main directions of development include:
- Improving the quality of education through the introduction of modern educational technolgies and the development of competencies aligned with the needs of the labour market of the Republic of Moldova;
- Development of research activities through the promotion of scientific publications, participation in international projects and the attraction of the external funding;
- Internationalization of the university branch throught the expansion of international partnerships, an increase in academic mobility and the attraction of students from Ukraine and Transnistria;
- Implementation of information systems, electronic administrative services and a modern digital educational environment;
- Development of the human capital through the support of the academic advancement of faculty members, the attraction of young researchers and the creation of a stimulating work environment;
- Strenghtening the ties with the business sector and society through joint educational programmes, internships, entrepreneuership and the implementation of innovations;
- Improvement of the infrastructure of the branch through the modernization of the educational facilities as well as the creation of laboratories, a library and a space for the students;
- Placing the student at the centre of the policy of the branch through a support for a career development, mentorship programmes and active student self-governance.
