04.06.2025
On June 4, 2025, at the headquarters of the Bulgarian National Bank, the Rector of Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” Prof. Dr. Georgi Valchev, and the Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB), Dimitar Radev, signed a memorandum of cooperation between the two institutions.
Vice-Rector of Sofia University Prof. Dr. Sonia Mileva, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (FEBA) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atanas Georgiev, Vice-Dean for Academic Affairs Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dimitar Zlatinov from FEBA, Prof. Dr. Stefan Petranov from the Department of Economics at FEBA and, as well as BNB Deputy Governor Radoslav Milenkov and members of the BNB Governing Council – Iliya Lingorski and Lyubomir Karimanski attended the event.
Dimitar Radev and Prof. Georgi Valchev expressed their satisfaction with the strong collaboration between the two institutions. The Rector of Sofia University emphasized that the experience and expertise of the BNB would be of great benefit to students, especially today, as they face new challenges.
The memorandum outlines support for the career orientation, placement, and development of Sofia University students through on-site visits, meetings with leading experts, organization of internships and pre-graduation placements, career forums, and other initiatives related to the functions and responsibilities of the BNB.
The Bank commits to encouraging and supporting the participation of Sofia University students and doctoral candidates in BNB career development programs – including employment opportunities, internships, scholarships, and guest researcher positions, in compliance with relevant requirements.
Sofia University will assist in the timely and informative promotion of BNB’s career opportunities to its students. The University may also recommend outstanding students who have excelled during their studies and are expected to perform at a high level in the Central Bank’s career programs.