The history of the University of Library Studies and Informational Technology (ULSIT) dates back to 1950 when it was established as the State Library Institute. A few years later it became a College of Library Studies. Since 2010, the higher school has oficially transformed into a public univeristy with state accreditation as well as with accreditation from the Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria.
ULSIT offers world-class education in the fields of Publishing, Library Studies, Information Technology and Computer Science. The instituion has established strategic partnerships with various European research and educational centres as well as with high tech international companies and organizations. All of them are closely related to areas such as Internet of Things, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Grid Technologies, Information Security etc. Thus, the university provides countless opportunities for trainings, projects and internships to its students.
Divided into two faculties – Faculty of Library Studies and Cultural Heritage and Faculty of Information Technologies, the institution offers numerous bachelor’s, master’s and PhD programmes. All of them follow a modern sturcture of combining theoretical knoledge, practical experience and options for Erasmus+ or other international exchanges. All issued diplomas are recognized in the European Union and in other countires.
Bachelor Programmes (4 years, full-time or part-time)
- Library Studies and Bibliography
- Library and Information Management
- Print Communications
- Information Collections of the Cultural and Historical Heritage
- Archival and Documentary Science
- National Security and Cultural and Historical Heritage
- Information Resources of Tourism
- Communication and Information
- Information Technologies
- Information Brokerage
- Information Security
- Computer Sciences
- Information Technologies in the Judicial Administration
Master Programmes (3 semesters, full-time or part-time)
- Library and Information Communications
- Library, Information and Cultural Management
- Library and Information Technologies
- Publishing Business and E-Resources
- Media Information and Advertising
- Cultural and Historical Heritage in the Contemporary Information Environment
- Protection of Cultural and Historical Heritage in Bulgaria
- Information Technologies
- Information Security and Knowledge Management
- Business and Administrative Information Technologies and Communications
- Technical Entrepreneurship and Innovations in Information Technologies
- E-business and E-management
- E-education
- Strategic Management. Spirituality and Leadership
- Culture Tourism
- Book Advertising and Management – together with the State Press University in Moscow
- Information Technologies in the Media Industry – together with the State Press University in Moscow
- National Security: Spirituality and leadership
- Navigation of the Information Environment
- Digitalization and Digital Libraries
In case you are interested in programmes taught in English, please contact us for further information.
We won’t exaggerate if we say that there are countless reasons to choose Sofia and its oldest university. Intercultural, bustling and enchanting, the capital of Bulgaria has a lot to offer – historical spots, cultural events, captivating mountains, upscale restaurants, bars and many more. It truly is a city where everyone can find himself and feel good. For example, one can find four houses of worship for different religions positioned very close to each other. The Saint Nedelya Orthodox church, the Saint Joseph Catholic Cathedral, the Sofia Synagogue and the Banya Bashi Mosque assemble the so-called Square of Religious Tolerance, which is another confirmation that Sofia welcomes all nations and races in its multicultural embrace.
