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A Reputation for Excellence Develop Your Potential! 2008 – 2009

A Reputation for Excellence Develop Your Potential! 2008 – 2009 . The AUBG Advantage. A private American style university teaching in English Accredited in the USA and Bulgaria Liberal arts curriculum based on choice, practical knowledge, skills and values An excellent international faculty

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A Reputation for Excellence Develop Your Potential! 2008 – 2009

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  1. A Reputation for Excellence Develop Your Potential! 2008 – 2009

  2. The AUBG Advantage • A private American style university teaching in English • Accredited in the USA and Bulgaria • Liberal arts curriculum based on choice, practical knowledge, skills and values • An excellent international faculty • A carefully selected student body from more than 27 countries

  3. Education that encourages exploration as you choose your career Think critically Raise questions Apply theory to practice Take inspiration from the creative arts, analytical tools from the social and natural sciences, and reflective thinking from the humanities Powerful Education

  4. Career Development Fields of Study: • Business Administration • Computer Science • Economics • European Studies • History • Journalism and Mass Communication • Mathematics • Political Science and International Relations • Southeast European Studies • Anthropology • Fine Arts • Information Systems • Rhetoric and Writing

  5. International Faculty International faculty • From North America, Western Europe and the region • Trained at prestigious international institutions • Enthusiastic about teaching Dynamic Learning Environment • Engaging classroom environment • Teaching process based on exchange of ideas • Opportunity to do research and be creative

  6. AUBG students are carefully selected: Academically excellent Enthusiastic Determined Highly intelligent Speak several languages From more than 27 countries Select Student Body AUBG is the choice of intelligent, creative, and engaged high achievers!

  7. International Opportunities • Erasmus Exchanges for EU members in 18 countries and 23 universities Austria, Belgium, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Lichtenstein, Cyprus, Poland, Portugal, Hungary, France, the Netherlands, Czech Republic, Sweden, Turkey • Study Abroad for any students at over 250 US universities through the ISEP consortium • Competitions, conferences, internships, meetings supported by AUBG travel fund Debate, Model United Nations etc.

  8. A “High Tech” Campus • Multimedia classrooms • Fully-equipped computer labs • High-speed Internet access for academic purposes • Wireless internet connection indoor • Largest English-language library in Southeastern Europe • Modern on-line system for research

  9. Transition from School to University Student Services • Orientation programs • Residential life programs • Career Center • Health Center • Academic Advising Center

  10. Part of the New Europe Bulgaria Southeastern Europe Blagoevgrad At the foot of Rila and Pirin Mountains, 100km south of the capital Sofia University town Student friendly

  11. University Town BLAGOEVGRAD • Student-friendly town • Walking plaza, shops, restaurants • Outdoor cafes, movie theater, recreational facilities • Safe surroundings

  12. Active Student Life • Residential life style • Clubs are student governed • Recreation: healthy life style • Sports: aerobic rooms, gyms, tennis courts, swimming pool • Special events – lectures, concerts, movie nights, international student nights Building Relationships

  13. Alumni Success • 65 % of AUBG graduates begin their professional career • 35 % of AUBG graduates continue their studies • Widely recognized for their discipline, professionalism, and expertise • Excellent problem solving skills and potential for growth ALUMNI ARE THE FUTURE – THEY MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

  14. “AUBG was my trampoline for a successful career in the Land of Opportunities. Even today, when I work together with global leaders from the United Nations and the World Bank, AUBG remains the special place where I learned and tried and sometimes failed but got up again, only to dare life outside, in the real world.” RositsaTodorova, Class of 2000 Ban Ki-moon (Secretary-General at the UN)& Rositsa Todorova George Washington University, U.S. Master of Arts World Bank, DC, Washington, U.S. United Nations, U.S. Special Advisor to the Communications Director of the UN Development Program

  15. “AUBG made me a positive thinker. It taught me some of the most valuable lessons ever in my life: hard work pays off, time-management skills, work-perfection attitude and entrepreneurship spirit. AUBG also gave me the feeling to be part of a community and made me aware of graduate school options abroad. ” Nikolay Marinov, Class of 1996 MA, Economics, Stanford University PhD, Political Science, Stanford University Yale University, USA, Assistant Professor of Political Science

  16. Our Graduates • Stefan Ivanov, 2000 – Citibank Bulgaria Managing Director • Kushtrim Shaipi, 2005 – UBO Consulting, Vice President • Paskalis Glabadanidis, 1996 – Koç University Professor of Finance • Alexandrina Rabajiska, 2001- London School of Economics • Mikhail Nahorny, 2003 – Shell, London, UK Account Manager • Natia Chachkhiani, 2008 – JPMorgan, Financial Analyst • Nikola Mihajlovic, 2007 - World Bank Group, Investment Analyst

  17. Invest in Your Future 2008-2009 ACADEMIC YEAR Tuition: $7,800 Room: $ 880 Student Activity Fee: $ 200 Total: $8,880 MAKE THE COMMITMENT!

  18. Financing Your Education • AUBG Financial Aid • Scholarships • Student Loans • Work-study • Paid Internships • Work and Travel Programs AUBG HELPS BASED ON MERIT AND NEED

  19. Applying to AUBG • Application Form - submit online or download from www.aubg.bg • Official school transcript • Official SAT Reasoning or ACT score *If you are a gold or silver medalist or a valedictorian, you will be exempt from the SAT and ACT exams. • Official TOEFL, IELTS or ESOL Cambridge Examination score • 3 Letters of Recommendation • Essay PLAN AHEAD

  20. Timeline • Decide on applying to AUBG 1-2 years in advance • Schedule the TOEFL/IELTS/Cambridge ESOL and SAT or ACT test no later than: • January for Fall semester • June for Spring semester Submit your complete application for Fall Semester: • By March 1st for early admission and more favorable financial aid • By May 1st for regular admission Submit your application for Spring Semester: • By October1st

  21. Visit AUBG Open House Events - 3 times a year November 7, February 5, April 1-3 • Meet professors, current students and admissions staff • Attend lectures, seminars, and other university events AUBG Evenings in Sofia: October 15, November 26, March 11 Campus visit - any time of the year • Call a week in advance • Register online • Come with classmates, parents, and teachers VISIT OUR WEB SITE: WWW.AUBG.BG

  22. The AUBG Competitive Advantage • American style education • Accredited American and Bulgarian diplomas • Challenging faculty • Diverse student body • Affordable price • Study abroad and internship opportunities • A world-wide network of successful alumni

  23. Thank you Your questions are welcome! admissions@aubg.bg (+359 73) 888 235

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