The University of Mining and Geology “St. Ivan Rilski” has established itself in the last 60 years as an academic and modern research center that provides training in the spheres of geology, in mining, and electrical and mechanical engineering. The proper combination of general engineering education together with the acquisition of profiled knowledge and abilities provides immense opportunities for the graduates of the University to find their professional realization in the member countries of the European Union as well as worldwide. Currently the university provides two international master's degree programmes in:

• Ecotechnology and Environmental Protection

• Environmental Bioengineering

All lectures and education activities are given in English language. Having successfully passed a set of examinations, as well as presented and defended well-prepared course projects, and after defending a Diploma Thesis at the end of the course of studies, the graduates are granted the degree of “masters” and obtain the state educational document. The University of Mining and Geology has formal agreements for partnerships, educational cooperative programs, and exchanges worldwide through the European Scientific Foundation, TEMPUS, CEEPUS, SOCRATES, COPERNICUS, and others.