The EUF is delighted to welcome South-West University “Neofit Rilski” (SWU), the first Bulgarian university to join our network, as its newest member.
Based in Blagoevgrad, SWU is a fully accredited public university recognised for its strong academic profile and commitment to innovation in higher education. It holds the highest accreditation rating in Bulgaria granted by the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency. In 2024, the university was officially designated as a “research university” by the Bulgarian Council of Ministers, marking a significant milestone in its development.
A strong advocate for digital transformation, SWU received the “EWP Champion for Bulgaria” award in 2023 and has since applied for the “Champions of Excellence” label. These achievements underline the university’s dedication to modernising student mobility processes and advancing the goals of Erasmus Without Paper.
We look forward to working together, sharing expertise, and exchanging ideas, not least to strengthen ties with higher education institutions across the Western Balkans and beyond.