Technical University of Sofia
FCST
The Faculty of Computer Systems and Technologies (FCST) was founded in 1987 and is one of the largest faculties at the Technical University of Sofia, with long-standing experience in educating highly qualified specialists for industry and business.
FCST lecturers teach students from the other core faculties of the Technical University of Sofia and from its foreign-language faculties, delivering courses related to their academic fields. They also participate in continuing education at TU-Sofia and in training at the Vocational School of Computer Technologies and Systems in Pravets.
Structure
Four departments bring together the faculty's main areas of education and research.
The department educates students in Bachelor's and Master's programmes, providing up-to-date knowledge in computer engineering and practical skills needed for successful professional careers.
Department websiteThe department provides education in programming and informatics for the professional fields at TU-Sofia and contributes to Master's programmes offered by the faculty.
The department educates broadly trained engineers with strong computer science skills and a focus on modern industrial information systems and computer technologies. It also organises the annual N3-BG summer school.
Department websiteThe youngest department at FCST provides education in the Bachelor's programme in Cybersecurity and the Master's programme in Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Prevention.
Faculty Leadership
Contact details for the FCST management team and administrative offices.
Administration
Tanya Georgieva
Student Office
MEng Daniela Bocheva-Yancheva
Samira Aliman
Student Office
Ani Kocheva
MEng Galina Marinova
Engineering Education
More than 1,600 students study at FCST. Each year, around 200 Bachelor's and around 70 Master's graduates complete their engineering degrees. The faculty also trains around 40 PhD students.
FCST degree programmes provide the adaptability needed in a changing professional environment, enabling graduates to develop their knowledge and skills in line with advances in computer systems and technologies. Graduates acquire the professional qualification of Computer Engineer.
PhD programmes leading to the educational and scientific degree of Doctor are offered in professional field 5.3 “Communication and Computer Engineering”.
After Graduation
FCST maintains partnerships with organisations in information and communication technologies, offers internship opportunities and participates in joint educational and research initiatives.
I chose this faculty because the profession of computer engineer offers many challenges. I like that professional development involves continuous learning and the need to acquire new skills.
I graduated in Computer and Software Engineering. Not every course appealed to me equally, but some gave me a strong foundation from which to continue developing professionally.
The Computer and Software Engineering programme gave me a good foundation for my professional development. I worked while studying, but overall the education was worth it.
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