NATIONAL ACADEMY OF THEATRE & FILM ARTS "KRUSTYO SARAFOV", SOFIA, BULGARIA

	Study Abroad
	Study Guide to Masters and Bachelors Degree Courses

National Academy of
Theatre & Film Arts "Krustyo Sarafov"

Rector

Prof. Dr. Stanislav Semerdjiev

Address

108a Rakovsky Street, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria

Tel. No.

+359 2 9231 231/ 233 (International Relations Office)
Tel/fax: +359 2 987 98 66

Fax No.

+359 2 989 73 89

E-mail address

natfiz@bitex.com ; info_natfiz@yahoo.com
stanislav.semerdjiev@gmail.com

Academic Programmes

Stage Arts Faculty
Drama Theatre Acting BA
Puppet Theatre Acting BA
Physical Theatre BA
Theatre Directing BA
Puppet Theatre Directing BA
Stage and Screen Design BA
Puppet Theatre Design BA
Theatre Critical Studies and Management BA
Stage Arts Management MA
Theatre Art (profile chosen by the student) MA

Screen Arts Faculty
Film and TV Directing BA
Film and TV Cinematography BA
Film and TV Editing BA
Animation BA
Photography BA
Playwriting and Screenwriting BA
Film and TV Critical Studies BA
Screen Arts Management MA
Film and TV Art (profile chosen by the student) MA

Short courses are available in each program for a period of 6 months to 1 year.

Type of programmes

Full-time/ Short Courses
BA / MA / PhD

Length of programmes

BA - 4 years
MA – 1,5 years for Bulgarian students (after BA); 2 years for foreign students (after BA)
PhD - 3 years (after MA)

Date of commencement

15 September

Class size

5 - 15

Accommodation

All NATFA students can be accommodated at reasonable prices in its special hostel situated on the premises of the Sofia Students' Campus. The campus never stops living and its infrastructure includes sports' facilities, a wide variety of restaurants, recreational and entertainment centres, a specialized polyclinic hospital, shopping areas, children's playgrounds and nursery-schools, low-price students' diners and a convenient transport network.

Fees

Tuition Fees for Non-Resident Students - 2007/8

Course	BA	MA	PhD	PhD
	Full-time	Part-time	Full-time	Part-time
	EURO	EURO	EURO	EURO
Drama Theatre Acting	4500
Puppet Theatre Acting	4500
Physical Theatre	4500
Theatre Directing	6000
Puppet Theatre Directing	6000
Stage and Screen Design	3500
Puppet Theatre Design	3500
Theatre Critical Studies and Management	4500
Film &TV Directing	8000
Film & TV Cinematography	8000
Film & TV Editing	4500
Animation	3500
Photography	4500
Film &TV Critical Studies	4500
Playwriting & Screenwriting	4500
Bulgarian Language	3000	3000	3000	3000
Stage Arts Management		4500;	8000	4000
Theatre Art		4500;	8000	4000
Screen Arts Management		6000	8000	4000
Film and TV Art		6000	8000	4000

Short Courses - Depending on the duration and type of the module

Student grants/
Financial assistance

NATFA doesn’t grant any scholarships.

Admission requirements

Admission of Non-Resident Applicants

Official application forms and all information regarding the admission procedures for non-resident applicants may be obtained through:

The International Relations Office
National Academy of Theatre & Film Arts
108-A Rakovsky Street
Sofia 1000, BULGARIA
Tel: +359 2 9231 231/ 233
Fax: +359 2 989 73 89 (Secretariat)

Obligatory Documents Accompanying the Application Form

Copy of High School Education Certificate together with its supplement (in which the subjects studied are listed with the marks and horarium in each of them) which has to be legalized with an "apostil" (a special rectangular stamp of the relevant country), translated and certified by the local authorities and the Bulgarian Consulate in the country of origin.

(for BA only) A Document issued by the local authorities stating that the candidate can apply for higher education in the country of origin which has to be legalized with an apostil (a special rectangular stamp of the relevant country), translated and certified by the local authorities and the Bulgarian Consulate in the country of origin.

(for MA only) Copy of Bachelor’s Certificate together with Transcript of Academic Record (in which the subjects studied are listed with the marks and horarium in each of them) which has to be legalized with an "apostil" (a special rectangular stamp of the relevant country), translated and certified by the local authorities and the Bulgarian Consulate in the country of origin.

CV (in English).

Statement of Purpose – a short essay why the applicant has chosen to follow the respective course of studies at NATFA (in English).

Medical Certificate – issued by local medical authorities no later than 1 month prior to application, legalized, translated and certified by local authorities and the Bulgarian Consulate in the country of origin.

Four passport-sized photos.

Photocopy of the passport.

PhD PROGRAMS

Only candidates holding MA (MFA) Degree Certificates which are: (1) awarded in the respective field of their desired PhD, and (2) officially recognized by the Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science (168/2000 Decree of the Council of Ministries), may apply for the PhD educational degrees in NATFA.

- The Full-time PhD programs require a minimum of three years in residence.
- The Part-time PhD programs require a minimum of four years in residence.

Candidates should submit the following documents, accompanying the application form:

Official High School Education Certificate (2 copies) together with its supplement (in which the subjects studied are listed with the marks, credits and number of hours in each of them) legalized with an "apostil" (a special rectangular stamp of the relevant country), translated and certified by the local authorities and the Bulgarian Consulate in the country of origin

Official Master’s Degree Certificate (2 copies) together with Transcript of Academic Record (in which the subjects studied are listed with the marks, credits and number of hours in each of them) legalized with an "apostil" (a special rectangular stamp of the relevant country), translated and certified by the local authorities and the Bulgarian Consulate in the country of origin

CV (in English)

Statement of Purpose – a short essay why the applicant has chosen to follow the respective course of studies at NATFA (in English)

Two academic references

Medical Certificate – issued by local medical authorities no later than 1 month prior to application, legalized, translated and certified by local authorities and the Bulgarian Consulate in the country of origin

Four passport-sized photos

Photocopy of the passport

NB: BA and transfer students must complete the Bulgarian Language Course in their first year of studies whereas all MA and PhD courses are held in English.

Application Deadlines

for BA or MA applicants and transfer students - till 25 August of the year actual to entry; for PhD degrees and short courses applicants - throughout the whole year.

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