The training of students in Razgrad dates back to 1986, when a College of Biotechnologies was established with Decree No.24 of the Council of Ministers.
In 1989, with Decree No. 52 of the Council of Ministers, it was renamed to Institute of Chemical Technologies and Biotechnologies (ICTB).
Decree No. 16 the Council of Ministers of 27.01.1997 transformed ICTB into a Technological College as part of the structure of "Angel Kanchev" University of Ruse.
Since 08.02.2008, with Decree No. 17 of the Council of Ministers, Technological College Razgrad was transformed into a Branch of the University of Ruse, offering training in degree programmes in the following
professional fields:
- Chemical technologies
- Biotechnologies
- Food technologies
Razgrad Branch is the only higher school in North Bulgaria, which trains qualified, multi profile specialists for the needs of the biotechnological, food and chemical industries.
There are
two departments in "Razgrad Branch - "Biotechnologies and Food Technologies" and "Chemistry and Chemical Technologies".
The students in the Branch graduate with a Bachelor degree in Engineering in the respective professional field. They can continue their education for obtaining a Master degree.
Razgrad Branch provides
quality education and professional training to specialists, which
guarantees their successful professional and social realisation, corresponding to the new demands of the market and the society.