The University of National and World Economy (UNWE) is the largest business university in Bulgaria and one of the leading institutions in Southeastern Europe in the fields of economics, management, and public policy. With a 105-year academic tradition, the university prepares economists, entrepreneurs, managers, and statesmen who actively contribute to the development of the economy, business, and institutions both in Bulgaria and on an international scale.
As an established educational institution for scientific research and business partnership, UNWE combines academic knowledge with practical expertise and the real-world needs of the economy. The university builds and develops active partnerships with leading companies, institutions, and international organizations, creating an environment for the preparation of the future business leaders of Bulgaria and the region.
The alumni of UNWE include a number of prominent figures from the national and international elite. The university takes pride in its 11 Prime Ministers and over 130 Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria, as well as numerous heads of banks, companies, institutions, and international organizations. Among its most distinguished graduates is the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, who was also a lecturer at the university and was awarded the honorary degree of „Doctor Honoris Causa of UNWE“.
The university’s contribution to building the managerial and economic elite of the country is further detailed in the encyclopedia „Prominent Financiers, Managers, and Business Leaders – Faculty and Alumni of UNWE (1920–2025)“. Through nearly 200 biographies, the publication presents the role of UNWE in shaping the governmental, managerial, and business elite of Bulgaria for over a century.
Today, UNWE continues to fulfill its mission of preparing competent, enterprising, and responsible leaders who create value for business, institutions, and society.
