Bulgaria's Parliament voted yes on the cabinet's proposal to open a private university in the city of Pernik. File photo
The Members of the Parliament approved Thursday the plan to open a private polytechnic university in Bulgaria's western town of Pernik.
The proposal of the Council of Ministers was passed by 83 votes for, 4 were against and 9 abstained.
The graduates will receive bachelors, masters degrees and PhDs, according to the Secondary Education Act.
Classes will be taught both in English and Bulgarian while students will major in IT, Computer Science, Communication Technology, Architecture, and Civil Engineering.
During the discussion, MPs inquired how the university will function in case of shortage of funds and were told by the founders they will cover the gap by their own funds.
Until the new building of the university is ready, classes will be held at a local school, provided by the City Hall.
In January, Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, announced the university can count on the cabinet's full support. It was reported then that over 200 professors had agreed to work at the school, along with 30 foreign lecturers.
Bulgaria's President, Georgi Parvanov, is also known as a supporter of the school.