Large pool of IT professionals – currently, more than 70 000 employed in the industry, 20 000 employed at Software Development industry, 74% are aged under 45 years old
Bulgaria holds 3rd place in Europe and 10th position globally regarding the absolute number of certified IT professionals (third place worldwide according to certificates per capita - Cisco).
Over 15 Universities offering majors in ICT and 220 schools in different regions in Bulgaria that offer specialized preparation in ICT.
53% of all employees in ICT sector posses a Master's degree.
53% of all network specialists have obtained recognized ICT certificates.
English is the language offered in addition to ICT training in most of the schools (82%), also schools with German and French language learning programs are widely spread
49,5% of all employed in Bulgaria speak at least one foreign language and 85% of all employees in ICT sector speak at least one foreign language
Globally recognized companies like VMWare, SAP, Flatex (DE GIRO), Progress, Ocado Technology, Software AG have opened R&D centers in Bulgaria
Large pool of IT professionals – currently, more than 70 000 employed in the industry, 20 000 employed at Software Development industry, 74% are aged under 45 years old
Bulgaria holds 3rd place in Europe and 10th position globally regarding the absolute number of certified IT professionals (third place worldwide according to certificates per capita - Cisco).
Over 15 Universities offering majors in ICT and 220 schools in different regions in Bulgaria that offer specialized preparation in ICT.
53% of all employees in ICT sector posses a Master's degree.
53% of all network specialists have obtained recognized ICT certificates.
English is the language offered in addition to ICT training in most of the schools (82%), also schools with German and French language learning programs are widely spread
49,5% of all employed in Bulgaria speak at least one foreign language and 85% of all employees in ICT sector speak at least one foreign language
Globally recognized companies like VMWare, SAP, Flatex (DE GIRO), Progress, Ocado Technology, Software AG have opened R&D centers in Bulgaria