The Department of Foreign Languages for Engineering and Pedagogy (DFLEP) teaches foreign languages to students of TU-Sofia and Bulgarian to international students of the university. Depending on the specifics of study in the various faculties of the university, the teaching has a different timetable, at different levels, and with different curricula, with a focus on foreign languages for specific purposes.

The department is equipped with modern teaching equipment, which allows the application of modern methods and techniques in foreign language education. Students can take advantage of language laboratories, multimedia rooms, and computer classrooms.

Specialized library for English language training – provides access to a collection of diverse technical literature, reference materials, and educational resources.

Within the Center for Development and Qualification, DFLEP has its own specialization: "Translator of Scientific and Technical Literature".

DFLEP at TU-Sofia is a licensed examination center for conducting the TestDaF German language certification exam. Weekend preparatory courses are also offered.

Evening semi-intensive paid courses in Western languages are organized. The department also offers preparatory courses for prospective students in foreign languages for admission to the foreign language faculties of TU-Sofia.

Important information regarding the mandatory training of first-year students in the subject "Foreign Language" for the 2025/2026 academic year!

GENERAL INFORMATION

All students who wish to study English must take a mandatory online placement test to determine their level before the start of the academic year (from 09.09.2025 to 22.09.2025).

Students wishing to study German, French, or Russian do not take a placement test but indicate their language choice during their first "Foreign Language" class in the weekly timetable (from 23.09.2025 to 01.10.2025).

Places in groups for the specified languages are limited and are filled in order of application.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEVEL PLACEMENT

The English language test aims to create homogeneous language groups, distinct from administrative ones, to facilitate students' English language learning at the appropriate level.

The test is conducted remotely on the TestPortal platform during the weeks preceding the start of the semester (from 09.09.2025 to 22.09.2025), at a time chosen by each student.

Links to the tests by faculty and specialization can be found below.

 

Duration: 30 min. after pressing the START button.

IMPORTANT: The system monitors the number of attempts to take the test – if there is more than one attempt, students are disqualified. 

The level assessment test consists of 40 questions with 4 possible answers each. The correct answer is only one and is marked by clicking the checkbox next to it. You can leave a question unanswered and return to it later. You can also change your answer by moving freely forward and backward in the test. The time allowed for completing the test is 30 minutes. After the time expires, the test is automatically terminated.

ATTENTION: The system monitors whether you open other windows on your device while taking the test. If this happens, you receive a warning message for sanctioning. 

 

Results will be announced in the building of the Department of Foreign Languages (Block 13, next to the OMV gas station) and can be checked after 13:30 on 23.09.2025 before the first class of "Foreign Language" in the weekly schedule. The lists will be posted on the windows in the corridor on the second floor.

Students whose ranking result was insufficient to be enrolled in an English group will not be included in the lists. They must enroll in another foreign language (German, French, Russian) by the end of the first academic week (23.09.2025 – 01.10.2025). Enrollment takes place in person at the Department of Foreign Languages for Non-Philological Professions (DFL-NPP) on the day, time, and room specified in the weekly schedule for the respective language.

 

Additional information regarding enrollment in "Foreign Language" can be obtained from the Student Office at the Department of Foreign Languages for Non-Philological Professions (Room 214 on the second floor, email: zin@tu-sofia.bg). Please include your full name and faculty number and leave a phone number for feedback so that we can respond promptly to your questions.