Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

The Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is the only higher education institution in the Republic of Bulgaria for training of state officials in response to the needs of the Ministry of Interior. The Academy is a recipient of the best traditions of specialized education in the field of security and public order. Through the years, the traditions in police education were developed and strengthened through the activities of the Higher institute, established in 1987, and the Higher Institute for Police Officers Training and Scientific Research at the MoI – (VIPOND – MoI), established in 1991. With a Resolution of the National Assembly on June 14th, 2002 VIPOND – MoI was transformed into a University with the name Academy of Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Three faculties were set in the Academy: “Security”, “Police”, “Fire and Emergency Safety”; and four centers for specialization and professional training training.

Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

The Ministry of Internal Affairs was first established under the government of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic upon its proclamation of independence on May 28, 1918. Being a government authority in charge of the police force, it played a vital role in state building of Azerbaijan. However, on April 28, 1920 when Azerbaijan fell under the Soviet rule, the ministry was transferred under the authority of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the USSR. The employees of the ministry distinguished themselves during the Great Patriotic War with about 800 of them receiving various awards and medals for courage and struggle against Nazi Germany.

Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

Courses Offered
Graduate Programs

• MA In Forensic Psych

Contact Details
Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
6 Masherova Street
Minsk
220771 Minsk Voblast
Tel: +375 (17) 289 2184
Fax: +375 (17) 284 8939
Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Official Website: http://www.mvr.bg/