# Sofia University Burgas master's expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sofia-university-burgas-masters-expansion > Updated: 2026-07-31T07:44:15.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. In July 2026, Sofia University’s Faculty of Pedagogy announced the launch of three new master’s programmes at its Burgas branch for the 2026/27 academic year: Informal Education and Sports Innovation, Social Work with Refugees and Migrants, and Social Work with Children and Families. The initiative broadened the branch’s academic portfolio beyond the existing Master in Educational Management. A few days later, the university added a part‑time master’s programme in Church Social Work, jointly offered by the Faculties of Theology and Pedagogy. This two‑semester (four‑semester for external candidates) programme blends theological studies with practical social‑service training aimed at supporting vulnerable populations. The same period also saw the inaugural Forum for Lecturers of Bulgarian Language, Literature and Culture, highlighting the university’s broader academic development efforts. Together, these announcements illustrate a rapid expansion of Sofia University’s Burgas campus, diversifying postgraduate offerings across education, social work, and theology while fostering faculty collaboration and outreach. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-31: Sofia University expands academic offerings with new master's program in Burgas and Bulgarian language lecturers forum Sofia University launches a new part‑time master’s in Church Social Work in Burgas and held its first Bulgarian language lecturers forum in July 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sofia-university-expands-academic-offerings-with-new-masters-program-in-burgas-and-bulgarian-languag ### 2026-07-27: Sofia University expands Burgas branch with three new master’s programmes Sofia University’s Faculty of Pedagogy adds three master’s programmes – informal education & sport innovation, social work with refugees, and social work with children – at its Burgas branch for 2026/27. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sofia-university-expands-burgas-branch-with-three-new-masters-programmes --- Cite as: Sofia University Burgas master's expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sofia-university-burgas-masters-expansion