7 Notable alumni of New Bulgarian University
Updated: May 28, 2026 EliteDegrees
New Bulgarian University is ranked #2,755 in the world and #6 in Bulgaria by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 7 notable alumni from New Bulgarian University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with New Bulgarian University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Magarditch Halvadjian
1967-. (aged 59)
screenwriter
television director
film director
film producer
television producer
Magarditch "Magi" Halvadjian is a Bulgarian TV and movie producer and director. He has been involved in directing since 1992.
2. Stephan Komandarev
1966-. (aged 60)
physician
film director
university teacher
screenwriter
Stephan Komandarev is a Bulgarian film director, producer and screenwriter. His films have been selected on three occasions as Bulgaria's submission to the Academy Awards for the Best International Feature Film competition.
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3. Nayden Todorov
1974-. (aged 52)
conductor
politician
pianist
composer
minister of culture
Nayden Vladislovov Todorov is a Bulgarian conductor. He has served twice as Bulgaria’s caretaker Minister of Culture – from 3 February 2023 to 6 June 2023, and from 9 April 2024 to 16 January 2025.
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4. Martina Apostolova
1990-. (aged 36)
actor
Martina Apostolova is a Bulgarian actress and former footballer who also starred in the titular role of her debut feature-length film, Irina (2018).
5. Julia Yurevich
1989-. (aged 37)
model
beauty pageant contestant
Julia Yurevich is a Bulgarian model and beauty pageant titleholder who represented Bulgaria at Miss World 2008 in South Africa. She studied Communications and Technology in Sofia.
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6. Petya Parvanova
1960-. (aged 66)
translator
politician
Petya Parvanova was the interior minister of Bulgaria for a brief period in 2013. She was the first woman to head the ministry in the country.
7. Mustafa Hadzhi
1962-. (aged 64)
mufti
Mustafa Alish Hadzhi is an Islamic scholar, author, and the current Grand Mufti of Bulgaria. He was listed in The 500 Most Influential Muslims, compiled by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre.
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