Founded in 1948, Krastyo Sarafov National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Sofia (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Sofia City. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Bulgaria, Krastyo Sarafov National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts (NATFA) is a coeducational Bulgarian higher education institution. Krastyo Sarafov National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts (NATFA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 74 years old Bulgarian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Bulgarian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NATFA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.