Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski is the first Bulgarian high academic school establishment. Its history is an embodiment and a continuation of the centurylong cultural and educational tradition of the Bulgarian nation.
- #591 Ranking
- 24 Masters
- Public Institution Type
Top reasons to study here
- The University is exemplary in terms of its scietific research and educational activities, both of them enjoying wide cultural and social significance.
- The University forms the nucleus of the Bulgarian scientific and cultural elite and enlightens the Bulgarian national self-consciousness.
- The University plays an active role in preparing and conducting policies of national, regional and international significance.
Master's Programmes
Business & Management (9)
- Master Financial Management
- M.P.A. Public Administration
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (7)
Social Sciences (7)
- M.A. General Psychology
Engineering & Technology (6)
Humanities (3)
Computer Science & IT (2)
- M.Sc. Computational Chemistry
Education & Training (2)
- M.A. General Psychology
Medicine & Health (2)
- M.A. General Psychology
- M.Sc. Genetics and Genomics
Law (1)
About
History
The Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski is the first higher educational institution in Bulgaria. Its history is an embodiment and a continuation of centuries of cultural and educational tradition in this country.Public teaching activities in Bulgaria date back to the second half of the 9th century.During the Bulgarian Renaissance a new idea for opening a School of Higher Education was conceived.
Education
Year by year the Sofia University has developed into an important academic and scientific center on the Balkans, a well developed academic institution with European dimensions. Today Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski is the largest and most prestigious educational and scientific center in the country.
Research
Sofia University research activity has been developing under the Strategy for Scientific Research (2009-2014) established by the academia. It identifies the priority research areas, following Sofia University tradition to ensure freedom of choosing particular research goals to the lecturers at the same time. Project funding has won recognition as the main instrument for supporting scientific research. Today, Sofia University takes an active part in a number of projects funded by national and European programmes, by ministries, national agencies, NGOs and business enterprises.
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QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2022
591 10
2021
601 150
2020
751
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2022
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2021
1001
2020
1001
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2021
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2020
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2019
901
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2022
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2021
658 -1
2020
657
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Library services
Nowadays the University Library possesses a rich multidisciplinary fund that numbers more than 2 510 000 library entries including both scientific literature and study manuals, some rare and valuable publications, well stocked periodicals, e-publications, etc.
Student Reviews
My appreciation to history
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I have great experience in my university. We study very interesting things about the Balkan peninsula and also balkan languages. I would love to explore the region, the culture, and to aquire new knowledge about Eastern Europe. And i will hope that, would happen, when i start my master degree.
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Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
My university is one of the best universities in Bulgaria and is also the oldest. I really like that it has its' traditions and the campus is very satisfying. However, I think that my program should have more practice and opportunities.
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Anastasia Yakimovska rated 4 out of 5 stars
Diverse in fields of study and really competitive. Overall holds its place as the best university in Bulgaria.
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