Sofia University

Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” is the oldest and most prestigious public research university in Bulgaria, established on October 1, 1888 in the capital city of Sofia and recognized as a major academic and scientific center in the Balkan region. The university comprises 16 faculties offering over 124 study programs across fields such as humanities, natural sciences, law, economics and business administration, computer science, medicine, pharmacy, engineering, social sciences, and languages. It provides a full range of Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees, with many programs available in English and other foreign languages, making it accessible to both domestic and international students. Sofia University emphasizes rigorous theoretical education combined with applied scientific research, and maintains active international collaborations with more than 80 universities worldwide, including participation in student exchange programs like Erasmus. The institution serves a diverse community of over 21,000 students, including a significant number of international learners, and features an extensive central library housing millions of volumes, specialized research centers, and modern laboratories that support academic and research activities. Situated in the historic and culturally rich city of Sofia, the campus blends architectural heritage with contemporary academic facilities. The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in Eastern Europe according to global rankings such as QS World University Rankings, and its degrees are well recognized, preparing graduates for careers across diverse professional and academic sectors.