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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.

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.

Sofia University St.Kliment Ohridski Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #731 Ranking
  • 1 PhDs
  • 26 Scholarships

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Sofia University St.Kliment Ohridski Scholarships

Sofia University St.Kliment Ohridski Scholarships

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Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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1000 USD
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30 Nov 2026
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3500 USD
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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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5000 USD
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28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
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10000 USD
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01 Sep 2026
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1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
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1000 USD
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31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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350 EUR
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies)
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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
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Anonymous Hope Fund
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
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1500 USD
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The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
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3000 USD
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AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
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Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
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Various benefits
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
350 EUR
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies)
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
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Sofia University St.Kliment Ohridski Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 14.4% Bulgaria
Top 5.3% Worldwide

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QS World University Rankings

731

By TopUniversities

Dropped 70 places compared to 2025

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.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

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741 661 731

Best Global Universities Rankings

1226

By U.S. News & World Report

Dropped 112 places compared to 2025

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.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

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970 1114 1226

World University Rankings

1501

By Times Higher Education

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

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3 year trend World University Rankings

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1501 - 1501

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. 

Sofia University St.Kliment Ohridski Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Bulgaria Country
Sofia City

Sofia University St.Kliment Ohridski Student Reviews & Awards

4.3

Based on 100 reviews

  • 5 Star
    51 Reviews
  • 4 Star
    31 Reviews
  • 3 Star
    10 Reviews
  • 2 Star
    4 Reviews
  • 1 Star
    4 Reviews

How Students Rated This University

  • Overall Satisfaction 4.2
  • Student Teacher Interaction 4.6
  • Admission Process 4.3
  • Quality of Student Life 4.1
5/5

Bulgarian Philology - gives you new perspective

Sofia University is Bulgaria's oldest and most prestigious university, and its Faculty of Slavic Studies, which houses the Bulgarian Philology program, is well known in academic circles. The program offers a diverse and structured program of study in Bulgarian language, literature, history, and linguistics. It has a good grounding in the traditional philological sciences and is an appropriate preparation for teaching, journalism, editing, translation, and cultural pursuits. One of the strengths of the program is the caliber and dedication of several professors, who are excellent scholars in their own right. The coursework is rigorous and demanding academically, inducing solid analysis and writing skills. Students enjoy a good mix of electives and research projects to work on, publishing, and cultural events. All that aside, the program could be enhanced in a few areas, especially concerning digital resources, interdisciplinary approaches, and hands-on practice. Administrative processes within the university can be slow or confusing at times, which is a common issue in most large public universities. In general, my Bulgarian Philology and university experience was mentally enriching and rewarding on a personal level. It allowed me to develop critical thinking, deep appreciation for language and literature, and good communication skills that I continue to use in my professional life. It's defenetly worth it!

Posted by Iveta
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Jun 2025
3/5

Studying Journalism in Sofia University

Although it is the top ranked university in Bulgaria, I believe Sofia University has a lot more work to do. The Journalism programme is extremely outdated, sometimes chaotic and in my opinion - very messy. Most of the courses are filled with information that you won't need in practice, and that was relevant 10-20 years ago. However, as always, there are positives in the programme. There are amazing professors and courses, that teach you valuable skills and information.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Oct 2021 - Jul 2025
Posted on Apr 2026
2/5

Subpar education

I don't think the university provides the best education. Most of the subjects are not applicable in any way and it is definitely not what I expected (having in mind it is said to be the best university in Bulgaria). However, you can meet and make a lot of contacts with professionals in the area.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Jul 2025
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