Latest ranking updates related to universities in Bulgaria
- 27 Sep, 2023: New edition of THE World University Rankings. 3 universities in Bulgaria ranked.
- 31 Jul, 2023: Publication of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities. Sofia University with highest ranking among universities in Bulgaria ranked #1084.
- 22 Jul, 2023: Urap published most recent results of URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field (Business). Includes 9 universities from Bulgaria.
- 27 Jun, 2023: British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK published most recent results of QS World University Rankings. Sofia University achieves position 741.
Rankings of universities in Bulgaria 2024
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THE World University Rankings
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023] |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022] |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023] |
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THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education
[Published 19 October, 2021] |
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#4
University of Food Technologies
Student satisfaction:
4.6 / 5.0
(129 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
#5
Medical University-Varna
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 28 November, 2022] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
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#6
Trakia University
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(148 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
#7
Medical University-Plovdiv
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 28 November, 2022] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
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#8
Plovdiv University
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 28 November, 2022] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
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#9
American University In Bulgaria
Student satisfaction:
4.8 / 5.0
(308 reviews)
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QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia
[Published 15 December, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
#10
University of Rousse
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(1901 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
#11
University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(91 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 28 November, 2022] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
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#12
Varna University of Management
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(13 reviews)
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QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia
[Published 15 December, 2021] |
#13
University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy
Student satisfaction:
4.2 / 5.0
(245 reviews)
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QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia
[Published 15 December, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
#14
Agricultural University of Plovdiv
Student satisfaction:
4.7 / 5.0
(137 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
#15
University of National and World Economy
Student satisfaction:
3.6 / 5.0
(89 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
#16
Technical University - Varna
Student satisfaction:
3.9 / 5.0
(251 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
#17
Burgas Prof. Assen Zlatarov University
Student satisfaction:
4.7 / 5.0
(5 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
#18
New Bulgarian University
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
#19
South-West University
Student satisfaction:
4.8 / 5.0
(21 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
#20
University of Forestry
Student satisfaction:
4.0 / 5.0
(109 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
#21
St Cyril and St Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(93 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
#22
University of Mining and Geology St Ivan Rilski
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(152 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
#23
Shumen University
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(130 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
#24
University of Library Studies and Information Technologies
Student satisfaction:
4.0 / 5.0
(22 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
#25
Technical University - Gabrovo
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(72 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
#26
Varna Free University
Student satisfaction:
3.2 / 5.0
(6 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
#27
University of Economics - Varna
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(250 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
#28
Medical University-Pleven
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
#29
Burgas Free University
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(248 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
#30
D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics
Student satisfaction:
4.8 / 5.0
(69 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
#31
Higher School of Insurance and Finance
Student satisfaction:
4.8 / 5.0
(5 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
#32
Vasil Levski National Military University
Student satisfaction:
4.3 / 5.0
(115 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023] |
#33
Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts
Student satisfaction:
4.9 / 5.0
(109 reviews)
#34
National Sports Academy
Student satisfaction:
4.8 / 5.0
(48 reviews)
#35
European Higher School of Economics and Management
Student satisfaction:
4.7 / 5.0
(263 reviews)
#36
University of Agribusiness and Rural Development
Student satisfaction:
4.7 / 5.0
(35 reviews)
#37
International University College
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(13 reviews)
#38
University of Transport
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(130 reviews)
#39
International Business School
Student satisfaction:
4.3 / 5.0
(20 reviews)
#40
National Military University
Student satisfaction:
4.3 / 5.0
(115 reviews)
#41
University of Structural Engineering and Architecture
Student satisfaction:
4.2 / 5.0
(206 reviews)
#42
National Academy of Arts
#43
National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts
#44
University of Security and Economics
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Highest subject rankings of universities in Bulgaria
Physics
GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#401
Sofia University
Medicine
QS World University Rankings By Subject
#501
Medical University-Sofia
Computer Science
THE World University Rankings by Subject
#601
Sofia University
Social Sciences
THE World University Rankings by Subject
#801
Sofia University
Engineering
THE World University Rankings by Subject
#1001
Sofia University
Bulgaria Key Facts for International Students
32 out of 44 Universities in Bulgaria Ranked in at least one ranking
15 Different Rankings list Universities in Bulgaria (12 institution and 3 subject rankings)
Map with location of universities in Bulgaria
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Medical University-Sofia is ranked best in Bulgaria for Medicine & Health (Medicine). See all rankings for the Medical University-Sofia.
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Ranking publishers
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Universities:
- 12584
- Published:
- 27 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:
Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%
- Universities:
- 1001
- Published:
- 23 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:
Employer reputation 30% Alumni outcomes 25% Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25% Employer/Student Connections 10% Graduate employment rate 10%
- Universities:
- 849
- Published:
- 15 December, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia:
Academic reputation 30% Employer reputation 20% Faculty/student ratio 10% Papers per faculty 10% International research network 10%
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Universities:
- 6000
- Published:
- 25 April, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
Research Performance: 40%
- Research Output: 10%
- High-Quality Publications: 10%
- Influence: 10%
- Citations: 10%
Quality of Education: 25%
Alumni Employment: 25%
Quality of Faculty: 10%
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Universities:
- 3939
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:
Teaching: 40%
- Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- World Teaching Reputation: 8%
Research: 40%
- Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
- Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
- Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- World Research Reputation: 8%
International Diversity: 10%
- International Faculty: 2%
- International Students: 2%
- International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
- Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
- International Level: 2%
Financial Sustainability: 10%
- Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
- Institutional Income per Student: 2%
- Papers per Research Income: 2%
- Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
- Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%
- Universities:
- 2046
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:
Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%
- Universities:
- 2917
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%
Scimago Institutions
- Universities:
- 16920
- Published:
- 06 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:
Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Universities:
- 14232
- Published:
- 27 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:
30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
- Reputation survey: 15%
- Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
- Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
- Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
- Institutional income: 2.25%
30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
- Reputation survey: 18%
- Research income: 6%
- Research productivity: 6%
30% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
- Proportion of international students: 2.5%
- Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
- International collaboration: 2.5%
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"
- Universities:
- 1837
- Published:
- 19 October, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education:
Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 20% International outlook (staff, students, research) 10% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 10%
- Universities:
- 4115
- Published:
- 01 June, 2023
- Universities:
- 3144
- Published:
- 11 May, 2022
Urap
- Universities:
- 9002
- Published:
- 28 November, 2022
Us News
- Universities:
- 5248
- Published:
- 24 October, 2022
Webometrics
- Universities:
- 60012
- Published:
- 31 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%
