Universities in Sofia, Bulgaria
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Sofia
  • 06 Mar, 2024: Scimago Institutions published most recent results of Scimago Institutions Rankings. Includes 5 universities from Sofia.
  • 19 Dec, 2023: Latest URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance from Urap . 3 universities from Sofia appear in this ranking.
  • 05 Dec, 2023: Publication of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. Sofia University ranked #711.
  • 27 Oct, 2023: Publication of GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Textile Science and Engineering). Medical University-Sofia with highest ranking among universities in Sofia ranked #201.

Rankings of universities in Sofia, Bulgaria 2024

Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (based on 813 student ratings)
  • #2 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #1 
  • #741 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #1 
  • #2440 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 13 more rankings of Sofia University and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects

  • #1 
  • #1201 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #2 
  • #3389 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #2 
  • #1243 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
Show 5 more rankings of Medical University-Sofia and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.2 / 5.0 (based on 423 student ratings)
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  • #3 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #8 
  • #3740 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #2 
  • #501 
THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education
[Published 19 October, 2021]
Show 5 more rankings of Technical University - Sofia and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects


#4
Bulgaria

New Bulgarian University

  • #6 
  • #3701 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #5 
  • #3601 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#5
Bulgaria

University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (based on 97 student ratings)
  • #11 
  • #3902 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #5 
  • #2914 
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023]
  • #11 
  • #4238 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#6
Bulgaria

University of Forestry

Student satisfaction: 4.2 / 5.0 (based on 123 student ratings)
  • #12 
  • #4296 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#7
Bulgaria

Higher School of Insurance and Finance

  • #30 
  • #8960 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#8
Bulgaria

University of National and World Economy

  • #14 
  • #4380 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#9
Bulgaria

University of Mining and Geology St Ivan Rilski

Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (based on 164 student ratings)
  • #20 
  • #5570 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#10
Bulgaria

University of Library Studies and Information Technologies

  • #22 
  • #5702 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#11
Bulgaria

University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy

Student satisfaction: 4.2 / 5.0 (based on 224 student ratings)
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  • #5 
  • #351 
QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia
[Published 15 December, 2021]
  • #18 
  • #5275 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#12
Bulgaria

National Academy of Arts


#13
Bulgaria

National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts


#14
Bulgaria

National Sports Academy


#15
Bulgaria

University of Structural Engineering and Architecture

Student satisfaction: 4.2 / 5.0 (based on 224 student ratings)

#16
Bulgaria

University of Transport

Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (based on 138 student ratings)

Highest subject rankings of universities in Sofia

Physics GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#401 
Sofia University
Medicine QS World University Rankings By Subject
#501 
Medical University-Sofia
Education THE World University Rankings by Subject
#501 
Technical 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

Sofia Key Facts for International Students

11 out of 16 Universities in Sofia Ranked in at least one ranking

16 Different Rankings list Universities in Sofia (13 institution and 3 subject rankings)

Population: 1153000

Time: GMT +2

District/province: Sofia-Capital, Stolichna Obshtina

Living costs for students in Sofia:

* 100 = prices in London

  • Living costs without accommodation 46* (54% cheaper than London)
  • All costs including accommodation 38* (62% cheaper than London)
  • Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 38* (62% cheaper than London)
  • Plug Type C
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz
  • Plug Type F
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz

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FAQ

Sofia University ranks #1 in Sofia in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

Among all universities in Sofia Sofia University is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 20 rankings where Sofia University is listed.

Sofia University is ranked best in Sofia for Natural Sciences (Physics). See all rankings for the Sofia University.

Medical University-Sofia is ranked best in Sofia for Medicine & Health (Medicine). See all rankings for the Medical University-Sofia.

Technical University - Sofia is ranked best in Sofia for Education (Education). See all rankings for the Technical University - Sofia.

Sofia University is ranked best in Sofia for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the Sofia University.

Sofia University is ranked best in Sofia for Social Studies & Humanities (Social Sciences). See all rankings for the Sofia University.

Sofia University is ranked best in Sofia for Engineering (Engineering). See all rankings for the Sofia University.

Ranking publishers

British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

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%

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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%

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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%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

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%

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RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)

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%

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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%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:

Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

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)"

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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%

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Urap

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Us News

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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