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Top Universities in Bulgaria

Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" leads the 37 universities in Bulgaria on research impact (1,460,998 citations). Next come Medical University of Sofia (#2 in Bulgaria) and Medical University Plovdiv (#3 in Bulgaria).

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2Top pick
MU Medical University of Sofia logo
#2 in Bulgaria Bulgaria

Medical University of Sofia

Public University · 0 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
10,000Students
—International
Admissions open
#2 in Bulgaria · by research impact
495,113 citations · h-index 227
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3Top pick
MU Medical University Plovdiv logo
#3 in Bulgaria Bulgaria

Medical University Plovdiv

Public University · 0 courses

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—International
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#3 in Bulgaria · by research impact
188,669 citations · h-index 144
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4Ranked
TU Technical University of Sofia logo
#4 in Bulgaria Bulgaria

Technical University of Sofia

Public University · 0 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)
1897Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
#4 in Bulgaria · by research impact
107,010 citations · h-index 91
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5Ranked
MU Medical University Varna logo
#5 in Bulgaria Bulgaria

Medical University Varna

Public University · 0 courses

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#5 in Bulgaria · by research impact
106,499 citations · h-index 111
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7Ranked
UP University of Plovdiv logo
#7 in Bulgaria Bulgaria

University of Plovdiv

Public University · 0 courses

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#7 in Bulgaria · by research impact
87,371 citations · h-index 96
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8Ranked
UF University of Food Technology logo
#8 in Bulgaria Bulgaria

University of Food Technology

Public University · 0 courses

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—Students
—International
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#8 in Bulgaria · by research impact
61,643 citations · h-index 95
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10Ranked
AU Agricultural University of Plovdiv logo
#10 in Bulgaria Bulgaria

Agricultural University of Plovdiv

Public University · 0 courses

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—Students
—International
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#10 in Bulgaria · by research impact
43,086 citations · h-index 75
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11Ranked
MU Medical University Pleven logo
#11 in Bulgaria Bulgaria

Medical University Pleven

Public University · 0 courses

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—International
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#11 in Bulgaria · by research impact
33,066 citations · h-index 71
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12Ranked
UF University of Forestry Sofia logo
#12 in Bulgaria Bulgaria

University of Forestry Sofia

Public University · 0 courses

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—Students
—International
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#12 in Bulgaria · by research impact
32,822 citations · h-index 74
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14Ranked
"K "Angel Kanchev" University of Ruse logo
#14 in Bulgaria Bulgaria

"Angel Kanchev" University of Ruse

Public University · 0 courses

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—Students
—International
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#14 in Bulgaria · by research impact
32,558 citations · h-index 62
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15Ranked
NB New Bulgarian University logo
#15 in Bulgaria Bulgaria

New Bulgarian University

Public University · 0 courses

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#15 in Bulgaria · by research impact
32,358 citations · h-index 78
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17Ranked
TU Technical University of Varna logo
#17 in Bulgaria Bulgaria

Technical University of Varna

Public University · 0 courses

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—Students
—International
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#17 in Bulgaria · by research impact
18,503 citations · h-index 44
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18Ranked
IU International University College logo
#18 in Bulgaria Bulgaria

International University College

Public University · 0 courses

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—Students
—International
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#18 in Bulgaria · by research impact
15,743 citations · h-index 65
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19Ranked
TU Technical University of Gabrovo logo
#19 in Bulgaria Bulgaria

Technical University of Gabrovo

Public University · 0 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)
1964Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
#19 in Bulgaria · by research impact
14,404 citations · h-index 48
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20Ranked
BF Bourgas Free University logo
#20 in Bulgaria Bulgaria

Bourgas Free University

Public University · 0 courses

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—Students
—International
Admissions open
#20 in Bulgaria · by research impact
13,338 citations · h-index 45
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24Ranked
AU American University in Bulgaria logo
#24 in Bulgaria Bulgaria

American University in Bulgaria

Public University · 0 courses

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—Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
#24 in Bulgaria · by research impact
7,273 citations · h-index 37
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Public universities

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Public Universities

How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" is cited most (1,460,998 citations). 5 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

37 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is Technical University of Sofia, founded in 1897. Medical University of Sofia is the largest, with 10,000 students.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Bulgaria?

Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" (#1 in Bulgaria), Medical University of Sofia (#2 in Bulgaria) and Medical University Plovdiv (#3 in Bulgaria) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many universities in Bulgaria are public?

37 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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