Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski
Sofia, Bulgaria
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- 53%
- Students
- 29,000
- International students
- 9%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski is Bulgaria's oldest and leading public university, founded in 1888 and located in Sofia. With 16 faculties, the university offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs spanning the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, law, medicine, mathematics, and informatics. Teaching is primarily in Bulgarian, with a growing number of programs delivered in English. The university is active in international cooperation through Erasmus+ and other partnerships, and provides student scholarships, dormitories, and career development services.
Fields of study
- History
- Philosophy
- Philology
- Linguistics
- Law
- Education
- Journalism
- Theology
- Economics
- Business Administration
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Pharmacy
- Biology
- Geology
- Geography
- Medicine
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Political Science
- Public Administration
- International Relations
- Cultural Studies
- Archaeology
- Ethnology
Accreditation: National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NAOA), Bulgaria
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Autumn 2026, Spring 2027
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
$2,000 – $5,000
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
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Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.