University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy
Sofia, Bulgaria
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1953
Overview
The University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy (UCTM) is a specialized state university located in Sofia, Bulgaria. It originated in 1953 as the Higher Institute of Chemical Technology. Over the decades, UCTM has expanded its academic offerings to cover a wide range of engineering and scientific disciplines. The university is organized into several faculties, including the Faculty of Chemical Engineering, the Faculty of Chemical Technologies, the Faculty of Metallurgy and Material Science, and the Faculty of Ecology and Information Technologies. UCTM is highly regarded for its research contributions and maintains strong partnerships with industrial enterprises and international academic institutions.
Fields of study
- Chemical Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Metallurgy
- Materials Science
- Ecology
- Environmental Engineering
- Industrial Management
- Automation and Information Technologies
- Polymer Engineering
- Inorganic Technologies
- Fine Organic Synthesis
- Printing Technologies
- Industrial Safety
- Industrial Pharmacy
- Energy Technologies
- Biochemical Engineering
- Nanotechnology
Accreditation: National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NEAA) of the Republic of Bulgaria
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- September
- Application deadlines
- Varies by student nationality (EU vs. non-EU) and intake.
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- ksd@uctm.edu
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€2,400 – €3,500 / year
From about $2,592 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
International student tuition fees for 2026/2027 (Order №Р-ФХ-94, 04.06.2026): Bachelor full-time/part-time 2,400 EUR/year; Master full-time/part-time 3,000 EUR/year; Doctoral full-time 3,500 EUR/year, part-time/self-study 2,000 EUR/year. Special rates: Balkan-region students in German-language Chemical Engineering Bachelor/Master 1,500 EUR/year; Francophone Master (Gay-Lussac program) 1,500 EUR/year. Language preparatory course 2,400 EUR/year.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Биотехнологии (на английски език) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | €2,400 / year | Varies | — |
| Химично и биохимично инженерство (на френски език) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 5 years | €3,000 / year | Varies | — |
| Химично инженерство (на немски език) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | €2,400 / year | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.