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Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski

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Overview

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski (Софийски университет “Св. Климент Охридски”) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Sofia, Sofia City, Bulgaria. Established in 1888, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski (SU) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science. SU provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 137-year-old Bulgarian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply. SU also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski's Control Typepublic

Entity

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) Софийски университет “Св. Климент Охридски”
Acronym SU
Founded 1888
Motto Ipsa scientia potestas est
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Location

Address 15 Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard
Sofia
1504 Sofia City
Bulgaria
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Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski Phone Number (2) 930 8200
Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski Fax Number (2) 946 0255
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education and Science

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2006


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency, Bulgaria


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski's academic range and degree level offering.



Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski.



Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)
International
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski's Admission Office Admission Office

15 Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd.
Sofia 1504
2 9308 522
2 9308 544

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski Size and Profile


Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski has a student enrollment ranging from 20,000 to 24,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski's academic staff ranges from 3,000 to 3,499 members.


Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski's Control Type Control Type

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski's Entity Type Entity Type

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski Facilities


Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski's Library University Library

Yes Visit Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski's Library


Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski's Housing University Housing

Yes


Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski Services


Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski
  • Faculty of History
  • Faculty of Biology
  • Faculty of Theology
  • Faculty of Geology and Geography
  • Faculty of History
  • Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
  • Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication
  • Faculty of Classical and Modern Philology
  • Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics
  • Faculty of Educational Studies and the Arts
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Slavic Studies
  • Faculty of Physics
  • Faculty of Philosophy
  • Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy
  • Faculty of Law
  • Department for Information and In-service Training of Teachers
  • Department of Language Learning
  • Sports Department

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Memberships and Affiliations

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski Affiliations and Memberships

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  • European University Association (EUA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski public or private?

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski profit or non-profit?

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski in terms of enrollment?

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski has a student enrollment ranging from 20,000 to 24,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski in terms of academic staff?

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski's academic staff ranges from 3,000 to 3,499 members.

Is Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski a coeducational institution?

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski use?

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski affiliated with?

None.

Does Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski admit international students?

Yes.

What is Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski SU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski SU located?

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski is located in Sofia, Sofia City, Bulgaria. Address: 15 Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard.

Is Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski SU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski is accredited by Ministry of Education and Science (since 2006).

Does Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski have a university library?

Yes

Does Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski offer career services?

Yes

Does Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski offer distance learning?

Yes

Does Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski have an institutional hospital?

Yes

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