Look beyond the university name
Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" is a public research university in Sofia, Bulgaria. It is the oldest institution of higher education in Bulgaria.
| Location | Sofia, Sofia-Capital, Bulgaria |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 34,151 |
| Total citations | 1,482,533 |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"?
Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies, Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions, Particle Detector Development and Performance, High-Energy Particle Collisions Research, Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"
According to OpenAlex, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" has 34,151 indexed research works with 1,482,533 total citations.
Most-cited affiliated researchers
- Galina P. Petrova — 4,723 citations
- Diana P. Zlatanova — 4,541 citations
- Nikolai D. Denkov — 2,768 citations
- Orlin D. Velev — 2,768 citations
- Zakri Abdul Hamid — 2,627 citations
Source: OpenAlex (most-cited affiliated authors)
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Who leads Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"?
Leadership details are on the official website.
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Campus & student life
Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" is located in Sofia, Sofia-Capital, Bulgaria.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"
Official website: https://www.uni-sofia.bg/ ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" founded?
See the overview section above.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the ?
See the leadership section.