Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” is the oldest and most prestigious higher education institution in Bulgaria founded in 1888. Currently it has more than 110 different study degrees and 24 000 students enrolled. As an institution of higher education, its urgent priority is the exchange of intellectual resources, not only at local but also at international level. Sofia University has become highly competitive and well-respected center of knowledge through implementing successful scientific research and educational models, thus integrating centuries-old Bulgarian traditions in education and the contemporary best practices. “St. Kliment Ohridski” has always encouraged and established contacts with world acknowledged universities and colleges, moreover, in the resent years has made successful Agreements with many educational institutions across Europe, USA, Latin America and Asia.
The university offers Bachelor’s Degree Programmes, Master’s Degree Programmes, opportunities for PhD Students, Lifelong Education in 16 faculties: Faculty of History, Faculty of Slavic Studies, Faculty of Classical and Modern Philology, Faculty of Philosophy, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Preschool and Primary School Education, Faculty of Theology, Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, Faculty of Physics, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Faculty of Biology, Faculty of Geology and Geography and Faculty of Medicine.