Sofia University

Palo Alto, CA
1069 East Meadow Cr, Palo Alto, CA 94303
650-493-4430

Sofia University is a private research university in Sofia, Bulgaria. It is the largest and oldest university in the country and was founded in 1888. The university has eight faculties and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide range of disciplines. Sofia University is a member of the European University Association and the International Association of Universities.

Sofia University has a long and rich history. It was founded in 1888 as the Higher School of Commerce and Industry, making it the oldest university in Bulgaria. The university was renamed several times over the years, first to the Higher School of Economics and Social Sciences, then to the Polytechnicum, and finally to the University of Sofia in 1920. The university has played a significant role in the development of Bulgaria, producing many of the country's political and cultural leaders.

Sofia University is a comprehensive university with eight faculties: Economics and Business Administration; Law; Medicine; Pharmacy; Mathematics and Informatics; Physics; Chemistry; and Biology. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.

Sofia University is a research-intensive university with a strong commitment to academic excellence. The university has a number of research institutes and centers, and its faculty members are engaged in research in a wide range of fields. Sofia University is also home to Bulgaria's largest medical school.

Sofia University is an internationally-oriented university with a strong commitment to internationalization. The university has partnerships with universities around the world and offers a wide range of international programs. Sofia University is also a member of the European University Association and the International Association of Universities.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 1514

Type: Private for-profit, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www.sofia.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.sofia.edu/admissions/financing-your-education/