Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"
Sofia, Bulgaria · Bulgaria tuition policy
- Your destination
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Mandatory university cost / year
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
- English-taught offering
- Bachelor, Master
University overview
Study fields & specialities
Bulgaria’s oldest and largest university (1888), strong in the humanities, law, natural sciences and computer science.
The list shows the fields offered at this institution; programme-level availability (language, level, fees) is on the university’s official website.
Research notes
Bulgaria’s oldest and largest university. All students pay tuition (low by European standards).
Programme structure & languages
| Level | Standard duration | Standard ECTS | Language(s) of instruction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 3 years | 180 | Bulgarian / English |
| Master | 2 years | 120 | Bulgarian / English |
| PhD | 3–4 years | 180 | Bulgarian |
ECTS and duration follow the Bologna structure (Bachelor 180 ECTS / 3 years, Master 120 ECTS / 2 years, PhD ≈ 180 ECTS). Individual programmes may differ — verify in the official catalogue.
Tuition policy & mandatory fees
This figure is the mandatory university cost (tuition + compulsory fees), not living costs.
Programme entries (12)
| Programme | Level | Language | EU tuition | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Bulgarian / English | Low tuition (all students pay; EU/EEA pay national rates) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — Master (also in English) | Master | Bulgarian / English | Low tuition (all students pay; EU/EEA pay national rates) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — PhD | PhD | Bulgarian | Low tuition (all students pay; EU/EEA pay national rates) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Law — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Bulgarian / English | Low tuition (all students pay; EU/EEA pay national rates) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Law — Master (also in English) | Master | Bulgarian / English | Low tuition (all students pay; EU/EEA pay national rates) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Law — PhD | PhD | Bulgarian | Low tuition (all students pay; EU/EEA pay national rates) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Bulgarian / English | Low tuition (all students pay; EU/EEA pay national rates) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Master (also in English) | Master | Bulgarian / English | Low tuition (all students pay; EU/EEA pay national rates) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — PhD | PhD | Bulgarian | Low tuition (all students pay; EU/EEA pay national rates) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Bulgarian / English | Low tuition (all students pay; EU/EEA pay national rates) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — Master (also in English) | Master | Bulgarian / English | Low tuition (all students pay; EU/EEA pay national rates) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — PhD | PhD | Bulgarian | Low tuition (all students pay; EU/EEA pay national rates) | See the university page / official catalogue |
English-taught options & language notes
English-taught offering: Bachelor, Master.
Language requirements: Bulgarian for most programmes; English for some. English test: Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme..
Admissions & entry requirements
Who can apply
A secondary school leaving certificate recognised as equivalent; most programmes require an entrance examination. For a Master’s: a relevant Bachelor’s degree.
Language requirements
Bulgarian-taught programmes require Bulgarian; English-taught programmes require English proof.
English test
Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme.
Documents generally required 5 items
- Secondary school certificate + recognition
- Bachelor’s degree + transcript (for Master’s)
- Language certificate
- Entrance examination result (where required)
- Passport / ID copy
Application deadlines (typical)
Typical: applications ≈ June–July for the autumn intake; verify per institution.
How to apply
Direct university portal
Applications are submitted directly to each institution.
These are the typical requirements for this institution and its national admission system. Exact documents, subject requirements and deadlines are set per programme — date shown for the 2026/2027 cycle.
- Application platform
- Direct university portal
- Admissions page
- Official admissions / how to apply →
- Fees page
- Official tuition & fees information →
- Housing
- Not yet verified
- Scholarships
- Not yet verified
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- ≈ May–June
- Applications close
- ≈ June–July (autumn intake)
- Documents to submit
- Legalisation/apostille + translations; certified copies.
- Note
- Entrance examinations for most programmes.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle from the national admission system. Always confirm the exact deadline on this university’s official admissions page (linked above).
Contact — admissions
- Website
- https://www.uni-sofia.bg
- Admissions page
- Open admissions / contact page →
- Admissions email
- Not yet verified — use the admissions page
- Admissions phone
- Not yet verified
- Address
- Not yet verified
Admission enquiries: use the official admissions / contact page linked from the university website.
CONTACT: VERIFYOfficial sources
- Sofia University official website
https://www.uni-sofia.bg - Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" — admissions / how to apply (official)
https://www.uni-sofia.bg/index.php/eng/admission - Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" — tuition / fees (official)
https://www.uni-sofia.bg/index.php/eng/admission/international_students/tuition_fees_in_sofia_university_for_the_academic_2025_2026_year - Eurydice – National Student Fee and Support Systems: Bulgaria
https://eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu/ - Study in Bulgaria (Eurydice/European Commission)
https://education.ec.europa.eu/study-in-europe/country-profiles