Sofia university ST. Kliment Ohridski (reviews)

Studying at Sofia University was something I wanted to be because living in the capital would give me more opportunities to later look for work. Before that happened I studied on campus and was acquainted with the methods of a lot of professors. The only problem is that a lot of them are not adapted to the new needs of the students nowadays. I think it was a good start for higher education at a beautiful location and surrounded by some bright and interesting people with big dreams. Nevertheless, there were some problems with a blended type of education, and the technological equipment of the university is unfortunately not very advanced.

After studying economics for four years, I decided to upgrade my knowledge with a specialization in accounting. The teachers I met in the last year of my higher education were friendly and helpful and recommended me for a job as soon as I graduated. I still keep in touch with some of them. Overall, this was the best place to study economics and accounting professionals, and I still hear good reviews. I recommend it because of the central place of the faculty and the long experience of the teachers.

I graduated in accounting more than 30 years ago, after which I immediately started working on the recommendation of one of my dear teachers. Not one of the teachers of the time helped me and I had a good relationship with some of them and we have seen each other over the years. The times were different, but I judge from my children that competent professors still work at Sofia University.

I graduated more than 30 years ago and I will always be left with the positive impressions of the geography, geology and economics teachers I have had. The university was an incredible step in the direction of career development of every young student. I can only hope that this type of relationship between teachers and students that I have still exists. After graduation, I chose the teaching path that had been laid for me for these four years.

The school is renowned with plenty of well-known professors and competent researchers and assistants. It is an established institution that has one of the best Political Science curriculums in the country with access to the very best professionals in this field. The lectures however followed a slightly outdated structure with too much emphasis on repeating the content of books and articles and less time for productive dialogue. The programme is split into three specializations during the last year but it would be more beneficial to do it earlier in the course of education. In this way, students can become more involved with their chosen path and devote more time in the last year to finding the best suitable internship that could launch their careers. Overall the strengths of the Political Science programme lay in the flexibility of the career path and close relation to various master’s programmes around the world. The degree gives a solid base that can be built on later in the sphere of journalism, communication practices, and history.

Sofia University St Kliment Ohridski is a special place. Professors really push your limits, whether we’re talking about learning or nerves. Some majors are really hard to get in while others really only need you to apply to them, so choose carefully. Do not choose something just because they didn’t accept you somewhere else, you’re gonna be miserable.
Some professors are AMAZING teachers, others just recite the book, but no matter the case, all assistants are really helpful and good at their job.
Bureaucracy s*cks
There’s a thousand sites and a thousand people whose only job is to make sure you’re confused.
It’s all a huge filter and a big test on nerves but it is worth it.
If you wanna study, you’ll learn it.

Well, the above mentioned faculty is one of the most organised in my opinion. I studied there and I was supported by the faculty staff and most professors as there are always some exceptions. At overall, the students life is something of high-level as there are always some campaigns organised by students themselves and all in all, they are very polite. The technical base is something to be improved IMO although I saw some really modern and beautiful auditoriums located in the north wing part of Rectorate’s building. Although it’s an Urban campus, there is something like effect. You feel the calm silence when you walk into this solid building and it’s garden, so it’s quite enjoyable and silent for studying.

The Sofia University, or more particularly, FMI (The Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics) suggests its students a challenging and intensive, but also fresh and “techie” atmosphere. Of course, we cannot exclude math from the whole picture, as all professors teach us how significant it can be and how it can easily develop our critical thinking, so we could find a flexible way to solve our problems and daily tasks. Most of all, FMI prepares its students for life itself and it makes us deal with every obstacle we face on our paths. 🙂

Very good teaching methods, decent facilities. A lot of innovations and has some of the best specialists in Bulgaria. It has a good location near the metro station and bus stops. The students are friendly and kind to each other.

The University is a bit old, but on the other hand, everyone is very polite. Everyone from the Professors and the Teachers was always answering every question and were willing to help. The skills and character developed are well appreciated in life afterward.