Sofia university ST. Kliment Ohridski Speciality : Biological Sciences
programme: Medicine

Most of my negative experience at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski stems from the mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Classes were suspended for months with little communication, and when they resumed, several months of coursework were condensed into just a few weeks. This created an unmanageable workload—especially unacceptable for a demanding degree like medicine.
There was a noticeable lack of adaptability to modern educational tools and digital platforms, highlighting the university’s resistance to edtech innovation. Many professors, unfortunately, demonstrated unprofessional behavior—often being outdated in their teaching methods, and at times even displaying racist or inappropriate attitudes.
Administrative support was severely lacking. A single staff member was tasked with supporting over 1,000 international students, making even basic administrative tasks difficult and frustrating. On top of that, there was no support or events designed to help expat students adjust to a new culture or environment, leading to a deeply isolating student life.
Overall, the lack of structure, outdated systems, and poor support made the academic and social experience extremely stressful. I would not recommend this university to international students seeking a supportive, modern, and inclusive learning environment.