Technical University of Sofia – Branch Plovdiv vs University of Forestry - LTU vs New Bulgarian University - NBU vs HRC Culinary Academy vs SoftUni Digital

Side-by-side comparison from 37 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
Technical University of Sofia – Branch Plovdiv: wins 0/7 categories
University of Forestry - LTU: wins 0/7 categories
New Bulgarian University - NBU: wins 1/7 categories
HRC Culinary Academy: wins 0/7 categories
SoftUni Digital: wins 3/7 categories
University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy - UCTM: wins 0/7 categories
National Sports Academy Vassil Levski - NSA: wins 3/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Business Administration and Economics
Sofia, Bulgaria
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Sofia, Bulgaria
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Best programme: Digital Marketing Transformation and Design Thinking
Category ratings
Facilities
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3.81
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2.50
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5.00
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Location
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2.97
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3.50
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4.00
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Professors
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3.88
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5.00
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3.00
Internationality
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3.50
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4.50
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4.00
Student life
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3.44
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3.50
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4.00
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Value
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3.44
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5.00
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3.00
Accommodation
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3.28
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3.00
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3.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Technical subject breadth, though some content is outdated.
  • +Limited resources and outdated labs hinder scientific pursuits.

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  • +Supportive and professional faculty
  • +Relevant and practical program content
  • +Modern facilities and engaging learning environment

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  • +Flexible and affordable remote education
  • +Engaging and modern lectures by intelligent instructors
  • +Job placement support and relevant skill development

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Cons
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance.
  • -Ineffective administrative and management support.
  • -Lack of engagement and relevance in curriculum.

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  • -Outdated curriculum and unproductive teaching methods.
  • -Lack of sufficient instructors and support staff for large student numbers.
  • -Unfulfilled program goals and wasted course content.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Facilities and resources are outdated and insufficient.
  • -Communication and student support are lacking.

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Rating summary
What students say

Across the surveyed categories, the university received uniformly low ratings. With zero marks in all areas, there are no standout strengths to highlight. The institution's performance is consistently weak across facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and overall value. This suggests a need for significant improvement across all aspects of the university experience.

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This institution demonstrates notable strengths in its academic offerings, with high ratings for Professors (3.875) and Facilities (3.8125). Student life and internationalization also received positive scores. Conversely, the Location appears to be the weakest area, scoring significantly lower than other aspects. Accommodations and overall value present a moderate performance.

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This institution excels in its academic offerings and global appeal, earning perfect scores for Professors and Value, and a very strong 4.5 for Internationality. Areas for improvement include its Facilities, which received a lower rating of 2.5. Student life and accommodation are moderately rated, while the location scores a respectable 3.5.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With one review, the university is rated 4/5 stars. This student highlighted the broad technical knowledge offered but noted limitations for aspiring scientists due to financing and outdated subjects.

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Most of the 33 reviews are positive (~74%), highlighting supportive professors, modern facilities, and engaging programs. A small percentage (~6%) of negative feedback mentions outdated or unproductive courses and insufficient teaching staff for some programs.

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With an average rating of 4/5, both reviews are positive. Students highlight comfortable, flexible, fully remote learning with affordable taxes and great education. Lectures are described as interesting and modern, taught by intelligent lecturers. The university also offers job placement assistance.

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Rating distribution
5★
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4★
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3★
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2★
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3%
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1★
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Commendable lecturers

The curriculum provides a comprehensive overview of various aspects within the specialty, making the degree highly attractive to employers in Bulgaria. Although challenging, pursuing their programs part-time can be more manageable. New Bulgarian University offers more hands-on experience, equipping students with specific skills relevant to the job market. The lecturers are also commendable, offering support and practical insights that make learning more applicable to real-world scenarios, enhancing both the academic and professional development of students.

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