Sofia university ST. Kliment Ohridski vs Technical University of Sofia – Branch Plovdiv vs University of Forestry - LTU vs New Bulgarian University - NBU vs Technical University of Sofia - TU

Side-by-side comparison from 71 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Technical University of Sofia – Branch Plovdiv (4.00)
Sofia university ST. Kliment Ohridski: wins 0/7 categories
Technical University of Sofia – Branch Plovdiv: wins 0/7 categories
University of Forestry - LTU: wins 0/7 categories
New Bulgarian University - NBU: wins 0/7 categories
Technical University of Sofia - TU: wins 5/7 categories
University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy - UCTM: wins 0/7 categories
National Sports Academy Vassil Levski - NSA: wins 2/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: European Studies
Best programme: Business Administration and Economics
Best programme: Computer Engineering and Informatics
Category ratings
Facilities
3.04
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3.81
3.00
Not rated
5.00
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Location
4.23
Not rated
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2.97
4.25
Win
Not rated
4.00
Professors
3.92
Not rated
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3.88
4.25
Win
Not rated
3.00
Internationality
2.96
Not rated
Not rated
3.50
3.00
Not rated
4.00
Win
Student life
3.62
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3.44
4.50
Win
Not rated
4.00
Value
3.65
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Not rated
3.44
4.25
Win
Not rated
3.00
Accommodation
2.73
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Not rated
3.28
3.50
Win
Not rated
3.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Excellent professors and quality education
  • +Supportive faculty and well-organized programs
  • +Engaging student life and activities
  • +Technical subject breadth, though some content is outdated.
  • +Limited resources and outdated labs hinder scientific pursuits.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
  • +Unique international study opportunities and foreign university partnerships.
  • +High-quality professors and subject matter expertise.
  • +Broad range of specialized courses.

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues, particularly concerning communication and adaptability.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient technological resources.
  • -Inconsistent quality of teaching staff, with a mix of outdated or inexperienced professors.
  • -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.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a common complaint.
  • -Students express frustration with administrative inefficiencies and lack of support.
  • -Course content is sometimes perceived as irrelevant or not aligned with current industry needs.

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Rating summary
What students say

The university demonstrates notable strengths in its **location**, receiving the highest score, and in **professors**, which also earned a high rating. Conversely, **accommodation** is identified as the weakest area, scoring significantly lower than other aspects. Other areas like student life and value received mid-range scores, while facilities and internationality are also areas for improvement.

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.

This institution excels in student life, achieving a high rating of 4.5. Professors and location also received strong scores of 4.25, alongside value for money. Conversely, facilities and internationality are the weakest areas, both scoring 3. The accommodation rating sits at a moderate 3.5, indicating areas for potential improvement.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting educated professors and a good learning experience. A small portion of feedback mentions issues with pandemic management and outdated facilities.

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.

With 3 out of 4 reviews being positive (~75%), students praise unique courses and international study opportunities. The average rating is 3.75/5, with no negative feedback reported.

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Rating distribution
5★
38%
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15%
0%
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0%
4★
28%
100%
0%
42%
75%
0%
0%
3★
25%
0%
0%
36%
25%
0%
100%
2★
3%
0%
0%
3%
0%
0%
0%
1★
6%
0%
0%
3%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
It can be good and bad, but you can learn a lot from everything

The experience you can get as a student in Sofia University mainly depends on the major and Faculty that you are in. Also, on your motivation and how much do you want to invest in time and efforts to learn something. You can have the positive experience of being taught by very good and quality professors and assistant professors, or some that are not quite good at all, but this is something you can see and experience in any university what so ever. The bureaucracy is annoying for sure.

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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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