Sofia university ST. Kliment Ohridski vs University of Forestry - LTU vs New Bulgarian University - NBU vs Medical University of Sofia vs HRC Culinary Academy

Side-by-side comparison from 72 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy - UACEG (5.00)
Sofia university ST. Kliment Ohridski: wins 0/6 categories
University of Forestry - LTU: wins 0/6 categories
New Bulgarian University - NBU: wins 0/6 categories
Medical University of Sofia: wins 0/6 categories
HRC Culinary Academy: wins 0/6 categories
SoftUni Digital: wins 2/6 categories
University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy - UACEG: wins 4/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: European Studies
Best programme: Business Administration and Economics
Best programme: Dental Surgery
Sofia, Bulgaria
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Sofia, Bulgaria
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Best programme: Digital Marketing Transformation and Design Thinking
Best programme: Architecture and Civil Engineering
Category ratings
Facilities
3.00
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3.81
2.40
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2.50
5.00
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Location
4.20
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2.97
4.40
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3.50
5.00
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Professors
3.88
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3.88
3.20
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5.00
5.00
Internationality
2.92
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3.50
3.60
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4.50
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4.00
Student life
3.60
Not rated
3.44
3.40
Not rated
3.50
5.00
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Value
3.60
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3.44
2.60
Not rated
5.00
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4.00
Accommodation
2.68
Not rated
3.28
2.20
Not rated
3.00
5.00
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +High-quality, well-structured academic programs and knowledgeable, supportive faculty.
  • +Well-organized university with disciplined focus on quality education.
  • +Positive student life with organized activities and polite community.

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  • +Supportive and professional faculty
  • +Relevant and practical program content
  • +Modern facilities and engaging learning environment
  • +Energetic, intelligent, and supportive professors.
  • +Affordable fees and inexpensive city life for international students.
  • +Independent learning opportunities and a welcoming international community.

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  • +Flexible and affordable remote education
  • +Engaging and modern lectures by intelligent instructors
  • +Job placement support and relevant skill development
  • +High-quality academic programs with experienced faculty
  • +Emphasis on innovation and critical thinking
  • +Strong focus on research opportunities
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues, including poor communication and condensed workloads.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of necessary equipment.
  • -Inconsistent teaching quality due to professors' age and experience levels.

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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.
  • -Poor teaching quality and outdated curriculum.
  • -Administrative and management issues.
  • -Lack of provided learning materials.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frequent problems.
  • -Facilities and resources are outdated and insufficient.
  • -Communication and student support are lacking.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor campus maintenance are frequently mentioned.
  • -The quality of teaching and curriculum relevance is a recurring concern.
Rating summary
What students say

This institution demonstrates particular strengths in its location, receiving a high rating of 4.2. Professors are also well-regarded with a score of 3.88. Conversely, accommodation emerges as the weakest area, scoring a low 2.68. Facilities and internationality also present opportunities for improvement, with ratings below 3.

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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.

Analyzing the provided ratings, the university excels in **Location**, boasting an impressive 4.4. Conversely, **Accomodation** and **Facilities** represent its weakest areas, scoring 2.2 and 2.4 respectively. Other aspects like Student Life and Internationality fall into the mid-range, suggesting room for improvement across the board.

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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.

This institution garners excellent scores across most aspects of university life. Facilities, professors, location, student life, and accommodation all achieve a perfect 5 out of 5. Internationality scores a respectable 4, indicating a strong but not dominant global presence. Value for money also receives a 4, suggesting a generally positive return on investment.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Approximately 74% of reviews are positive, highlighting good teaching and pleasant experiences. Negative feedback, from about 9.7% of reviewers, notes issues with pandemic handling and older facilities.

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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.

Around 74% of reviews are positive, praising intelligent professors and affordability, though some note the need for system changes. A smaller portion (20%) express significant dissatisfaction with the quality of education and professors.

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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.

The single review highlights academic excellence and a rich student experience, with faculty offering practical application. No negative feedback was received, indicating a ~0% negative sentiment.

Rating distribution
5★
35%
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4★
29%
0%
42%
40%
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3★
26%
0%
36%
20%
0%
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2★
3%
0%
3%
0%
0%
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1★
6%
0%
3%
20%
0%
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Most useful review
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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.

Expectations vs reality

Overall, the program is quite interesting and exciting. There are some great professors and tutors over there. The level of education is fine, there is a lot of stress involved, but that’s normal for a specialty like Medicine. However, I strongly dislike the lack of organisation, last-minute changes of the program that occur every day. It’s chaotic and brings additional stress to all the students.

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