The 10 best universities in Bulgaria (2026)

Ranked by UNIREAL Score — a transparent blend of research output, international rankings, awards and student excellence. The list updates automatically as our data is refreshed.

1. 1

   Sofia University

   Sofia, Bulgaria

   74/100 Score
2. 2

   Sofia Medical University

   Triaditsa District, Bulgaria

   68/100 Score

   €9,950 /year
3. 3

   Technical University of Sofia

   Studentski District, Bulgaria

   68/100 Score

   €3,500 /year
4. 4

   Plovdiv Medical University

   Plovdiv, Bulgaria

   64/100 Score

   €10,000 /year
5. 5

   Medical University of Varna

   Varna, Bulgaria

   64/100 Score

   €10,000 /year
6. 6

   University of Plovdiv

   Bulgaria

   62/100 Score

   €3,000 /year
7. 7

   Trakia University

   Stara Zagora, Bulgaria

   62/100 Score

   €7,000 /year
8. 8

   University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy

   Bulgaria

   60/100 Score

   €2,400 /year
9. 9

   University of Ruse

   Ruse, Bulgaria

   59/100 Score

   €5,000 /year
10. 10

    University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy

    Bulgaria

    58/100 Score

    €7,400 /year