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Sofia University among Bulgarian higher education institutions with most international students

[01/10/2025 02:57]

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During the past academic year, the Sofia University was among the Bulgarian higher education institutions with the highest number of international students, alongside the four medical universities in Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, and Pleven.

Sofia University enrolled 1,394 students from 62 countries across all 16 faculties, including 351 from EU member states, according to the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA).

During the 2024/2025 academic year, the total number of international students in Bulgarian universities was 16,995, including thousands from EU countries.

The most international students in Bulgaria came from Greece – 3,277 students; the UK – 2,235; Ukraine – 2,151; Germany – 1,532; and Italy – 990.