Sofia University

Also known as University of Sofia, BFUS, St. Kliment Ohridski, Sofiyski universitet, Sv. Kliment Ohridski, St. Kliment Ohridski University, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"

university in Sofia, Bulgaria

Key facts

Former name: Higher Pedagogical Course
Motto: Ipsa scientia potestas est
Motto in english: Knowledge itself is power
Type: Public
Established: 1 October 1888 ( 1888-10-01 )
Affiliation: EUA
Endowment: $125 million
Rector: Georgi Valchev
Academic staff: 1,700
Students: 21,000 (2023)
Campus: Urban
Language: Bulgarian
Colors: Purple

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Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" (Bulgarian: Софийски университет „Св. Климент Охридски“) is a public research university in Sofia, Bulgaria. It is the oldest institution of higher education in Bulgaria.

Founded on 1 October 1888, the edifice of the university was constructed between 1924 and 1934 with the financial support of the brothers Evlogi Georgiev and Hristo Georgiev (whose sculptures are now featured on its façade) and has an area of 18,624 m and a total of 324 premises. The university has 16 faculties and three departments, where over 21,000 students receive their education. The current rector is Georgi Valchev.