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Universities and education in Plovdiv

Plovdiv is a developing education base with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science.

Education type
Mixed education base
Education score
52/100

Education overview

Plovdiv is a developing education base with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science.

Plovdiv, Bulgaria is classified as a mixed education base in our deterministic education index. These are planning estimates derived from country academic priors and existing city signals — not measured enrolment data or institutional rankings. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Universities

Representative academic ecosystem for this city — deterministic dataset entities, not a verified institutional directory.

Universities

Universities below are deterministic, representative dataset entities generated for research and discovery — they are not a directory of specific, real, or accredited institutions, and the scores are not rankings. Verify actual universities and accreditation with official sources.

  • Plovdiv Public University

    Public

    medium student body · est. ~1722

    • Education
    • Arts
    • Mathematics
    • Physics
    Research intensity:
    52/100
    International focus:
    54/100
  • Plovdiv Institute of Technology

    Technical

    small student body · est. ~1850

    • Computer Science
    • Physics
    • Mathematics
    • Architecture
    • Energy
    • Transportation
    Research intensity:
    53/100
    International focus:
    57/100
  • Plovdiv Business School

    Business

    small student body · est. ~1903

    • Social Sciences
    • Business
    • Economics
    Research intensity:
    42/100
    International focus:
    56/100

Research environment

Where research activity concentrates and how strong it is.

Research environment

Research48/100

Research activity in Plovdiv centers on Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science, with a research score of 48/100.

Student life

The day-to-day experience for students.

Student life

Student friendliness66/100

Plovdiv offers a moderate student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods and relatively affordable living.

International students

How the city draws students from abroad.

International students

International students54/100

Plovdiv is building its appeal to international students through academic programs and its urban environment.

Academic strengths

Academic fields most represented across the city's universities in our dataset.

Academic strengths

  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Architecture
  • Arts
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Education

Education score

A 0–100 composite of higher education, research, reputation, student friendliness, international appeal, and university density. Used consistently across the platform.

Education score

Education score52/100
Higher education54/100
Research48/100
Academic reputation44/100
Student friendliness66/100
International students54/100
University density45/100

Student friendliness

How well the city supports student life overall.

Student friendliness

Student friendliness66/100

Plovdiv has a student-friendliness score of 66/100, reflecting affordability, walkability, connectivity, and overall quality of life for students.

Research score

Research strength and the density of academic institutions.

Research score

Research48/100
University density45/100
Academic reputation44/100

Plovdiv has 3 representative universities in our dataset and a research score of 48/100.

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