History
The University is founded in 1961 as a Higher Institute of Pedagogy for Natural Sciences and Mathematics; however, it awarded university status in 1972. Today, Paisii Hilendarski University of Plovdiv provides degree-level education to students in more than 260 disciplines encompassing the humanities, social sciences and the aforesaid subjects.
Education
Paisii Hilendarski University of Plovdiv employs over 900 academic and non-academic members of staff.
There are 550 full-time academic employees, of whom 30 are Full Professors, 160 Associate Professors and 360 Lecturers.
More than 8,000 full-time students and approximately 5,000 part-time students study in the nine faculties of the University. The University prides itself on being a fully regulated institution that accepts students and hires and indeed promotes staff in full compliance with the Law of Higher Education.
Plovdiv University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1501 Ranking
- 54 Scholarships
- 550 Academic Staff
Plovdiv University Overview
Plovdiv University Scholarships
Plovdiv University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Plovdiv University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
The Smooth Movers Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
750 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2026
Studybay Fall Essay Contest
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7450 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
The Sapiente TECH Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2027
Annual Students' Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
350 EUR
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies)
Merit-based
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Plovdiv University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top % Bulgaria
Top % Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
1501
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| - | - | 1501 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Housing services
The University ofPlovdiv benefits frompreferential prizesfrom hotels andhostels in town.
Library services
Paisii Hilendarski University of Plovdiv has a library, its own publishing house, an information centre, scientific laboratories, language labs, multimedia-and-computer labs, a distance-learning centre, a career-guidance service, a research-and-development division, a sports centre, a student theatre and sundry other technical centres, including auxiliary and service units.
Campus life
The Rektorat functions as the administrative heartbeat of the university and is located in the city centre, 24 Tsar Assen Street. Most lectures are held, either at the Rektorat, or else at the New Building, which is located to the south in the suburbs, 236 Bulgaria Boulevard. Another centrally-located building can be found on Kostaki Peev Street and yet another in the Old Town, very close to the Roman Amphitheatre. Two further affiliated colleges and their respective teaching facilities are situated in the towns of Smolyan and Kardzhali.
Sports facilities
Hosting many international sports'competition, with its beautiful canalsurrounded by parks and restaurants, Plovdivhas developed a rich offer of fitness, yoga,dance and other sports and leisureactivities
Plovdiv University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Bulgaria Country
Polski Trumbesh City
#2 Branch Campus
Bulgaria Country
Plovdiv City
Plovdiv University Student Reviews & Awards
4.5
Based on 19 reviews
- 5 Star 9 Reviews
- 4 Star 10 Reviews
- 3 Star 0 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.3
- Student Diversity 4.0
An international experience
Studying at Plovdiv Medical University (PMU) has been a rich experience filled with both ups and downs. The University offers courses only in Medical sciences including Human Medicine, Dental Medicine and Pharmacology. This, combined with a large cohort of international students mixed with local students allows for a tight knit community of larger than life personalities from across the globe. Gaining invaluable knowledge and experiences from Professors/academic staff and colleagues is what makes studying at PMU a truly unique experience, unlike any other. The campus is consistently being updated with new facilities always popping up, and is integrated with several local hospitals for practical experience. The only thing missing is the lack of integration with other Universities and student organisations, leaving it to be a bit of an isolated student experience.
They need to improve regarding modernization.
I appreciate the University's comprehensive Linguistics program, which has provided me with a solid foundation in communication and analysis. I would have preferred if we had a possibility to participate in more practical tasks facing more people with the same passion as us.
Excellent Clinical Exposure
The university offers excellent clinical practice and hands-on exposure starting from the 3rd year, which has been invaluable for building practical skills in medicine. The opportunity to engage directly in clinical settings has greatly enhanced my understanding of various subjects and prepared me for real-world medical practice.
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