Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 3rd in Bulgaria, 2425th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 27 research topics. Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 4,935 academic publications and 46,161 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 7 notable alumni.
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 6th for Biology in Bulgaria and 3008th in the World with 2,565 publications made and 27,683 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Zoology.
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 3rd for Physics in Bulgaria and 2312th in the World with 2,423 publications made and 24,275 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 5th for Chemistry in Bulgaria and 2800th in the World with 2,391 publications made and 24,961 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 5th for Engineering in Bulgaria and 3222nd in the World with 2,193 publications made and 18,300 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 5th for Environmental Science in Bulgaria and 3221st in the World with 2,061 publications made and 20,224 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Environmental Chemistry.
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 4th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Bulgaria and 3339th in the World with 1,801 publications made and 12,249 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Linguistics, Political Science, Law, Sociology.
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 4th for Computer Science in Bulgaria and 3196th in the World with 1,698 publications made and 12,616 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Cyber Security, Computer Networking.
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 7th for Medicine in Bulgaria and 3726th in the World with 1,283 publications made and 11,674 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Pharmacy.
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 3rd for Mathematics in Bulgaria and 1973rd in the World with 1,137 publications made and 13,825 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 4th for Business in Bulgaria and 3233rd in the World with 781 publications made and 4,461 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Engineering Management.
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 5th for Economics in Bulgaria and 3073rd in the World with 535 publications made and 3,365 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 3rd for Art & Design in Bulgaria and 2881st in the World with 497 publications made and 2,621 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Multimedia, Architecture, Aesthetics.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
