Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 3rd in Bulgaria, 2706th in the global 2025 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 4,719 academic publications and 42,095 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 3007th in the World with 2,447 publications made and 25,069 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Zoology.
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 3rd for Physics in Bulgaria and 2273rd in the World with 2,354 publications made and 22,615 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 5th for Chemistry in Bulgaria and 2791st in the World with 2,307 publications made and 23,090 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 4th for Engineering in Bulgaria and 3213th in the World with 2,120 publications made and 16,678 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 3215th in the World with 1,987 publications made and 18,455 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 3313th in the World with 1,727 publications made and 11,114 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Linguistics, Political Science, Law, Sociology.
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 4th for Computer Science in Bulgaria and 3197th in the World with 1,613 publications made and 11,290 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 3724th in the World with 1,212 publications made and 10,417 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Public Health.
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 3rd for Mathematics in Bulgaria and 1940th in the World with 1,098 publications made and 12,861 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 3272nd in the World with 751 publications made and 3,976 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Engineering Management.
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 5th for Economics in Bulgaria and 3071st in the World with 521 publications made and 3,024 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 3rd for Art & Design in Bulgaria and 2914th in the World with 480 publications made and 2,262 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Multimedia, Architecture, Aesthetics.
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