Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 3rd in Bulgaria, 2720th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 21 research topics. Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,634 academic publications and 27,106 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 7 notable alumni.
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Physics rankings
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 3rd for Physics in Bulgaria and 2330th in the World with 1,967 publications made and 15,360 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski"
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 22 | 54 |
| 1992 | 18 | 49 |
| 1993 | 21 | 44 |
| 1994 | 13 | 71 |
| 1995 | 21 | 73 |
| 1996 | 27 | 89 |
| 1997 | 26 | 81 |
| 1998 | 13 | 77 |
| 1999 | 35 | 63 |
| 2000 | 22 | 104 |
| 2001 | 25 | 128 |
| 2002 | 17 | 111 |
| 2003 | 17 | 152 |
| 2004 | 30 | 162 |
| 2005 | 25 | 214 |
| 2006 | 30 | 221 |
| 2007 | 55 | 278 |
| 2008 | 48 | 392 |
| 2009 | 36 | 377 |
| 2010 | 61 | 472 |
| 2011 | 40 | 504 |
| 2012 | 66 | 579 |
| 2013 | 60 | 587 |
| 2014 | 71 | 657 |
| 2015 | 72 | 668 |
| 2016 | 62 | 725 |
| 2017 | 102 | 775 |
| 2018 | 74 | 769 |
| 2019 | 125 | 814 |
| 2020 | 143 | 1054 |
| 2021 | 161 | 1337 |
| 2022 | 130 | 1483 |
| 2023 | 122 | 1789 |
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Chemistry rankings
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 4th for Chemistry in Bulgaria and 2749th in the World with 1,937 publications made and 16,213 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
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Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1991 | 17 | 50 |
| 1992 | 12 | 53 |
| 1993 | 14 | 49 |
| 1994 | 10 | 88 |
| 1995 | 18 | 61 |
| 1996 | 29 | 69 |
| 1997 | 25 | 66 |
| 1998 | 32 | 111 |
| 1999 | 30 | 61 |
| 2000 | 20 | 94 |
| 2001 | 28 | 115 |
| 2002 | 18 | 105 |
| 2003 | 20 | 136 |
| 2004 | 37 | 144 |
| 2005 | 34 | 206 |
| 2006 | 38 | 226 |
| 2007 | 56 | 255 |
| 2008 | 49 | 339 |
| 2009 | 43 | 328 |
| 2010 | 72 | 454 |
| 2011 | 50 | 484 |
| 2012 | 69 | 513 |
| 2013 | 72 | 590 |
| 2014 | 94 | 620 |
| 2015 | 77 | 661 |
| 2016 | 64 | 725 |
| 2017 | 86 | 765 |
| 2018 | 76 | 881 |
| 2019 | 103 | 938 |
| 2020 | 123 | 1233 |
| 2021 | 123 | 1514 |
| 2022 | 127 | 1847 |
| 2023 | 137 | 2160 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" in various areas of Chemistry.
Biology rankings
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 6th for Biology in Bulgaria and 3047th in the World with 1,922 publications made and 16,638 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Nutrition and Food Science.
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski"
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 13 | 40 |
| 1992 | 8 | 43 |
| 1993 | 12 | 42 |
| 1994 | 7 | 66 |
| 1995 | 14 | 52 |
| 1996 | 18 | 50 |
| 1997 | 20 | 54 |
| 1998 | 30 | 104 |
| 1999 | 20 | 47 |
| 2000 | 14 | 82 |
| 2001 | 22 | 91 |
| 2002 | 17 | 91 |
| 2003 | 16 | 113 |
| 2004 | 24 | 127 |
| 2005 | 29 | 177 |
| 2006 | 35 | 205 |
| 2007 | 41 | 257 |
| 2008 | 52 | 329 |
| 2009 | 43 | 331 |
| 2010 | 84 | 452 |
| 2011 | 53 | 479 |
| 2012 | 68 | 500 |
| 2013 | 67 | 587 |
| 2014 | 93 | 682 |
| 2015 | 73 | 664 |
| 2016 | 71 | 788 |
| 2017 | 94 | 815 |
| 2018 | 76 | 960 |
| 2019 | 94 | 1032 |
| 2020 | 124 | 1376 |
| 2021 | 163 | 1811 |
| 2022 | 165 | 2070 |
| 2023 | 156 | 2446 |
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Engineering rankings
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 4th for Engineering in Bulgaria and 3153rd in the World with 1,728 publications made and 11,619 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski"
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 11 | 29 |
| 1992 | 5 | 16 |
| 1993 | 9 | 30 |
| 1994 | 9 | 54 |
| 1995 | 16 | 37 |
| 1996 | 16 | 35 |
| 1997 | 18 | 45 |
| 1998 | 12 | 46 |
| 1999 | 25 | 43 |
| 2000 | 16 | 68 |
| 2001 | 17 | 90 |
| 2002 | 9 | 78 |
| 2003 | 15 | 123 |
| 2004 | 23 | 117 |
| 2005 | 18 | 157 |
| 2006 | 28 | 181 |
| 2007 | 46 | 211 |
| 2008 | 49 | 308 |
| 2009 | 37 | 295 |
| 2010 | 60 | 365 |
| 2011 | 42 | 386 |
| 2012 | 54 | 445 |
| 2013 | 53 | 463 |
| 2014 | 63 | 500 |
| 2015 | 72 | 514 |
| 2016 | 63 | 557 |
| 2017 | 88 | 615 |
| 2018 | 73 | 640 |
| 2019 | 115 | 689 |
| 2020 | 144 | 953 |
| 2021 | 142 | 1258 |
| 2022 | 144 | 1478 |
| 2023 | 134 | 1767 |
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Environmental Science rankings
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 4th for Environmental Science in Bulgaria and 3241st in the World with 1,574 publications made and 12,310 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Environmental Chemistry.
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Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 3 | 20 |
| 1992 | 5 | 27 |
| 1993 | 5 | 22 |
| 1994 | 5 | 33 |
| 1995 | 6 | 32 |
| 1996 | 5 | 24 |
| 1997 | 13 | 25 |
| 1998 | 12 | 31 |
| 1999 | 14 | 27 |
| 2000 | 13 | 60 |
| 2001 | 17 | 70 |
| 2002 | 14 | 63 |
| 2003 | 10 | 76 |
| 2004 | 18 | 99 |
| 2005 | 19 | 106 |
| 2006 | 20 | 135 |
| 2007 | 28 | 169 |
| 2008 | 40 | 210 |
| 2009 | 37 | 217 |
| 2010 | 80 | 295 |
| 2011 | 38 | 321 |
| 2012 | 56 | 363 |
| 2013 | 53 | 413 |
| 2014 | 76 | 481 |
| 2015 | 67 | 458 |
| 2016 | 54 | 552 |
| 2017 | 90 | 613 |
| 2018 | 74 | 658 |
| 2019 | 94 | 775 |
| 2020 | 139 | 1129 |
| 2021 | 142 | 1463 |
| 2022 | 141 | 1633 |
| 2023 | 117 | 1878 |
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 4th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Bulgaria and 3323rd in the World with 1,308 publications made and 6,732 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Linguistics, Political Science, Law, Sociology.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #4 of 24 | In Bulgaria |
| #905 of 1,492 | In Europe |
| #3323 of 7,020 | In the World |
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski"
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 5 | 10 |
| 1992 | 6 | 16 |
| 1993 | 6 | 4 |
| 1994 | 4 | 12 |
| 1995 | 8 | 19 |
| 1996 | 8 | 29 |
| 1997 | 4 | 19 |
| 1998 | 5 | 19 |
| 1999 | 9 | 15 |
| 2000 | 2 | 21 |
| 2001 | 5 | 44 |
| 2002 | 5 | 31 |
| 2003 | 10 | 34 |
| 2004 | 16 | 51 |
| 2005 | 11 | 51 |
| 2006 | 14 | 55 |
| 2007 | 18 | 95 |
| 2008 | 21 | 109 |
| 2009 | 28 | 112 |
| 2010 | 45 | 161 |
| 2011 | 24 | 185 |
| 2012 | 41 | 204 |
| 2013 | 34 | 237 |
| 2014 | 48 | 303 |
| 2015 | 54 | 294 |
| 2016 | 42 | 313 |
| 2017 | 79 | 367 |
| 2018 | 68 | 388 |
| 2019 | 96 | 482 |
| 2020 | 139 | 693 |
| 2021 | 152 | 969 |
| 2022 | 135 | 1071 |
| 2023 | 106 | 1302 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Computer Science rankings
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 4th for Computer Science in Bulgaria and 3203rd in the World with 1,254 publications made and 6,995 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Cyber Security.
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Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1991 | 5 | 9 |
| 1992 | 5 | 19 |
| 1993 | 6 | 8 |
| 1994 | 3 | 47 |
| 1995 | 8 | 20 |
| 1996 | 8 | 35 |
| 1997 | 0 | 29 |
| 1998 | 2 | 22 |
| 1999 | 10 | 31 |
| 2000 | 0 | 26 |
| 2001 | 2 | 53 |
| 2002 | 5 | 35 |
| 2003 | 12 | 68 |
| 2004 | 13 | 87 |
| 2005 | 6 | 82 |
| 2006 | 16 | 75 |
| 2007 | 19 | 125 |
| 2008 | 28 | 168 |
| 2009 | 22 | 191 |
| 2010 | 37 | 244 |
| 2011 | 31 | 263 |
| 2012 | 33 | 270 |
| 2013 | 33 | 309 |
| 2014 | 33 | 315 |
| 2015 | 47 | 313 |
| 2016 | 47 | 381 |
| 2017 | 70 | 416 |
| 2018 | 71 | 429 |
| 2019 | 97 | 504 |
| 2020 | 130 | 664 |
| 2021 | 136 | 1051 |
| 2022 | 125 | 1138 |
| 2023 | 114 | 1313 |
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Mathematics rankings
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 3rd for Mathematics in Bulgaria and 2066th in the World with 880 publications made and 7,928 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski"
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1991 | 8 | 24 |
| 1992 | 10 | 25 |
| 1993 | 2 | 11 |
| 1994 | 5 | 34 |
| 1995 | 6 | 21 |
| 1996 | 3 | 30 |
| 1997 | 5 | 41 |
| 1998 | 1 | 24 |
| 1999 | 4 | 19 |
| 2000 | 2 | 32 |
| 2001 | 4 | 53 |
| 2002 | 4 | 35 |
| 2003 | 5 | 49 |
| 2004 | 9 | 67 |
| 2005 | 5 | 67 |
| 2006 | 9 | 77 |
| 2007 | 10 | 116 |
| 2008 | 11 | 127 |
| 2009 | 11 | 150 |
| 2010 | 21 | 190 |
| 2011 | 15 | 231 |
| 2012 | 22 | 238 |
| 2013 | 20 | 267 |
| 2014 | 21 | 288 |
| 2015 | 33 | 308 |
| 2016 | 35 | 354 |
| 2017 | 65 | 377 |
| 2018 | 50 | 383 |
| 2019 | 72 | 422 |
| 2020 | 80 | 555 |
| 2021 | 95 | 765 |
| 2022 | 84 | 830 |
| 2023 | 67 | 864 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" in various areas of Mathematics.
Medicine rankings
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 7th for Medicine in Bulgaria and 3787th in the World with 877 publications made and 6,150 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Pharmacy, Public Health, Psychiatry, Immunology.
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Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1991 | 7 | 25 |
| 1992 | 5 | 15 |
| 1993 | 4 | 18 |
| 1994 | 3 | 13 |
| 1995 | 5 | 27 |
| 1996 | 15 | 43 |
| 1997 | 6 | 34 |
| 1998 | 14 | 60 |
| 1999 | 7 | 17 |
| 2000 | 4 | 20 |
| 2001 | 3 | 31 |
| 2002 | 5 | 34 |
| 2003 | 6 | 30 |
| 2004 | 19 | 55 |
| 2005 | 13 | 67 |
| 2006 | 9 | 64 |
| 2007 | 16 | 76 |
| 2008 | 15 | 105 |
| 2009 | 12 | 117 |
| 2010 | 36 | 149 |
| 2011 | 22 | 160 |
| 2012 | 26 | 180 |
| 2013 | 29 | 186 |
| 2014 | 40 | 255 |
| 2015 | 32 | 254 |
| 2016 | 20 | 319 |
| 2017 | 42 | 301 |
| 2018 | 33 | 337 |
| 2019 | 51 | 393 |
| 2020 | 62 | 542 |
| 2021 | 74 | 802 |
| 2022 | 97 | 996 |
| 2023 | 98 | 1281 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" in various areas of Medicine.
Business rankings
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 4th for Business in Bulgaria and 3277th in the World with 576 publications made and 2,317 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems.
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Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 8 |
| 1992 | 2 | 11 |
| 1993 | 1 | 16 |
| 1994 | 1 | 13 |
| 1995 | 4 | 17 |
| 1996 | 5 | 23 |
| 1997 | 1 | 13 |
| 1998 | 3 | 19 |
| 1999 | 4 | 13 |
| 2000 | 0 | 18 |
| 2001 | 2 | 41 |
| 2002 | 2 | 32 |
| 2003 | 3 | 51 |
| 2004 | 2 | 62 |
| 2005 | 4 | 58 |
| 2006 | 8 | 72 |
| 2007 | 6 | 90 |
| 2008 | 15 | 128 |
| 2009 | 15 | 120 |
| 2010 | 15 | 157 |
| 2011 | 7 | 150 |
| 2012 | 14 | 156 |
| 2013 | 8 | 174 |
| 2014 | 14 | 182 |
| 2015 | 26 | 187 |
| 2016 | 17 | 160 |
| 2017 | 33 | 216 |
| 2018 | 33 | 228 |
| 2019 | 50 | 273 |
| 2020 | 73 | 330 |
| 2021 | 80 | 458 |
| 2022 | 57 | 438 |
| 2023 | 44 | 533 |
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Economics rankings
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 4th for Economics in Bulgaria and 3024th in the World with 412 publications made and 1,933 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
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Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 5 |
| 1992 | 3 | 7 |
| 1993 | 1 | 8 |
| 1994 | 0 | 6 |
| 1995 | 1 | 10 |
| 1996 | 1 | 11 |
| 1997 | 0 | 7 |
| 1998 | 0 | 10 |
| 1999 | 2 | 6 |
| 2000 | 0 | 10 |
| 2001 | 0 | 19 |
| 2002 | 1 | 14 |
| 2003 | 2 | 11 |
| 2004 | 2 | 17 |
| 2005 | 1 | 20 |
| 2006 | 8 | 23 |
| 2007 | 2 | 32 |
| 2008 | 6 | 47 |
| 2009 | 8 | 36 |
| 2010 | 10 | 84 |
| 2011 | 5 | 72 |
| 2012 | 11 | 90 |
| 2013 | 8 | 79 |
| 2014 | 10 | 108 |
| 2015 | 20 | 101 |
| 2016 | 15 | 110 |
| 2017 | 29 | 137 |
| 2018 | 25 | 128 |
| 2019 | 45 | 180 |
| 2020 | 48 | 256 |
| 2021 | 54 | 335 |
| 2022 | 43 | 306 |
| 2023 | 35 | 376 |
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Art & Design rankings
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" ranked 3rd for Art & Design in Bulgaria and 3118th in the World with 358 publications made and 1,183 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Multimedia, Architecture.
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.
Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski"
Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | 4 | 5 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 | 3 | 5 |
| 2004 | 1 | 7 |
| 2005 | 3 | 7 |
| 2006 | 3 | 8 |
| 2007 | 7 | 12 |
| 2008 | 9 | 27 |
| 2009 | 8 | 24 |
| 2010 | 16 | 41 |
| 2011 | 6 | 31 |
| 2012 | 20 | 48 |
| 2013 | 8 | 43 |
| 2014 | 14 | 30 |
| 2015 | 8 | 38 |
| 2016 | 13 | 28 |
| 2017 | 23 | 62 |
| 2018 | 17 | 42 |
| 2019 | 16 | 60 |
| 2020 | 49 | 66 |
| 2021 | 47 | 114 |
| 2022 | 38 | 119 |
| 2023 | 30 | 175 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" in various areas of Art & Design.
Other rankings
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