South-West University "Neofit Rilski": Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3381 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #991 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #9 of 47 | In Bulgaria |
| #1 of 3 | In Blagoevgrad |
| #971 of 1,025 | For International Law |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 29%
- Enrollment
- 91
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.swu.bg
- Languages
- Bulgarian
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 29% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary Education Diploma in Bulgarian (Diploma za zavarsheno sredno obrazovanie); Diploma from High School, translated and legalized in Bulgarian Language |
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - January; February-June) |
| Enrollment | 91 |
We've calculated the 29% acceptance rate for South-West University "Neofit Rilski" based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
South-West University "Neofit Rilski" has published 2,078 scientific papers with 12,338 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Biology, Engineering, Law, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Physics, and Psychology.
South-West University "Neofit Rilski" majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000 | 3 | 5 |
| 2001 | 20 | 2 |
| 2002 | 3 | 8 |
| 2003 | 11 | 5 |
| 2004 | 9 | 8 |
| 2005 | 9 | 22 |
| 2006 | 13 | 28 |
| 2007 | 21 | 43 |
| 2008 | 18 | 55 |
| 2009 | 20 | 67 |
| 2010 | 31 | 96 |
| 2011 | 25 | 117 |
| 2012 | 42 | 131 |
| 2013 | 44 | 171 |
| 2014 | 49 | 160 |
| 2015 | 63 | 212 |
| 2016 | 88 | 217 |
| 2017 | 147 | 286 |
| 2018 | 118 | 436 |
| 2019 | 177 | 629 |
| 2020 | 287 | 1411 |
| 2021 | 238 | 2311 |
| 2022 | 198 | 1455 |
| 2023 | 194 | 1628 |
| 2024 | 164 | 1601 |
| 2025 | 86 | 1457 |
Tuition
| International studetns | 2,500-3,500 per annum (EUR) |
|---|
South-West University "Neofit Rilski" has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by South-West University "Neofit Rilski".
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Profesionalen Bakalavr | Business Education, Foreign Languages Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Mathematics Education, Music Education, Native Language Education, Science Education, Teacher Training, Technology Education, Vocational Education |
|---|---|
| Bakalavr | Accountancy, Acting, Applied Chemistry, Applied Linguistics, Archaeology, Archiving, Art Education, Automotive Engineering, Bulgarian, Business Administration, Business Education, Chemistry, Cinema and Television, Communication Studies, Computer Education, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Czech, Dance, Documentation Techniques, Ecology, Economics, Education of the Socially Disadvantaged, Educational Administration, Educational Technology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Ethnology, European Studies, Fashion Design, Finance, Foreign Languages Education, French, Geography, German, Health Sciences, History, Information Management, Information Technology, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Jazz and Popular Music, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Midwifery, Modern Languages, Music, Music Education, Musical Instruments, Native Language Education, Nursing, Optical Technology, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physics, Political Sciences, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Protective Services, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Relations, Regional Studies, Russian, Science Education, Slavic Languages, Social Work, Sociology, Special Education, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Sports, Technology Education, Telecommunications Engineering, Tourism, Translation and Interpretation, Vocational Education |
| Magistr | Anthropology, Archaeology, Bulgarian, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Dance, Earth Sciences, Economics, Educational Administration, Film, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages Education, History, Journalism, Law, Linguistics, Management, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Music, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Health, Public Relations, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Secondary Education, Slavic Languages, Social Work, Sociology, Sports, Teacher Training, Theatre, Tourism, Translation and Interpretation |
| Doktor | Administrative Law, Ancient Books, Ancient Civilizations, Applied Mathematics, Archaeology, Archiving, Art Education, Arts and Humanities, Banking, Bulgarian, Business Administration, Cinema and Television, Civil Law, Computer Education, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Criminal Law, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Dance, Documentation Techniques, Ecology, Economics, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, English, Environmental Management, European Union Law, Film, Finance, Fine Arts, Geography, German, Health Sciences, History, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Industrial and Production Economics, Industrial Management, Information Technology, Inorganic Chemistry, Insurance, International Law, International Relations and Diplomacy, Labour Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Modern History, Music, Music Education, Native Language Education, Operations Research, Organic Chemistry, Pedagogy, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Political Sciences, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Public Health, Public Relations, Science Education, Slavic Languages, Social Welfare, Social Work, Sociology, Special Education, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Sports, Surveying and Mapping, Technology, Technology Education, Tourism |
Notable alumni
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Delyan Peevski
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Delyan Slavchev Peevski is a Bulgarian politician and an oligarch, who currently serves as the leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms. He is currently sanctioned by both the UK and the United States for corruption, bribery and embezzlement. He is also a former media mogul and has served as Member of the National Assembly of Bulgaria since 2009. A member of the DPS party, which he currently leads, Peevski was elected as the director of the State Agency for National Security in 2013, which triggered long lasting national protests that led to his eventual resignation.
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Krasimir Karakachanov
- Occupations
- historianjuristpolitician
- Biography
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Krasimir Donchev Karakachanov is a Bulgarian politician. He was the leader of VMRO from 1991 until 2022.
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Andrey Novakov
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Andrey Grishev Novakov, is a Bulgarian politician who is currently serving as a Member of the European Parliament. A member of the GERB party, which is affiliated with the European People's Party on a European level, he was previously a leader of a youth wing of his party.
South-West University "Neofit Rilski" faculties and divisions
| College : Technology | Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Textile Technology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts | Acting, Art Education, Cinema and Television, Cultural Studies, Dance, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Music Education, Performing Arts, Photography, Singing, Theatre |
| Faculty : Economics | Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance, Management, Marketing, Tourism |
| Faculty : Law and History | Administration, Administrative Law, Anthropology, Business Administration, Civil Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Criminology, Finance, Health Administration, History, International Law, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Medicine, Pedagogy, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Law, Public Relations, Religious Studies, Social Policy, Sociology |
| Faculty : Mathematics and Natural Sciences | Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Geography, Inorganic Chemistry, Mathematics Education, Organic Chemistry, Pedagogy, Physics, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Pedagogy | Educational Administration, Humanities and Social Science Education, Modern Languages, Pedagogy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Social and Community Services, Social Psychology, Special Education, Sports, Technology Education |
| Faculty : Philology | Applied Linguistics, Bulgarian, English, Foreign Languages Education, Modern Languages, Philology, Slavic Languages |
| Faculty : Philosophy | Community Health, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychotherapy, Social and Community Services, Social Work, Speech Therapy and Audiology |
| Faculty : Public Health and Sports | Physical Therapy, Public Health, Social Sciences, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Sports |
General information
| Alternative names | SWU Югозападен университет “Неофит Рилски” |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1975 |
| Accreditation | National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NEAA) |
Location and contacts
| Address | ul. "Ivan Mihaylov" 66 Blagoevgrad, 2700 Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| City population | 63,000 |