St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4199 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1133 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #14 of 47 | In Bulgaria |
| #1 of 2 | In Veliko Tarnovo |
| #2226 of 2,360 | For Multimedia |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- uni-vt.bg
- Languages
- Bulgarian;English;Russian
- Acceptance rate
- 63%*
* The St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (diploma za zavarsheno sredno obrazovanie) and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - December; February-June) |
Research profile
St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo has published 1,139 scientific papers with 4,624 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Philosophy, Engineering, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Physics, Geography and Cartography, and Business.
St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 3 | 3 |
| 1995 | 0 | 4 |
| 1996 | 2 | 10 |
| 1997 | 5 | 11 |
| 1998 | 4 | 20 |
| 1999 | 4 | 16 |
| 2000 | 4 | 12 |
| 2001 | 3 | 18 |
| 2002 | 16 | 32 |
| 2003 | 13 | 42 |
| 2004 | 9 | 27 |
| 2005 | 8 | 46 |
| 2006 | 9 | 38 |
| 2007 | 9 | 27 |
| 2008 | 15 | 42 |
| 2009 | 15 | 35 |
| 2010 | 20 | 97 |
| 2011 | 30 | 108 |
| 2012 | 33 | 80 |
| 2013 | 30 | 68 |
| 2014 | 31 | 91 |
| 2015 | 32 | 81 |
| 2016 | 35 | 69 |
| 2017 | 57 | 86 |
| 2018 | 71 | 133 |
| 2019 | 137 | 322 |
| 2020 | 92 | 437 |
| 2021 | 118 | 454 |
| 2022 | 92 | 528 |
| 2023 | 110 | 579 |
| 2024 | 87 | 597 |
| 2025 | 50 | 593 |
Tuition
| International studetns | Bachelor: 1,000-3,600 per annum; Master: 1,000-2,400 per annum; PhD: 1,500-3,800 per annum (EUR) |
|---|
The St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo 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 St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo.
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 |
| Bakalavr | Administration, Anthropology, Applied Linguistics, Applied Mathematics, Archaeology, Communication Arts, Computer Education, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education of the Socially Disadvantaged, Educational Administration, Educational Sciences, English, English Studies, Fine Arts, Geography (Human), Government, Graphic Design, History, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Law, Management, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Painting and Drawing, Pedagogy, Philology, Philosophy, Physical Education, Political Sciences, Psychology, Religion, Religious Art, Social Work, Sociology, Teacher Training, Theology, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Magistr | Administration, Anthropology, Archaeology, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Earth Sciences, Economics, Educational Administration, Educational Sciences, Educational Technology, English Studies, Ethnology, European Studies, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages Education, Government, Graphic Design, History, Information Management, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Law, Management, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Multimedia, Orthodox Theology, Painting and Drawing, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Primary Education, Psychology, Religion, Religious Art, Social Work, Sociology, Teacher Training, Theology, Tourism |
| Doktor | Administrative Law, Ancient Civilizations, Archaeology, Art Education, Bulgarian, Catholic Theology, Civil Law, Communication Arts, Computer Science, Constitutional Law, Contemporary History, Criminal Law, Design, Economics, Educational Administration, Ethnology, Fine Arts, Folklore, Foreign Languages Education, French, Geography, Geography (Human), Germanic Languages, Graphic Design, Greek, History, History of Law, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial and Production Economics, Industrial Management, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics Education, Medieval Studies, Modern History, Music Education, Native Language Education, Painting and Drawing, Pastoral Studies, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Physical Education, Political Sciences, Preschool Education, Psychology, Religious Art, Sculpture, Slavic Languages, Social Psychology, Sociology, Special Education, Sports, Teacher Training, Theology, Translation and Interpretation |
St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo alumni
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Konstantina Kouneva
- Occupations
- trade unionistpolitician
- Biography
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Konstantina Kouneva, also known as Kostadinka Kuneva (Bulgarian: Костадинка Кунева), is a Bulgarian immigrant in Greece, trade unionist and secretary of the Greek Trade Union of Cleaners and Housekeepers. She was elected as an MEP in the 2014 European Parliament elections.
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Desislava Atanasova
- Occupations
- lawyerjudgepolitician
- Biography
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Desislava Valcheva Atanasova is a Bulgarian lawyer and politician serving as a judge of the Constitutional Court since 2024. She was a member of the National Assembly from 2009 to 2012 and from 2013 to 2024. From 2012 to 2013, she served as Minister of Health. On 31 January 2025 Atanasova was chosen to represent Bulgaria in the Venice Commission.
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Tomislav Donchev
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Tomislav Peykov Donchev is a Bulgarian politician who served as Deputy Prime Minister of Bulgaria. A member of the GERB party, he previously held that position on two occasions from 2014 to 2021. He also served as Minister without portfolio from 2010 to 2013 and Mayor of Gabrovo from 2007 to 2010. Donchev was also a member of both the National Assembly and the European Parliament
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Ilhan Kyuchuk
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Ilhan Kyuchyuk is a Bulgarian politician who is currently a Member of the European Parliament. A member of the DPS party, he is also serving as Co-President of the ALDE party. In the European Parliament, Kyuchyuk currently chairs the Legal Affairs Committee. In July 2024, Ilhan Kyuchyuk was elected Chair of the Legal Affairs Committee of the European Parliament.
St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo faculties and divisions
| College : Education | Bulgarian, Business Administration, Education, Environmental Studies, Finance, Geography, Geography (Human), History, Philosophy, Preschool Education, Primary Education |
|---|---|
| College : Education | Education |
| Faculty : Economics | Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Foreign Languages Education, International Business, International Economics, Library Science, Management, Marketing, Social and Community Services, Tourism |
| Faculty : Education | Computer Education, Computer Science, Education, Foreign Languages Education, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Music Education, Pedagogy, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Social Psychology, Sports |
| Faculty : Fine Arts | Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, Graphic Design, Painting and Drawing, Visual Arts |
| Faculty : History | Archaeology, Geography, History, Medieval Studies |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Mathematics and Informatics | Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics |
| Faculty : Modern Languages | Applied Linguistics, Bulgarian, Central European Studies, Classical Languages, English, English Studies, French, French Studies, German, Germanic Studies, Information Sciences, Library Science, Linguistics, Literature, Oriental Languages, Philology, Romance Languages, Russian, Slavic Languages |
| Faculty : Orthodox Theology | Bible, Orthodox Theology, Religious Art, Theology |
| Faculty : Philosophy | Cultural Studies, Foreign Languages Education, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Sociology |
General information
| Alternative names | UVT Великотърновски университет „Св. св. Кирил и Методий“ |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1963 |
| Accreditation | National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NEAA) |
Location and contacts
| Address | "Teodosiy Tarnovski" 2 Véliko Turnovo, 5003 Bulgaria |
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| City population | 60,000 |