The detailed introduction of Sofia Forestry University is as follows:

Introduction and Overview

Sofia Forestry University is the only university in Bulgaria that provides education in forestry, forest management, landscape architecture and wood processing. It is a nationally recognized education and scientific research center that cultivates high-quality professionals and conducts scientific research activities in many fields such as forestry, earth sciences, and veterinary medicine.

History and Establishment

The history of the school can be traced back to 1953, when it was the Forestry Technical College. On July 21, 1995, it was upgraded to university level by the resolution of the National Assembly.

School Strength

Faculty: It has a high-quality academic team, including lecturers and scientists who are well-known at home and abroad, who can provide students with high-quality teaching and guidance.

Academic achievements: It has carried out extensive and in-depth research in the fields of biological resource management and sustainable utilization. In the past 5 years, it has carried out more than 200 scientific research projects, and the results of its applied research projects have been put into practice.

International cooperation: Actively participate in national and international scientific programs and projects funded by national and international science funds, such as the EU's Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Framework Programs, and have established cooperative relations with many international universities and research institutions.

Nature of the institution

Bulgarian public university.

Educational philosophy

Committed to creating, disseminating and applying knowledge and skills, cultivating students with professional knowledge and technical capabilities, serving the society, and enabling students to adapt to the requirements of European education and research.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Forestry, ecology and environmental protection, landscape architecture, wood industry, agriculture, veterinary medicine, business administration and other majors are the school's advantageous disciplines. For example, the forestry major has strong strengths in forest resource management and forest cultivation; the ecology and environmental protection major has remarkable teaching and research results in the fields of ecosystem protection and environmental pollution control.

Key laboratories: The school has a complete scientific infrastructure and equipment, including an information and communication center, a research laboratory, a university small animal clinic, two experimental and training forestry enterprises, a botanical garden, training and experimental fields, etc.

Faculty

The school has six departments, including the Department of Forestry, Department of Wood Industry, Department of Ecology and Landscape Architecture, Department of Agronomy, Department of Veterinary Medicine, and Department of Business Administration.

Ranking

The school has not yet found a comprehensive international ranking, but it is at a high level in Bulgaria. In the 2024 QS World University Rankings, Sofia University, which ranks first in Bulgaria, is in the 751-800 range, and the school is not on the list.

Expenses

Undergraduate tuition is about 2500-3500 euros per year, and master's tuition is about 3000-4000 euros per year. The specific fees vary depending on the major.

Campus environment

Teaching facilities: It has modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries and other teaching facilities. The library has a rich collection of books and journals in many fields such as forestry, ecology, agriculture, and veterinary medicine, and provides access to electronic databases.

Living facilities: The school is located in the university suburbs of Sofia, with complete living facilities around it, including supermarkets, restaurants, cafes and other living service facilities, and convenient transportation. The school also has sports facilities and a student activity center, providing students with a rich extracurricular life.