Domain · Life Sciences · Bulgaria
Life Sciences research in Bulgaria
Medical University of Sofia ranks first in Bulgaria for Life Sciences research in 2022–2025 (#1,872 worldwide), followed by Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and Medical University Plovdiv.
- Bulgaria's world rank
- #65 of 149 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 5.1k
- Top-10% rate
- 10.7%
- Ranked institutions
- 17
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Life Sciences in Bulgaria?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical University of SofiaSofia | #1,872 | 15.9 | 12.1% | 308 |
| 2 | Bulgarian Academy of SciencesSofia | #2,127 | 14.5 | 13.3% | 531 |
| 3 | Medical University PlovdivPlovdiv | #2,572 | 12.4 | 18.1% | 221 |
| 4 | Medical University of VarnaVarna | #3,376 | 9.3 | 7.7% | 242 |
| 5 | Trakia UniversityStara Zagora | #3,514 | 8.9 | 7.3% | 316 |
| 6 | Institute of NeurobiologySofia | #3,691 | 8.4 | 18.0% | 76 |
| 7 | Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"Sofia | #4,206 | 6.9 | 10.0% | 303 |
| 8 | Medical University PlevenPleven | #6,049 | 2.8 | 4.8% | 77 |
| 9 | University of Food TechnologiesPlovdiv | #6,586 | 1.9 | 8.5% | 189 |
| 10 | Agricultural AcademySofia | #6,723 | 1.7 | 5.7% | 319 |
| 11 | Agricultural University PlovdivPlovdiv | #6,936 | 131.0 | 9.6% | 162 |
| 12 | University of ForestrySofia | #6,955 | 128.0 | 7.2% | 108 |
| 13 | Institute of Plant Physiology and GeneticsSofia | #7,112 | 103.0 | 21.0% | 62 |
| 14 | Technical University of SofiaSofia | #7,170 | 94.0 | 6.7% | 93 |
| 15 | Plovdiv UniversityPlovdiv | #7,171 | 94.0 | 12.8% | 97 |
| 16 | Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem ResearchSofia | #7,400 | 59.0 | 7.9% | 131 |
| 17 | Angel Kanchev University of RuseRousse | #7,565 | 34.0 | 10.1% | 80 |
Institutions in Bulgaria above the floor of 40 fractional works in Life Sciences, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Life Sciences researchers in Bulgaria?
A. Atanassov, B. M. Mikhova and N. Todorov rank highest among researchers based in Bulgaria.
- 1A. Atanassov#867,996 worldwide overall87 citations · 73 works
- 2B. M. Mikhova#1,265,593 worldwide overall14 citations · 91 works
- 3N. Todorov#1,284,025 worldwide overall22 citations · 72 works