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“St. Ivan Rilski” University of Mining and Geology

Information updated 14.08.2026

“St. Ivan Rilski” University of Mining and Geology or Минно-геоложки университет Св Иван Рилски ( UMG ) – public higher education institution in Bulgaria. In 1953 UMG opened its door to students. The main building of the university proudly stands in Sofia inside an urban campus. “St. Ivan Rilski” University of Mining and Geology is one of the best educational institutions in the country consistently demonstrating a high level of teaching. Application process and the cost of tuition. The admission committee requests both examination results and the document on previous academic performance. “St.

Ivan Rilski” University of Mining and Geology chose to divide its academic year into semesters. As a state university, UMG provides scholarships to remarkable students. The composition of the university. 3000 students attend “St. Ivan Rilski” University of Mining and Geology which puts it in the group of small universities in the classification. The admission committee accepts the applications from foreign citizens. The Approximate number of specialists teaching at UMG is 399. The university offers its students and the academic staff to participate in the international exchange programs. Infrastructure of UMG.

The university has a dedicated library. The campus dormitories that can be offered to the students upon request