University

University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy

Information updated 14.08.2026

or Химикотехнологичен и металургичен университет ( UCTM ) – public higher education institution in Bulgaria. UCTM was founded in 1945. is a jewel of Sofia, where the university constructed its campus. has garnered a reputation of a strong educational institution as it is among the top 20 universities of Bulgaria. Application process and the cost of tuition. The applicant must pass examinations as a part of the admission process. More than a half (80%) of the applicants manage to secure their spot at UCTM, however, the percentage may change depending on the faculty and the popularity of the course.

The academic year is divided into semesters like in many other educational institutions of Bulgaria. Doing your master’s studies at UCTM is not cheap – a year of studies will cost you 5,000 USD. On the university’s official website ( http://www.uctm.edu ) you can find more accurate information on programs and tuition. The composition of the university. University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy can be classified as small with only 4000 students. The university accepts both local and foreign students. The academic staff consists of 499 specialists. UCTM has exchange agreements with many educational institutions. Infrastructure of UCTM.

The university has a functioning library. For those who require accommodations dormitories on and off campus are offered