Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" (US), Bulgaria
The Sofia University was founded in 1888 and for a long time is has been both the largest and most prestigious educational and scientific centre in Bulgaria. The University consists of 16 faculties and offers 70 degree subjects. More than 15 000 students are enrolled for full-time study. Teaching of Geology began in 1891. The present Faculty of Geology and Geography has existed since 1963. The number of undergraduates during the last years is about 700, from which about 120 study Geology. The education in Geology takes place in two departments, covering Geology, Palaeontology, Mineralogy, Petrology and Economic Geology. The Petroleum & Coal geology section (now part of Dept. of Geology and Palaeontology) existed as a separate department for a long time (since 1955 up to 1992), and solved or coordinated almost all research focused on petroleum & coal problems. Presently, this section is continuing to be of national importance in geo-energy research and strategy.
Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski
Faculty of Geology and Geography
Department of Geology and Paleontology
