University of Mining and Geology "St. Ivan Rilski"

WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MINING AND GEOLOGY “ST. IVAN RILSKI”, SOFIA 

We combine tradition and innovation 

During its 70-year-long period of existence, based on traditions and systematic modernisation, the University of Mining and Geology “St. Ivan Rilski” has steadily maintained high academic standards. In response to the internationalisation and integration in the European educational and research space, it has never ceased to declare its ambition to preserve and kindle the fire of knowledge in the field of mining and geological  sciences. Nowadays, the University of Mining and Geology “St. Ivan Rilski” (UMG) is among the four mining higher schools on the European map as a co-founder of the Alliance of Mining Universities. The University of Mining and Geology stands out as a well-established and renowned centre for scientific and applied research in the mining industry within the European education system and the world science and practice. The University of Mining and Geology “St. Ivan Rilski” trains students in geological, mining, electrical and mechanical courses of studies, conducts fundamental and applied scientific research and implements all forms of postgraduate qualification. During its long history the UMG “St. Ivan Rilski” has trained more than 37 000 Bulgarian and foreign citizens from over 40 countries from Europe, Asia, Africa, South and Central America. The university disposes of highly qualified academic staff and researchers and good material basis.