Paisii Hilendarski University of Plovdiv

Founded in 1961 as the Higher Institute of Pedagogy for Natural Sciences and Mathematics, the institution became a full university in 1972. It is named after the Bulgarian historian Paisii Hilendarski. Today, it serves over 13,000 students across nine faculties. The university is recognized for its research focus and its role in solving regional and national development problems. It maintains extensive international contacts with institutions across Europe, the US, Asia, and Africa. The campus infrastructure includes modern laboratories, a library, and a publishing house.