University of Mining and Geology St Ivan Rilski
At a glance
| Bulgarian name | Минно-геоложки университет „Свети Иван Рилски“ |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1953 |
| City | Sofia; branch in Kardzhali |
| Type | Public higher education institution |
| Academic structure | Three faculties |
| Graduates | More than 14,000 engineers trained |
| Website | mgu.bg |
Source: Wikipedia (Bulgarian): Минно-геоложки университет; Official website: University of Mining and Geology St Ivan Rilski1,2
History
The university became an independent educational institution in 1953. On 10 June that year, a decree of the Presidium of the National Assembly divided the State Polytechnic into four independent higher technical institutes. The Higher Institute of Mining and Geology was one of them and incorporated the Mining Faculty. [1]1
Since its establishment, the institution has combined engineering education with fundamental and applied research, and has provided opportunities for postgraduate qualification. It has trained more than 14,000 engineers for work in areas including geology, mining, energy and raw materials, construction and environmental protection. Its graduates include citizens of nearly 40 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. [1]1
Faculties and academic fields
- Mining Technology Faculty: Economics and Management; Mine Surveying and Geodesy; Mineral Processing and Recycling; Mineral Resources Development; Underground Construction; Foreign Languages; Blasting Equipment and Technologies.
- Mining Electromechanical Faculty: Electrical Power Engineering and Automation; Physical Education and Sport; Mathematics and Informatics; Mine Mechanisation.
- Geological Prospecting Faculty: Geology and Exploration of Mineral Resources; Geology and Geoinformatics; Engineering Geoecology; Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology; Applied Geophysics; Drilling, Production and Transport of Oil and Gas.
Source: Wikipedia (Bulgarian): Минно-геоложки университет1
Study and research
The university offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral education. Bachelor’s programmes generally take four or four and a half years; master’s study takes one or one and a half years after a bachelor’s degree. Doctoral study follows an individual plan. The Kardzhali branch is a core part of the university and offers four-year bachelor’s programmes. [1]1
The university prepares engineers in geological, mining, computing and electromechanical fields. Its stated areas of graduate employment also include energy and raw materials, civil and industrial construction, and environmental protection. [1]1
Sources
- Wikipedia (Bulgarian): Минно-геоложки университет
- Official website: University of Mining and Geology St Ivan Rilski
Facts checked 13 October 2026. Prepared by InvestBulgaria for general information. Check admissions, fees and programmes with the university before applying or recruiting.
