The Medical University-Sofia was honoured for its leading position in five professional fields of study according to the 2024 Bulgarian University Rankings. The Rector, Prof. Dr. Boycho Landzhov, received the first place award during the ninth annual Academic Oscars ceremony held on January 17, 2025. The event began with a discussion on Bulgarian universities' competitiveness and prospects in Europe.
During the ceremony, Prof. Landzhov accepted the award from Mrs. Maya Taseva, Group Director of Human Resources at Sopharma, recognizing the university's excellence in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Healthcare.
In his speech, Prof. Landzhov highlighted the university's significant advancements over the past year, attributing them to the qualified staff, improved infrastructure, and strategic planning.
He expressed gratitude to the academic community of the Medical University-Sofia for their dedication and teamwork in achieving these accomplishments.
The awards, based on the Ministry of Education and Science's annual Ranking System of the Higher Education Institutions in Bulgaria, were presented at the ceremony organized by "24 Hours" newspaper. This system plays a crucial role in guiding prospective students' decisions regarding their higher education choices.