Founded in 1953, University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Sofia (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Sofia City.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science, Bulgaria, University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy (UCTM) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy (UCTM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 67 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.  The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Bulgarian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 