Plovdiv, the second largest city in Bulgaria, is located in the Thracian Plain in Southern Bulgaria. Plovdiv was built on seven hills along the Maritsa River, and its ancient history and especially its picturesque old town, lend the city a characteristic charm.
The University of Plovdiv was established in 1961. During the 30-year period of its existence, the University of Plovdiv has grown into a prestigious institution of higher education offering a variety of majors combined with teacher training.