Studentski grad

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For the similar neighbourhood in Belgrade, see Studentski Grad (Belgrade).

Studentski grad (Студентски град, "Student city") is the student campus area for most universities in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, and also one of the 24 municipalities of Sofia. It was created in the 1960s and has over 25,000 residents.

View of Studentski grad with the chapel and the polyclinic

A typical student campus from Studentski Grad

It is one of the most diversified areas in Sofia, with old dwellings from the Communist era which are inhabitated by the students of different Sofia universities, and new emerging nightclubs, rich residences and big stores. Because of the usually cheap rent (60€ per month), it is very attractive for living, despite the poor conditions of most rooms.

Studentski grad is also attractive with its lively nightlife. A lot of night and disco clubs and students parties make the campus one of the central night entertainment locations of Sofia.

Unlike most campus areas in Western Europe, Studentski Grad is a common living place for most of the students of Sofia's numerous universies rather than being in the vicinity of one particular university. This helps students from different higher education institutions exchange ideas, but on the other hand causes major transportation issues as the bulk of Sofia's universities are situated in the city centre which is relatively far on the map, and public transport isn't able to cope with Studentski Grad's transportation needs. Poor traffic organisation in the city causing permanent traffic jams is not to help. Surprisingly, there hasn't been any public reaction concerning the issue.