Studentski grad (Sofia)
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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.
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. Because of the usually cheap rent (€30 per month), it is very attractive for living, despite the poor conditions of most rooms.
Studentski grad is a typical example of zoning type urban planning. In this arrangement every related buildings are put together.
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 relatively far from the city centre and public transport is often unable to cope with Studentski Grad's transportation needs. The traffic is frequently congested especially during rush hour when buses are overcrowded. Although regular buses run on average every ten minutes (sometimes less).
The neighbourhood is affectionately known as "Stuttgart". The abbreviation from Stud. (Studentski; Student) and Grad (City) resembles the name of the German city Stuttgart.
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Now the population is about 100 000
