Resolution criteria

This market will resolve to the name of the candidate officially elected as the next rector of Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" following the departure of Professor Georgi Valchev.

Resolution will be based on the official results announced by the university's General Assembly. The outcome will be verified via official statements on the Sofia University website (uni-sofia.bg) or reports from reputable Bulgarian media outlets confirming the final election result.

If the position is filled on an interim or acting basis, this market will remain open and resolve only when a permanent rector is selected through the university's standard election procedures. In the event of a tie or contested election requiring a runoff, the market resolves based on the eventual winner of that process.

Background

Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" is Bulgaria's oldest and most prominent higher education institution. The rector serves as the university's chief administrative and academic officer, typically elected for a four-year term by the university's General Assembly. Professor Georgi Valchev was elected rector in 2023; his departure in May 2026 necessitates the election of a successor to complete or restart the term in accordance with university regulations.