Lyuben Karavelov Higher School of Civil Engineering - VSU (Висше строително училище „Любен Каравелов“) · Sofia, Bulgaria
The Архитектура (Architecture) - integrated Master programme at Lyuben Karavelov Higher School of Civil Engineering - VSU (Висше строително училище „Любен Каравелов“) (Architectural Faculty (Архитектурен факултет)) is a Master's Degree (ОКС „Магистър“, проф. кв. „архитект“; regulated profession, EU-notified) program delivered in Bulgarian (English-taught 'Master of Science in Architecture' page for foreign students on priem.vsu.bg/architecture-en/) over a duration of 5 years and 6 months (11 semesters) (300 ECTS). This Master programme in Architecture provides advanced training in architectural design, spatial planning, structural integration, and sustainable building technologies. Students develop complex design projects, exploring architectural theory, building codes, and digital modeling (BIM). Graduates are prepared for professional practice as licensed architects, urban designers, and project leaders.
Key facts
Bulgarian for the standard track; foreign applicants without Bulgarian study a preparation year; drawing exam required
Diploma for completed secondary education; competitive score = Mathematics state-matura/exam grade + Drawing part 1 grade + Drawing part 2 grade (entrance exams in two sessions: 26-27 March 2026 and 2-3 July 2026)
Candidate student forms (purchased at VSU or downloadable from www.vsu.bg); diploma for completed secondary education / higher education diploma (original or certified copy per rules); identity document; receipt for paid administrative fee (first exam 15.34 EUR / 30 BGN; each next exam 10.22 EUR / 20 BGN; 10.22 EUR / 20 BGN if applying only with state-matura grades); medical certificate and photos per rules; enrolment set purchased at VSU; 5 photos 3.5/4.5 cm; receipt for paid first-semester tuition.
2026-06-26
2026-09-30
| Tuition | Living | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU/EEA | BGN 5,750 | — | needs the fee |
| Non-EU | BGN 250 | — | needs the fee |