Архитектура (Architecture) - integrated Master

Lyuben Karavelov Higher School of Civil Engineering - VSU (Висше строително училище „Любен Каравелов“) · Sofia, Bulgaria

Master's Degree (ОКС „Магистър“, проф. кв. „архитект“; regulated profession, EU-notified)English300 ECTS5 yearsOn CampusFull-time

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

Tuition (EU / EEA students)
BGN 1,150/year
Tuition (Non-EU students)
BGN 50/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students)
2026-06-26
Application deadlines (Non-EU students)
2026-09-30
Duration
5 years
ECTS credits
300
Language
English
Study format
On Campus
Starts
14 September 2026 (start of academic year 2026/2027)
Intake
September/October (Autumn); sessions I, II and (if announced) III

Language requirements

Required proficiency

Bulgarian for the standard track; foreign applicants without Bulgarian study a preparation year; drawing exam required

Admission requirements

Entry requirements

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)

Required documents

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.

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2026-06-26

Non-EU students

2026-09-30

Programme overview

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for Bulgaria, over 5 years of study.

TuitionLivingTotal
EU/EEABGN 5,750—needs the fee
Non-EUBGN 250—needs the fee

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