Национална художествена академия (National Academy of Art, NHA) · Sofia, Bulgaria
The Графичен дизайн (МА) programme at Национална художествена академия (National Academy of Art, NHA) (Faculty not individually published in the online master catalogue (NAA operates two faculties: Факултет за изящни изкуства / Fine Arts and Факултет за приложни изкуства и дизайн / Applied Arts & Design); teaching is organised by departments) is a Master's Degree (ОКС „магистър“) program delivered in Bulgarian over a duration of 1.5 years (3 semesters) (90 ECTS). This Master programme in Fine Arts provides intensive studio practice in visual art, painting, sculpture, graphic arts, and multi-media installations. Students refine their artistic concept, technical execution, and exhibition curation under expert guidance. Graduates work as professional artists, art educators, gallery curators, and visual culture specialists.
Key facts
Bulgarian. Foreign candidates without NHA Bulgarian language certificate sit a Bulgarian exam at NAA or complete the one-year NAA preparatory Bulgarian department
Diploma for completed higher education (Bachelor's or Master's degree); pending graduates submit academic transcript with GPA and thesis/ state exam grade; admission by competitive exam (portfolio + interview); candidates may apply in two academic specialities per faculty
Scanned secondary and higher education diplomas (or academic transcript if diploma pending); proof of paid application fee 28.00 EUR; Bulgarian language document (foreign candidates); ID; enrolment set additionally requires original diplomas, CV (автобиография), 5 passport photos, paid semester fee receipt, medical certificate with colour vision, psychiatric dispensary note (non-NHA graduates)
2026-06-30
2026-08-15
| Tuition | Living | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU/EEA | €1,242 | — | needs the fee |
| Non-EU | €9,000 | — | needs the fee |