University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy

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Located in Sofia, Bulgaria, the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy is the country's premier specialized institution for the built environment, renowned for its rigorous professional training in structural engineering, urban planning, and architecture. Its strongest programs reside within the Faculty of Architecture and the Faculty of Civil Engineering, both of which emphasize rigorous technical competency alongside modern design standards. For international students, the university offers a multicultural learning environment with select degree programs and coursework available in English, particularly at the postgraduate level, alongside traditional Bulgarian-taught curricula. The academic experience is heavily studio- and laboratory-based, preparing graduates directly for professional practice across the European Union and beyond. A distinctive characteristic of the university is its historical legacy as the foundational pillar of Bulgarian infrastructure development, meaning students study within a deeply rooted academic community that has shaped the nation's built landscape for over seven decades.

Background

The University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy is located in Sofia, Bulgaria. It was founded in 1942 as a Higher Technical School following a decree issued on June 6, 1941, by the Bulgarian Tsar Boris III. In 1945 it was transformed into a State Polytechnic. In 1953 the Polytechnic was divided into several institutes one of them being the Institute of Civil Engineering. Since 1977 the institute is renamed Higher Institute of Architecture and Civil Engineering (HIACE). In 1990 by a decision of its General Assembly the institute was renamed University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy (UACEG), the official accreditation being voted by the Parliament on 21 July 1995. On 15.11.2001 received institutional accreditation.

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