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Bachelor’s Programme in Architecture and Urban Design

Brno University of Technology (VUT), Faculty of Architecture · Brno, Czech Republic

100% taught in EnglishNo CAO points neededAdmission examOnly 30 placesStudio-based design
Duration4 years, full-time
StartsSept 2027
EntryAdmission exam (home task + online interview)
Deadline (EU)8 Feb 2027
EU fee 2027/28€4,600 / yr

About the course

A four-year, studio-based architecture degree taught in English in Brno. Design studio work runs through every year, alongside architectural theory, technical subjects and professional practice. Projects focus on themes such as sustainability, climate resilience, social spaces and housing, and urban planning is taught by the Department of Urban Design. Students work on interdisciplinary projects with outside experts and join workshops with visiting architects from abroad. The student association runs a design competition every semester. Graduates receive the Bachelor’s title Bc. and can go on to the faculty’s two-year English-taught Master’s in architecture (Ing. arch.).

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • You need a completed secondary-school qualification (the Leaving Certificate) plus an official certificate of recognition of that qualification in the Czech Republic. The faculty does not explain the recognition process on its English page, so contact study@fa.vutbr.cz early.
  • No specific Leaving Cert subjects are listed. Drawing and design skills will matter in the admission exam.
  • English: a B2-level certificate from an accredited institution is required. The bachelor’s page does not mention an exemption for students taught through English, so ask the faculty before booking a test.
  • Admission exam: a three-day home assignment followed by an online interview. Applicants are ranked on their score, so a higher score means a better chance of one of the 30 places. No separate portfolio is mentioned.

How to apply

  1. Arrange recognition and English testAsk the faculty how to get your Leaving Cert recognised in the Czech Republic, and book a B2 English certificate.
  2. Apply onlineSubmit the VUT e-application and pay the €28 application fee by 8 February 2027.
  3. Do the admission examComplete the three-day home assignment and the online interview. Exam dates are not yet published on the English page.
  4. Accept and prepareIf offered a place, accept it and use the faculty’s help with accommodation, insurance and other paperwork.
The deadline of 8 February 2027 is well before Leaving Cert results, and the recognition certificate for your school qualification can take time, so start early.

Costs

  • Tuition: €4,600 a year for EU students (2027/28). Non-EU students pay €5,500.
  • Application fee: €28 (2027/28).
  • The faculty says scholarships towards tuition are possible; details are on VUT’s scholarships page. International students get priority for a place in student halls.
Limited places: only 30 students are admitted, and places go to the highest exam scores.

At a glance

CountryCzech Republic
CityBrno
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaVUT e-application
Places30
EntryAdmission exam
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Checked against the official FA VUT website on 24 October 2026. Admission exam dates and the Czech recognition process for foreign school-leaving certificates are not published on the English page. The bachelor’s page does not say whether the degree on its own is recognised for professional practice as an architect. Always confirm details with the university before applying.