Overview

BIM A+ European Master in Building Information Modelling is offered by University of Minho and Universty of Ljubljana. The BIM A+ programme has a duration of one academic year (60 ECTS credits) and is held on both University of Minho and University of Ljubljana.

Key Facts

For the academic year 2025/2026, Coursework (October – March) occurs simultaneously at the University of Ljubljana and the University of Minho, with the students being able to take the first semester at either of these two locations. The elaboration of Dissertation (April – September) can also be performed in any of these two institutions. The Master combines the diversity of expertise at leading European universities in the relevant fields, offering education oriented to a multidisciplinary understanding of virtual construction.

Accreditation

The degree awarded is a Master’s degree, provided as an independent degree from each of the two institutions involved in Coursework and Dissertation for each student, as follows:

University of Minho: BIM A+ Mestrado Europeu em Modelação de Informação na Construção de Edifícios
University of Ljubljana: Magister BIM A+ European Master in Building Information Modelling

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Management of information and collaboration in BIM
Modelling in Architecture and Engineering
Parametric Modelling in BIM
Advanced BIM data-systems and interoperability
BIM A+5 4D, 5D, 6D modelling and applications
BIM A+6 BIM based rehabilitation and sustainability analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-20 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Architecture Civil Engineering & Construction Information Systems View 6 other Masters in Architecture in Portugal

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Other requirements

General requirements

Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or equivalent qualifications. Students are expected to have a higher education degree with a minimum of a Bachelor degree with 240 ECTS (typically equivalent to a 4 years Bachelor);

letter of motivation between 1500 and 3500 characters (spaces included);

detailed Curriculum Vitae in European format (see instructions here);
certificates and diplomas from previous universities studies;
transcripts of records including grades and course syllabus from previous university studies;
certificates of relevant work experience and other professional certificates, if any;
two recommendation letters (sent by the recommender directly through the application portal);

Tuition Fee

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International

9000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9000 EUR per year during 10 months.
EU/EEA

9000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9000 EUR per year during 10 months.

Funding

Consortium Scholarships

Up to 2 scholarships of 14,000 Euro (fully covering tuition fees plus a living allowance support of ~500€)
Up to 12 scholarships of 5,000 Euro (partially covering the tuition fees)

EU Scholarships

Up to 4* scholarships of 6,500 Euro for EU citizens residing in Europe (partially covering the tuition fees)

Industry Scholarships

BIMMS - Full tuition fee coverage - Mandatory mobility track #3
LIMSEN - Full tuition fee coverage - Mobility track #2 is preferable

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