Why are these studies worth choosing?
Architecture is a unique profession that combines artistry with engineering, tradition with modernity, aesthetic sense with analytical thinking, as well as various fields of scientific knowledge. It is also one of the most prestigious and lucrative professions, constantly offering new professional challenges and development opportunities. After all, it is graduates of Architecture who have the chance to develop a distinctive design style and create their own brand recognised in the industry, and even internationally! So if you have a talent for design and want to turn it into professional architectural skills, and at the same time you dream of a career full of creative challenges and limitless possibilities – this is the programme for you.
The Bachelor’s degree programme in Architecture offers a curriculum that prepares students for creative design work in the areas of architecture, urban planning, and spatial development, as well as for implementing projects in professional architectural practice. During your studies – alongside subjects that develop your design skills and unique architectural style – you will also complete a module of classes related to project and investment implementation, covering, among other things, key issues in construction, ecological certification, and the economics of the investment process. Upon graduation, you will receive a diploma of architectural engineer, which will open the path to further education and development in this profession.
What can you do after graduation?
As a graduate of the Bachelor’s programme in Architecture, you may pursue a career in:
- design and architectural studios;
- government agencies responsible for urban and spatial planning;
- real estate agencies and firms;
- construction and development companies;
- consulting or building appraisal services.
Please note that to work independently as a certified architect or run your own design studio, you will need to complete a Master’s degree in Architecture.
Partners
This programme is for you if:
You have artistic talent, analytical thinking skills, and spatial imagination.
You see yourself in a profession that combines creativity with technical expertise and modern technologies.
You want to have a real impact on shaping the spaces where people live, work, and grow.
Admission rules and regulations
Note: important information for 2025 candidates
Please read carefully the application procedures in line with the changes introduced by the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education in 2025.
Curriculum and study structure
First degree studies
(engineering)
The Architecture programme at VIZJA University is conducted in accordance with the Polish educational standard for the profession of licensed architect, as defined in the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 18 July 2019 on the educational standard for the profession of architect (Journal of Laws 2019, item 1359).
FIRST YEAR OF STUDY
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Safety | 0 | 8 |
| Academic Skills | 1 | 15 |
| Introduction to Philosophy / Aesthetics (Elective) | 5 | 30 |
| Basic Theory of Architectural Design | 2 | 30 |
| Introductory Architectural and Urban Design | 6 | 90 |
| History of Universal Architecture | 2 | 30 |
| Design Ergonomics | 1 | 15 |
| General Construction and Materials Science | 4 | 60 |
| Building Physics | 2 | 30 |
| Descriptive Geometry and Perspective | 2 | 30 |
| Elements of Mathematics for Architects | 2 | 45 |
| Drawing and Artistic Techniques | 2 | 30 |
| Modeling Workshops | 2 | 20 |
| Computer-Aided Design – Level 1 | 2 | 30 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language (Elective) | 2 | 30 |
| Sports and Recreation Activities | 0 | 30 |
| Architectural Design Theory | 2 | 30 |
| Introductory Architectural and Urban Design | 5 | 90 |
| Architectural Composition (Context Architecture in a Contemporary Approach/Innovative Architecture (Elective)) | 6 | 90 |
| History of Universal Architecture | 2 | 30 |
| General Construction and Materials Science | 4 | 60 |
| Building Statics and Mechanics | 3 | 60 |
| Drawing and Artistic Techniques | 2 | 30 |
| Computer-Aided Design – Level 2 | 2 | 30 |
| Workshop Practice - Drawing Workshop | 5 | 60 |
SECOND YEAR OF STUDY
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language (Elective) | 2 | 30 |
| Sports and Recreation Activities | 0 | 30 |
| Architectural Design Theory | 2 | 30 |
| Architectural Composition (Context Architecture in a Contemporary Approach / Innovative Architecture (Elective)) | 6 | 90 |
| Elements of Composition and Analysis in Urban Design | 2 | 30 |
| Elements of Composition and Analysis in Urban Design (Elementary Design of a New Urban Structure / Elementary Design of Transformations of an Existing Urban Structure (Elective)) | 4 | 90 |
| Building Structures | 3 | 60 |
| Computer-Aided Design – Level 3 | 2 | 30 |
| Drawing and Artistic Techniques | 2 | 30 |
| Architectural Criticism - Contemporary World Architecture | 2 | 30 |
| Color Psychology / Colors and Visual Structures (Elective) | 3 | 30 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language (Elective) | 2 | 30 |
| Architectural Design Theory | 2 | 30 |
| Architectural Composition (Contextual Architecture in a Contemporary Perspective / Innovative Architecture (Elective)) | 5 | 90 |
| Environmental Protection and Ecology | 2 | 30 |
| Communicating Architectural Ideas | 1 | 15 |
| Shaping the Urban Residential Environment | 2 | 30 |
| Shaping the Urban Residential Environment (Personalized Urban Design of the Residential Environment / Urban Design for the Transformation of Existing Housing Structures (Elective)) | 4 | 90 |
| History of Polish Architecture | 2 | 30 |
| Computer-Aided Design – Level 4 | 2 | 30 |
| Modeling Workshops | 3 | 20 |
| Workshop Internships - Inventory Practice - Architectural and Urban Planning | 5 | 90 |
THIRD YEAR OF STUDY
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language (Elective) | 2 | 30 |
| Architectural Design Theory | 1 | 15 |
| Architectural Composition (Contextual Architecture in a Contemporary Perspective / Innovative Architecture (Elective)) | 6 | 90 |
| Introduction to Landscape Architecture | 2 | 45 |
| Economics of the Investment Process | 1 | 15 |
| Art History I | 4 | 30 |
| Cultural Studies | 1 | 15 |
| History of Urban Planning | 2 | 30 |
| Building Installations and Technical Infrastructure of Cities | 2 | 30 |
| Monument Conservation and Revalorization | 5 | 60 |
| Sculpture | 4 | 30 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Principles of Urban Composition | 2 | 30 |
| Urban Composition (Urban Composition of the City Centre/Urban Composition of the City Centre (Elective)) | 6 | 90 |
| Architectural Design Theory | 2 | 30 |
| Architectural Composition (Context Architecture in a Contemporary Perspective / Innovative Architecture (Elective)) | 6 | 90 |
| Rural Design and Regional Architecture | 2 | 35 |
| Heritage Protection | 1 | 15 |
| Art History II | 4 | 30 |
| Interior Design | 2 | 45 |
| Law in the Investment Process | 2 | 30 |
| Working with Office Documents | 1 | 15 |
FOURTH YEAR OF STUDY
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Principles of Urban Composition | 2 | 30 |
| Urban Composition (Urban Composition of the City Centre/Urban Composition of the City Centre (Elective)) | 6 | 90 |
| Architectural Design Theory | 2 | 30 |
| Architectural Composition (Context Architecture in a Contemporary Perspective / Innovative Architecture (Elective)) | 6 | 90 |
| Rural Design and Regional Architecture | 2 | 35 |
| Heritage Protection | 1 | 15 |
| Art History II | 4 | 30 |
| Interior Design | 2 | 45 |
| Law in the Investment Process | 2 | 30 |
| Working with Office Documents | 1 | 15 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Professional intership - architecture | 30 | 525 |
The content of the study program may change as a result of efforts to improve the quality of education and adapt the teaching offer to the current challenges of the labor market. Each change is approved by the University Senate and introduced with the aim of preparing students for their future careers in the best possible way.
Tuition fees
Fixed tuition - flexible payments
By choosing to study at VIZJA University, you can be sure that the tuition fee will not change throughout the duration of your studies. You can pay the tuition fee once for the entire year of study or spread over a semester payment. This allows you to decide how you want to plan your expenses.
Scholarships - easier than you think
While studying at VIZJA University, you can take advantage of a wide range of financial support from the state budget and European funds, as well as benefit from special discounts with VIZJA University discount program
You can submit most scholarship applications quickly and easily through your online account.
In the academic year 2023/2024, VIZJA University awarded 800 Rector’s Scholarships, ranging from PLN 400 /month to PLN 1000 /month, depending on the average or achievements. For outstanding sport, artistic or scientific achievements, the Scholarship Committee awarded scholarships of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the Rector’s Scholarship is available in the dean’s system.
A sports scholarship may be awarded to a student who excels in sport achievements at least national level. In addition we also encourage our students to take part in additional support programs- eg. the National Academic Representation.
Young sportsmen can count on financial support in the amount of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for sports scholarship is available in the dean’s system.
A scholarship for people with disabilities may be awarded to a student who has a disability certificate, a disability degree certificate, a ZUS certifying physician’s certificate, a disability group certificate or a certificate of permanent or long-term incapacity to work on a farm.
In the 2023/2024 academic year, depending on the degree of disability, 350 scholarships for people with disabilities were awarded, ranging from PLN 1700 /month to PLN 1900 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for a scholarship for people with disabilities is available in the dean’s system.
The allowance is a form of emergency financial assistance. Any student who found himself temporarily in a difficult life situation resulting from random events beyond the student’s control can apply for it.The allowance may be granted twice in one academic year, and the allowance is not granted twice for the same random event.
In 2024, we granted 51 allowances for a total of PLN 255 000. The allowances, depending on the student’s situation, were paid in the amount of PLN 2,000 to PLN 5,000 at a time.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the allowance is available in the dean’s system.
2023/2024 academic year
800 Rector’s Scholarships
51 allowances
350 scholarships for people with disabilities
12 500 000 PLN was spent in 2023/2024 on scholarships
PLN 1,890,289.35 was spent in 2019/2020 on scholarships
PLN 2,911,662.50 was spent in 2020/2021 on scholarships
PLN 4,158,177.00 was spent in 2021/2022 on scholarships
PLN 7,829,950.00 was spent in 2022/2023 on scholarships
Rector’s Scholarship – highest average: 5,44
