BIM A+ is a one-year (60 ECTS) master’s in Building Information Modelling run by the University of Minho (Guimarães, Portugal) and the University of Ljubljana (Slovenia). It began as an Erasmus Mundus course and is no longer EU-funded.
Students take coursework (October–March) at one university and write the dissertation (April–September) at the other, earning a double degree; two no-mobility tracks stay at one university. Teaching is in English.
Benefits & funding
- Tuition is €9,000; living, housing and travel are not covered.
- Consortium scholarships (tracks #1 and #2, first and second calls): up to 2 of €14,000 (full tuition plus ~€500 living support) and up to 12 of €5,000; numbers depend on enrolment.
- EU scholarships: up to 4 of €6,500 for EU citizens living in Europe.
- Industry scholarships (first call) cover tuition but may fix the track or dissertation topic.
- Admitted students pay a €250 deposit, credited against tuition.
Eligibility
- Open to all nationalities.
- A degree in civil engineering, architecture or a related field of at least 240 ECTS (typically a four-year bachelor’s).
- Final-year students may apply; admission depends on receiving the diploma by 31 July before the start (the page still shows 2025).
- English: TOEFL iBT 72, IELTS 6.5, CEFR B2, Duolingo 105 or similar, under 3 years old, or a previous degree taught in English.
- The third call is only for EU citizens or holders of a valid Schengen visa, and carries no scholarships.
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Application process
- 1Apply online by a call deadline; email and post are not accepted.
- 2Upload a motivation letter (1,500–3,500 characters), Europass CV, diplomas, transcripts and English proof; non-EU applicants need a valid passport.
- 3Name two recommenders; the file is complete only once both letters arrive.
- 4Applicants without an official English certificate who reach a ranked place are interviewed.
- 5Pre-selected applicants mail certified copies to the University of Minho.
Program timeline
First call deadline (most scholarships)
31 Jan 2026
First-call results
31 Mar 2026
Second call deadline
15 Jun 2026
Third call deadline (EU citizens / Schengen visa holders)
20 Jul 2026
1 Oct 2026
Programme starts; ends September 2027 (FAQ: end of July)