Bulgaria
Country Profile
ACE Member Organisations
Union of Architects in Bulgaria UAB
11, rue Krakra – 1504 SOFIA
Tel : +359 2 943 83 21
Fax : +359 2 943 83 49
President: Petar Dikov
Head of Delegation: Istelianna Atanassova
Chamber of Architects in Bulgaria CAB
11, rue Krakra, et.2,1504 Sofia
Tel : +359 2 980 93 15
Fax : +359 2 980 83 24
President: Borislav Vladimirov
Head of Delegation: Margarita Kozovska
The statistics are sourced from the The Architectural Profession in Europe 2024 Sector Study.
Access to the profession
| Academic training | |
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| Comments | |
| Entrance examination | |
| If yes How much time | |
| Professional training needed? | |
| Qualified as |
Continuous Professional Development
| Are certain subjects mandatory? | |
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| Development of the trainings: A. Estimated number of courses/year B. Estimated number of participants/year C. Estimated lesson hours/year | |
| Do you have a database of the content of your CPD programme? | |
| Do you have any evaluation criteria for the CPD material? | |
| Does a system of CPD for architects exists in your country? | |
| If it is compulsory, is it required by law or by a Code of Conduct? | |
| If it is regulated, who regulates the system: A professional body A governmental body A combination of the two? | |
| If yes: Is it compulsory? Is it encouraged? Is it free? | |
| Is it organised? | |
| Is this required level validated or checked and how: A. Not requested B. Attendance tracking C. Attendance tracking D. Self-assessment using self-test E. By regular checks F. Examination G. Thesis H. Other means (e.g. electronic monitoring)? | |
| Is training (provision) delivered abroad accepted? | |
| Level of requirements for the architects: | |
| What kind of sanction is applied for the non-compliance with CPD obligation: A. None B. Reprimand C. Expulsion from the register D. Other? | |
| What level of training is provided: | |
| What types of activities or provisions are accepted: | |
| Who provides the courses? | |
| Who recognises (accredits) these trainings? |
Liability and insurance
| Are Architects obligation to carry insurance? | |
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| Comments | |
| How are insurance premiums calculated? | |
| Insurances/Agents | |
| Legal Basis: what are the most commonly used Term and Conditions: | |
| What are the requirements for obtaining insurance? | |
| What forms of Insurance contract exist: |
Professional title
| Competent authority | |
|---|---|
| If yes, Where? | |
| Mandatory Registration | |
| Professional title | |
| Protection of the function of Architects | |
| Protection of the title “Architect” |
Requirements to practice
| What requirements must a European architect fulfill to practice in this country? |
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Traineeship
| Additional compulsory practical training – internship | |
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| Complementary professional education | |
| Compulsory Professional examination | |
| Compulsory professional experience (requirement for access to the professional examination) Where? To which conditions | |
| Evaluation method used | |
| Evaluation of the professional experience | |
| Model form of contract available | |
| Number of hours per month required | |
| Period of traineeship supervised (overseen) By who? | |
| Professional practice undertaken abroad taken into account | |
| Remuneration of the professional experience | |
| Requirement for undertaking compulsory professional experience as a requirement for access to the professional examination | |
| Specific supplementary courses organised | |
| Trainee accompanied |