Master in Architecture

Program Overview

Universidad Europea de Madrid

Master's Degree in Architecture

The Master's Degree in Architecture at Universidad Europea de Madrid is a 9-month program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to succeed as global architects and manage all sorts of projects, including construction, urban planning, sustainability, and advanced project design.

Why Study a Master's in Architecture at Universidad Europea?

• Unique experience with a focus on experiential learning
• Opportunity to take part in workshops, including technology, construction, urban planning, sustainability, and advanced project design
• Training to become a global architect who can work on projects that meet the needs of today's society
• Defined by three pillars: Innovation, International Mindset, and Integration
• NAAB Certification (Substantial Equivalency USA) and RIBA validation (Royal Institute of British Architects)

Strategic Alliances and Industry Partners

• Network of strategic allies and industry partners that drive practical training and enhance employability
• Partnerships with companies and organizations in the field of architecture

Certifications and Recognitions

• NAAB International Certification
• RIBA Validation

Masters in Architecture Study Plan

• Syllabus:
  • M1 Technology Project Workshop
  • Project Workshops M1
  • Final Project
  • Digital Urban Planning
  • Bioclimatic and Biomimetic Architecture
• Places for incoming students: 30

Key Competencies

• Basic Competencies:
  • Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and/or application of ideas
  • Apply knowledge to solve problems in new or unfamiliar situations
  • Make tough decisions with social and ethical responsibilities
  • Communicate conclusions and knowledge to specialized and non-specialized audiences
  • Possess learning skills to continue studying in a self-led, autonomous way
• Cross-Disciplinary Competencies:
  • Responsibility
  • Self-confidence
  • Awareness of ethical values
  • Communication skills
  • Understanding of interpersonal relationships
  • Flexibility
  • Teamwork
  • Initiative
  • Planning
  • Innovation-Creativity
• Specific Competencies:
  • Conceive, calculate, design, integrate plans into buildings and urban complexes
  • Develop functional programs for buildings and urban spaces
  • Intervene in, conserve, restore, and rehabilitate heritage buildings
  • Exercise architectural criticism
  • Draw up and manage urban projects of all scales
  • Use basic data collection and analysis methods
  • Prepare, present, and defend an original individual project

Employability after Studying a Master's in Architecture in Spain

• Career opportunities:
  • Architect/Project Manager
  • Consultancy and collaborations in multidisciplinary architecture, technology, management, engineering, design, and urban planning teams
  • Take part in architectural competitions, rehabilitation, architectural research, curating exhibits, teaching, and more
  • Become NAAB accredited and enter the American market

Admissions

• Start your future at Universidad Europea in three easy steps:
  1. Admission exams
  2. Place reservation
  3. Enrollment
• Contact an advisor for more information

Faculty

• 50% of professors are doctors
• List of teaching staff:
  • Andrés Abásolo Alcazar
  • José Agulló Rueda
  • Luis Álvarez Alfaro
  • Carlos Arroyo Zapatero
  • Felipe Asenjo Álvarez
  • Francisco Javier Avilés Montes
  • Rodrigo Blasco Chicano
  • Jorge Cerdá Inglés
  • Beatriz De La Puerta Gancedo
  • Francisco José Domouso De Alba
  • Aurora Donoso Sequeiros
  • Francisco Javier Espejo Gutierrez
  • José Luis Esteban Penelas
  • Lorenzo Fernández-Ordoñez Hernández
  • Alberto Galindo Muñoz
  • Álvaro Galmés Cerezo
  • David García Nieto
  • Diego García Cuevas
  • Pablo Gil Martínez
  • Francisco Javier González González
  • Sally Gutierrez Dewar
  • Silvia Herrero Alonso
  • Beatriz Inglés Gosalbez
  • Carlos Javier Irisarri Martínez
  • Lourdes Jiménez Garcinuño
  • Adolfo Jordán Ramos
  • José Jurado Egea
  • Miguel Lasso De La Vega
  • Miguel Luengo Angulo
  • Juan José Mateos Bermejo
  • José María Medina Villaverde
  • Ángela Monje Pascual
  • Néstor Montenegro Mateos
  • Yera Moreno Sainz Ezquerra
  • Susana Moreno Soriano
  • Javier Mosquera González
  • Aránzazu De La Peña González
  • Javier Pérez Piñero
  • Mateus Porto Schettino
  • Esther Redondo Martínez
  • Miguel Ángel Rego González
  • Pablo Saiz Sánchez

Academic Quality

• Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS)
• Monitoring of the degree quality
• Evaluation Process Results and Link to RUCT
• Regulations
• Students services

Frequently Asked Questions

• How long are architecture masters?
• Which master in architecture is best?
• What can I do after masters in architecture?
• Is it hard to study architecture?

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Program Outline

Master's Degree in Architecture (Qualifying Degree) Madrid

Degree Overview:

The Master's in Architecture at Universidad Europea is a 9-month program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to succeed as a global architect and manage all sorts of projects including construction, urban planning, sustainability, and advanced project design. The program is defined by three pillars: Innovation, Internationally, and Integration. The program focuses on experiential learning, allowing students to put theory into practice through work placements and real-life projects.

Outline:

Program Structure:

• The program is 9 months long and consists of 60 ECTS.
• It is offered in a campus-based format.
• The program is bilingual (Spanish/English).
• The title issued is a Master in Architecture from Universidad Europea de Madrid.

Course Schedule:

• PRIMER CURSO (First Year):
• DIGITAL URBAN PLANNING:
4 ECTS, Optional Course, Bilingual
• BIOCLIMATIC AND BIOMIMETIC ARCHITECTURE:
6 ECTS, Optional Course, Bilingual

Module Descriptions:

• M1 TECHNOLOGY PROJECT WORKSHOP: This module focuses on practical application of technology in architecture projects.
• PROJECT WORKSHOPS M1: This module provides hands-on experience in various architectural project types.
• DIGITAL URBAN PLANNING: This module explores the use of digital tools and technologies in urban planning.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program emphasizes experiential learning, with a focus on practical application and real-world projects.
• Faculty: The program is taught by renowned professional lecturers and doctors.
• Unique Approaches: The program incorporates a "Learning By Doing" method, where students learn by practicing the profession.
It also emphasizes the use of digital design, digital manufacturing, and robotics as new paradigms for production and thinking.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Architect / Project Manager: Leading architectural design and technical development.
• Consultancy and collaborations in multidisciplinary teams.
• Participation in architectural competitions, rehabilitation, research, curating exhibits, teaching, and more.
• Certifications and Recognitions:
• RIBA Validation: The program has been validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
• Key Competencies: The program aims to develop a range of basic, cross-disciplinary, and specific competencies in students.
• Student Services: The university provides a range of student services, including academic management, professional careers support, and a suggestions, complaints, and claims mailbox.