The Degree in Architecture at Universidad Europea in Madrid is a five-year programme aimed at providing students with the knowledge and skills to lead architecture projects around the world. The architecture degree, which totals 300 ECTS, ensures you will graduate having knowledge of the latest digital tools in the industry, such as BIM Methodology, Drawing, Projects and Urbanism, among others.
Should you choose to study your degree in architecture at Universidad Europea, you should be aware we are the first school in Europe offering a bachelor in Architecture to achieve NAAB certification and RIBA validation - facilitating students to practice their profession in the USA and UK.
Official degree issued by Universidad Europea de Madrid
| Campus-based | Villaviciosa de Odón | 5 years, 300 ECTS | Start: 15 sep. 2025 | School of Architecture, Engineering, Science and Computing - STEAM |
The Universidad Europea de Madrid has received the International Certification designation from the National Architectural Accrediting Board for the following professional degree program or sequence:
Bachelor’s Degree in Fundamentals of the Architecture + Master’s Degree in Architecture – 2015
The term “International Certification” identifies a program as comparable in educational outcomes in all significant aspects to a program accredited by the NAAB in the United States and indicates that it provides an educational experience meeting acceptable standards, even though such program may differ in format or method of delivery. The designation is valid for six years beginning 1 January of the year in which the final visit (Visit 3) took place. In order to maintain the designation, the program must be visited again in the sixth year of the designation. Schools with programs identified as holding NAAB International Certification are not formally “accredited” as that term is used with reference to programs in the United States and may not refer to their programs as “accredited” by the NAAB. However, students who graduate from internationally certified programs are able to apply for individualized review of their credentials on an expedited basis for purposes of the Educational Evaluation Services for Architects program administered by the NAAB on behalf of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
The following documents are available and can be downloaded from the Web:
In 2019, the Royal Institute of British Architecture (RIBA) validated the Bachelor’s Degree in Fundamentals of Architecture and the Master’s Degree in Architecture.
RIBA is the most prestigious architects’ association in the world, and counts the most globally recognised architects among its members. The association has been dedicated to promoting the quality of architect training since 1837.
Lore Lobropoulos
Student, Bachelor’s in Fundamentals of Architecture
Francisco García
Student, Bachelor’s in Fundamentals of Architecture
Beatriz Inglés
Professor, Bachelor’s in Fundamentals of Architecture
Juan Carlos García
Professor, Bachelor’s in Fundamentals of Architecture
More than 3,600 hours of hands-on workshops in which you’ll learn by working on real projects. We have the most innovative and up-to-date proposal for you to prepare to become an architect of the future. Your study plan will integrate all the digital tools and knowledge you’ll need, covered in: BIM Methodology, Drawing, Projects and Urbanism, among others. In addition to Drawing, Projects and Urbanism, we offer integrative workshops across all areas of knowledge relevant to the architecture profession. These workshops account for every possible aspect of a project, starting with the basics and advancing as you progress in the course.
PRIMER CURSO
| Materia | ECTS | Tipo | Idioma de impartición |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 6 | BASICA | Inglés (en) |
| Communication Skills | 6 | BASICA | Inglés (en) |
| Introduction to Contemporary Architecture and Art | 6 | BASICA | Inglés (en) |
| Architectural Drawing | 6 | BASICA | Inglés (en) |
| Integrated Drawing Workshop | 6 | BASICA | Inglés (en) |
| Process Physics | 6 | BASICA | Inglés (en) |
| Construction I: Systems | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Inglés (en) |
| Urban Development Basics | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Inglés (en) |
| Architectural Geometry | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Inglés (en) |
| Integrated Drawing Workshop II | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Inglés (en) |
SEGUNDO CURSO
| Materia | ECTS | Tipo | Idioma de impartición |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Ii: Materials | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Inglés (en) |
| Structural Mechanics | 6 | BASICA | Inglés (en) |
| Architecture And Art of the 20th and 21st Centuries | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Inglés (en) |
| Integrated Drawing Workshop III | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Inglés (en) |
| Design Workshop G1 | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Inglés (en) |
| Conditioning Techniques | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Inglés (en) |
| Structural Analysis | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Inglés (en) |
| Urban Areas and Sustainable Design | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Inglés (en) |
| Integrated Drawing Workshop IV | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Inglés (en) |
| Design Workshop G2 | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Inglés (en) |
TERCER CURSO
| Materia | ECTS | Tipo | Idioma de impartición |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Facilities | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Inglés (en) |
| Business Management | 6 | BASICA | Español (es) |
| Urban Planning | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Inglés (en) |
| Integration Workshop I | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Español (es) |
| Design Workshop G3 | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Inglés (en) |
| Construction III: Structures | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Inglés (en) |
| Structural Dimensioning | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Inglés (en) |
| History of Art and Architecture I | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Inglés (en) |
| Integration Workshop II | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Español (es) |
| Design Workshop G4 | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Inglés (en) |
CUARTO CURSO
| Materia | ECTS | Tipo | Idioma de impartición |
|---|---|---|---|
| General English | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Inglés (en) |
| Construction IV: Envelope Systems | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Inglés (en) |
| History of Art and Architecture II | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Inglés (en) |
| City Scale Workshop | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Español (es) |
| Design Workshop G5 | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Inglés (en) |
| Technical Systems | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Inglés (en) |
| Structural Design and Foundations | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Inglés (en) |
| Deontology and Values | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Español (es) |
| Design Workshop G6 | 12 | OBLIGATORIA | Inglés (en) |
QUINTO CURSO
| Materia | ECTS | Tipo | Idioma de impartición |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Internship I | 6 | PRÁCTICAS | Español (es) |
| Professional Internship II | 6 | PRÁCTICAS | Español (es) |
| Sustainability in the Building Environment | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Español (es) |
| Design Workshop G7 | 12 | OBLIGATORIA | Español (es) |
| Graphic Expression R&D | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Inglés (en) |
| Technology Projects Workshop | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Inglés (en) |
| Land and Landscape Project | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Inglés (en) |
| Graduation Project | 12 | TFG | Inglés (en) |
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External internship regulations
Internships are a key component of your training. Acquiring experience after what you have learnt in your degree is the best way to enter the employment market. There are two types of internships: curricular—which are included in your study plan—and extracurricular—which you can do on a voluntary basis.
In order to complete curricular internships in companies, you will need to have 50% of the credits approved and to register the subject before starting your internship. These internships are monitored by the company and the internship coordinator, and interim and final reports are prepared for evaluation.
If you want to take your work experience to the next level before finishing your university education, you can pursue an extra-curricular internship. You can do them in any academic year, but keep in mind that internships are a formative complement to your studies; therefore, the more knowledge you have acquired throughout your studies, the more you will benefit from the internship experience.
Bachelor’s in Fundamentals of Architecture. Leader at a company in the area of construction, urban planning, design or cultural management. Intrapreneur of innovative and creative projects at an architecture company, or entrepreneur of your own business (related or not to architecture). Real estate consultant specialised in management, planning, purchase and sale of land and buildings. Professional in the public sector—after passing the Public Service exam—at the municipal, regional, state and/or European level.
Architecture studio.
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Our alumni work in companies such as:
Norman Foster Foundation
Rafael De La-Hoz Arquitectos
Estudio Guadiana, Porras, La Casta
Marcos Corrales Lantero_ Architect
Gutiérrez–Delafuente Arquitectos
Azootea Arquitectura
Colmenares Vilata Arquitectos
B+R Arquitectos Asociados
Start your future at Universidad Europea
You can become a student at Universidad Europea in three easy steps.
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Start your admission process by calling +34 917407272 or request information and our advisors will contact you.
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Once you have been admitted, secure your place by paying the reservation fee.
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Submit the required documents to formalise your enrollment.
Scholarships and financial aid
We want to help you. If you want to study at the Universidad Europea, you will have at your disposal a wide selection of own and official scholarships.
Credit recognition and transfers
You don’t have to stick with something you don’t like. That’s why we’ve designed specific plans for credit recognition and transfers.
Request your online credit recognition review, transfer your academic file and start studying at Universidad Europea.
You are eligible to enrol on the Bachelor's Degree in Fundamentals of Architecture + Master’s Degree in Architecture with a high school diploma or equivalent.
If architecture is your calling—both in its artistic dimension and in its technical aspect—the Bachelor’s in Fundamentals of Architecture + Master’s in Architecture from Universidad Europea is designed for you.
Studying architecture in Madrid is a big and important decision. Architects are technicians, but also artists. They are people who are innately attuned to the aesthetics of shapes: they are creative and imaginative by nature. Some of these skills can be learned, but others will be intrinsic to the student. You will work on developing and perfecting these during your years of training.
If you want us to create a personalised credit recognition plan quickly, free of charge and without any obligation, you can request it here.
Join us at one of our Open Days and see for yourself how our educational methodology works, meet the faculty members who are already thinking of your future, get more information on the programs we offer, and find out how to begin your studies with us in the next academic year.
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Top 5 universities in Spain.
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A career in architecture is varied and therefore you’ll need plenty of different skills. These may vary depending on the area of architecture you go into. However, whatever you choose to do, you will need these skills:
Through an academic model based on learning by doing, at Universidad Europea, you will have the opportunity to develop all of these skills not just in the classroom but put them into practice via internships and work placements.
At Universidad Europea, we want you to have the skills and knowledge to enter the workforce ready to take on the challenges that exist. For this reason, our Bachelor in Architecture covers a broad spectrum of topics throughout the program. You’ll study subjects such as applied mathematics, mechanics, and communication. In addition, we’ll also ensure you have an understanding and experience of using tools most widely adopted in the industry, such as BIM Methodology, Drawing, Projects and Urbanism.
Over the course of the 5-year degree, you will complete more than 3,600 hours of internships, work placements and workshops - gaining valuable experience in the sector.
At Universidad Europea, you will receive a broad education, allowing you to decide what area of architecture you’d like to specialise in once you graduate.
Many of our graduates enjoy successful careers in areas such as:
Universidad Europea is one of the best places to study architecture in Spain. We offer some of the best facilities of any university equipped with the most advanced and innovative technologies, including:
And that’s not all. Our degree has been awarded the NAAB certification and RIBA validation - facilitating students to practice their profession in the USA and UK.