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Master in Architecture
The Master's Degree in Architecture is an official qualification that will enable you to practise as an architect with all the powers granted by current national and European legislation.
Throughout the programme, you will integrate disciplines, connect ideas and create projects with a comprehensive vision. You will work on your own project, supported by technologies that are redefining architecture, such as parametric design, BIM, energy simulation, prototyping with 3D printers, laser cutters and robotics. With the Master's Degree in Architecture:
- You will be able to obtain NAAB (Icert, USA) International Certification and RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) Validation, which will enable you to practise your profession in the USA, Great Britain and the Commonwealth respectively.
- You will learn from a faculty made up of nationally and internationally recognised professional experts in the field of architecture from studios such as aybar.mateos.arquitectos, NO.MAD Arquitectos, Extudio, Carlos Arroyo Architects, Woodea, openact architecture, LOCOCO MORÓN ARQUITECTOS, among others.
- You will be trained in the most prominent sustainability standards and receive official recognition as a BREEAM Associate (benchmark construction certificate).
Official degree issued by Universidad Europea de Madrid
| Campus-based | Villaviciosa de Odón | 10 months, 60 ECTS | Start: 8 sep. 2025 | School of Architecture, Engineering, Science and Computing - STEAM |
Certifications that set you part
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:
- Communication from NAAB to the University about granting of Substantial Equivalency, current International Certification (March 3, 2015)
- NAAB International Certification
- 2019 Conditions for NAAB International Certification
- Procedures for NAAB International Certification
- Program Self-Evaluation 2014
- Program Self-Evaluation Report for 2021 NAAB International Certification
- NAAB Visiting Team Report
- Decision Letter
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.
A glimpse into your future at Universidad Europea
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Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and certified by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).
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Real case studies of prestigious architecture studios.
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According to El Mundo’s rankings, it is one of the best universities for Architecture.
Opinions of students on the Master's Degree in Architecture
The three pillars of the Master–integration, innovation and an international outlook–are the basis for helping students in preparing for their future.
José Jurado
Professor of the Master's Degree in Architecture
“The Master’s Degree has been a process during which new interests and ways to approach architecture have emerged – all of which have been crucial to my work. I had the opportunity to learn new methods, approaches and tools, which all came together when working on my final project”.
Javier Fuentes
Former student of the Master's Degree in Architecture. Partner at Archiologics
Masters in Architecture study plan
Syllabus
Offered in the current academic course
At the end of this programme, students will receive the official title of Master in Architecture issued by Universidad Europea de Madrid.
Curriculum
FIRST YEAR
| Subject | ECTS | Type | Language of instruction |
|---|---|---|---|
| M1 TECHNOLOGY PROJECT WORKSHOP | 8 | OBLIGATORY | Bilingual |
| PROJECT WORKSHOPS M1 | 12 | OBLIGATORY | Bilingual |
| FINAL PROJECT | 30 | OBLIGATORY | Bilingual |
| DIGITAL URBAN PLANNING | 4 | OPTIONAL COURSE | Bilingual |
| BIOCLIMATIC AND BIOMIMETIC ARCHITECTURE | 6 | OPTIONAL COURSE | Bilingual |
Build your training step by step
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First semester - Advanced fundamentals and applied technology
Consolidate the foundations of architectural design and technology.
In this first stage, you will develop the essential skills to tackle complex architectural projects, integrating design, technique, and sustainability with advanced digital tools.
What you will learn:
- Architectural Projects Workshop: you will work on proposals that combine creativity, functionality and urban context, applying contemporary criteria.
- Technology and construction systems: you will delve into innovative materials, technical solutions and efficient construction processes.
- Digital urban planning and urban regeneration: you will apply digital tools to plan sustainable and resilient urban environments.
- Bioclimatic design and biomimetic strategies: you will incorporate principles of energy efficiency and adaptation to the environment into your projects.
- Digital tools (BIM, parametric design, digital manufacturing): you will work on projects using cutting-edge technologies in the FabLab and collaborative environments.
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Second semester - Professional synthesis and global vision
Integrate, lead and project internationally
In the second half of the master's degree, you will apply everything you have learned in a comprehensive project, participate in international workshops and prepare to practise your profession with global standards.
What you will learn:
- Master's Final Project: you will develop an individual project that synthesises design, technique and sustainability, with personalised guidance.
- International workshops: you will gain experience in global environments, working with juries and leading studios (Norman Foster, Zaha Hadid, among others).
- International certifications and standards: based on NAAB and RIBA criteria that qualify you to practise in Spain, the EU, the UK and the US.
- Innovation and trends in architecture: you will explore emerging methodologies and technological solutions applied to contemporary design.
- Advanced professional skills: leadership of complex projects, collaborative work and strategic vision in international contexts.
More information
Places for incoming students
30 places available
Key competencies on this programme
Basic
- BC1 - Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and/or application of ideas, often in a research context.
- BC2 - Students must be able to apply the knowledge they have acquired and have the ability to solve problems in any new or unfamiliar situations which may arise within a broader (or multidisciplinary) context–relating to their area of study.
- BC3 - When faced with the difficulty of making tough decisions, students must be able to apply what they know, and, when information is limited, they must take into account the social and ethical responsibilities associated and apply this to the situation.
- BC4 - Students must be able to communicate their conclusions – and the knowledge and reasonings behind them – to audiences who may be both specialised and non-specialised in the area. They must be able to do so in a clear and unambiguous manner.
- BC5 - Students must possess the necessary learning skills that will enable them to continue to study in a self-led, autonomous way.
Cross-disciplinary
- CDC1 - Responsibility: students must be able to accept the consequences of – and be accountable for – their actions.
- CDC2 - Self-confidence: students must be able to act confidently and with enough motivation to achieve their objectives.
- CDC3 - Awareness of ethical values: student’s must possess the ability to feel, judge, argue and act in accordance with their moral values in a coherent, persistent and autonomous way.
- CDC4 - Communication skills: students must be able to express concepts and ideas effectively, including being able to communicate concisely and clearly in writing. They must also be able to speak effectively in public.
- CDC5 - An understanding of interpersonal relationships: students must be able to demonstrate active listening skills as a way of reaching agreements. They must do so using an assertive communication style.
- CDC6 - Flexibility: students must be able to adapt and work in diverse and varied situations, and with a range of different people. This involves assessing and understanding different points of view and adapting their own approach, depending on the situation.
- CDC7 - Teamwork: students must be able to actively participate when looking to achieve a common goal within a team. This involves listening, respecting and valuing the ideas and proposals offered by other team members.
- CDC8 - Initiative: students must be able to proactively anticipate when to propose solutions or alternatives to any situations that may arise.
- CDC9 - Planning: students must be able to effectively establish their goals and priorities by defining the optimal actions, deadlines and resources required to achieve them.
- CDC10 - Innovation-Creativity: when problems arise, students must be able to devise new and different solutions that add value.
Specific
- SC1 - Must be able to conceive, calculate, design, integrate their plans into buildings and urban complexes and carry out building structures.
- SC2 - Must be able to conceive, calculate, design, integrate their plans into buildings and urban complexes and carry out interior division systems, carpentry, stairs and other finishing work.
- SC3 - Must be able to conceive, calculate, design, integrate their plans into buildings and urban complexes and carry out roof enclosure systems and other bulk work.
- SC4 - Must be able to conceive, calculate, design, integrate their plans into buildings and urban complexes and carry out supply and drainage installations for water, heating and air conditioning.
- Demonstrate specific competence in Projects: Composition, projects and urban planning
- SC5 - Demonstrate the ability to conceive, cultivate and develop both basic projects and implementation projects, sketches and blueprints.
- SC6 - Demonstrate the ability to conceive, cultivate and carry out urban projects.
- SC7 - Demonstrate the ability to conceive, cultivate and carry out project management.
- SC8 - Demonstrate the ability to develop functional programmes for buildings and urban spaces.
- SC9 - Demonstrate the ability to intervene in, conserve, restore and rehabilitate heritage buildings.
- SC10 - Ability to exercise architectural criticism.
- SC11 - Ability to draw up and manage urban projects of all scales.
- SC12 - Ability to use basic data collection and analysis methods as the basis for all aspects of the planning and design process. Must possess knowledge of research methods.
- Specific competence for the Final Project
- SC13 - Once the student has completed the necessary credits for the Degree, they must carry out an original individual project, in which they must demonstrate their ability to prepare, present and defend their chosen area. This will be done before a university committee. At least one renowned professional from an organisation will be among the panel. The exercise will consist of an integral architecture project of professional nature in which all of the student’s architectural skills and knowledge acquired throughout the degree are synthesized. The project will allow students to demonstrate that their skills are sufficient to bring their project to fruition and comply with the applicable technical and administrative regulations.
Faculty
50% of professors are doctors.
Our 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
Admissions
Start your future at Universidad Europea
You can become a student at Universidad Europea in three easy steps.
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Admission exams
Start your admission process by calling +34 917407272 or request information and our advisors will contact you.
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Place reservation
Once you have been admitted, secure your place by paying the reservation fee.
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Enrollment
Submit the required documents to formalise your enrollment.
Scholarships and financial aid
We want to help you. If you want to study at 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long are architecture masters?
The Master in Architecture at Universidad Europea in Madrid is 9 months long and consists of 60 ECTS. The aim of the programme is to equip you with the skills necessary to lead architecture projects around the world, and be familiar with the latest tools and technology used in the sector. The programme, therefore, includes modules such as digital urban planning, industrialised construction, and bioclimatic architecture.
Which master in architecture is best?
Our master in architecture at Universidad Europea has been awarded the NAAB certification (Substantial Equivalency USA) and RIBA validation (Royal Institute of British Architects) facilitating you to practice architecture in the USA, Great Britain and across the Commonwealth. Such certifications open doors to greater career prospects. It is also ranked as one the best schools of architecture, according to El Mundo’s rankings.
In addition, over the course of the programme, you can take part in international visits to some of the leading architecture firms, learning from and making contacts with the very best in the industry.
What can I do after masters in architecture?
This Msc in architecture opens doors to a variety of careers in the sector. Many of our graduates from this programme go on to achieve success in areas such as:
- Architect / Project Manager at an established studio or establishing their own
- Consultancy and collaborations in multidisciplinary architecture, technology, management, engineering, design and urban planning teams.
- Architectural research, curating exhibits, teaching and much more.
Is it hard to study architecture?
The master in architecture at Universidad Europea is a challenging programme designed to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to reach the very top of the architecture field. Throughout the programme you will have the support of a top faculty, made up of experts and professionals from leading architecture studios and organisations.