Master's Degree in Architecture (Qualifying Degree) Madrid

WHY STUDY A MASTER’S IN ARCHITECTURE AT UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA?

Following current national and European legislation, our Master’s in Architecture (Qualifying Degree) adopts a Learning By Doing method in which students will learn by practicing the profession.

• You will be offered the opportunity to take part in a range of workshops, including workshops on technology, construction, urban planning, sustainability and advanced project design–all taught by renowned professional lecturers and doctors.
• The programme will train you to become a global architect who will go on to work on projects that meet the needs of today’s society. This will include meeting today’s demanding technological requirements, which can only be achieved through horizontal working structures.
• The Master’s Degree is defined by 3 areas of learning:
  • Innovation: intensive training and use of Digital Design, Digital Manufacturing in the FabLab and robotics as a new paradigm for production and thinking. The interactive and evolutionary possibilities of simulations made with parametric design, building information modelling, energy simulation–together with the benefits of prototyping which can be completed using laser cutters, 3D printers or robots–encourage collaboration in all areas of learning and, at the same time, foster new architectural ways of thinking.
  • An International Mindset: NAAB Certification (National Architectural Accrediting Board, USA), which allows you to work in the US and other countries. We are also in the process of becoming accredited by RIBA (the United Kingdom’s architectural association). Finally, we are working on formalising opportunities for international exchanges around the globe.
  • Integration: transversal learning to support students in developing their individual project. The integration of a range of diverse areas of expertise and disciplines is an increasingly important characteristic to have in today's complex professional ecosystem. Coherent and enriched development from multiple perspectives adds evident value to any work, which is why you will train in environments that facilitate this.
• International exchanges where you will complete intensive workshops and visit the most prestigious studios in the world.
• Accredited by THE ROYAL INSTITUTE OF BRITISH ARCHITECTS

Academic calendar

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• Juan José Mateos
  Architect, together with Camila Aybar, at aybar.mateos.arquitectos. Both are architects at the Higher Technical School of Architecture of Madrid, Bartlett School and Columbia University, respectively. Juan is a researcher, holds a Diploma of Advanced Studies from the Higher Technical School of Architecture of Madrid, 2010 and he has been a professor of Projects since 2002. Recent recognitions for his work include: Ugo Rivolta European Prize 2015, Official Architects' Association of Madrid Award 2012, Official Architects' Association of Madrid Award 2011, Finalist for Hyspalit Awards 2012, Asprima Award 2012.
• Carlos Arroyo
  Linguist (Chartered Institute of Linguists, London 1990), architect and urban planner (Higher Technical School of Architecture of Madrid, 1997) and researcher (Higher Technical School of Architecture of Madrid, 2018). Carlos Arroyo Architects is a Madrid-based firm with works in Spain, Belgium, France, Germany and Rwanda, with a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainable development. He has been a member of the Scientific Committee at EUROPAN Europe since 2004, helping dozens of European cities to define their future strategy.
• Adolfo Nadal
  Architect at Higher Technical School of Architecture of Madrid, Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design and Advanced Architectural Research at Columbia University (2011), and he was awarded an extraordinary Doctoral award for his thesis "Beyond Rapid Prototyping: automation of robotic 3D printing for construction" (2017). He is a founding partner of Archiologics and Europe Digital Skill Leader at ARUP. Director of the Master’s Degree in Design and Digital Manufacturing in the EU; Lead Researcher for the “Informed Matter Lab” group at Universidad Europea. He collaborates with IE University, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos and Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, among others.
• Victoria Acebo
  Architect. Her work has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMa) in NY. National Prize for Young Architecture at the 4th edition of the BEAU exhibition (Venice Biennale of Architecture), FAD Prize for Interior Design 2017, Official Architects' Association of Madrid Award 2018, Prize for Architecture 6th Ed. D'Achtall Observatory, 2008 Veteco-Asefave Award, Outreach Award at the 8th edition BEAU exhibition (Venice Biennale of Architecture) and nominated three times for the Mies van der Rohe Award.
• Ángel Alonso
  His work has been exhibited at the MoMA in NY. National Prize for Young Architecture at the 4th edition of the BEAU exhibition (Venice Biennale of Architecture), FAD Prize for Interior Design 2017, Official Architects' Association of Madrid Award 2018, Prize for Architecture 6th Ed. D'Achtall Observatory, 2008 Veteco-Asefave Award, Outreach Award at the 8th edition BEAU exhibition (Venice Biennale of Architecture) and nominated three times for the Mies van der Rohe Award.
• Uriel Fogué
  Doctor in Architecture from Universidad Politécnica Madrid (extraordinary award 2014-15; finalist for the 10th Ibero-American Architecture and Urbanism Biennial, 2016). Professor at Universidad Europea de Madrid. Co-director at the elli architecture office, which was part of the Spanish Pavilion at the XV Venice Architecture Biennale (León de Oro 2016). Work also nominated for the Mies Van Der Rohe Award (2019 and 2015). Winner of the FAD de la Opinión award in 2005 and finalist in 2017, also receiving various Official Architects' Association of Madrid awards. He is co-director at the Political Fiction Crisis Cabinet.
• Víctor Navarro
  Doctor of Architecture from the Higher Technical School of Architecture of Madrid and the Graduate School of Design at Harvard in 2015. He has been co-director, alongside Maria Langarita, at the Langarita-Navarro architecture office since 2005. His work has been recognised, with special mention, by the 2013 Mies van der Rohe Award, the XII Spanish Architecture and Urbanism Biennial Award, the 2012 FAD Award, the 2012 AR + D Award for Emerging Architecture and the 2013 Official Architects' Association of Madrid Award.
• Liliana Obal
  Architecture Degree, Faculty of Architecture, Design and Urbanism of Buenos Aires University, 1983. Professor of Projects at the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Urbanism of Buenos Aires University and Professor of Theory and History at Universidad Europea since 2004. She has collaborated with El Croquis, a prestigious architectural magazine, since 2010. National Architecture Award 2006 (Private Housing), Madrid City Council Urban Planning, Architecture and Public Works Awards (XVII / 2002 and XXI / 2006), Official Architects' Association of Madrid Award (2003 and 2008), among many others. Participation in the VII and IX editions of the BEAU (Venice Biennale of Architecture) and FAD Awards Finalist (2007 and 2012).
• Santiago Becerra
  Master in Architecture in Advanced Architectural Projects from Higher Technical School of Architecture of Madrid, specialising in Theory and Criticism. He founded the Mute Arquitectura studio in 2007, whose work has won awards in various international competitions. He has been teaching at Universidad Europea de Madrid as a professor in the Department of Technology since 2009.
• Beatriz Ingles
  Doctor in Architecture and specialist in sustainable architecture. She graduated from the Higher Technical School of Architecture of Madrid (HTSAM). Partner of the architecture studio WEA architects. Her national and international reputation has grown, thanks to a series of award-winning sustainable design projects.
• Xavier Aguiló
  Architect, Higher Technical School of Architecture of Madrid. Both as a professor at Universidad Europea de Madrid since 2005, and through working at GV408 since 1999, he has dedicated his life to building structures. He specialises in Building Information Modelling structures, collaborating with Official Architects' Association of Madrid, master structures at Higher Technical School of Architecture of Madrid, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Fundació Privada Centre, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, AvatarBIM, WiseBuild, etc... Group 8 Coordinator at ACHE for the monograph on Building Information Modelling in the project phase. Building Information Modelling courses in Peru (Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas) and Finland (Aalto University).
• Pablo Gil Martínez
  Doctor of Architecture from the Bartlett School UCL in 2015, professor of Architecture at Universidad Europea de Madrid and director of the GilBartolome ADW architecture studio, which focuses on airport and museum projects and single-family homes. He has previously been a professor at the Instituto Empresa in Madrid and at the London Metropolitan University, and worked for David Chipperfield Architects and the Richard Rogers Partnership.
• Diego G. Cuevas
  Architect and Master in Biodigital Architecture from Universitat Internacional de Catalunya. Authorised Rhinocerous Instructor (ART). Specialist in parametric design and digital manufacturing. Co-director at the Controlmad Advanced Design Centre and the interior design and architecture firm, Espacio Gauss. Professor and coordinator of Architectural Geometry at Universidad Europea de Madrid. He has taught classes and workshops on parametric design at several Spanish universities.

Employability

Internships play a key role in your training. The best way to enter the job market is through gaining experience in the areas you’ve studied throughout your degree. There are two types of internships, curricular (included in your study plan) and extracurricular (which you can do on a voluntary basis).

In order to carry out a curricular internship at a company, you will need to have 50% of your credits approved and you must be enrolled in the subject before your internship starts. These internships are monitored by the company and the internship professor. Interim and final reports will be prepared and used 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 are allowed to choose any area of study; however, we remind you that the internship is an educational addition to your studies. Therefore, the more knowledge you have acquired throughout your studies, the more you will benefit from the internship experience.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS OF THE MASTER’S DEGREE IN ARCHITECTURE

Upon completion of the Master’s Degree, students will be prepared to carry out the following roles within the field of Architecture:

• Architect / Project Manager: become a professional with your own studio, or join another studio, and take charge of architectural design and its technical and document development.
• 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 much more.
• Become NAAB accredited and enter the American market.

Admissions Process

Admissions to the Graduate School at Universidad Europea are open year-round, although registration in any of its programmes is subject to the number of spaces available.

If you would like to receive personalised advice from the Graduate Admissions team, you can visit us at one of our two campuses (Alcobendas or Villaviciosa de Odón), or, contact us via:

Telephone: (+34) 91 740 72 72 or e-mail: postgrado@universidadeuropea.es.

Profile for prospective students and how to access this degree.

This Master’s Degree is aimed at students who have the following profile:

Bachelor’s Degree in architecture.

Admissions requirements

Students must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture and comply with the Ministerial Order EDU/2075/2010, of 29th July. This degree is aimed at students who are looking to become qualified professionals and who are ready to train in an international and technology-focused environment – all led by a top-class faculty.

Places for incoming students

30 places available

Admissions process

Admissions to the Graduate School at Universidad Europea are open year-round, although registration in any of its programmes is subject to the number of spaces available.

If you would like to receive personalised advice from the Graduate Admissions team, you can visit us at one of our two campuses (Alcobendas or Villaviciosa de Odón), or, contact us via:

Phone: (+34) 91 740 72 72

Email: postgrado@universidadeuropea.es

Once we have contacted you, you must provide the following essential documents:

• Application for Admission.
• Copy of your DNI or identification number.
• Copy of your degree certificate
• CV.

The Postgraduate Admissions team will invite you to take the entrance exams corresponding to the program of your interest. You will also be asked to attend a personal interview with the director of the Master's Degree who will submit a favourable report to the University's Postgraduate Committee.

For this Master’s Degree specifically, the entrance exams will consist of a personal interview and an assessment of your academic record.

* Candidates will not be charged, and their place will not be guaranteed until the reservation is formalised.

Credit recognition and transfers

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Regulations for credit transfer and recognition

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Academic quality

Universidad Europea boasts a wide range of recognitions that guarantee its academic quality. For example, it has been awarded the following prestigious awards: the European Seal of Excellence 500+, Quali-cert and Madrid Excelente. In the international QS Stars accreditation rating, Universidad Europea has obtained a total of four out of five stars. This external accreditation system determines the level of excellence achieved by universities in various areas. Universidad Europea has achieved the maximum score of five stars in Employability, Teaching, Facilities and Social Responsibility. Learn more:

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INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM

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QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM

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LINK TO THE UNIVERSITY OMBUDSPERSON'S MAILBOX 

Through the ‘Online General Enquiries’ service offered by Universidad Europea, students can send in any questions, requests and complains, which will then be looked over and resolved by members of staff.

CCT MEMBERS

The Quality Assurance Commission (QAC) is made up of the following members: the Deputy Director of Graduate Studies for the degree, the Director of the Master’s Degree, the Academic Coordinator of Postgraduate Studies, a representative from the Vice-Rectorate for Quality and the Student Representative.

MAJOR DEGREE IMPROVEMENTS

Initiatives already implemented:

• Including the work schedule at the beginning of the academic year.
• MSC Software made available in mylabs (the remote access platform).
• Including more practical exercises in Simulation classes.
• Including more lab practical activities.

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