Master in Architectural Design Ecology - MADE

The master's program is primarily aimed at:

Graduates in Architecture
Graduates in Urban Design
Graduates in Landscape Architecture

The Academic Committee will exceptionally consider the admission of applicants from other fields of study, such as graduates in Building Science and Technology, Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering, and Construction Engineering. The committee will determine whether additional training modules are required based on the applicant's prior education and demonstrated.

Selection criteria

The Academic Committee will prioritize applications based on the following criteria:

  • Academic Record: (40%) Evaluation of the applicant’s academic transcript
  • Portfolio and Curriculum: (45%) The digital portfolio must include reproductions of the applicant's projects.
  • Personal Motivation: (15%) A letter describing the applicant’s motivations for enrolling in the master’s program, their goals as a student, and their future professional objectives.

Specific Admission Requirements

To enroll in the master’s program, students must demonstrate at least a B2 level of proficiency in English. English proficiency will be verified using the certificate equivalency table established by UPC. In exceptional cases where official documentation is unavailable, the program’s Academic Committee may establish alternative methods to assess the required English proficiency.

Final admission is contingent upon sufficient proficiency in English, which will be verified through official certification and/or a personal interview.

Once admitted, the candidate must accept the decision in the pre-enrolment application and pay the €300 fee, following the instructions provided in the email. This amount will be deducted from the registration fee once it has been finalized. With the admission document, non-EU students can apply for residence and a study visa.

Additional Training

For applicants who do not meet the recommended entry profile, the Academic Committee will review the case and may grant admission conditional upon the completion of supplementary training. These supplementary courses will be selected from subjects offered in the undergraduate program of the same institution, up to a maximum of 12 ECTS credits. The number of credits and the courses assigned will depend on the applicant’s profile and prior academic competencies as reflected in their academic transcript, focusing on design training and architectural culture. While these supplementary courses will involve completing undergraduate subjects, they will be considered master’s credits for the purpose of tuition fees. They must be completed prior to starting the master’s program.

Application

Pre-enrolment will be open from mid-March to the end of June. Applicants must register and complete the online application form, pay a pre-enrolment fee of €30.21, and upload the required scanned documents before the deadline:

  • Diploma and academic record/transcript (with certified translations if the originals are not in Spanish).
  • Specific motivation letter.
  • Curriculum vitae.
  • Digital portfolio.
  • ID card or passport.
  • English certification at a minimum B2 level.
  • Other documents you consider appropriate (e.g., recommendation letter, other certificates, etc.).

The Academic Committee meets monthly, starting in mid-April, to review applications in the order they are received. Applicants will receive an email with the resolution, which will also be available on the pre-enrolment application portal. Admission remains conditional until the veracity of the academic data provided is verified during the enrolment process.

Note: Some scholarships require a pre-admission letter before the application can be accepted. If this applies, please specify the information to be included in the letter and the submission deadline in the application form.

Enrolment

Enrollment will be completed online through  e-secretaria.

After enrolling, you will be required to provide all the original documentation uploaded during the pre-enrolment application, duly legalized if applicable. All documents issued in non-EU countries must be legalized and bear the corresponding apostille. Academic certificates issued in a language other than Spanish must be officially translated into Spanish.

To submit the original documentation, you must make an appointment with the administrative office and provide the following:

  • Original of your identity document
  • Original and photocopy of the homologation credential (if applicable)
  • Original and photocopy of the degree certificate
  • Personal academic certification (original or certified photocopy) showing the subjects taken, the grades, the number of credits/hours for each, and information about the grading system applied
  • Certificate of equivalence of average grades for university studies carried out abroad, issued by the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Sport. Its processing is online and free of charge. More information is available on the MECD website.

You have a guide for documents legalization here

Fees

You can access to all the information and options on fees, grants and payments here. 

Upon arrival at UPC

If you are a foreigner, visit the International Students Office (OMI) at UPC to formalize your academic stay:

  • If you are an EU national: You will need to register with the EU Nationals Register.

  • If you are a non-EU national: You must check the status of your visa with the International Students Office. For long-stay visas, this must be done as soon as you arrive in Spain.

  • If you are a non-EU national who has been studying in another EU country and need to apply for a student visa upon arrival: You must go to the International Students Office, where they will assist you and forward your documents to the corresponding government office in Barcelona to start the application process.

At the OMI, you will also receive information on important aspects of life in Barcelona, including accommodation, student insurance, and more.