Colegio Arquitectos Catalunya
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Colegio Arquitectos Catalunya

Colegio Arquitectos Catalunya

Shaping Barcelona's architectural legacy: innovation, sustainability, and social value.

Plaça Nova, 5, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

About Colegio Arquitectos Catalunya

The Col·legi d'Arquitectes de Catalunya (COAC), established in 1931, stands as a cornerstone of architectural excellence in Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain. With a history rooted in the 1874 Architects' Association, COAC has evolved into a leading institution with national and international prestige. Its mission is to champion the social value of architecture and urban planning, representing architects while ensuring architectural quality. COAC serves its members, promotes their work, and disseminates architecture socially and culturally. The COAC also promotes sustainable development in cities and buildings, and facilitates access to spaces for all people. COAC's influence extends through publications like Quaderns, a journal since 1944, and initiatives like arquitecturacatalana.cat, a digital archive of Catalan architecture. With over 10,000 members across six districts, COAC actively shapes Barcelona's built environment and architectural discourse.
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Bachelor's Degree in Architecture Studies
Bachelor

This program produces technically competent and scientifically rigorous professionals involved in productive architectural work and designs that satisfy aesthetic and technical requirements. Graduates will have knowledge of architectural history and theories, urban design, planning, research methods, and construction project preparation.

5 academic years (300 ECTS credits)
Check the language of instruction for each subject
Approximate fees per academic year: €1,061 (€1,800 for non-EU residents). Consult the public fees system based on income (grants and payment options).
Deadline: Not specified in the search results.
Master's Degree in Advanced Studies in Architecture-Barcelona (MBArch)
Master

This postgraduate program focuses on contemporary architectural and urban design, combining specialized masters with a transversal organization. It offers specializations such as Urban Management and Valuation, Urbanism, and Contemporary Project.

60 to 90 credits
Spanish and English, Contemporary Project specialization is taught entirely in English.
Not specified in the search results.
Deadline: Not specified in the search results.
Master in Advanced Architecture I
Master

Designed for professionals eager to innovate, this master equips students with the tools to become creative changemakers in the field of architecture and the broader built environment. It fosters informed, critical, and interdisciplinary approaches to architectural practice.

9 months (60 ECTS)
English
Non-EU: 15,900€ EU: 13,200€ Spanish: 9,540€ (includes a non-refundable programme enrolment fee of 3,800€)
Deadline: Not specified in the search results.
Master in Advanced Architecture II
Master

Designed for professionals eager to innovate, this master equips students with the tools to become creative changemakers in the field of architecture and the broader built environment. It fosters informed, critical, and interdisciplinary approaches to architectural practice.

18 months (120 ECTS)
English
Non-EU: 31,800€ EU: 26,400€ Spanish: 15,900€ (includes a non-refundable programme enrolment fee of 3,800€)
Deadline: Not specified in the search results.
Doctorate in Architecture
PhD

This program trains researchers and specialists to address societal problems, promoting innovative knowledge in service to society. Students deepen their understanding of architecture's dimensions and the dynamics of human and technological systems.

Not specified in the search results.
Catalan, Spanish or English
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Deadline: Enrollment period for the 2025-2026 academic year: From June 3 to September 19, 2025.

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COACMembership: Membership typically requires an architecture degree. COAC offers an introductory course ('Curs per la primera col·legiació') for new members, which is free for those enrolling in 2026 and provides a reduced membership fee for the first year.
EscolaSertCourses: An enrollment process ('Cómo matricularte') exists, and specific requirements may vary per course. Scholarships and significant discounts are available for COAC members (25% for 'servicios complementarios', 12.5% for general members and students), and 12.5% for members of any official Spanish College of Architecture. Opportunities for course delegates to receive 100% free courses, 75% off postgraduates, and 50% off masters are also available based on responsibilities.

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Colegio Arquitectos Catalunya provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Bachelor's Degree in Architecture Studies, Master's Degree in Advanced Studies in Architecture-Barcelona (MBArch), Master in Advanced Architecture I, Master in Advanced Architecture II, Doctorate in Architecture.

Colegio Arquitectos Catalunya is situated in Barcelona, Spain, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.