Escola Tècnica Superior d'Arquitectura de Barcelona (ETSAB)

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Escola Tècnica Superior d'Arquitectura de Barcelona (ETSAB)

“Shaping Barcelona's Architectural Future: Innovation, Tradition, and Urban Integration.”

Av. Diagonal, 649, Les Corts, 08028 Barcelona, Spain

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About Escola Tècnica Superior d'Arquitectura de Barcelona (ETSAB)

Escola Tècnica Superior d'Arquitectura de Barcelona (ETSAB) is the distinguished School of Architecture at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC). It provides a comprehensive architectural education, structured around a 5+1 year model encompassing both Bachelor's and Master's degrees. ETSAB is dedicated to fostering creativity, critical thinking, and a rigorous academic environment. The school actively engages with real-world urban challenges through initiatives like its Visiting Studio, promoting practical application and diverse architectural approaches. Beyond academics, ETSAB cultivates a vibrant community through events such as OpenEtsab, an annual exhibition of student work, and BCom, a platform for cultural activities. The institution is also committed to building a robust international professional network and offers valuable mentorship and networking opportunities for its alumni, reinforcing its global outlook and commitment to graduate success.

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Grado en Estudios de Arquitectura (GArqEtsaB) / Degree in Architecture Studies Bachelor The GArqEtsaB provides professional training centered on architectural design with knowledge about the history and theories of architecture, urbanism and planning. It qualifies students to participate in architectural activity and create designs meeting aesthetic and technical requirements.	5 Years Spanish and Catalan. A limited number of courses are given in English. Approximate fees per academic year: €1,061 (€1,800 for non-EU residents). Deadline: Check the official website for updated information. Open Day: 15/04/2026	Visit
Máster Universitario en Arquitectura (MArqEtsaB) / Master's Degree in Architecture Master The MArqEtsaB qualifies you to practice as an architect by providing advanced knowledge building on the Degree in Architecture Studies. It involves in-depth study of design, technology, and urbanism, with multidisciplinary training.	1 Year Check the language of instruction for each subject in the course guide in the curriculum. Approximate fees for the master's degree: €1,061 (€2,700 for non-EU residents). Deadline: Check the official website for updated information.	Visit
Máster Universitario en Estudios Avanzados en Arquitectura-Barcelona (MBArch) / Master's Degree in Advanced Studies in Architecture-Barcelona Master The MBArch trains students in research, innovation, and contemporary architectural design in a flexible manner directed towards specialization. It offers a comprehensive approach to a professional or teaching career in architecture.	1 Year, 60-90 ECTS credits Contemporary Project line entirely taught in English. Approximate fees for the master's degree, excluding other costs: €1,162 (€2,700 for non-EU residents). Deadline: Check the official website for updated information.	Visit
Grado en Paisajismo / Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture Bachelor This bachelor's degree equips you with the scientific and technological knowledge to work as a landscape architect. You'll plan and design landscapes and green spaces, managing their construction and maintenance.	4 Years Check the language of instruction for each subject in the course sheet in the curriculum. Approximate fees per academic year: €1,061 (€1,800 for non-EU residents). Deadline: Check the official website for updated information.	Visit
Máster Universitario en Paisajismo (MBLandArch) / Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture Master The MBLandArch aims to provide an up-to-date response to current landscaping problems. It equips graduates with skills in landscape analysis, planning, design, and management.	2 Years Not specified in the provided summaries. Not specified in the provided summaries. Deadline: Check the official website for updated information.	Visit
Doctoral Programmes PhD ETSAB offers doctoral programs in areas related to architecture, building construction, and urbanism. These programs focus on research and design interventions connecting geography, history, climate, society, nature, and culture.	Not specified in the provided summaries. Not specified in the provided summaries. Check the official website for updated information. Deadline: Check the official website for updated information.	Visit

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ETSAB's degrees are accredited through a rigorous system of internal and external evaluations, ensuring continuous improvement. The doctoral studies adhere to Royal Decree 99/2011 and are part of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) framework.

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Visiting Student Applications: Full academic year (September to June) or one semester (September-January for ordinary call, February-June for extraordinary call).

Enrolment Documentation Submission: No later than October 31.

Recognition of Elective Credits (Language Accreditation): First semester (November 1st-30th), Second semester (March 1st-31st).

Welcome Day for 1st-year Architecture Studies: September 10, 2025.

Welcome Day for Master's Students: September 25, 2025.

Requirements

masters_degrees: Admission prioritizes applicants based on a 50% weighting for grade point average and 50% for additional documents if applications exceed available places. Admission lists are published in July and September.

doctoral_programs: ["Official Spanish university degree or equivalent with at least 300 ECTS credits and Level 3 of the Spanish Qualifications Framework for Higher Education.","Degrees from EHEA countries (Level 7 of European Qualifications Framework) or non-EHEA countries (verified as equivalent to official Spanish Master's degree) that grant access to doctoral studies in the issuing country.","Possession of another Doctorate Degree or an Advanced Studies Diploma/Research Sufficiency."]

visiting_students: ["Be a regular student at a foreign School of Architecture, Urbanism, or Landscape Architecture without a specific exchange agreement with ETSAB.","Must have completed at least 5-6 semesters of architecture studies at their home university.","Possess basic knowledge of Spanish or Catalan."]

general_application_procedure: Register through an online admission form, providing identification, motivation, academic degrees, and transcripts. Foreign degrees may require syllabuses/curriculum details. Pre-enrolment is open continuously with periodic resolutions by Academic Committees.

Escola Tècnica Superior d'Arquitectura de Barcelona (ETSAB) Academic FAQ

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Escola Tècnica Superior d'Arquitectura de Barcelona (ETSAB) provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Grado en Estudios de Arquitectura (GArqEtsaB) / Degree in Architecture Studies, Máster Universitario en Arquitectura (MArqEtsaB) / Master's Degree in Architecture, Máster Universitario en Estudios Avanzados en Arquitectura-Barcelona (MBArch) / Master's Degree in Advanced Studies in Architecture-Barcelona, Grado en Paisajismo / Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture, Máster Universitario en Paisajismo (MBLandArch) / Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture.

The institution maintains a student-to-faculty ratio of Specific student-faculty ratio for ETSAB not found. However, a related institution within UPC, ETSAV, states a 1:10 professor-student ratio, which may offer a general indication., ensuring personalized mentorship and studio culture.

Escola Tècnica Superior d'Arquitectura de Barcelona (ETSAB) is situated in Barcelona, Spain, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

Yes, Escola Tècnica Superior d'Arquitectura de Barcelona (ETSAB) holds accreditations from: ETSAB's degrees are accredited through a rigorous system of internal and external evaluations, ensuring continuous improvement. The doctoral studies adhere to Royal Decree 99/2011 and are part of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) framework..

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