Universidad de Alcalá
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Universidad de Alcalá

Universidad de Alcalá

“Dedicated to comprehensive architectural education with a distinctive focus on Heritage and its Conservation.”

C. Sta. Úrsula, 8, 28801 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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About Universidad de Alcalá

The School of Architecture of the University of Alcalá, established in 1999, is housed since 2002 in the historic 17th-century Carmen Calzado convent in Alcalá de Henares, a UNESCO World Heritage city. This unique setting features classrooms and workshops creatively adapted from the convent's original structures, including its church, cloisters, and refectories. The school offers official Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral programs, providing qualifications for professional architectural practice across various dimensions. A core identity of the school is its strong emphasis on Heritage and Conservation. Its teaching methodology is studio-based, fostering a collaborative environment where diverse subjects, technologies, and skills converge to address architectural, social, and urban challenges with practical and economic viability. Postgraduate studies specialize in areas like Landscape, Environmental issues, Technological Innovation, Urban Intervention, and Sustainable Development Goals.
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Grado en Fundamentos de Arquitectura y Urbanismo
Bachelor's Degree

This degree aims to train professionals capable of designing, projecting, and managing human living spaces, including buildings, urban planning, and landscapes. Students receive comprehensive training, fostering teamwork, awareness, and respect for nature, considering energy consumption, light, sound, and restoration.

5 years
Spanish
Approx. 1.166 € per year (first course)
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Máster Universitario en Arquitectura
Master's Degree

This master's degree is designed to provide continuity to the Bachelor's Degree in Fundamentals of Architecture and Town Planning from the University of Alcalá or similar studies. It aims to fulfill the requirements for the regulated profession of Architect.

One academic year, full-time
Spanish and optionally, English
Approx. 1.200 € for nationals and residents; 9.323 € for non-EU non-residents (first enrollment)
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Doctorate in Architecture
PhD

The PhD program in Architecture addresses the need for in-depth study of living spaces, especially in the context of increasing urbanization and sustainability challenges. It aims to prepare professionals for the transformation of project, construction, and management processes in cities and buildings.

Not specified
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Deadlines
Master's Pre-registration
October 17, 2025 (General UAH postgraduate deadline, specific architecture deadlines not found)
Visitor Students (2nd Semester)
September 15 - October 15
Visitor Students (1st Semester/Full Year)
March 1 - April 30
Requirements
0: Official university degree (for Master's programs)
1: Pre-registration application (online)
2: B1 level of Spanish or the language of instruction (minimum, C1 for Hispanic Studies)
3: Motivation letter and endorsement from a UAH researcher (for Doctoral programs)

Universidad de Alcalá Academic FAQ

Universidad de Alcalá is Dedicated to comprehensive architectural education with a distinctive focus on Heritage and its Conservation.

Applicants are typically required to submit: Official university degree (for Master's programs), Pre-registration application (online), B1 level of Spanish or the language of instruction (minimum, C1 for Hispanic Studies), Motivation letter and ....

Universidad de Alcalá provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Grado en Fundamentos de Arquitectura y Urbanismo, Máster Universitario en Arquitectura, Doctorate in Architecture.

Universidad de Alcalá is situated in Alcalá de Henares, Spain, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

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