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Universidade da Coruña

“Galician heritage, global vision: Architecture shaping tomorrow's built environment.”

Campus da Zapateira, 15008 A Coruña, La Coruña, Spain

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About Universidade da Coruña

Founded in 1989, Universidade da Coruña's architecture program stands as a beacon of innovation deeply rooted in Galician heritage. The Higher Technical School of Architecture is the only center in the Galician university system that trains future architects. Located in A Coruña, Spain, the university has evolved into a dynamic institution with a global perspective, fostering a commitment to social, cultural, and economic progress. The architecture program cultivates professionals capable of managing the digital transformation of companies, blending humanistic decision-making with technical expertise. Its curriculum emphasizes intensive training in construction, structures, urban planning, and essential subjects like mathematics and physics, preparing graduates to collaborate in architectural design, urban planning, and heritage intervention. The university's dedication to Galicia is reflected in its mission to preserve and promote the region's artistic, urban, and linguistic culture. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, Universidade da Coruña shapes architects ready to meet the challenges of the modern built world.

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Grado en Estudios de Arquitectura (Degree in Architectural Studies) Bachelor This degree provides a strong artistic, technical, sociological, and humanistic background related to living spaces, introducing students to structural concepts, construction, and various technologies linked to the building process. It is a necessary requirement to access the Master's Degree in Architecture.	4 Years (300 credits) Galician, Spanish Check the official UDC website for updated tuition fees. Deadline: Check the official UDC website for updated admission deadlines.	Visit
Máster Universitario en Arquitectura (Master's Degree in Architecture) Master This master's degree enables graduates to practice as architects in accordance with Order EDU/2075/2010. The program focuses on developing skills in architectural and urban project design, research, and management of complex processes.	1.5 Years (90 credits) Galician, Spanish Check the official UDC website for updated tuition fees. Deadline: Check the official UDC website for updated admission deadlines.	Visit
Máster Universitario en Desafíos de las Ciudades (Master in Cities Challenges) Master A master's degree focused on the challenges of cities.	Unknown Unknown Check the official UDC website for updated tuition fees. Deadline: Check the official UDC website for updated admission deadlines.	Visit
Máster Universitario en Rehabilitación Arquitectónica (Master’s Degree in Architectural Refurbishment) Master A master's degree focused on architectural refurbishment.	Unknown Unknown Check the official UDC website for updated tuition fees. Deadline: Check the official UDC website for updated admission deadlines.	Visit

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Official registration calendar for UDC undergraduate and Master's programmes is determined each year by the university commission (CIUG) and typically runs from July to October. Examination sessions for university entrance are held in June and September each year.

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Students must meet eligibility and entry criteria under Royal Decree-Law 1892/2008. For undergraduate studies, this generally involves passing the University Entrance Exam (PAU/ABAU) in the scientific-technical baccalaureate modality, with strong foundations in mathematics, physics, informatics, and humanistic knowledge (especially art history), basic understanding of spatial representation and design fundamentals, graphical ideation capacity, spatial vision, and aptitude for artistic creation. For an optional English language pathway, a B1 level of linguistic competence is required. Transfer students need a minimum of 30 transferable credits and must meet eligibility requirements established under Art. 56, Royal Decree-Law 1892/2008 and the UDC Academic Management Code of Practice.

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Universidade da Coruña is Galician heritage, global vision: Architecture shaping tomorrow's built environment.

Applicants are typically required to submit: Students must meet eligibility and entry criteria under Royal Decree-Law 1892/2008. For undergraduate studies, this generally involves passing the University Entrance Exam (PAU/ABAU) in the scientific....

Universidade da Coruña provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Grado en Estudios de Arquitectura (Degree in Architectural Studies), Máster Universitario en Arquitectura (Master's Degree in Architecture), Máster Universitario en Desafíos de las Ciudades (Master in Cities Challenges), Máster Universitario en Rehabilitación Arquitectónica (Master’s Degree in Architectural Refurbishment).

Universidade da Coruña is situated in A Coruña, Spain, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

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Galician heritage, global vision: Architecture shaping tomorrow's built environment.

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