Master in Architecture

Join the profession. Then redefine it.

Our master’s in architecture (MArch) combines the rigorous training required to achieve professional licensure in Spain and the European Union with an international, entrepreneurial, and sustainable approach. We help you gain professional licensure, and then redefine the profession. On your own terms.

PROGRAM

Graduate

DURATION

10 months

LANGUAGE

English

LOCATION

Madrid-Amsterdam or Segovia-Amsterdam

Programe

Graduate

Language

English

Format

Full time

Intake

September

The program consists of three elements: the Thesis Project module, led by world-renowned architect, educator, and entrepreneur Ben Van Berkel, of Amsterdam based UNStudio; an intensive architectural design and building construction studio based on sustainable technologies and architectural strategies; and the Design Management Module,which builds on our legacy of excellence in entrepreneurial thinking and business training, as applied to the fields of architecture and design.

The master’s in architecture program, held in our new Madrid vertical campus, as well as in Amsterdam, prepares graduates to become leaders in the architectural profession as well as in related design fields. With our rigorous, innovative approach, small class sizes, and access to IE’s international network of partners and alumni, you’ll not only be ready to join the profession. You’ll be ready to lead. On day one.

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3 REASONS TO JOIN THE MASTER’S IN ARCHITECTURE

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE

Achieve professional licensure in Spain, with eligibility for professional recognition in all EU member states. Our program is also accredited in Singapore, with other international accreditations currently in process. You’ll also work closely with a range of international professionals, including Thesis Chair Ben van Berkel.
SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY & STRATEGIES

You’ll combine design studio with advanced technical coursework to learn how to integrate the latest sustainable technologies and strategies, under the instruction of internationally recognized leaders in the field.
DESIGN MANAGEMENT

Our intensive Design Management Module will not only teach you how to run your firm and position yourself as a successful professional, but also how to structure your future business around your abilities and interests, and how to rethink what it means to work as an architect. Building on IE’s tradition of excellence in management education, we’ll give you the management training necessary to chart your own course.

WHO SHOULD JOIN THIS PROGRAM?

This program is intended for students looking to complete their professional architectural licensure requirements in Spain, and who want an international, innovative approach to the profession.

The MArch is open to all students who have graduated with the Spanish 5-year non-license-granting undergraduate architectural studies (“fundamentos de arquitectura” or “estudios de arquitectura”) degree, from any accredited Spanish university.

Students who have graduated with a minimum 5-year degree from other countries and have demonstrated a record of academic excellence may be eligible for our intensive Bridge Access option, which can provide access to the MArch program for those who have not completed their undergraduate studies in Spain.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROGRAM

DIGITAL FABRICATION

Our MIT-certified FabLab will play a fundamental role in your time at IE. You’ll have direct access to the latest digital fabrication tools, and will be able to integrate them into your work every step of the way.

NETWORK

When you join IE, you’re not just enrolling in a school. You’re joining an international network of alumni, partners, and fellow students. Wherever your work or your life may take you, our international network will be there to help.

INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION

At IE, you’re not just a face in the crowd. We’re highly selective and we like to keep our groups small enough so that we know each and every one of our students, and can help challenge, guide, and encourage them individually as they move along their path.

LEARNING INNOVATION

Architecture education has been around for a while. We appreciate what’s been done in the past but are always looking for new ways to address the challenges of the future. The world’s changing fast. We think architecture education needs to change too.

BEING PART OF THE IE COMMUNITY

Our masterclasses feature innovative guest speakers who are active architecture and design professionals, offering incisive insight into current trends. These sessions are complemented by diverse events such as School Day, which brings together students, impactful alumni, and world-class faculty members. This is what the IE Community is all about—a life-long network of support to help you design your own path to professional success.

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WHERE DO OUR STUDENTS AND COLLABORATORS HAVE LEADING ROLES?

Our innovative master’s in architecture combines a year-long thesis project, led by Thesis Chair Ben van Berkel, along with advanced design and construction courses, and an intensive Design Management Module, where you’ll begin to chart your individual professional path.

Liquid Learning at IE University

In this new reality, we understand it’s not always possible to attend class in person. That’s why we developed our Liquid Learning approach, which seamlessly adapts to individual needs and provides equal access to world-class education—whether on campus or online wherever you are.