Bachelor in Architectural Studies Make meaningful environments

Bachelor in Architectural Studies

Is for individuals who are…

able to see possibilities where others can’t. It’s for people who approach problems from a number of angles, taking special interest in interpreting space and understanding the significance of scale.

Looking for…

a program that reinvents architectural education. For those who want to stimulate their creativity, work with the latest technologies, and address the challenges of sustainability. A program that gives students an entrepreneurial mindset and the skills needed to be leaders in the transformation of the built environment.

To become...

the head of their own firm
a sustainability expert
an urban design specialist
part of a major architecture or engineering studio

The Bachelor in Architectural Studies prepares students to transform the world and to make meaningful environments. With a project-based approach to learning and a diverse body of faculty and students, the program synthesizes creative, technical, environmental, and social considerations, and is driven by a forward-looking and entrepreneurial spirit. We teach our students to master the essential tools and skills of the architect, while simultaneously encouraging them to think broadly and creatively about how these tools and skills might be used in the future.

Thanks to IE School of Architecture and Design’s international recognition, this bachelor’s degree has an exclusive internship program that will allow you to gain invaluable work experience in some of the most prestigious studios worldwide.

This program provides access to the one-year Master in Architecture, which is required in order to achieve professional licensure in Spain and the European Union.

The Bachelor in Architectural Studies is fully compliant with the Bologna Process, and is accredited by the Spanish government and the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).

DURATION

5 Years

LANGUAGE

English

LOCATION

Segovia and Madrid

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LOCATION

You will spend the first three years at the campus in Segovia, before moving to Madrid for the last two years.

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LIVE YOUR PASSION

Why study the Bachelor in Architectural Studies at IE University?

Education with breadth and depth

Our Bachelor of Architectural studies combines the core architectural coursework with additional modules dedicated to design entrepreneurship, experimentation, management, and alternative modes of professional practice. This rich combination of experiences will prepare you to respond to the complex challenges of the future, and to set your own professional path.
An environment of creativity

Students learn through immersion in a vibrant studio setting that encourages creativity and dynamic learning. In the Design Studio, students use the idea-sparking environment to exchange ideas, collaborate, take risks and innovate.
Backed by the IE School of Architecture and Design

Design, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit are at the heart of the School. Take a creative approach to to your education among a professional community of like-minded visionaries. Solve challenges with a critical eye and cross the boundaries of traditional thinking, opening yourself up to a world of design potential.
International guest speakers

Every year, the IE School of Architecture and Design gives host to outstanding industry experts and cross-field pioneers. Get a fresh look at new ideas with boundary-breaking design approaches that tackle contemporary architectural challenges.
A global perspective

See the world through global eyes. The Bachelor in Architectural Studies is one of the world’s most international programs, with rich course content and visionary learning methodologies. You’ll get the chance to explore international perspectives in study abroad programs or through international internship opportunities.

Program Overview

TAKING YOU TO THE CUTTING EDGE OF ARCHITECTURAL TRENDS

The contemporary architect needs a full visual and verbal communication skill-set. Define strategies, organize projects, lead teams and share your vision on a creative, design-led program. Become an architect for the modern world, ready to innovate and create in every environment.

IN COLLABORATION WITH TOP STUDIOS WORLDWIDE

A core function of the program is to combine classroom learning with real-world work experience. Learn and interact from top studio professionals on their turf during the second semesters of year 2, 3 and 4. With a host of world-wide destinations including magazines, museums, NGOs as well as architecture and design firms, students are sure to find an experience to help them achieve their career goals.

IDEAL ENVIRONMENTS TO COLLABORATE AND EXPERIMENT

The right space spurs the imagination. Our open Design Studios create an innovative learning environment, replicating that of a firm or agency. Our “culture of making” is further emphasised through the “Fab Lab”, a space for students to experiment with digital and traditional woodworking tools to fuel practical constructional understanding. The Fab Lab is divided into two: the digital part with a CNC router, laser cutters and 3D printers, and the other with traditional, hands-on carpentry tools.

A COMBINATION OF IN-DEPTH ARCHITECTURAL FUNDAMENTALS WITH A WIDER REACH

A firm understanding of the fundamentals and the application of architecture to society are key to life as an architect. This knowledge, combined with a design approach, an entrepreneurial mindset, and advanced management and communication skills will make you stand out as a versatile architect, capable of creating innovative environments and spaces.

Master in Architecture

This one-year Master program takes a step forward into advanced design and the management skills needed to succeed in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry today. It is an advanced program that builds on students’ previous knowledge of theoretical and practical principles.

The program involves rigorous research and project-based work, and you are constantly encouraged to develop and apply an entrepreneurial spirit. Throughout the year you will work on a thesis project comprised of 3 modules, and will also take part in an advanced design studio and a construction workshop. The Master in Architecture will enable you to enhance your creativity and organization skills, your strategic vision and also help you develop and demonstrate your project management skills in an advanced level.

Upon completion of the Master, you will be fully equipped with the skills and expertise needed to work as a versatile and fully-rounded architect and design entrepreneur. This is necessary to access the regulated profession of architecture in the European Union.

To commence this Master program you will need at least 300 credits in Architectural Studies.

Student Projects

See the results of our undergrads’ creative processes in this eye-opening exhibition.

IE School of Architecture and Design students work in the studios, classrooms, FabLab, the library, exterior spaces and even throughout the city in Segovia.
They tackle problems that range in scale from micro to macro, from the graphic design of our academic calendar to proposals for cities. The process is about the conceptualizing the challenge at hand, researching, collaborating, imagining, proposing, testing, evaluating and proposing again – all this with a critical-thinking mindset to create a better world.

Discover all the projects!

IE University takes an applied and student-centered approach to education. Students are given the chance to build their own path according to their unique skills. The program can be personalized through specialization, complementary courses, seminars, internships and IE Labs, giving the students a comprehensive, well-rounded educational experience.

PERSONALIZED SUPPORT

Students receive academic guidance from tutors and advisors who provide direction, encouraging the integration of the different degree elements. Build a personalized academic program that matches your professional aspirations.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The internship program takes classroom learning into the real world. Students have a chance to interact and learn from top professionals in the field during second semester in years 2, 3 and 4. Choose from any number of top organizations, including design firms, magazines, museums and NGOs.

FINAL DEGREE PROJECT

The Final Degree Project displays the culmination of fourth year students’ learning. The topics are chosen with faculty input with step-by-step guidance provided by an advisor. Drawing upon the knowledge gained from specific academic areas, internships or IE Labs projects, this is a chance to show off the extent of your architectural learning and design creativity.

IE START-UP LAB

The IE Start-Up Lab is an on-campus incubator, where professors and entrepreneurs provide students with feedback and guidance on their business plans. With access to further resources and plan preparation help at IE Business School’s Venture Lab, you can pitch your idea to potential investors at IE Venture Days, bringing your idea to life.

IE START-UP LAB

IE LABS

IE Labs are IE University’s alternative to traditional internships. Designed for first and second year students seeking high-level placements, the IE Labs provide a hands-on, internship-like, on-campus experience, where you work on projects for leading companies and organizations from a variety of sectors. Students are also invited to take in a number of internships, gaining professional skills and enhancing their international profile.

IEU LABS

ADVANCED SEMINARS

Advanced Seminars complement the core degree by giving students a deeper knowledge of subjects in their major area of study, enabling them to integrate other fields of study into their program.

Global Internship Program

Get the chance to work in top architecture and design studios, galleries and many other companies

About this program

THE EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Studying abroad is just one of the many opportunities IE University students have to discover global perspectives and explore cross-cultural insights. The chance to live and study in another country will open you up to new possibilities, ideas and worldviews. At IE University, we believe that the Exchange Program is a life-changing experience that stays with students long after graduation. Choose from one of over 160 global partner institutions in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa or the Middle East.

These are just some of the prestigious academic institutions available for your study abroad experience:

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Europe
- Aalto University - School of Business
  
  P.O. Box 21210
  FI-00076 AALTO
  FINLAND
- Abertay University - Dundee, Scotland
  
  Bell Street,
  Dundee,
  Scotland,
  DD1 1HG
- BI Norwegian School of Business
  
  Nydalsveien 37
  N-0484 Oslo
- Bocconi University
  
  Via Sarfatti, 25 Milano
- Bucerius Law School
  
  Postfach 30 10 30
  20304 Hamburg
  Germany
- Cass Business School - City University of London
  
  106 Bunhill Row
  London EC1Y 8TZ
- City University of London
  
  Northampton Square
  London EC1V 0HB
  United Kingdom
- EBS Business School
  
  Rheingaustraße 1
  65375 Oestrich-Winkel
- EBS Law School
  
  Gustav-Stresemann-Ring 3
  65189 Wiesbaden
- EDHEC Business School
  
  24 avenue Gustave Delory, CS 50411,
  59057 Roubaix Cedex 1 - France
- ESSEC Business School
  
  3 avenue Bernard Hirsch
  CS 50105 Cergy
  95021 Cergy-Pontoise Cedex
  France
- Erasmus University Rotterdam
  
  Campus Woudestein
  Burgemeester Oudlaan 50
  3062 PA Rotterdam
- Frankfurt School of Finance and Management
  
  Sonnemannstraße 9-11
  60314 Frankfurt am Main
- IESEG School of Management
  
  3 rue de la Digue - 59000 Lille
- IHECS (Institut des Haytes Etudes des Communications Sociales)
  
  Rue de l’Etuve 58-60
  B-1000 Bruxelles
  Belgique
- Institute of Business Studies Moscow
  
  Office 219, building 5, 82-84,
  Vernadsky prospect, Moscow, 119571
- Jacobs University - Bremen
  
  Campus Ring 1
  28759 Bremen, Germany
- Kozminski University
  
  57/59 Jagiellońska St., 03-301 Warsaw, POLAND
- Koç University
  
  Rumelifeneri Yolu 34450 Sarıyer, İstanbul / Türkiye
- Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali Guido Carli (LUISS)
  
  Viale Romania, 32,
  00197 Roma
- Lund University - School of Economics and Management
  
  Tycho Brahes väg 1,
  223 63 Lund
- Management Center Innsbruck
  
  Universitaetsstrasse 15
  A-6020 Innsbruck
- National Research University Higher School of Economics
  
  20, Myasnitskaya Street,
  Moscow
- Nova School of Business and Economics
  
  Campus de Campolide,
  1099-032 Lisboa
  Portugal
- Reykjavik University
  
  Menntavegur 1
  IS-101
  Reykjavík
- Sabanci University - Istanbul
  
  Orta Mahalle, Tuzla 34956 İstanbul
- Sciences Po
  
  27, rue Saint Guillaume - 75337 Paris Cedex 07
- Stockholm University - School of Business
  
  Kräftriket, buildings 2, 3, 15 & 24 Stockholm, Suecia
- Tilburg University
  
  Warandelaan 2
  5037 AB Tilburg
- Universidad Católica Portuguesa - Lisbon
  
  Palma de Cima
  1649-023 Lisbon
- Universidad do Porto
  
  Praça Gomes Teixeira
  4099-002 Porto, Portugal
- University College Dublin - Quinn School of Business
  
  Belfield
  Dublin 4
- University of Amsterdam
  
  Spui 21
  1012 WX Amsterdam
  The Netherlands
- University of Essex
  
  Wivenhoe Park
  Colchester CO4 3SQ
- University of Exeter
  
  Stocker Road
  Exeter EX4 4PY
- University of Glasgow
  
  University Avenue,
  Glasgow G12 8QQ
- University of Iceland
  
  Sæmundargötu 2 101
  Reykjavík
- University of Kent - Business School
  
  Canterbury,
  Kent,
  England,
  CT2 7NZ
- University of Konstanz
  
  Universitätsstraße 10, 78464
  Konstanz
- University of Leeds
  
  Leeds,
  LS2 9JT,
  UK
- University of Mannheim
  
  Schloss
  68131 Mannheim
- University of St. Gallen
  
  Dufourstrasse 50
  CH-9000 St.Gallen
- University of St. Petersburg - GSOM
  
  St. Petersburg, 199004, Russia, Volkhovskiy Pereulok, 3
- University of Strathclyde
  
  16 Richmond Street
  Glasgow
  G1 1XQ
- University of Surrey
  
  388 Stag Hill,
  Guildford GU2 7XH
- University of Sussex
  
  Falmer, Brighton BN1 9RH
- University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management
  
  105 St. George St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 3E6
- University of Warsaw
  
  Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28
  00-927 Warsaw, Poland
- University of Warwick - Business School
  
  The University of Warwick
  Coventry
  CV4 7AL, UK
- Vesalius College Brussels
  
  Pleinlaan 5,
  1050 Brussels,
  Belgium
- WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
  
  Am Weidendamm 1a
  D-10117 Berlin
USA & Canada
- Babson College
  
  231 Forest Street
  Babson Park, Massachusetts 02457-0310
- Cornell University - College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
  
  177 Roberts Hall
  Ithaca, NY 14853-5905
- HEC Montreal
  
  Chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine,
  Montréal, QC H3T 2A7
- McGill University - Desautels School of Management
  
  Bronfman Building
  1001 Sherbrooke Street West
  Montreal, Quebec
- Ohio State University - College of Arts and Sciences
  
  186 University Hall
  230 North Oval Mall
  Columbus, OH 43210
- Philadelphia University & Jefferson University
  
  130 S 9th St, Philadelphia,
  PA 19107
- Queens University - Smith School of Business
  
  Goodes Hall
  Queen's University
  143 Union St.
- San Diego State University
  
  5500 Campanile Drive
  San Diego, CA 92182
- Syracuse University
  
  900 South Crouse Ave.
  Syracuse, NY 13244
- University of British Columbia - Sauder School of Business
  
  2053 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z2
- University of Central Florida - Nicholson School of Communication
  
  12405 Aquarius Agora Dr.
  Orlando, FL 32816-1344
- University of Colorado
  
  Boulder, Colorado 80309
- University of Maryland - Smith School of Business
  
  2570 Van Munching Hall College Park, MD 20742
- University of Miami
  
  Coral Gables, Florida 33124, EE. UU.
- University of Miami - School of Law
  
  1311 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146
- University of Michigan - Ross School of Business
  
  701 Tappan Street
  Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1234
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School
  
  300 Kenan Center Drive,
  Chapel Hill, NC 27599
- University of South Carolina - Moore School of Business
  
  1014 Greene St, Columbia, SC 29208
- University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business
  
  3670 Trousdale Pkwy,
  Los Angeles, CA 90089,
  United States
- University of Texas Austin - College of Communication & College of Liberal Arts
  
  116 Inner Campus Drive, Stop G6000
  Austin, Texas 78712
- University of Victoria - Gustavson School of Business
  
  PO Box 1700 STN CSC
  Victoria BC V8W 2Y2
  Canada
- University of Virginia - McIntire School of Commerce
  
  PO Box 400173
  Charlottesville, VA 22904
- University of Washington - Foster School of Business
  
  PACCAR Hall, 4273 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
- Washington State University
  
  PO Box 645220, Washington State University, Pullman WA
Asia Pacific
- American University of Beirut
  
  Bliss, Beirut, Líbano
- CUHK Business School
  
  Cheng Yu Tung Building, No. 12
  Chak Cheung St., Shatin, N. T.
- China University of Political Science and Law
  
  25 Xitucheng Road, Haidian District,
  Beijing, China
- Doshisha University - Institute for Liberal Arts
  
  Doshisha University, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8580, Japan
- Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST) - School of Business
  
  Clear Water Bay, Kowloon Hong Kong
- Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST) - School of Humanities
  
  Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- Jindal Global Law School
  
  Sonipat Narela Road, Near Jagdishpur village Sonipat, Haryana-131001, NCR of Delhi, India.
- Korea University Business School
  
  145, Anam-Ro, Seongbuk-Gu, Seoul, 02841, Korea
- Meiji University
  
  1-1 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8301 Japan
- Nanyang Technological University
  
  50 NANYANG AVENUE
  SINGAPORE 639798
- National Chengchi University - College of Commerce
  
  No. 64, Section 2, Zhinan Road,
  Wenshan District, Taipei City
- National Tsing Hua University
  
  No. 101, Section 2, Kuang-Fu Road, Hsinchu, Taiwan 30013, R.O.C.
- National University of Singapore
  
  21 Lower Kent Ridge Road
  Singapore 119077
- Peking University School of Transnational Law
  
  University Town, Xili, Nanshan District,
  Shenzhen, 518055
- RMIT University - Melbourne
  
  RMIT University, GPO Box 2476, Melbourne VIC 3001 Australia
- RMIT University - Vietnam
  
  702 Nguyen Van Linh, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam
- Renmin University of China
  
  No. 59 Zhongguancun Street, Haidian District Beijing, 100872, P.R. China
- Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
  
  1-1 Jumonjibaru, Beppu, Oita 874-8577 Japan
- SP Jain School of Global Management
  
  10 Hyderabad Road, Singapur 119579
- Seoul National University
  
  1 Gwanak-ro, Daehak-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  
  800 Dongchuan RD. Minhang District, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
  
  No. 369 Zhongshan Beiyi Road, Shanghai, P. R. China, 200083
- Singapore Management University
  
  Singapore Management University
  81 Victoria Street
  Singapore 188065
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  
  Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- The University of Hong Kong - Faculty of Law
  
  10/F, Cheng Yu Tung Tower,
  Centennial Campus,
  The University of Hong Kong,
  Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong.
- The University of Hong Kong - Faculty of Social Sciences
  
  11/F, The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong
- Tongji University
  
  1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, P.R. China
- Tsinghua University
  
  30 Shuangqing Rd, Haidian Qu, Beijing Shi, China
- University of Kuala Lumpur
  
  1016, Jalan Sultan Ismail,
  50250 Kuala Lumpur
  Malaysia
- University of Melbourne
  
  Grattan Street,
  Parkville, Victoria, 3010
  Australia
- University of Queensland
  
  Brisbane QLD 4072 Australia
- University of Technology Sydney
  
  15 Broadway
  Ultimo NSW 2007
  Sydney, Australia
- University of Western Australia
  
  35 Stirling Highway
  Perth WA 6009
  Australia
Latin America
- ESPM
  
  Rua Dr. Álvaro Alvim, 123 - Vila Mariana, São Paulo - SP, 04018-010, Brazil
- Fundaçao Getulio Vargas - Rio de Janeiro
  
  Praia de Botafogo, 190 - Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brasil
- Fundaçao Getulio Vargas - Sao Paulo
  
  Av. Paulista, 548 - Bela Vista, São Paulo - SP, 01310-000, Brasil
- IBMEC
  
  Av. Pres. Wilson, 118 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20030-020, Brazil
- INSPER
  
  Rua Quatá, 300 - Vila Olímpia - São Paulo/SP Brazil
- Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Perú
  
  Av. Universitaria 1801, San Miguel Lima 32. Perú
- Universidad Adolfo Ibañez
  
  DIAGONAL LAS TORRES 2640 PEÑALOLÉN. CHILE
- Universidad Anáhuac
  
  Av. Universidad Anáhuac 46, Col. Lomas Anáhuac
  Huixquilucan, Estado de México, C.P. 52786
- Universidad Iberoamericana Ciudad de Mexico
  
  Prolongación Paseo de Reforma 880,
  Lomas de Santa Fe, México, C.P. 01219,
  Ciudad de México
- Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
  
  Prolongación Primavera 2390, Monterrico, Santiago de Surco, Perú
- Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología (UTEC)
  
  Jr. Medrano Silva 165, Barranco,Lima - Peru
- Universidad de San Andrés
  
  Vito Dumas 284 (B1644BID)
  Victoria, Pcia. de Bs. As. Argentina
- Universidad de los Andes
  
  Cra 1 Nº 18A - 12
  Bogotá - Colombia
- Universidad del Desarrollo
  
  Av. Plaza 680, San Carlos de Apoquindo, Las Condes. Chile
- Universidad del Pacífico
  
  Av. Salaverry 2020, Jesús María, Lima Perú
- Universidade de Sao Paulo
  
  Butantã, São Paulo - State of São Paulo, 03178-200, Brazil
Middle East & Africa
- International Rabat University
  
  International University of Rabat,
  Technopolis Rabat-Shore Rocade Rabat-Salé. Morocco
- Kuwait University
  
  Jamal Abdul Nasser St, Kuwait
- Mediterranean School of Business
  
  Les Berges du Lac II Walkway, Tunis, Túnez
- University of Pretoria
  
  University of Pretoria
  cnr Lynnwood Road and Roper Street
  Hatfield
  South Africa

PROGRAM RECOGNITION

The Bachelor in Architectural Studies leads the “Hidden Gems in Global Architecture Education” category in the Design Intelligence magazine 2010 ranking, the most prestigious for architecture and design schools. This marks the first time the US magazine has recognized foreign schools, rewarding those pushing the boundaries of innovation, creativity and global commitment.

Design Intelligence

THE FABLAB

The Fabrication Laboratory or “FabLab” is an important part of our “culture of making.” It is a space for students to experiment with digital and traditional shop tools to fuel practical constructional understanding. The FabLab is divided into two: the digital part with a CNC router, laser cutters and 3D printers, and the other with traditional, hands-on carpentry tools.

This gives you the chance to put your work together in a computerized format, allowing you to make any necessary alterations to your design while also providing you with a platform to incorporate this function into other creations.

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IE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN

IE School of Architecture & Design places emphasis on excellence in design, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Our students are encouraged to take a creative approach to architecture, learn the latest digital skills in a contemporary context, and develop talents to become leaders in a changing field. IE School of Architecture & Design is part of a broader university, which supports learning across disciplines, especially the humanities and business.

OUR PROGRAMS

There is a wide variety of programs on offer in the School of Architecture and Design. The five-year Bachelor in Architectural Studies degree qualifies participants to be fully professional architects, while our masters and specialized programs allow students to further their career development. All degrees place emphasis on direct and continuous contact with leading international professionals in architecture and design, providing our students with the experience they need to make their mark in the industry.

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PARTNERS, EXCHANGE, INTERNSHIPS

IE School of Architecture and Design understands the importance of collaboration on our community. Recognizing and appreciating diverse, international outlooks through global partnerships as well as study and work abroad programs enhances the overall academic experience.

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