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BACHELOR IN ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES
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 international recognition, this bachelor 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 required for professional licensure in Spain and across the European Union. The Bachelor in Architectural Studies is fully compliant with the Bologna Process and accredited by the Spanish government and the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). It also holds the prestigious NAAB International Certification (ICert) from the United States, placing IE School of Architecture and Design among a select group of leading architecture schools worldwide.
Students may choose to complement their Bachelor in Architectural Studies program with an optional diploma in Product Design, Graphic Design, or Interior Design. Each option offers additional perspectives that align naturally with architectural practice.
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In this exclusive overview, David Goodman, Dean of the IE School of Architecture and Design and Academic Director of the Bachelor in Architectural Studies, walks you through the core elements that shape the program’s vision, structure, and impact.
WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR
This 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
Location
Location
TThe Bachelor in Architectural Studies at IE University is delivered in Segovia, where students complete all four years of the program. The city’s architectural heritage becomes part of the learning experience.
EXPLORE OUR CAMPUSES & LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS IN SPAIN
Segovia Campus
A historic campus in a UNESCO World Heritage city, where tradition meets innovation through a close-knit community and spaces designed for collaboration and creativity.
Creative Campus
A creative hub in Segovia that combines a heritage setting with modern studios, workshops, exhibition spaces, and advanced labs.
Learning Spaces
Fab Lab: A workshop at IE University for digital fabrication and prototyping.
Design & Architecture Studio: A space at IE University for design thinking, creativity, and studio-based work.
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Our creative campus
Our creative campus
In the heart of Segovia, the IE Creative Campus blends history and innovation to redefine how creativity happens. Here, students from the School of Architecture and Design come together to collaborate, experiment, and bring ideas to life in an environment designed to inspire.
Across open studios and flexible workspaces, creativity flows day and night. Whether prototyping in the Fab Lab, exploring new materials in the bio lab, or testing concepts in digital studios, students have the tools—and the freedom—to imagine without limits.
5 REASONS TO STUDY ARCHITECTURE AT IE
5 REASONS TO STUDY ARCHITECTURE AT IE
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.
CORE PILLARS OF OUR BACHELOR IN ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES
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.
The program from a student perspective
Student Stories
At IE University, more than 75% of our student body comes from outside Spain, representing an average of 130 nationalities on campus each year. We take great pride in these numbers—and in the individuals behind them.
Our students are natural go-getters with a global outlook and a dream of a better future. Regardless of their degrees or passions, they strive every day to unleash their innovative potential and reach their goals. Driving this shared vision are people from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. They are both united and entirely unique. These are our students. Discover their stories.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is a Bachelor in Architectural Studies?
A Bachelor in Architectural Studies is a design-focused degree that introduces students to the fundamentals of architecture, urbanism, and spatial thinking. At IE University, it combines creativity, technology, and sustainability through a hands-on, project-based approach.
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Is the Bachelor in Architectural Studies at IE internationally recognized?
Yes, the program is internationally recognized and designed with a global perspective. It also aligns with standards such as NAAB International Certification, enhancing mobility worldwide.
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Why study Architecture at IE University in Segovia?
Studying in Segovia, offers a unique mix of historical context and modern innovation. Students learn from iconic architecture while being connected close to a global city such as Madrid.
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What does "NAAB International Certification" mean for my degree?
NAAB International Certification signals that your degree aligns with professional benchmarks used worldwide. It adds credibility and mobility to your academic path.
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Do I need to be a great artist to study architecture?
No - you don’t need to be an expert artist. At IE, drawing and visualization skills are developed throughout the program. What’s important is your curiosity and willingness to learn.
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Is a license necessary to call yourself an "architect"?
The bachelor’s degree is the first step, but licensure depends on local regulations – meaning most countries you need a professional license to officially use the title “architect”. IE prepares students for these next stages globally.
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