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A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY
IE University, recognized internationally for its high-quality teaching and prestigious partnerships, enables graduates to compete for top positions globally, across all industries. We help our rich diversity of students to shape and launch their professional careers, equipping them with all the resources and skills they need to succeed in the job market of today and tomorrow.
Our unique learning environment facilitates professional and personal growth, empowering students to discover their full potential while guiding them down their personalized professional journey.
Our students develop highly sought-after profiles and are actively recruited by employers of leading corporations even before they graduate. Our extensive network and close ties with the business world offers endless opportunities, from important positions in major multinational companies to roles in smaller organizations and startups. Other students choose to develop entrepreneurial projects, either during or after their studies, building and managing their own companies.
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Class of 2025 Career Outcomes
The Bachelor in Architectural Studies delivers fast, tangible results. Within six months of graduation, the vast majority of students have already taken their next step, whether entering the professional world, pursuing further studies in architecture and related disciplines, or developing their own creative and entrepreneurial projects.
*2025 data reported by students 6 months after graduation.
WORK IN PRESTIGIOUS ARCHITECTURE STUDIOS WORLDWIDE
Our students have completed internships and developed real projects with some of the most prominent names in the world of architecture and design such as:
ZAHA HADID
London
CRAB STUDIO
London
AEDES
Berlin
DAVID CHIPPERFIELD
London
AIRES MATEUS
Lisbon
STUDIO MUMBAI
India
SCB ARCHITECTS
Chicago, USA
SHIGERU BAN ARCHITECTS EUROPE
Paris
CLOUD 9
Barcelona
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OUR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Having the chance to gain professional experience during your degree not only improves your technical formation, but gives you a global perspective of the profession.”
Real-world experience is a fundamental part of training to be an architect—the title alone is not enough. That’s why our Bachelor in Architectural Studies involves a unique and extensive internship program, ensuring that all of our students gain the necessary skills to flourish in the sector and determine the trajectory of their own career.
Second-, third-, and fourth-year students have the opportunity to work at outstanding practices, design firms, and architecture-related companies all over the world—from Studio Mumbai in India to Cloud 9 Architects in Barcelona. As a result, you will be developing your international network before even graduating, distinguishing your profile from others in your field.
You will gain over a full year of professional experience, giving you a huge advantage when entering the job market and further establishing yourself as a valued architect. Demonstrate your creative and practical capabilities, and start building your career now.
IE's Bachelor in Architectural Studies - Internships
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OUR STUDENTS' INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES
BUILD UP YOUR CV WITH OUR INITIATIVES
YOUNG CORPORATE PROGRAM (YCP)
Accelerate your career with experiences from day one. Build skills through real-world opportunities, mentorship and connections.
IEU LABS
Gain internship-like experience from your first year. Choose labs that build your professional profile, develop practical skills and connect you with leading organizations.
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Develop leadership skills and make an impact by leading, mentoring and inspiring others.
- Student Government
- Student Ambassadors
- Peer Mentoring
- Leadership Development Programs
- Student Clubs Leadership Positions
INTERNSHIPS FROM DAY ONE
COMPETITIONS
Put your skills to the test and stand out by participating in competitions such as:
- Case Competitions
- Hackathons
- Innovation Challenges
- Business Simulations
- Design Challenges
- Moot Courts
RESEARCH ASSISTANCE WITH OUR FACULTY
IMPACT CAPSTONES
YOUR OWN PATH
Graduating is only the first step in your ongoing professional journey. See where our former students are and discover the endless opportunities that await IE University’s graduates.
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Access Exclusive Opportunities After Your Bachelor’s Degree
Discover the opportunities offered at IE University and through our global partners to advance your education and access master’s programs. Explore our partnerships and graduate pathways to elevate your journey, strengthen your career prospects and unlock your full potential.
Master in architecture
Our Master in Architecture combines the rigorous training required to become professionally licensed 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. 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.
- 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 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 University’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.
Duration
10 months
LOCATION
Madrid. You’ll be based in our new vertical campus in the center of Madrid, one of Europe’s most vibrant cities.
Amsterdam. Three-week module in Amsterdam, where you’ll be working closely with Thesis Chair Ben van Berkel, of UNStudio.FORMAT
Full-time
Classes are held in Madrid and Amsterdam, from September to the end of June.
WHO SHOULD JOIN THIS PROGRAM?
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 Master in Architecture 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 Master in Architecture program for those who have not completed their undergraduate studies in Spain.
For more information about eligibility and admissions requirements, please contact admissions.architecture@ie.edu.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What can you do with an Architectural Studies degree?
Graduates can pursue architecture and related fields such as urban planning, design, project management, real estate and other built-environment careers. To become a licensed architect in Spain, the Bachelor is followed by the Master in Architecture.
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What type of architect is the highest paid?
There is no universally highest-paid type of architect. Income varies with specialization, experience, location, seniority and career path. Architects who move into leadership, specialized technical expertise, project management, development or ownership of a practice can have different earning potential from architects working primarily in conventional design roles.
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Is architecture high in demand?
Demand varies by market. Architecture remains a global profession, but employment prospects depend strongly on location and the sector in which you work.
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Is it hard to succeed in architecture?
It can be competitive. Success requires strong design and technical skills, professional experience, communication, collaboration and the ability to adapt to new technologies. IE's program specifically combines architectural education with internships, management, entrepreneurship and international exposure to help students' graduate ready to build their own path in the profession.
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How does the IE Talent and Careers department help architecture students secure internship?
IE Talent & Careers provides career education, application support and access to employers. Architecture students also have an architecture-specific career advisor and a dedicated internship program, through which students have opportunities to work with architecture and design practices, including international firms.
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