University Degree in Design
and Compulsory diploma of your choice *
OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY DEGREE | IN PERSON MODALITY
Have you ever wondered who is behind the design of your favorite sneakers or the logo of that brand you like so much? Design is everywhere and not only creates objects, but also conveys emotions, tells stories, solves problems… Can you imagine being the mind behind all these projects?
Do you enjoy drawing, creating digital art or experimenting with design software?- Do you dream of transforming your ideas into something tangible?
- Are you passionate about the world of fashion, technology, communication and advertising?
- Do you have an inquiring mind that is always coming up with new ways to improve objects and experiences?
If so... this is the university degree for you!
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University Degree in Design in Madrid.
The university with the highest employability rate in Design
We are pioneers in the training of designers. In addition to being the first official university degree in Design in Spain, in force at the European level, UFV is the university with the highest employability rate in the Community of Madrid in this university degree. Our alumni are already leaving an imprint in companies, design agencies and creative departments. Would you like to join them?
UNIVERSITY OWN DEGREES TO CHOOSE FROM
You will become an expert by specializing in the area of communication that interests you most, thanks to the 12 diplomas offered by the Faculty of Communication. In this way, you will be able to develop your skills and knowledge to work successfully in the sector.
Do you have doubts about the University Degree in Design?
Why is UFV the best place to study Design?
You will learn the five branches of design: graphic, interior, industrial, audiovisual and fashion in order to have a comprehensive training, with extensive job opportunities, and at the same time you will specialize in the one you like the most.
You will exhibit your artistic projects at the Emerge fair or at the Museo del Traje and you will present your final degree project at the pretigious Vitra showroom.
Your classes will consist of creating: you will learn through projects, you will materialize them in the design classroom and in the fashion workshop, you will visit companies and agencies and you will attend conferences with industry experts.
If you want to start working NOW, you will be able to do an internship at the UFV design and advertising agency and create your own campaigns, videos, media, etc. In addition, you will be able to participate in the university’s media, the Mirada 21 group.
You will complete professional internships in design studios, agencies or major brands such as Cruz plus Cruz, Contrapunto BBDO, Leo Burnett, Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, Pepe Jeans, Cortefiel, etc.
You will learn from great professionals such as Pablo Medina, film director and videogame designer; Jos Lorenzo, illustrator and photographer; Tania Navas, web and augmented reality app designer, etc.
And the best part! You will live an unforgettable university experience. You will be able to participate in student societies such as Nido Creativo or Emerge Lab, set up your own business in Emprende UFV, join sports teams and attend hundreds of events and activities.
The best university campus to study a university degree in Design
You will study your university degree in a campus that has the most modern facilities and that has become one of the best in Europe: drawing workshop, engraving studio, fashion classroom, project classroom, radio studios, sets, editing and post-production rooms, video game lab, etc. In addition, you will have access to the Sports Center, food trucks and thousands of corners where you can share, get inspired and create.
Internships in companies, agencies or large firms
You will do your internship in design studios, agencies or major DATA brands such as Adolfo Domínguez, Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, Pepe Jeans, Cruz más Cruz, Vitra, Contrapunto BBDO, Leo Burnett, Cortefiel, the Madrid Designers Association (Dimad), etc. You will be able to participate in real projects and demonstrate your creativity in a professional environment, as well as network for the future. In addition, thanks to this experience, 85% of our students receive a job offer from the company where they have done their internship
INTERNATIONAL
AGREEMENTS
8,4 / 10
in international
experience of
our students
Source: 2024 undergraduate student experience report.
We have more than 200 exchange agreements so that you can study at a university in America, Europe or Asia, where you will discover other ways to transform ideas into creative and functional solutions. In addition, at the UFV campus you will live on campus with students of different nationalities.
We train designers with a creative and insightful approach
In the world of design, empathy and human understanding are essential. To be an excellent designer, it is not only necessary that you master the technique, but also that you become an observer of the world around you. Therefore, you will study humanistic subjects in order to understand that each of your designs conveys a message and has an impact on someone’s life.
LIVE A DAY AS A UFV STUDENT!
Can you imagine what a day at university would be like? Do you want to experience first-hand the career you are passionate about? We invite you to be a student for a day at the Universidad Francisco de Vitoria and live the UFV experience.
I feel very encouraged and supported by the professors. They have managed to make me feel their passion for design.
Paula Díaz Amaro
Details make the difference and, for me, UFV Design is full of them.
Natalia García Vicente
TITLE OF THE UNIVERSITY DEGREE
UNIVERSITY DEGREE IN DESIGN
INITIAL FEE
€1,500
MONTHLY FEE
€845
TOTAL
€9,950
Scholarships and Grants
At UFV, we understand the importance of studying for a career that fulfills you. That is why one in three UFV students receives a scholarship or bursary.
Career Opportunities
Our university degree in Design, by providing training in the five essential branches, offers you a wide variety of career opportunities:
- Graphic Design: creation of web pages, corporate image, digital illustration, packaging, typography, etc.
- Interior Design: work, leisure, entertainment and scenic spaces, homes and models or prototypes.
- Industrial Design: creation of packaging, furniture, lighting, products, vehicles, ergonomics, usability and 2D and 3D.
- Audiovisual Design: production and post-production, videogames, 3D animation, banners, user experience designer, etc.
- Fashion Design: creation of fabrics, prints, accessories, jewelry and goldsmithing.
Title of the University Degree:
University Degree in Design
Centers where the University Degree is taught:
Faculty of Communication Sciences
Branch of knowledge:
Art and Humanities
Modality:
In person
Languages in which it is taught:
Spanish
Total number of ECTS credits:
240
Specialization:
Not applicable
Number of new admission places offered:
130
Regulated professions:
Does not qualify
Resolution:
Not applicable
Regulation:
Not applicable
