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Bachelor’s Degree

Degree type

6 years

Duration

On Campus Madrid

Teaching mode

Spanish

Language

September 2026

Start date

€11,500

Tuition fee

Study Bachelor's Degree in Architecture + Diploma in New Architectural Technologies Qualifying Degree in Madrid

Design spaces that transform people's lives

Study a qualifying Bachelor’s Degree that integrates technique, technology, art and the humanities, preparing you to take your ideas from sketch to built reality. You will learn to conceive, design and construct homes, facilities and urban environments with technical precision and cultural awareness.

You will work on real projects through a learning-by-doing approach, using a FAB LAB with digital manufacturing tools and train in leading software such as BIM and 3D modelling. The programme also includes academic trips, weekly visits to construction sites and studios, and a Diploma in New Architectural Technologies.

Graduates achieve 100% employability within the first year, with 30% developing their professional careers abroad.

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Discover how your passion is transformed into knowledge

We place students at the heart of the learning experience, combining academic rigour with ethical reflection and a sense of social responsibility, supported by close personal guidance and a strong university community.

First Year

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	TERM	CRD
Analysis of Forms 1	BT	1 SEM	6
Architectural Concepts and Creativity	OB	SEM 1	6
Applied Philosophy	OB	SEM 1	6
Descriptive Geometry	BT	SEM 1	6
Core Mathematics	BT	SEM 1	6
Form Analysis 2	BT	SEM 2	6
Communication, Leadership Skills and Competencies	OB	SEM 2	6
Technical Drawing	BT	SEM 2	6
History of Architecture 1	OB	SEM 2	6
Computer Science 1	BT	SEM 2	6

DIPLOMA IN NEW ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIES

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	TERM	CRD
2D Digital Fabrication	PW	SEM 1	3
3D Printing	PW	SEM 2	3

Second Year

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	TERM	CRD
Analysis of Forms 3	BT	SEM 3	6
Construction 1	OB	SEM 3	6
History of Architectural Thought	OB	SEM 3	6
Applied Mathematics	BT	SEM 3	6
Projects 1	OB	SEM 3	6
Applied Physics	BT	SEM 4	6
History of Architecture 2	OB	SEM 4	6
Computer Science 2	BT	SEM 4	6
Projects 2	OB	SEM 4	6
Social Responsibility	OB	SEM 4	6

DIPLOMA IN NEW ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIES

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	TERM	CRD
Photography and Collage	PW	SEM 3	3
Digital Illustration	PW	SEM 4	3

Third Year

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	TERM	CRD
Graphic Design and Communication	OB	SEM 5	6
Fundamental Anthropology	OB	SEM 5	6
Construction 2	OB	SEM 5	6
Projects 3	OB	SEM 5	6
Urban Planning 1	OB	SEM 5	6
Ethics and Professional Deontology	OB	SEM 6	6
Architecture and Sustainability	OB	SEM 6	6
Structures 1	OB	SEM 6	6
Installations 1	OB	SEM 6	6
Projects 4	OB	SEM 6	6

DIPLOMA IN NEW ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIES

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	TERM	CRD
BIM Architecture	PW	SEM 5	3
BIM Structures and MEP	PW	SEM 6	3

Fourth Year

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	TERM	CRD
Construction 3	OB	SEM 7	6
Structures 2	OB	SEM 7	6
Western History	OB	SEM 7	6
Projects 5	OB	SEM 7	6
Urban Planning 2	OB	SEM 7	6
Composition and Authors	OB	SEM 8	6
Construction 4	OB	SEM 8	6
Structures 3	OB	SEM 8	6
Facilities 2	OB	SEM 8	6
OPTIONAL 1	OP	SEM 8	3
OPTIONAL 2	OP	SEM 8	3

LIST OF OPTIONAL SUBJECTS (CHOOSE 2)

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	TERM	CRD
Ephemeral architecture	OP	SEM 8	3
Industrial design and furniture	OP	SEM 8	3
Botany, gardening and landscape	OP	SEM 8	3
Art and environment	OP	SEM 8	3
Direction, organization and control of work	OP	SEM 8	3
Safety and prevention	OP	SEM 8	3
From the list of optional subjects that make up the syllabus, students may choose among the subjects that the University offers each academic year and that will be published in the Syllabus book for enrolment. Likewise, the University, once the enrolment period is over, reserves the right to open these optional subjects depending on the number of students enrolled.

DIPLOMA IN NEW ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIES

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	TERM	CRD
Modeling of Environments	PW	SEM 7	3
Parametric Modeling	PW	SEM 8	3

Fifth Year

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	TERM	CRD
Pathology and Rehabilitation	OB	SEM 9	6
Structures 4	OB	SEM 9	6
Facilities 3	OB	SEM 9	6
Projects 6	OB	SEM 9	6
Urban Planning 3	OB	SEM 9	6
Measurements, budget and valuations	OB	10 SEM	6
Geology, Geotechnics and Foundations	OB	SEM 10	6
Introduction to Theology	OB	SEM 10	6
Legal and Professional Practice	OB	SEM 10	6
OPTIONAL 3	OP	SEM 10	3
OPTIONAL 4	OP	SEM 10	3

LIST OF OPTIONAL SUBJECTS (CHOOSE 6 ECTS)

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	TERM	CRD
Professional organization of study	OP	SEM 10	3
Computer Science (Measurements)	OP	10SEM	3
Computer Science (Calculus)	OP	SEM 10	3
Complementary Training Activities complementary training activities 1	OP	SEM 10	3
Complementary training activities 2	OP	10SEM	3
Great books	OP	SEM 10	3
Professional Internships	OP	SEM 10	6
Of the list of optional subjects that make up the syllabus, students will be able to choose among the subjects offered by the University each academic year, which will be published in the Syllabus book for registration. Likewise, the University, once the enrollment period is over, reserves the right to open these optional subjects depending on the number of students enrolled.

DIPLOMA IN NEW ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIES

SUBJECT	TYPOLOGY	TERM	CRD
Introduction to CGI	PW	SEM 9	3
Matte Painting and Scenery Recreation	PW	SEM 10	3

Sixth Year

SUBJECTS	TYPOLOGY	TERM	CRD	MODULE	SUBJECT
End-of-Degree Project	TFG	SEM 11	30	END OF DEGREE PROJECT	END OF DEGREE PROJECT

Career opportunities

Our architecture graduates enter a sector rich in opportunity and constant transformation. This degree prepares you not only to access the profession, but to conceive, design and deliver spaces that enhance the way people live, work and relate to their environment.

Architectural designer

Architectural designer of facilities

Urban planner

Landscape architect

Sustainable architect

Legal architect

3D spatial environment modeler

Pattern maker

Industrial and furniture designer

Urban planner

Project manager

Entrepreneur

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Requirements

For admission

Successful completion of the UFV admissions process (fee: €80)

Personal interview

Aptitude assessment

Review of academic record

Limited places

Places are limited due to the practical and personalised nature of the programme. We recommend starting the admissions process as early as possible.

Why study at UFV?

A qualifying degree with international recognition

Alongside your Bachelor’s Degree, you will complete specialised training in advanced digital manufacturing technologies. This qualification enables you to design, develop and sign off projects in Spain and internationally, expanding your professional scope from the outset.

Learning by doing from day one

You will work on real projects in studio, take part in weekly visits to construction sites and engage in more than 30 professional experiences each year that connect you directly with the reality of architectural practice.

FAB LAB: innovation at your fingertips

You will have access to laser and vinyl cutters, 3D printers, milling machines and digital fabrication tools, allowing you to prototype, experiment and develop your ideas with technical precision.

Training in BIM and 3D modelling

You will master the tools that lead the sector, including BIM, CGI and parametric modelling, integrated into the Diploma in New Architectural Technologies.

Architects who inspire and guide

You will be taught by active professionals such as Elena Farini, Carlos Urculo and Pepe Cruz-Novillo, who share their experience, criteria and working methods in the classroom.

200 international exchange agreements across Europe, America and Asia

Benefit from academic trips to cities such as Berlin, London and New York, as well as workshops with leading European institutions. Academic trips are not included in the tuition fees and may be modified, cancelled or vary in destination and duration, subject to the conditions established by each Faculty.

A strong professional outlook

Graduates achieve 100% employability within the first year, 30% develop their careers abroad and 85% receive job offers upon completing their internships.

A campus that enhances your talent

You can take part in initiatives such as Emprende UFV and Makers UFV, join sports teams, competitions and exhibitions, and experience a university environment where creativity, collaboration and growth extend beyond the classroom.

International exchange

We have more than 200 exchange agreements across Europe, Asia and the Americas

Learn new ways to lead and manage effectively. On campus, you will also share your academic experience with students from around the world.

8.4/10

Student rating for international experience

Campus life

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Student societies

Choose from more than 30 student societies covering a wide range of interests.

Deportes Study a Degree in Architecture in Madrid Study at the Universidad Privada Madrid

Sports

Represent UFV and compete in the University Championships. UFV is the only university with a sports talent incubator.

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Social action

Contribute to positive social change through initiatives that encourage engagement, responsibility, and meaningful interaction with others.

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Pastoral self-development

Support your personal and spiritual development through activities, experiences, and opportunities for reflection, helping you better understand yourself and your values.

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Cultural activities

Take part in workshops, artistic initiatives, and cultural events designed to broaden perspectives and foster creativity.

“My experience as a student at UFV was enriching on every level. Over the years, the university became a second home, a place I remember with genuine gratitude and affection.”

NAZARETH VILLEGAS

ALUMNI AND ARCHITECT AT AXIS ARQUITECTURA

“I arrived with a clear goal: to become an architect. I left with much more. I gained inspiring professors, lifelong friends and experiences that shaped both my professional path and my personal growth. Today, as a practising architect, I value the opportunities, lessons and challenges that helped me grow with confidence and responsibility.”

MARIA GRACIA ARANDA

ALUMNI AND CBRE

“University has been both a challenge and an adventure for me, allowing me to acquire knowledge and to reinforce the idea that any profession, and architecture in particular, is much more than simply a way to make a living. It is a vocation of service, personal fulfilment, responsibility and the continuous pursuit of excellence in order to create and build a better world.”

LAURA DE JULIÁN

ALUMNI AND BOVIS FROM CBRE

Recognition of excellence

Our awards reflect UFV’s commitment to academic excellence, educational innovation and the holistic development of each student.

First Spanish university in teaching and learning

Source: CUD Ranking, May 2020

7.98/10 average rating for education received

Source: Sondea, Employability Barometer

Ranked among the top three universities for health and wellness

Source: Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

9.1/10 for the values promoted by UFV

Source: 2024 Report, undergraduate student experience

8.8/10 rating for the experience at our campuses

Source: 2024 Report, undergraduate student experience

Ranked among the 10 Spanish universities with the lowest dropout rates

Source: BBVA U-ranking

Price

Scholarships and study grants

At UFV, we believe in talent and in people. That's why we are one of the universities with the highest percentage of scholarship students. Our Financial Aid Service offers a wide range of scholarships and financial aid support, taking into account academic excellence, individual talents, and personal circumstances.

Total tuition fee

€11,500

Down payment: €1,500

Monthly payment: €1,000

Answering your questions

How much does the Double Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture cost at UFV?

The total fee for the first year of the Architecture degree at UFV is €11,500. This amount is divided into an initial payment of €1,500 and ten monthly instalments of €1,000.

What does the admission process for the Architecture degree involve?

To become a student at UFV, you must pass the university’s entrance exams. The fee is €80, and you can sit the exams either online or in person. For detailed information about the admission process, please click here.

How long is the degree in Architecture?

The Architecture programme at UFV has a duration of six academic years. Throughout this period, you will complete both theoretical and practical modules designed to provide comprehensive and rigorous preparation for professional practice. Your technical training is complemented by humanities subjects, internships in studios and companies within the sector, and personalised guidance from a highly qualified teaching staff who remain active in professional practice.

What are the career opportunities for Architecture graduates?

Your training at UFV leads to a qualifying degree that enables you to sign your own architectural projects. Among the many tasks you can perform as an architect are:

Architectural designer

Architectural designer of facilities

Urban planner

Landscape architect

Sustainable architect

Legal architect

3D spatial environment modeler

Pattern maker

Industrial and furniture designer

Urban planner

Project manager

Entrepreneur

How much does an architect earn in Spain?

According to market sources, the average gross annual salary for an architect in Spain is approximately €29,700. This figure may vary depending on professional experience, level of responsibility and location.

Further information

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Access and admission

Academic staff

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Learning by doing from day one

FAB LAB: innovation at your fingertips

You will have access to laser and vinyl cutters, 3D printers, milling machines and digital fabrication tools, allowing you to prototype, experiment and develop your ideas with technical precision.

Training in BIM and 3D modelling

You will master the tools that lead the sector, including BIM, CGI and parametric modelling, integrated into the Diploma in New Architectural Technologies.

Architects who inspire and guide

You will be taught by active professionals such as Elena Farini, Carlos Urculo and Pepe Cruz-Novillo, who share their experience, criteria and working methods in the classroom.

200 international exchange agreements across Europe, America and Asia

A strong professional outlook

Graduates achieve 100% employability within the first year, 30% develop their careers abroad and 85% receive job offers upon completing their internships.

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Would you like more information?

Study Bachelor's Degree in Architecture + Diploma in New Architectural Technologies Qualifying Degree in Madrid