BACHELOR IN

ARCHITECTURE

Become a design
entrepreneur
BACHELOR IN ARCHITECTURE

The Bachelor in Architecture surpasses the

boundaries of conventional programs by
uniquely combining design, innovation
and management. It is aimed at those who
aspire to play a leading role in the world
of architecture and design. Our focus
on management provides you with the
knowledge to establish and run your own
firm and manage projects and teams, while
the combination of design and innovation
builds your entrepreneurial skills to seek
new paths and offer novel possibilities that
will transform the present and future.
“I aim to become an
of a project.”
element to the success
knowledge is the key
the integration of
different fields, where
team of experts in
lead a multicultural
and the capacities to
that has the skills
location; a professional
constraints of each
with the specific
projects that engage
time is able to create
but that at the same
to work worldwide,
architect that is able
of a project; an
manage all the phases
architect that can
LIVE YOUR PASSION
Why study the Bachelor in Architecture at
IE University
A comprehensive
program, and more
The Bachelor in Architecture surpasses
the boundaries of conventional programs.
It fosters your creativity and uniquely
combines innovation and management,
allowing you to become a design
entrepreneur.
We live entrepreneurship
IE is recognized in Europe and worldwide
for its entrepreneurial spirit and its
expertise in business education. The
management skills you will gain are
essential in order to adapt to the changing
profiles of today’s architects and design
professionals.
An international outlook
The Bachelor in Architecture is among
the most international in the world, with a
learning environment and program content
that give you an international outlook
and global vision. You will study with a
truly diverse community and will be able
to take advantage of study abroad and
international internship opportunities.
A solid network
Interactions with professors and peers
from around the world will build your
global professional network, as well as
the presentation of your work in front of
renowned international visitors and design
critics.
An outstanding faculty,
accessible to you
During the program you have daily contact
and feedback with your professors. With
small class sizes you receive face-to-
face time with your professors on a more
regular basis than at other universities.
Use the latest digital
technology
IE has been ranked 10th worldwide for
innovation in technologies and teaching.
This program delivers an innovative and
practical approach that involves training in
the latest digital technologies including the
NuDL digital fabrication laboratory.
Extensive professional
experience
Real world experience is essential for
today’s architect and through our fantastic
internship program; we ensure that you
gain the professional skills that will take
your studies one step further, through
three semesters of combined online study
and internships around the world during
your 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years.
Meet and learn from
experts in the field
You will learn from permanent and visiting
professors and speakers who are experts
in the various aspects of contemporary
architecture and design practice. These
respected figures will evaluate and guide
your work and ideas in the right direction.
Personalize your studies
with your advisor
Customize your study path in order to
reach your career goals, with the guidance
of an advisor who acts as your personal
mentor, helping you integrate all the
elements of your program in order to build
a strong professional profile.
A fully accredited degree
The Bachelor in Architecture is fully
compliant with the Bologna Process and
accredited by the Spanish government
and the European Higher Education Area
(EHEA). Its completion confers direct
access to the profession of architecture
according to Spanish regulations.
IE UNIVERSITY RECOGNITION

IE University holds a leading position among

higher education institutions in Europe and
worldwide for its excellence in innovation
and learning technologies. In addition, its
undergraduate programs are recognized by the
most prestigious associations in their respective
fields, and highly regarded by employers of
leading corporations.

IE University holds the 5th position

in Europe and 25th worldwide in the
Global University Rankings 2014,
published by Youth Incorporated &
Education Times. (2014 Edition)

IE University has been ranked as

No. 1 in Spain, No. 12 in Europe and
No. 34 worldwide in the Global
Employability Survey, published
by International New York Times,
a ranking of universities that
employers intend to recruit from in
the future, and which have the best
graduates. (2013 Edition)
BACHELOR IN ARCHITECTURE
Is for individuals
who are...
Able to see possibilities where others
don’t. You understand that there are many
ways to approach and interpret the world
around you, and are passionate about
bringing your ideas to life.
PROGRAM: UNDERGRADUATE
DURATION: 5 YEARS
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
LOCATION: SEGOVIA
Use the best digital tools
This program allows you to use the latest
digital technology from your very first
year. Our digital fabrication lab (NuDL)
lets you translate your ideas directly  from
the screen to physical reality, using our
laser cutter/engraver, color 3D printer, and
CNC milling machine. As you experiment
with these advanced tools,  you´ll push
the boundaries of what´s possible in
architecture, while learning valuable
technical skills.
Become a Design
Entrepreneur
Design, management and visual
and verbal communication skills are
essential for the contemporary architect.
Knowing how to set up and run your
own studio, lead projects and teams,
and communicate your vision to others
will make you a leader in the design
professions.
Looking for...
A unique program that provides you
with the best technical and digital tools,
creative environment, and entrepreneurial
skills you need to be an outstanding
architect.
PROGRAM
OVERVIEW
A highly creative and
digital environment
Students are immersed in a vibrant studio
atmosphere where they can develop
their creativity in a dynamic working and
learning environment. Thanks to the time
spent in the Design Studio, you will have
the chance to really interact with and
learn from your peers and professors.
Furthermore, our studios are equipped
with the latest digital tools, ensuring that
you are fully prepared to work with the
most up-to-date technology from the very
first year.
An engaged and
alternative approach
The Bachelor in Architecture takes an
integrated approach to your learning. You
are not only taught by architects, but also
by visual artists, designers, typographers
and engineers, each of whom bring
different perspectives to your studies and
help enrich your expressive abilities. The
program also enables you to present your
ideas to panels of experts from various
creative fields, providing you will the
essential skills to successfully present,
analyze, and implement your work.
To become...
· the head of your own firm
· a sustainability expert
· an urban design specialist
· part of a major architecture or
engineering studio
· a product designer
IE Module
The IE Module forms part of every
bachelor program, where you will be
integrated with students from other
fields of study.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Learn the fundamental aspects of
business operations and management and
how to create your own business plan.
HUMANITIES
Consider reality from different
perspectives in order to develop your own
point of view.
ETHICS
Understand ethical dilemmas and moral
traditions of other cultures and consider
your professional impact in society.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Develop your communication and
leadership skills in order to work
collaboratively in professional
environments.
 OUR INTERNSHIP
PROGRAM
We understand that real world experience Our students have completed internships
is fundamental within the field of with some of the most prominent names in
architecture and this is why the Bachelor the world of architecture and design such as:
in Architecture involves an extensive
internship program to ensure that all of Zaha Hadid, London
our students gain the necessary skills to
“Having the chance flourish upon graduation. CRAB Studio, London

to gain professional
You will have the opportunity to work at AEDES, Berlin
experience during outstanding practices, design firms and
your degree not companies within the field of architecture David Chipperfield. London
all over the world in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th
only improves your Aires Mateus, Lisbon
years of your program. You will acquire
technical formation, professional experience which adds up to
Studio Mumbai, India
but gives you a global more than a full year, giving you a huge
advantage, not only when it comes to
perspective of the entering the job market but also as you SCB Architects, Chicago, USA
profession. ” establish yourself as a valued architect.

BACHELOR IN ARCHITECTURE 7
Year 1
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
• Mathematical foundations in architecture I • Mathematical foundations in architecture II
• Architectural geometry I • Architectural geometry II
• Idea and form I • Idea and form II
• Architectural expression • IE expression
• Physical foundations in architecture • Physical foundations in architecture
• Computing: digital image and virtual • Computing: digital image and virtual
space space

Year 2
SEMESTER 1
• Construction systems I SEMESTER 2
• Structural types I • Construction workshop I
• Environmental and building systems I • Structural calculation I
• Culture and theory in architecture I • Urban culture I
• Design studio I • Culture and theory in architecture II
• IE humanities: contemporary cultures • Design studio II
and societies • Urban workshop I
• Experimentation workshop I • Integration workshop I

ONLINE PERIOD / INTERNSHIP OPTION

Year 3
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
• Construction systems II • Construction workshop II
• Structural types II • Structural calculation II
• Environmental and building systems II • Environmental and building systems
• Culture and theory in architecture III workshop
• Design studio III • Culture and theory in architecture IV
• Urban culture II • Design studio IV
• Experimentation workshop II • Urban workshop II
• Integration workshop II

Year 4
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
• Construction systems III • Construction workshop III
• Organizational management • Professional ethics
• Culture and theory in architecture V • Culture and theory in architecture VI
• Design studio V • Design studio VI
• Urban management I • Urban workshop III
• Experimentation workshop III • Integration workshop III

INTERNSHIP OPTION / EXCHANGE OPTION

Year 5
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Electives • Design studio VII
• Technical studies: final project
• Final project

See the program webpage for a complete

description of the courses in the Study Plan.
A PERSONALIZED STUDY PATH

IE University takes an applied and student-

centered approach to education where each
individual’s uniqueness is identified and students
are given the chance to build their own path.
You can personalize your program by adding
to the core degree an area of concentration,
complimentary courses, seminars, internships
and IE Labs, the sum of which is a well-balanced
degree program.

Personalized support Internship Program Final Degree Project

Students receive academic guidance from
tutors and advisors who provide direction
and help them to integrate the different
elements of their degree in order to build
a personalized academic program that
matches their professional aspirations.
Relating classroom learning with a real
world work environment is one of the
goals of the internship program.  Students
have the chance to interact and learn
from top professionals in the field during
second semester in years 2, 3 and 4.
Destinations throughout the world include
not only design firms, but also magazines,
The Final Degree Project is a major part
of the fourth year’s curriculum. Students
choose their topic with faculty and are
guided by their advisor, drawing upon the
knowledge the student has gained from
specific academic areas and internships or
IE Labs projects which the student carried
out during their degree program.

IE Start-Up Lab museums and NGOs.

The IE Start-Up Lab is an incubator where

students can develop their business plans
IE Labs and Internships Credits
and make them investment ready, with the
IE Labs are IE University’s alternative to COMPONENTS CREDITS
guidance of professors and entrepreneurs.
traditional internships. Aimed specifically
Students are given further resources
for first and second year students seeking Core courses 240
with the support of IE Business School’s
high level internship placements, the IE Module 24
Venture Lab, where they can pitch their
IE Labs provide hands-on, internship-
idea to potential investors at IE Venture Alternative Practices 30
like experience on campus, working
Days and turn their ideas into reality. Final Project 6
on projects for leading companies and
institutions in a variety of sectors. Credits needed 300
to graduate
Additionally, students can also carry out
internships, working in different sectors
and gaining professional skills and an
international profile that are highly valued
by employers.

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

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BACHELOR IN ARCHITECTURE

Become a design
entrepreneur
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THE BACHELOR IN ARCHITECTURE
EXCHANGE PROGRAM

If you want the chance to view your studies from

new perspectives, the exchange option will be of
interest to you.

You can choose to do an exchange study
program for up to two semesters at one
of our prestigious partner institutions in
North and South America, Europe, Asia
Pacific, Africa and the Middle East.
These are just some of the academic
institutions which you can choose from to
go on exchange:
Bauhaus Universitat - Weimar,
Germany 
University of Technology Sydney (UST)
- Sydney, Australia
Woodbury University – Los Angeles,
USA
Anáhuac University – Mexico City.
Mexico
University of Applied Science of
Western Switzerland, Fribourg

Hong Kong University - Hong Kong

EXPERIENCE ARCHITECTURE AT IEU

Discover the whole experience of Events
studying Architecture at IE University in
this microsite that holds all the practical Student proyects
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our students have in the best architecture News
studios across the world, the projects they
are working on, the events and trips they
Intership diaries
are attending at, and finally, all the news
that go beyond our campus.

www.ie.edu/university/bachelor-
architecture/project
BECOME HIGHLY
QUALIFIED WITH A
MASTER’S DEGREE AT IE
Graduating from the Bachelor in Architecture Some of the recommended masters
to combine with your Bachelor in
gives you preferential access to study one of the Architecture:

many master programs offered at IE. You can MASTER IN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

complete a Bachelor and Master’s degree in as MASTER IN ARCHITECTURAL

little as 6 years, and gain a competitive skill set MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN

on which to build a successful career. MASTER IN WORK SPACE DESIGN

INTERNATIONAL MASTER IN

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

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ABOUT
IE UNIVERSITY
IE University is for students who approach
learning as a way of life and are open to
the transforming role of higher education.
You will find a supportive community
where students and faculty interact
together in the learning process. With
its rich diversity, international outlook,
humanistic education, and entrepreneurial
spirit, IE University is committed to
educating professionals and experts who
will make a difference in society.
One university + one program = countless global connections
If you want an inspiring and challenging
education that will shape who you are and
will become, IE University will broaden
your horizons, connect you to the world
and guide you through the unique path
needed to achieve your goals.
AFTER
GRADUATING
We help our graduates launch
their careers across industries
and around the globe. Employers
of leading companies worldwide
consider IE University among the
top universities where they want to
recruit from. What’s more, you will
belong to a community of more than
45,000 IE alumni worldwide, make
friends for life, and enjoy an active
alumni network that you can always
depend upon throughout your
professional journey.
AN IDEAL LOCATION
Enjoy your university experience on
our truly international university
campus in Segovia.
The IE University campus in the city of Segovia offers a true
campus experience. It is housed in the Convent of Santa Cruz la
Real, a historic building declared a national heritage site in 1931.
Segovia is only 25 minutes from Madrid by high-speed train, and
welcomes students from over 100 countries to a global university
setting, with an atmosphere that is both academic and lively.
Gain an international outlook and global
connections by studying with peers and
faculty from around the world who bring a
diversity of perspectives and experiences.
Each year an average of 100 different
countries are represented on campus with
over 65% of our students coming from
abroad. 
Over 100 nationalities
65% OF STUDENTS FROM ABROAD
34 NATIONALITIES AMONG FACULTY
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“I aspire to become
an architect that will
contribute to the built
environment. After I gain
experience by working
in international firms, I
aspire to establish my
own architectural office.
By doing so, I hope to
become a leader in the
architectural world.”
ADMISSION
PROCESS

IE University has a rolling admissions process,

which means that you can apply for admission
at any time of the year.

How to apply IE University

You may begin the process as early as 2
years prior to the start of your university
studies. We recommend that you apply for
admission no later than 3-6 months prior
to the start of the academic year. Once
you have received a letter of admission,
provisional or definitive, you must then
make a € 1,500 nonrefundable deposit to
reserve your place in the Bachelor degree
of choice.
1. APPLICATION
Fill out the online application form, upload
all the documents required, and pay a
nonrefundable admission fee of ¤120.
2. ADMISSIONS TEST
Take IE University’s admissions test or
SAT, ACT, CAS.
3. THE INTERVIEW
scholarship programs
Through the IE Foundation and our
Financial Aid Office, we provide several
options for funding the cost of our
bachelor degrees. Scholarships are
offered based on financial need and merit.
More than 50% of IE University students
receive some form of financial aid.
www.financialaid.ie.edu

REGISTER
You can be interviewed at the campus
Register to attend an admissions event,
in Segovia or Madrid, at one of IE’s
an Open Day on campus, or take the
international offices or by telephone or
admissions test:
Skype.

www.ie.edu/university/events
4. ADMISSION AND ENROLLMENT

You will receive written notification of CONTACT

your admission. Once admitted you may university@ie.edu
apply for scholarships and financial aid. SEGOVIA +34 921 412 410
Make the nonrefundable place reservation MADRID +34 915 689 620
of € 1,500and the send required
documentation for enrollment.

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CONTACT US

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40003 Segovia, Spain

T. +34 921 412 410

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28006 Madrid, Spain

T. +34 915 689 600

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revisions or changes. You will find the most
updated information on the University website.

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