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Bachelor in Fundamentals of Architecture

With the highest score among Spanish universities in the field of Architecture, according to the CYD Ranking.

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  • Campus
    Campus of the Polytechnic and Social Sciences in Madrid - Princesa
  • Modality
    Face-to-face, Hybrid
  • Languages
    Spanish
  • Credits
    300 ECTS
  • Duration
    5 YEARS
  • Total Tuition
    Classroom Attendance: 12.120 € / Hybrid: 9.250 €

    • Mentorship with leading professionals and top firms in architecture and design

    At Nebrija, architecture is a forward-looking discipline—one that actively shapes how we live, inhabit, and transform our environments. Our projects address the regeneration of cities and landscapes through innovative, sustainable design strategies that respond to real-world challenges.

    Hands-on, experimental studios invite you to explore ephemeral architecture, prototyping, and lighting design, while courses focused on territory, energy, and urban systems place sustainability at the core of contemporary practice.

    You will learn in a close, collaborative environment, guided by an internationally oriented faculty of distinguished academics and experienced industry professionals. With both on-campus and blended learning options, the program is designed to adapt to your goals and support your evolving professional path.



    Our school thrives at the intersection of architecture, engineering, and computer science

    Prepare to become an architect and step into a profession where art, engineering, design, and urban thinking converge. At Nebrija, you will be guided by some of the most influential voices in contemporary architecture, including Carlos Rubio—co-winner of the Prado Museum Extension Competition alongside Norman Foster—and the Pritzker Prize-winning studio RCR Arquitectes.

    Our School is part of a dynamic polytechnic environment shared with engineering and computer science, creating a rigorous and stimulating academic setting. This interdisciplinary ecosystem is further enriched by the presence of leading global figures such as Patrik Schumacher, Emanuel Christ, and Assemble, as well as collaborations with top international institutions including the Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) and Central Saint Martins.

    Professional practice is embedded throughout the programme. Students engage with real industry partners such as IKEA, Cosentino, Acciona, and Ferrovial, gaining direct insight into the demands and opportunities of the profession.

    The city itself becomes your laboratory. Nebrija Architecture students have developed impactful interventions in Madrid’s Tetuán district through social responsibility initiatives promoted by the Regional Government, and have contributed to projects around the Prado Museum as part of the “DecorAcción by Hearst España” programme.

    This is more than an academic experience—it is a living, evolving ecosystem where design becomes a tool to rethink spaces, reshape communities, and ultimately transform the future of architecture.

    Dos personas trabajan en un plano sobre una mesa, tomando notas y haciendo anotaciones.
    Dos personas trabajan en un plano sobre una mesa, tomando notas y haciendo anotaciones.

    Objectives

    Our programme equips future architects with a solid foundation in core and structural disciplines, while fostering the ability to design across all scales—from initial concept to full execution. Students also develop advanced proficiency in the digital tools and technologies that define contemporary architectural practice.

    Dos personas trabajan en un plano sobre una mesa, tomando notas y haciendo anotaciones.
    Dos personas trabajan en un plano sobre una mesa, tomando notas y haciendo anotaciones.
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    Fernando Moral
    Director School of Architecture

    "The key is to extract all that the student has within him, not so much in knowledge but in his abilities and how to exploit them to the full".

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    Universidad Nebrija y VisualUrb

    Nebrija University and VisualUrb

    They have joined forces to provide students, faculty, and researchers with access to urban planning data through this new platform. This agreement enables detailed consultation of land and plot information—an essential resource for understanding and shaping the future of cities and the real estate sector.

    It also represents a significant step forward for research, offering access to aggregated statistical data that supports high-quality scientific output based on up-to-date insights into key issues within the field.

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    Universidad Nebrija y VisualUrb

    Learn from great experts

    such as Patrick Schumacher (Zaha Hadid Architects), Emanuel Christ (Christ & Gantenbein) or Assemble Studio.

    Mentor Programme

    Throughout their academic stage, students will participate in the Mentor programme, where an outstanding professional from the best firms and companies will guide them so that they can progressively approach the world of work.

    International training

    Our students are trained in a multidisciplinary environment, with educational projects developed with prestigious international universities such as Central Saint Martins (UK), MARCH - Moscow School of Architecture (Russia) or HIT - Harbin Institute of Technology (China).

    Professional portfolio

    At the end of the degree, our graduates will have a professional portfolio of their projects and, more importantly, they will learn how to present them correctly to the client.

    FabLab Nebrija

    Students will be able to design and practice in our innovative FabLab, an experiential space where they can get close to the professional practice of architecture from their first academic year.

    Mentor Programme

    Throughout their academic stage, students will participate in the Mentor programme, where an outstanding professional from the best firms and companies will guide them so that they can progressively approach the world of work.

    International training

    Our students are trained in a multidisciplinary environment, with educational projects developed with prestigious international universities such as Central Saint Martins (UK), MARCH - Moscow School of Architecture (Russia) or HIT - Harbin Institute of Technology (China).

    Professional portfolio

    At the end of the degree, our graduates will have a professional portfolio of their projects and, more importantly, they will learn how to present them correctly to the client.

    FabLab Nebrija

    Students will be able to design and practice in our innovative FabLab, an experiential space where they can get close to the professional practice of architecture from their first academic year.

    Syllabus

    BOE Num. 68, 21 March 2011 | BOE Num 160, 5 July 2013

    All our degrees and syllabuses have been developed in accordance with the new guidelines set by current legislation, and have already been verified by the National Agency for Quality Assessment.

    Students must take 300 credits.

    First Semester
    30 ECTS

    Mathematics I (Remote)

    Basic
    EN
    6 ECTS

    Physics (Remote)

    Basic
    EN
    6 ECTS

    Architectural Expression I (Remote)

    Basic
    EN
    6 ECTS

    Digital Ideation I (Remote)

    Basic
    EN
    6 ECTS

    Geometry

    Basic
    EN
    6 ECTS
    Second Semester
    36 ECTS

    Mathematics II (Remote)

    Basic
    EN
    6 ECTS

    Statics and Structural Analysis (Remote)

    Basic
    EN
    6 ECTS

    Architectural Expression II (Remote)

    Basic
    EN
    6 ECTS

    Digital Ideation II (Remote)

    Basic
    EN
    6 ECTS

    Shape Analysis

    Basic
    EN
    6 ECTS

    Professional competence development (Remote)

    Compulsory
    EN
    6 ECTS

    • Tuition Fees

    Check tuition for each program for the 2026–2027 academic year and plan your path with confidence. We also offer scholarships, discounts, and flexible payment options to help you fund your education more easily.

    2026–2027 Tuition & Fee Details

    Specialisation Diplomas | Polytechnic School of Technology

    The programme can be complemented with specialised diplomas designed to deepen your expertise and strengthen your profile for leading national and international companies.

    Courses are delivered in a flexible hybrid format—combining on-campus and online learning—so you can easily balance them alongside your studies.

    Degree Director

    Patricia Benítez Hernández

    Director of the Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Foundations and
    Professor of Structures

    pbenitezh@nebrija.es

    Professors

    Professors: 50 professors
    Percentage of PhDs: 62%

    Academic Information

    Quality

    Official qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Fundamentals of Architecture

    Faculty or school responsible: Higher Polytechnic School

    Branch of knowledge: Engineering and Architecture

    Number of places available:

    - Classroom-based: 45

    - Blended: 45

    Type of course: Face-to-face / Hybrid

    Academic year in which it was introduced: 2012-2013
    (* new curriculum implemented from academic year 2016-2017)

    Languages: 

    - This degree is taught in Spanish

    - Level of English required for admission: A2

    Total Credits: 300 credits.
    Minimum 12 ECTS and maximum 90 ECTS per enrolment and academic period.

    Start your way
    towards the future at Nebrija

    Find out more in this section and contact the University to resolve any doubts you may have.

    Admission and Scholarships
    Employability

    Professional Outings

    The Bachelor's Degree in Fundamentals of Architecture will enable you to become a professional qualified to carry out this activity both in Spain and in an international context. This training provides the opportunity to turn the future architect into the key element of the building process, guaranteeing the necessary tools to plan, design, calculate, manage and direct the different phases that allow a conceived idea to be transformed into a project and end up materialising in a built reality.

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    Employability

    100%

    Secured internships
    In the best companies in the sector

    1º

    University
    Where students produce a portfolio

    +70

    destinations
    to study part of the Degree

    International

    The International Mobility Office of the Nebrija University makes a constant effort to monitor agreements with the most prestigious universities. Some of the universities with which Nebrija University has established agreements:

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    NOTE: The host universities, offered per degree, may vary according to the International Mobility Programme. For the most up-to-date information, students can consult the online information on the International Mobility Programme.

    Several universities have special academic or linguistic requirements. For more information, please contact the International Programmes Department.

    The information published here is for guidance only and may be subject to change.

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