The study abroad program in architecture at Universidad Europea de Madrid offers English-taught NAAB accredited courses during fall and spring semesters, including design workshops, technical systems, and architectural trips. The university is recognized for its renowned faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and international exposure, with a focus on project-based learning and practical training. Additionally, Madrid provides a vibrant cultural experience and various accommodation options for students.

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The Study Abroad Program in Architecture at Universidad Europea
de Madrid consists of a selection of the best and most interesting
NAAB official courses of our Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture. This
program can be taken both in the Fall (September to December) and
Spring terms (March to June).All the courses are offered in English.
The courses/activities of the Study Abroad Program are:
• Design Workshop.
• Technical Systems.
• History of Art and Architecture.
• Spanish Language.
• BIM and FabLab workshop is included in the Design studio module.
• Architectural trips to Paris, Rome, Barcelona, Sevilla and Granada.
STUDYABROADPROGRAM
INARCHITECTURE
Campus: Villaviciosa de Odón (Madrid). Spain.
Price: 5.500 €
Calendar:
• Fall Semester: September - December.
• Spring Semester: March - June.

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2WHAT MAKES
IT DIFFERENT
• Renowned faculty members: The best architects and engineers internationally recognized. I.e.: Fuensanta Nieto (Alvar Aalto Award), Carlos
Arroyo (European Award for Sustainable Construction), Victor Navarro (Mies van der Rohe Award) and Beatriz Matos.
• Our best ambassadors: our award-winning students in contests such as Oslo Architecture Triennale Award, PFC 2015 COAM Award
(Official Architects’ Association of Madrid), Archiprix International 2015, Europan 13 (Germany), Feria Estampa and Europan 13 (Zagreb).
• Universidad Europea de Madrid is the first university in Spain to obtain the NAAB accreditation (National Architectural Accrediting Board
Substantial Equivalency).
• Our academic model embraces the learning methodology of Project Based School - Learning by doing: Student’s projects have been shown
in COAM, Cibeles, Mulafest... Projects are developed in collaboration with top tier companies such as Real Madrid (BIM CRM Project),
TYPSA (BIM UK 1 Project) and Green Belt Seven Bridges (real project developed in China).
• State-of-the-art facilities and laboratories: Each student has access to a Digital Manufacturing workshop FabLab (CNC, Laser Cutting,
3DPrinting), recognized by the MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), as well as the library and all the labs within the School.
• International exposure: Our University trains architects to be prepared to work in a global economy. 35% of incoming students are from
outside of Spain. Additionally, our courses are taught towards a global perspective, including cases from all over the world.
Our principal value is academic quality, reinforced with hands -on
sessions and the use of the latest technologies in the classroom.
We want to be a different university for everyone.
Since our foundation in 1995, we have held a leading position in the
area of superior private education in Spain. Our commitment has
been to high quality and innovative education, which is constantly in
sync with the labour world.
Our first class facilities that can be found on our campuses in
Madrid, Valencia and the Canary Islands, together with our
advanced educational resources, effectively reproduce the work
environments which our students will have access to in the future.
Our vision is completely focused on the professional reality which is
complimented with compulsory work placement agreements with
over 3000 companies. Our drive for continuous improvement has led
us to become the largest private university in Spain.
We currently have over 16,000 students from the five continents.
• We are an international and innovative University adapted to
today’s job market and compliant with the European Higher
Education Area.
• We offer a wide range of officially recognized Undergraduate and
Graduate academic programs.
• We have Universities in three of the main regions in Spain: Madrid,
Valencia and Canarias.
• Our main value is academic quality, reinforced with hands-on
sessions and the use of the latest technologies in the classroom.
• The Faculty of professors is highly qualified and benefits from
extensive academic, professional and research experience that
enhances the student’s theoretical and practical training.
• Reduced groups ensure an ongoing and direct contact with the
professor and allow for the maximum benefit to be gained from the
practical facilities offered under each degree program.
• We offer an internal quality control program that means we are the
point of reference for academic excellence in the University sphere,
guaranteed by the many quality certifications we have received.
1Why Study at
Universidad Europea - Spain?

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I. DESIGN WORKSHOP
• Design and program at different scales, understanding basic
typologies and their integration in urban contexts.
• Gather and interpret relevant data (within their field of study) to
inform decisions that include reflection on relevant social, scientific
or ethical matters.
• Knowledge of the history and theories of architecture, as well as
arts, sciences and technologies related to them.
• Understanding of the role of fine arts as a factor that may influence
the quality of architectural design.
• Understanding the relationships between people, buildings and
environment.
II. TECHNICAL SYSTEMS
• Identification of the elements and constructive systems, for
defining its function and compatibility, its implementation in the
constructive process.
• Aptitude to consider and solve constructive details.
• Execution of designs integrated between Facilities, Construction
and Structures, emphasizing the mutual interaction of these three
disciplines in the design process, looking for the most rational
solutions in all contexts, as well as its influence in the architectural
design.
• Project analysis and its adaptation to their execution.
• Application of technical regulation to the design process and to
generate technical specification of the procedures and constructive
methods, with critical vision.
III. HISTORY OF ART AND ARCHITECTURE
• Analyze and study the artistic, architectural and urban
manifestation from Prehistory to the Renaissance, complementing
the knowledge and understanding as well as to have as a valuable
tool to stimulate creativity.
• Relate the compositional, constructive and functional problems
solving throughout history, from ancient architecture to the present.
• Integrate the contents of the subject with those provided in other
courses.
• Gather information about literature and graphic contents of the
subject and display their results in a scientific way.
• Study the history of Spanish art and architecture to ensure
comprehensive and critical understanding of the past and present
reality in which these studies are geographically framed.
IV. SPANISH LANGUAGE
V. BIM AND FABLAB WORKSHOP
3STUDY PROGRAM /
CURRICULUM
4STUDY ABROAD
PROGRAM CALENDAR
FALL SEMESTER:
Sep 1, 2016- Dec 20, 2016
• Trip 1: Paris-Rome: Sep 5-12
• Trip 2: Barcelona: Oct 13-16
• Trip 3: Sevilla - Granada: Nov 24-27
SPRING SEMESTER:
Feb 20, 2016- Jun 23, 2016
• Trip 1: Paris-Rome: Mar 6-12
• Trip 2: Barcelona: Apr 20-23
• Trip 3: Sevilla - Granada: Jun 16-19
The University reserves the right to makes any appropriate changes to the proposed faculty, the program itself, or the location where it is delivered. The University also
reserves the right to cancel or delay the start of a graduate program if the required minimum number of students is not reached.

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5Useful information
One of the commitments of Universidad Europea is to guarantee all students coming from other parts of Spain and abroad a high-quality stay
at our University.
Life in Madrid
Situated in the center of the Iberian Peninsula, Madrid has a
population of around 5.5 million inhabitants in its metropolitan area.
It is a modern capital and business center, home to the most
important multinational companies, therefore offering numerous
professional opportunities.
Madrid is a cosmopolitan and vibrant city both day and night. The
artistic, cultural and leisure offer is first-rate in terms of both quantity
and quality, prime examples being the world-famous Museo del
Prado and Museo Reina Sofía.
The friendliness of its inhabitants, the majority of whom come from
other areas of Spain, helps visitors feel at home. The geographic
location of Madrid makes the city easily accessible from other cities
in Spain and Europe.
Accommodation
We are aware of the difficulties involved when moving to an
unknown city or country. The place where you are going to live during
your years spent at university is very important in helping you settle
and make the most of your studies and the university experience.
Here are some of the different accommodation alternatives available
to you so that you can find the one that best suits your needs,
possibilities and tastes.
University Dormitories: Universidad Europea de Madrid offers two
University Dormitories on its Villaviciosa de Odón Campus (Madrid)
meeting all your domestic, academic and security requirements.
For further information:
http://universidadeuropea.es/en/uem-student/im-new/
finding-accommodation
Universidad Europea has signed a partnership agreement with
MadridEasy to help you find your new home under the best
conditions:
www.madrideasy.com
MadridEasy do not form part of Universidad Europea.
Cost of living
The cost of living in Madrid can add up to an average of 1,000 € per
month including accommodation, food and other expenses. The table
below shows some approximate costs:
Madrid
Accommodation in a shared apartment 350 € - 450 €
Monthly travel card
(metro, bus and regional train)
54,60 € - 82 €
Zone A - B3
Food (supermarket) 200 € - 300 €
Menu of the day in a restaurant 10 € - 15 €
Cinema 6,80 € - 9,70 €
Links of interest (some sites only available in spanish)
• Ayuntamiento de Madrid (Madrid City Council): www.madrid.es
• Madrid Cultural Offer -Es Madrid: www.esmadrid.com

5. UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA
DE MADRID
CAMPUS
VILLAVICIOSA DE ODÓN
C/ Tajo, s/n
28670 Villaviciosa de Odón
Madrid
UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA
DE MADRID
CAMPUS
ALCOBENDAS
Avda. Fernando Alonso, 8
28108 Alcobendas
Madrid
UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA
DE VALENCIA
Avenida Aragón, 30
46021 Valencia
Valencia
UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA
DE CANARIAS
C/ Inocencio García, 1
38300 La Orotava
Tenerife
giacomo.gottscher@universidadeuropea.es
universidadeuropea.es
Quality Recognitions
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Giacomo Gottscher