IAAC offers a limited number of merit-based partial tuition fee waivers for students admitted to selected master’s programmes*. 

Coverage: The partial tuition waiver value is determined based on the merit/quality of the application and the availability of funds allocated by programme. 

Eligibility: 

• Open to applicants of IAAC’s on-campus & online programmes (excluding Fab Academy and Fabricademy). 
• Applicants must meet the minimum admission criteria established by IAAC
• Applicants must have submitted an IAAC programme application before applying for the scholarship.

Application Period: 

IAAC’s merit based grant is available throughout the IAAC applications cycle. However, funds are limited and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Note: Applicants wishing to be considered for the IAAC Merit based grant must apply for the grant at the same time they submit their application to an IAAC programme.

Application Process:

Candidates must complete the regular application process to an eligible IAAC programme via the IAAC Application Portal

Additionally, applicants must submit a written document (500-700 words) explaining why they believe they should be awarded the merit-based grant. The submission should demonstrate unique strengths, academic achievements, and personal growth.  Applicants should highlight specific experiences that showcase their resilience, leadership, and commitment to their chosen field.

IAAC offers a limited number of scholarships for individuals whose project proposals address global challenges in the fields of architecture, design, urbanism and technology.

Coverage: Partial tuition fee waivers ranging from 40 – 50%

Eligibility: 

• Open to applicants of IAAC’s on-campus programmes (excluding Fab Academy and Fabricademy).
• Applicants must meet the minimum admission criteria established by IAAC.
• Applicants must have submitted an IAAC programme application before applying for the scholarship.

Application Period: February 3rd – March 31st, 2025

Application Process:

• Before applying to the IAAC Scholarship Competition, candidates must complete the regular application process to an eligible IAAC programme via the IAAC Application Portal 
• Additionally, applicants must submit a document containing a proposal, design strategy, solution or system based on a project brief assigned by the academic committee of each eligible program. The document should include the strategy/rationale behind the proposal. An additional page can be used to include pictures/illustrations (optional).

More information and project briefs: More information about the project brief and submission criteria will be posted on February 3rd 2025 when the competition opens.

IAAC offers a limited number of scholarships for individuals whose project proposals address global challenges in the fields of architecture, design, urbanism and technology.

Coverage: Partial tuition fee waivers ranging from 40 – 50%

Eligibility: 

• Open to applicants for the Masters in Advanced Computation for Architecture and Design (MACAD)
• Applicants must meet the minimum admission criteria established by IAAC 
• Applicants must have submitted an IAAC programme application before applying for the scholarship.
  

Application Period: April 1st – May 31st, 2025

Application Process:

• Before applying to the IAAC Scholarship Competition, candidates must complete the regular application process to an eligible IAAC programme via the IAAC Application Portal 
• Additionally, applicants must submit a document containing a proposal, design strategy, solution or system based on a project brief assigned by the academic committee of each eligible program. The document should include the strategy/rationale behind the proposal. An additional page can be used to include pictures/illustrations (optional).

More information and project briefs: More information about the project brief and submission criteria will be posted on April 1st, 2025 when the competition opens.

Valor de la beca: El valor de la beca se determina en función del mérito/calidad de la solicitud y de la disponibilidad de fondos asignados por programa.

Criterio de Elegibilidad: 

• Disponible únicamente para aplicantes a la Maestría en Urbanismo Próximo (MaUP) 
• Profesionales titulados (o que se graduarán a mediados de 2024) con nacionalidad en un pais de América Latina (Argentina, Bolivia, Brasil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haití, Honduras, México, Nicaragua, Panamá, Paraguay, Perú, República Dominicana, Uruguay, Venezuela)
• Los solicitantes deben cumplir los criterios mínimos de admisión establecidos por el IAAC 
• Los solicitantes deben haber presentado una aplicación de admisión al IAAC antes de solicitar la beca.

Plazo de solicitud:

1 de abril – 31 de mayo, 2025

Proceso de Solicitud:

• Antes de presentarse al Concurso de Becas IAAC, los candidatos deben completar el proceso de solicitud regular a un programa IAAC elegible a través del Portal de Solicitudes IAAC 
• Además, los candidatos deberán presentar un documento que contenga una propuesta, estrategia de diseño, solución o sistema basado en un resumen del proyecto asignado por el comité académico de cada programa elegible. El documento debe incluir la estrategia/razón de ser de la propuesta. Se puede utilizar una página adicional para incluir imágenes/ilustraciones (opcional).

Resumen del proyecto:  El 1 de abril de 2025, fecha de apertura del concurso, se publicará más información sobre los proyectos.

Coverage:  The partial tuition waiver value is determined based on the merit/quality of the application and the availability of funds allocated by programme.

Eligibility:

• Women-identifying candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants of IAAC’s on-campus and online programs (excluding Fab Academy and Fabricademy).
• Applicants must have submitted an application to an eligible IAAC programme. 
• Applicants must meet the minimum admission criteria established by IAAC

Application Period: The fund is open throughout the application cycle. However, the fund’s resources are limited and awarded on a first-come first serve basis

Application Process: During the regular application for admissions to an IAAC programme, applicants must submit an additional document outlining their vision for gender equality in technology and innovation.

 For more information and submission guidelines, visit the Women in Tech webpage

Coverage: Two (2) 100% tuition waivers (excluding travel, visa processing fees, and living costs).

Eligibility:

• Applicants must hold a passport from an African country.
• Applicants must meet the minimum admission criteria established by IAAC. ( ADD LINK TO ADMISSIONS PAGE!)
• Applicants must have submitted an application to the Postgraduate in 3D Printing Architecture (3DPA) programme.

Application Deadline: Applicants must submit a complete application by March 22nd, 2025.

Application Process: During the regular application for admissions to an IAAC programme, applicants must submit an additional document  outlining their vision for 3D Printed, Sustainable Architecture.

For more information, additional eligibility requirements and submission guidelines, visit the Colette Fund webpage

Each year IAAC partners with different higher education institutes and global networks to offer scholarship opportunities for specific master programmes offered by IAAC.

IMPORTANT:

• IAAC partnership scholarships are non-combinable with IAAC Merit-based Scholarships, IAAC Funds, or financial assistance.
• Applications to partner scholarships are not connected to an application for admissions to IAAC. Interested applicants must submit an application to IAAC via our applications portal. Additionally, they must complete an application or submission to a partner scholarship.
• Applications received after the closing date of a scholarship application period will not be considered.

Elisava Scholarship 

IAAC partners with the Elisava School of Design to offer a scholarship exclusive to applicants to the Master in Design for Emergent Futures (MDEF).

Coverage: One (1) 50% discount on the programme tuition fees
Eligibility: 

• Open to applicants for MDEF01 or MDEF02.

Application Period: March-April (Exact dates TBC)

Application Process:

• Applicants must fill in the Elisava Scholarship Form and select MDEF as their programme of interest.
• Applicants must adhere to the scholarship application deadlines and submission requirements. Late applications will not be considered.

Below are a few resources you may find useful when doing your independent search for scholarships:

• Spanish Studies Abroad Merit-Based Scholarship
  Spanish Studies Abroad has awarded over $230,000 in scholarships since 2001 via its two scholarships, the Merit-Based Scholarship and the Diversity Scholarship, for academic programs in Spain, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Argentina.
  More information can be found here: https://spanishstudies.org/
• The Fulbright Program (Spain)
  The Fulbright Program offers grants to qualified U.S. students and young professionals to pursue independent research in Spain.
  More information can be found here: https://us.fulbrightonline.org/about/fulbright-us-student-program
• CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
  CIEE’s need-based grants offer support to students who face financial barriers to studying abroad. The application processes for these grants all require proof of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Estimated Family Contribution (EFC), as displayed on the applicant’s FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR). That’s because the CIEE awards need-based grants based on students’ EFCs and program selection.
  More information can be found here: https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/scholarships/how-apply?utm_source=gooverseas&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=study&utm_content=spain-scholarships-article
• Santander grants
  http://www.becas-santander.com/
• Reina Sofía grants
  These are aimed at Spanish emigrants whose spouses and children live abroad and wish to pursue university studies in Spain, and do not have the financial resources.
  More information can be found here: http://www.mecd.gob.es/portada-mecd/

In terms of loans, please note that Bank loans are a common means of financing postgraduate study in Spain. Banks to look at: Banc Sabadell, BBVA, CatalunyaCaixa, La Caixa. However, you may look into the option of applying for a loan in their home country first as many bank loans require evidence of Spanish residency or a long-standing relationship with that bank. You will need to obtain an NIE (Spanish residence permit) for applying for a Spanish loan or other financial activities, such as opening a bank account. Many loans require monthly payments during the study period.

If accepted, applicants will have to confirm their enrolment by proceeding with the payment of a non-refundable enrolment fee within a maximum of 3 weeks after they receive the acceptance letter. Below you can see the enrolment fees for IAAC´s programmes:

*IAAC assesses the fee status based on the applicant’s passport information.

** Valldaura Accommodation fees not included

In some cases, the amount of tuition fees you will need to pay, and any financial support you are eligible for, will depend on whether you are classified as a Spanish, EU or Non-EU student, otherwise known as your fee status.

IAAC assesses the fee status based on the applicant’s passport information.

There are two ways to submit a payment for your tuition fees:

Through Bank Transfer

Bank: CaixaBank

Account number: 2100 5000 54 0200037560
IBAN (electronic format): ES5121005000540200037560
IBAN (paper format): ES51 2100 5000 5402 0003 7560
SWIFT/BIC: CAIXESBBXXX
Holder : Institut d’Arquitectura Avançada de Catalunya
Address: Calle Aribau, 185 08021 Barcelona

Note: Make sure that bank transferring SUBJECT is the applicant’s name, and not the person who orders the transfer. Also make sure to select the SWIFT instructions code “OUR” when ordering the bank transfer. This means that you have to pay the transfer charges.

Through Flywire

It is also possible to submit a payment through IAAC’s Flywire platform.

You can access it here: iaac.flywire.com

Students who successfully graduated from the IAAC Master Programme in the past will have an automatic fee reduction on the tuition fees to enroll in another Educational Programme at IAAC. The fee reduction is as follows:

For IAAC’s On-Campus Programs:

• 10% for Alumni who completed a Postgraduate program
• 20% for Alumni who completed a 1-year Master’s program
• 30% for Alumni who completed a 2-year Master’s program

For IAAC’s Online Programs:

• 10% for Alumni who completed a Postgraduate program
• 15 % for Alumni who completed a 1-year Master’s program
• 20% for Alumni who completed a 2-year Master’s program

For IAAC´s Post graduate Programs:

• Alumni who have completed a Master’s Programme and want to enroll in the 3D Printing Architecture Postgraduate Programme (3DPA) will receive a discount of 15% on tuition fees.
• Alumni who have completed a Master’s Programme and want to enroll in Fab Academy or Fabricademy Postgraduate Programmes will receive a discount of 10% on tuition fees.

We estimate that you should allow about €1,200-€1,300 per month for all living expenses, including accommodation, travel, food, laundry, study costs, and other personal expenses. This will vary depending on your lifestyle and requirements, so it’s important you do your own research.

Please note that if you will be applying for a visa, you will have to provide evidence of sufficient funds, and these amounts may vary.

In the acceptance letter applicants will receive a list of mandatory modules with the respective fee:

• • If the mandatory modules assigned by the Academic Committee are 3, the mandatory fee will be 1200€. The applicant can choose up to 2 more modules, each additional module at 300€ / module.
    
  • If the mandatory modules assigned by the Academic Committee are 2, then the pre-course is mandatory. Applicants must select 1 more module to attend from the list of specific modules, at the additional cost of 400€, making the total cost 1200€. The applicant may choose a fourth and a fifth module at the additional cost of 300€ each.
  • If the mandatory module assigned by the Academic Committee is 1, then the pre-course will be recommended. Applicants can select 2 more modules to attend from the list of specific modules, at the additional cost of 400€, making the total cost 1200€, and participate in the precourse. The applicant may choose a fourth and a fifth module at the additional cost of 300€ each.
  • If no mandatory modules have been assigned by the Academic Committee then the applicant has the option to select 3 modules to attend from a list of specific modules, at the cost of 1200€ for three selected modules. The applicant can choose a fourth and fifth module at the additional cost of 300€ each.

Find out more about the different modules here.

The cost of the 3DPA Pre-course modules is a total of 500€ for all three modules.

Note: Applicants cannot add, remove, or change modules for the 3DPA Pre-courses.

Find out more about the different modules here.

The MaCAD pre-course fee is not included in the master tuition fee. The tuition fees for the MaCAD pre-course modules are:

• 1 module: 200€
• 2 modules: 300€
• 4 modules: 400€

Since the MaCAD Programme is an online programme, access to the recorded modules of the pre-course will be given to students as soon as the pre-course payment is received.

Find out more about the different modules here.