The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC), wants to support the development of technological and architectural solutions to answer the current needs and challenges of our habitat. For this reason, IAAC and its industry collaborators offer a partial scholarship to study in IAAC’s Postgraduate in 3D Printing Architecture which begins in September 2024!

The objective of this initiative is to specialise new professionals to address a new reality in construction, architecture, and the fields that relate to it, in which new technologies will largely affect the way we think and build.

If you have a bachelor’s degree and you are an enthusiastic about 3D printing, robotic construction, additive manufacturing, parametric design then this is your postgraduate’s degree! You have until March 31st to send your scholarship application!

About the Master

The Postgraduate in 3D Printing Architecture is a 6-month long intensive programme in the field of additive manufacturing of sustainable architecture. Between the use of advanced technology for construction and the desire to develop a holistic design approach to architecture, we engage with different areas of research that include robotic manufacturing, material research and performance-based design. The programme seeks to develop technological and architectural solutions in collaboration with Industry partners to answer the current needs and challenges of our habitat.

Who can participate?

In order to participate, candidates interested in the Industry Scholarship must fulfill the Eligibility Criteria as described in the IAAC Guide for Applicants.

Description of the Scholarship

Industry Scholarship Award:
20%, 30% and 50% Partial Scholarships on the tuition fee.
Normal tuition fee for non-scholarship positions is:
Non-EU: 11.925€ // EU: 9.900€ // Spanish: 5.963€

Duration of the program:
6 Months – From September 2024 to February 2025

Language of the Master:
English

Submission Deadline:
31st March 2024 – 23:59 (CET)

How to apply for the scholarship?

To apply, each candidate should visit the Application Portal, register their profile, and fill out the IAAC Industry Scholarships form. In the programme selection they should select 3DPA as their programme of interest and then proceed to fill out the necessary personal information as well as uploading the mandatory supporting documents.

The full list of mandatory supporting documents to submit for the Industry Scholarship are the following:

1) Letter of intent written in English
2) A Portfolio showcasing samples of your work in English
3) CV (Curriculum Vitae/ Resume).
4) Two letters of recommendation written in English
5) A scanned copy of your bachelor’s diploma.
6) A copy of your valid passport (or I.D. if you are a citizen of a member state of the EU.)

Important: A 50€ Application fee (non-refundable) is to be paid to submit your application.

For more detailed information on the Supporting Documents listed above please consult the IAAC Guide for Applicants.

Competition Deadlines

Submission Deadline: 31st March 2024 – 23:59 (CEST)
Winners announced within 19th April 2024 (CEST)

Selection and Evaluation Process

Once an application is received, the Admissions Coordinator will start reviewing the submitted applications to check whether they meet all eligibility requirements. Once the eligibility check is completed, Applicants will be informed of the outcome by email.

For more information refer to the IAAC Guide for Applicants.

The Selection Committee

The Jury will be integrated by master programme Directors, faculty and special guests and professionals coming from IAAC’s Industry Partners network.