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Study Architecture in Barcelona
At IAAC, studying Advanced Architecture means immersing yourself in a culture of experimentation and collaboration. Education here is hands-on and research-driven, preparing architects to explore new directions in computation, AI, ecological construction and urban innovation.
Set in Barcelona, IAAC transforms the city into a living laboratory where architectural ideas are tested and prototyped at multiple scales.
Why study Architecture at IAAC?
Learn in a pioneering institution shaping the future of architecture since 2001
Collaborate with an international community of students, faculty and industry leaders
Turn concepts into reality through hands-on experimentation
The programmes — four paths into advanced architecture
At IAAC, Architecture is explored through four master’s programmes, each addressing a different frontier of the discipline. From advanced design experimentation to ecological construction, AI and computational design, students can choose the path that best aligns with their interests and ambitions.
Master in Advanced Architecture
Our flagship on-campus programme in Barcelona, explores the frontiers of architectural design. Students engage with urban analytics, digital fabrication, and material innovation, developing experimental strategies for the challenges of the built environment.
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Master in Ecological Architecture & Advanced Construction
An immersive, hands-on programme based at IAAC’s forest campus, Valldaura Labs. Each year students design and build 1:1 ecological prototypes using local materials, circular processes and regenerative approaches preparing a new generation of architects to lead in sustainable construction.
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Master in AI for Architecture and Business Innovation
A pioneering programme at the intersection of artificial intelligence, architecture and entrepreneurship. Students explore generative AI, machine learning and data-driven design while developing new ventures and business models that push the boundaries of architectural practice and innovation.
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Master in Advanced Computational Design for Architecture
A fully online programme, connecting a global community of architects, designers and engineers. Focused on computational workflows, generative design, BIM and AI-driven processes, it equips professionals to apply advanced computation directly to AEC industry projects.
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Continuing into the Second Year
All four master’s programmes can be extended into a second year, dedicated to thesis work, applied research and deeper architectural exploration. This advanced track connects students with IAAC’s labs and reinforces their role as architects ready to shape the built environment.
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Why IAAC & Barcelona
Barcelona offers an unparalleled setting for architectural exploration. The 22@ innovation district concentrates universities, research labs and industry partners, creating a live test-bed for experimentation that connects academia with practice.
Pujades Campus
Valldaura Campus
A 140-hectare forest campus dedicated to ecological prototyping, construction and full-scale experimentation with bio-based materials.
Projects & Partners
The Institute
IAAC is an innovative centre dedicated to prototyping the future. We don’t see the future as a distant horizon awaiting us. We understand the present as a moment to influence what comes next. The future is our daily inspiration, our driving force, and our biggest commitment: our minds live in the cities, the technology and the problems of the future. We stand at the intersection of imagination and reality, where every prototype holds the potential to shape the next era of habitat. We are architects of change.
Fee & Scholarships
Review important information regarding our programme fees, average cost of living in Barcelona and scholarships opportunities available for eligible applicants.
Admissions
Our admissions page provides information on everything you need to know about joining IAAC, from programme requirements and the application process to admissions events, information for international students and pre-course opportunities. Dive in to take the first step toward joining IAAC’s innovative community!
