MaCT 02Master in City & Technology + Thesis Project (2 year programme)
| Study location | Spain, Barcelona |
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| Type | Master, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 20 months (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MaCT 02 |
| Tuition fee | €28,000 per year IAAC determines tuition fees based on passport fee status. Please make sure to select your citizenship/nationality to display the corresponding tuition fee. Tuitoin fees do not include an enrolment deposit of 3,800€ required to secure your place in the programme after being offered an acceptance. The enrolment deposit is non-refundable. |
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| Application fee | €50 one-time |
| Deposit | €3,800 one-time Non refundable |
| Entry qualification | Bachelor diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Enrolled students must bring original entry qualification documents along with them before arriving at IAAC. Documents issued outside of the European Union must be legalised by the pertinent authorities. Legalised documents issued in languages other than Spanish must be translated by a sworn translator. |
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| Language requirements | English All IAAC activities and academic programmes (with the exception of Maestría en Urbanismo Próximo (MaUP) are conducted in English. Therefore, applicants are expected to be proficient in their use of this language. Applicants do not need to submit an English proficiency certificate for their application. Their language skills will be assessed during the admissions interview. Note: Applicants in possession of an English proficiency certificate are welcomed to submit it as a supporting document (not mandatory). |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. Applicants must submit two (2) letters of recommendation to apply. Recommendations can come from either academic or professional sources. Applicants may choose from the following options to submit their recommendation letters: 1. Provide referee information: Enter the name and contact information (email) of each referee in the application system. IAAC will send an automated email to the referee to request their recommendation. 2. Upload letters directly: Applicants who already have their recommendation letters may upload them in the designated upload field. A motivation letter must be added to your application. A relevant portfolio is required. A Portfolio showcasing samples of your work in English. Note: Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Non-EU citizens who plan to study in Spain for a period of more than three months must apply for an “open”, multiple-entry student visa. This type of visa (Visado de Estudios) is valid for entering the European Union’s Schengen Area for three months from the date of issue. Visa applications are processed by the Spanish consulate(s) in the country of residence of the applicant. We strongly encourage applicants from outside the EU to apply well in advance to allow for sufficient time to process their Spanish student visa. Note: To apply for your student visa, you will need to submit some apostilled or legalised documents. To avoid delays with your visa application, please start researching the required list of documents as soon as possible. |
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Overview
The Master in City & Technology (MaCT) redefines the future of the urban, through innovative, evidence based and experimental approaches to understand, design and materialise cities.
MaCT develops cutting-edge tools, designs and approaches to effectively operate in the context of planetary scale urbanisation, the climate change crisis and rapid technological development.
Taking place in Barcelona, the capital of urbanism, MaCT is a platform to shape multidisciplinary leaders empowered to pioneer the transition of the urban environment in the era of big data, towards resilient & circular cities, inclusive and just communities and adaptive and more than human urban environments.
Rooted in the agenda of MaCT is the ambition of reducing the distance between education, research and practice, the program is therefore conceived as a platform to apply innovative ideas to real-world problems.
Programme structure
The programme follows IAAC’s learn-by-doing methodology, where students develop interdisciplinary skills through hands-on experiences in design and research. Participants collaborate in a dynamic international group of faculty, researchers, and experts, fostering collective decision-making and materialising their project ideas.
MaCT + Thesis Project (Two-Year)
The first year of the MaCT + Thesis Project mirrors the structure of the MaCT programme, consisting of three terms, each three months long.
In the second year, students have the opportunity to work for an additional duration of 9 months on an Individual Thesis focused on the development of one research or pilot project. To bridge the gap between education, research, and practice, leaders from design, tech, networking, and the third sector collaborate with the MaCT team to present concrete challenges. This allows MaCT thesis students to propose research topics that ensure each thesis has a direct, meaningful impact on real-world scenarios.
In parallel to the development of the Thesis Cluster, the second year of MaCT offers a series of seminars enhancing the theoretical, practical, and computational skills of students divided along three terms.
To learn more about MaCT´s academic structure, courses, faculty and career prospectus please visit our website: