MRAC 02Master in Robotics and Advanced Construction + 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 | MRAC 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. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. Accepted students whose Bachelor’s degree is not issued in Spanish must 1) legalise and 2) translate their documents before their arrival to Spain. More information will be provided upon acceptance |
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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. Your letter of intent, or motivation statement should be written in English detailing your motivation and adequacy for the programme you are applying to. Tips: 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 Robotics and Advanced Construction (MRAC) focuses on the emerging design and market opportunities brought about by novel robotic and advanced manufacturing systems.
MRAC is engineered to cultivate a next-generation workforce of interdisciplinary experts, poised to revolutionise the construction industry by driving sustainability and efficiency in the built environment.
Leveraging a dynamic blend of immersive seminars, hands-on workshops, and cutting-edge studio projects, MRAC disrupts conventional construction paradigms. It explores how robotics and digital fabrication advancements are transforming how we build, developing innovative processes and tools for smart, adaptive construction.
Programme structure
During the programme, students will be part of a diverse international group of faculty members, researchers, and lecturers. Students will learn to develop collective decision-making processes and materialise their project ideas through a series of seminars, studios, and hands-on workshops. IAAC offers an experimental learning environment for the training of professionals with both theoretical and practical responses to the increasing complexity of the construction sector.
MRAC + Thesis Project (Two-year)
Targeted toward students’ future careers in academia, start-ups, or industry, the MRAC + Thesis Project offers the occasion to develop a thesis project with the support of IAAC’s infrastructure, experts, and network, to maximise its impact on our society. The first year of the MRAC + Thesis Project mirrors the structure of the MRAC programme, consisting of three terms, each three months long.
In the second year, students can choose to work either individually or in a group and propose their own topic and collaborative company, or choose from the proposed options by IAAC and its partners. In parallel to the development of the thesis project, the second year of the programme offers a series of seminars enhancing the theoretical, practical, and digital skills of students, as well as cross-disciplinary workshops providing them with the opportunity to build large prototypes and installations.
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