3DPAPostgraduate in 3D Printing Architecture
| Study location | Spain, Barcelona |
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| Type | Postgraduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 6 months (45 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | 3DPA |
| Tuition fee | €9,125 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 2,800€ 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 | €2,800 one-time |
| Entry qualification | Postgraduate diploma (or higher) Higher Education Degree Equivalent (Master’s degree) in Engineering, Design, Architecture, or other related professions. Ph.D. candidates in applied research fields. 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 |
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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. 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
3DPA is a six-month intensive programme at the forefront of additive manufacturing, transforming how we design and build.
Embracing advanced technology and a holistic approach to architecture, 3DPA delves into cutting-edge fields like robotic manufacturing, material research, and performance-based design.
This programme is applied research at its core. Rather than speculating on far-off futures, the focus is on utilising the latest technologies to reshape current construction practices. The programme builds upon a foundation of research developed within the Institute, furthered by close collaboration with leading industry partners to develop real-world architectural solutions for today’s urgent challenges.
Programme structure
The course is structured in three phases: Learn, a series of exercises to gain knowledge on the topic; Explore, an explorative phase through research; and finally, Demonstrate, which is divided into Project Studio, a design competition and conceptual planning, followed by Large Scale Prototype Construction, the construction of a 1:1 prototype that challenges the use of earthen architecture fragments in the built environment.
Central European Time
Applications received after *June 30th will be accepted and reviewed ONLY IF available places still exist in the master program selected.
Non-EU students should apply early to allow sufficient time for their Spanish student visa process
Central European Time
Applications received after *June 30th will be accepted and reviewed ONLY IF available places still exist in the master program selected.
Non-EU students should apply early to allow sufficient time for their Spanish student visa process