Study abroad in Barcelona, Spain: Most popular universities for Design.

Are you thinking of studying Design, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study Design in Barcelona, Spain. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.



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ELISAVA Barcelona School of Design and Engineering

ELISAVA is one of the top schools in Europe, pioneer in the studies of Design and Engineering, and it is affiliated to Pompeu Fabra University, has over 2,000 students from around the world.
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Autonomous University of Barcelona

Since its first years, the UAB strived to set the foundations for a university model based on the respect for the basic principles of autonomy, participation and social commitment. 
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EU Business School

EU Business School (EU) is an international, high-ranking business school with campuses in Barcelona, Geneva, Montreux and Munich.
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Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

We are a prestigious university and home to over 6,000 students. Here you will find 14 degree programmes, 8 dual degree international programmes and a wide range of master's and postgraduate degrees, in addition to continuing education courses in the field of your choice.
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Pompeu Fabra University

UPF is a public, international and research-intensive university that, in just twenty-five years, has earned a place for itself among the best universities in Europe.
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ESDi Higher School of Design

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Most popular Design programmes for international students in Barcelona

These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a Design degree in Barcelona.

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Barcelona, Arts and Design

Autonomous University of Barcelona

Barcelona Arts & Design presents the key fundamentals for the theory of contemporary arts and design. The course will take place in different venues such as the Picasso Museum or the Joan Miró Foundation, in which theory will be combined with the study of artistic works. Lectures will also be held at design centres.
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Dual City Summer Sessions/ Architectural History

ELISAVA Barcelona School of Design and Engineering

London: a sprawling megalopolis or a collection of villages? Barcelona: the heart of Catalan architecture juxtaposed with Gaudi and Olympic grandeur. Exploring the 2000 years of London and Barcelona's expansion through their architecture, you will look not only at the great monuments but also at the everyday life of the cities. Focusing on the key periods of urban development and architectural styles in comparison with other European cities will reveal the unique qualities and problems of London and Barcelona's architecture.
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International Masters Degree in BIM Processes

Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a technological process that has been developed as an innovative, cutting-edge alternative for work systems in the construction industry. It is becoming increasingly more essential to the industry as an international working language with an approach based on process integration that opens up opportunities for new work environments and business activities.
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Official Undergraduate Degree in Fashion Design

ESDi Higher School of Design

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Design and Habitat

ELISAVA Barcelona School of Design and Engineering

The Masters Degree in Design and Habitat explores the concept of habitat in an existing built-up environment and in relation to its social, economic and environmental context. It focuses on housing practices from the vantage point of new sustainability and liveability demands.
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Research for Design and Innovation

ELISAVA Barcelona School of Design and Engineering

The masters degree combines two powerful disciplines in the pre-design process: trend research and co-creation techniques.It is focused on providing current tools related to qualitative and ethnographic research, interdisciplinarity and design thinking geared toward innovation processes applicable to society and industry.
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Investigación en Arte y Diseño

Autonomous University of Barcelona

El Máster de Investigación en Arte y Diseño tiene por objetivo dotar de competencias relacionadas con las habilidades para investigar, pensar, repensar, argumentar y escribir acerca de temas y problemas de la teoría y la práctica del arte y el diseño en un sentido amplio, abarcando tanto prácticas performativas y de diseño sonoro como de investigación y análisis en gastronomía creativa.
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Business and Design Management

EU Business School

Design extends into every field of current business practices. Theoretical and practical knowledge of design and its involvement in the development, innovation and communication of a business, offers significant advantages for a manager. The Business and Design Management programme is delivered by EU Business School.
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To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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About Design

Design degrees prepare students to be able to create products that fulfil functional, as well as aesthetical, purposes, while also considering the economic and social aspects. Design degree studies offered by top design schools prepare professionals for careers in Multimedia, Advertising, Technology, but also Fashion Design or Interior Design.

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