IED Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain

IED Barcelona (Istituto Europeo di Design Barcelona) is a Higher Education Centre for Design that forms part of the Istituto Europeo di Design, the largest international network specialised in design and creativity, founded in 1966 by Francesco Morelli
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Tuition Fees, Cost of Living & Accommodation at IED Barcelona

Cost Of Living

€ 2000

Bachelors

  • € 15,100

Masters

  • € 14,800

IED Barcelona Departments

  • Design School
  • Fashion School
  • Visual Arts School

Unique Selling Proposition (USP) of IED Barcelona

As part of the Istituto Europeo di Design, IED Barcelona's mission is to "train future designers and also, by extension, promote the culture of design, foster local creative industries and increase international attraction"

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Distinguished Alumni of IED Barcelona

Edward Cuming

IED Barcelona alumnus who won the 14th edition of the Vogue Fashion Fund, the most prestigious award in the Spanish fash... View More

Diego Bicet

IED Barcelona Interior Design graduate whose project "Hope, un camino a la esperanza" was selected as a finalist in the ... View More

Lucienne de Waal

IED Barcelona Product Design alumna who received the Francesco Morelli Grant for her project 'Amuza', a play system for ... View More

Uuganzaya Davaasambuu

IED Barcelona alumna who received the Francesco Morelli Grant for her project 'Re'Nolur', a cashmere clothing brand

Infrastructure & Facilities at IED Barcelona

IED Barcelona's infrastructure comprises two main buildings in the Gràcia district, totalling over 7,000 m² of dedicated space for design education. The main building, Point One at C/Biada 11, and the newer Point Two at C/de Sant Salvador 70-72, together house flexible classrooms, networking spaces, state-of-the-art laboratories, a library, and a makers lab. The facilities are equipped with the latest technological tools, materials and services specifically designed for design training

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IED Barcelona Student Life

Studying at IED Barcelona means living in a community and being connected to Barcelona. Students, teachers, alumni and school staff form part of an ecosystem on and off campus, at the service of students and in connection with the business world. The school organises Welcome Events at the start of each academic year, bringing together first-year students from various programmes

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IED Barcelona Career support

IED Barcelona provides comprehensive career support through its Career Services department, which offers a job board for students and graduates of the school. Based on employment indicators, the graduate profile of the school's programmes is highly regarded in the job market. The school organises Recruitment Days for final-year students and Master's programme participants, connecting them with leading companies across various sectors

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Step-by-Step Guide to Admission Requirements at IED Barcelona

The below information is required while
completing the university application :

1. Official Undergraduate Degrees in Design (Título de Grado Superior en Enseñanzas Artísticas Superiores de Diseño) are 4?year programs.
2. Official Higher?Level Training Cycles (Ciclos Formativos de Grado Superior) are 2?year programs.
3. Proprietary Diplomas are 3?year programs.
4. The school offers Bachelor of Arts (Honours) programs in collaboration with the University of Westminster.
5. Some programs are offered bilingually in Spanish and English.
6. Foundation programs are 1?year introductory programs.

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Campus
Recruitment By top Companies

IED Barcelona hosts dedicated Recruitment Days for final-year students and Master's programme participants, connecting emerging talent with leading companies across various sectors. The school also organises Talent Sessions with major corporations such as Inditex, where the Zara Talent programme offers an intensive one-year training experience within Zara's teams

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  • American Express

IED Barcelona Corporate Partnership

  • Pico : IED Barcelona signed an agreement with Pico, a company specialising in virtual reality hardware and software
  • Inditex (Zara) : IED Barcelona welcomed Inditex to host a Talent Session, where the Zara Talent programme was presented
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Notable Achievements of IED Barcelona

Achievements

01.
26 Nominations at ADG Laus Awards 2026

IED received 26 nominations at the ADG Laus Awards 2026, recognising the creative talent of IED students across IED Barcelona, IED Madrid and IED Kunsthal Bilbao.

Year
2026
02.
Best Thesis Awards 2025

Four final projects by IED Barcelona's 2025 graduating class were recognised by the Best Thesis Awards. The overall winner was Goran, with a project that challenges the boundaries between science and myth, body and territory, self and machine

Year
2025
03.
Arts Thread Awards Finalists

IED submitted 12 entries to the Arts Thread Awards, seven of which made it to the final, and two were awarded in the interiors and product categories

Year
2025

Exclusive Scholarships at IED Barcelona

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  • Fashion Design Visual Communication Management Scholarships
  • IED Barcelona Scholarship Contest

Explore Programs & Courses at IED Barcelona

Program name
Tuition Fees
Deadlines
Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design 4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
€16,900
15th Jun
(September)
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