This program is intended for city practitioners and consultants with at least 2 years of work experience in fields related to sustainability and resilience, as well as university graduates from the following fields:

• Urban and Regional Planning
• Urban Design
• Geography
• Social and Political Science
• Engineering
• Architecture
• Landscape and Environmental Design and Management
• Regional Economy, Ecology

Students are required to provide proof of English proficiency.
Native English speakers or students that have attended school in English do not need to provide certifications.

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• Photocopy of your passport
• 1 passport-size photo
• Certified* copy of your Diploma**
• Certified* copy of your Academic Transcript
• A signed copy of the UIC Barcelona general conditions (attached to the confirmation e-mail you receive after registering online)
• A signed copy of the UIC Barcelona data protection form (attached to the confirmation e-mail you receive after registering online)
• A filled in and signed copy of the grant survey referring to any external grants/financial aid for which you may have applied
• Motivation letter (please include your Skype username in your signature)
• CV (in English)

Optional:

• Portfolio (in English and pdf format; content and length up to the student)
• Certificate of English language level (minimum B2)
• Recommendation letters
• Other certificates, diplomas or proof of work experience

* Document must have an official stamp from your university

** If you do not yet have your Diploma, please submit the proof of payment of the diploma issuance fees or a document from your university certifying your expected date of graduation.

Application Process  for 2025-2026

🔹 Now Open – Rolling Admissions

Our admissions process is open and operates on a rolling basis until all available seats are filled. We have a maximum of 15 seats, and applications are reviewed as they are received.

📌 Apply Early: Spots are limited, and we encourage early applications to secure a place in the program. Once all seats are filled, admissions will close for this year.

*Following each step, the applicants will be notified if they have been:

a) Accepted: You will receive your acceptance letter along with instructions on how to pay the deposit and reserve a place. Acceptance will only be confirmed upon payment.

b) Placed on a waiting list: Your application will be reviewed again during the next call.

c) Not accepted

All required documents must be submitted for the application to be considered. Incomplete applications will be placed on hold and reviewed only once all necessary documents are received. Since admissions operate on a rolling basis, we strongly recommend submitting a complete application as early as possible to secure a seats.

The tuition fees are €10.080 (+ €494.00 Registrations fees)

Non-EU students will be required to apply for a student visa. Tourist or work visas are not valid for study in a Spanish university. Students are responsible for their visa applications, and UIC will provide support for any necessary letters from the university for the student. Admitted students will be provided the contact of a lawyer, expert in immigration and student visas, who provides consultation services to UIC students. We do not provide letters for the student’s dependents or relatives. You are responsible for checking the application processes and requirements specific to your nationality with your local Spanish Consulate or Embassy.

However, online participation and blended mobility learning experience could be an option perfectly consistent with the education methods in place. Specific cases will be discussed during the interview

Once you arrive in Barcelona, you may be required to apply for a NIE, an identification number for foreign residents. UIC will provide support through documents required from the university, but students are responsible for their own application process, including getting previous appointments online (“cita previa”).

National and international students (administrative procedures)
Arola Prat Batlle: apratb@uic.es

For more information (program content)
Valeria Rijana: vrijana@uic.es