IED Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain · Accredited programme
Design for Sustainable Transitions is a master's degree programme lasting 1 year, taught in English at IED Barcelona in Barcelona, with tuition currently recorded as €15,300.
A strategic program focused on ecological and social transformation. It equips designers with tools to lead sustainability shifts within organizations, focusing on circular economy models and regenerative design strategies.
Programme-specific requirements recorded in SIT Connect.
- Passport: Valid passport.
- Academic Qualifications: High School Diploma (must be convalidated if non-Spanish) OR a Graduate qualification (Bachelor’s degree, 3-year diploma, or university-level equivalent).
- Pending Graduates: You can enroll if you have just graduated, provided you obtain your official qualification one month before the program ends. (Official Master's Degrees require an official qualification).
- Transcripts: Official academic transcripts.
- Language Proficiency: Proof of knowledge of the program's language for non-native speakers.
- Admission Exams: Specific Admission Test (General & Specific parts) AND a Mandatory Artistic Entrance Exam (prep course available).
- Homologación / Convalidation: Official legal recognition of your diploma/degree via the Spanish Ministry of Education.
- Enrollment: IED Enrollment Certificate.
- Financials: Proof of financial means (€600+/month).
- Background Check: Criminal record check.
- Health Insurance: Private health insurance with full coverage in Spain.
- Legalization: Legalisation/Apostille of academic records (required for non-EU students).
- Translation: Spanish translation of academic records (required for non-EU students).
The official programme record lists English. It does not publish a programme-specific minimum language-test score, so no score is invented here.
Programme-specific document list.
This programme is recorded as accredited in the central catalogue.
Review the verified facts and degree-level requirements.
SIT Connect reviews your education and language background.
Complete the university-specific checklist and translations.
Continue to the central application portal.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Design for Sustainable Transitions?
The official catalogue records a duration of 1 year.
Which languages are used for Design for Sustainable Transitions?
The official programme record lists English. A required language certificate or minimum score must be confirmed for the chosen intake.
What is the tuition fee?
€15,300 is the tuition currently recorded in SIT Connect. Currency conversions on this page are estimates.
Can I apply now?
Yes. SIT Connect currently has an application-ready intake for this programme.
