Master's degree academic information

Who can apply?

You can apply for a place if you meet the following requirements:

Academic requirements

To gain admission to a University Master's Degree, it is essential, at the time of enrolment, to hold a university degree or equivalent (EHEA university degree of a minimum of 180 ECTS credits; an undergraduate degree, diploma or engineering degree prior to the implementation of the EHEA of a minimum of 3 academic years).

Languages

Spanish will be the main language. Students must be able to understand, speak and write it. English will be used in some courses, so students should also have a minimum level. It is not necessary to speak Catalan.

Foreign students

Legalisation of Degree and other documents

The documentation referring to the degree and the academic certificate issued by institutions in the European Union, in signatory countries of the European Economic Area Agreement and in Switzerland must be official and have been issued by the competent authorities. The documentation referring to the degree and the academic certificate issued by institutions in non-EU countries must be official, have been issued by the competent authorities and must be legalised by diplomatic means or, if necessary, by means of the apostille of the Hague Convention or of the Andrés Bello Convention. More information at the UAB’s web.

Translation of documents issued abroad

All documentation issued in Catalan, Spanish or English is accepted. With regard to documentation issued in French, Italian or Portuguese, translations of them can be processed through the Language Service of the UAB. The applicant must arrange this and pay the cost of it. In all other cases, the relevant translation into Catalan, Spanish or English must be attached and must be done by a sworn translator, by any diplomatic or consular representation of Spain abroad, or by the diplomatic or consular representation in Spain of the country of which the applicant is a national.  

Visa

Students must apply, and be responsible, for their visa. To learn and perform procedures with sufficient advance we recommend you to contact as soon as possible with the Spanish Embassy or Consulate in your country. You can also get in touch with the UAB International Support Service for more information.

How and when to apply?

The application period will be open from 12 January 2026 until 5 October 2026 (or until course is filled). Applications will be managed in order of arrival. Applications should be made online via UAB’s Intranet and has a cost of 30,21 euros.

First period
Pre-registration: from 12 January to 28 February 2026
1st admission resolution: from 3 March 2026
Second period
Pre-registration: from 1 March to 13 April 2026
2nd admission decision: from 21 April 2026
Third period
Pre-registration: from 14 April to 18 May 2026
3rd admission decision: from 26th May 2026
Free period
Pre-registration: from 19 May 2026 until all places are taken.
Admission decision: three weeks after pre-enrolment.

Steps to follow:

Acces the Intranet. You need a NIU (university identification number) and a password. If you are not an EINA student, you can get them here.
Official studies > Admission process to the official master's degree > Pre-registration and select the master's degree of your choice.
Fill in your personal and academic details in the relevant sections.
Attach the followig scanned documents. The documents should be attached in pdf, jpg, or Word formats (2 MB maximum).
1. Degree Certificate
2. Academic transcript
3. Curriculum
4. Motivation Letter (use this form).
5. MURAD: Project (a description of an artistic or design project, whether made or a proposal to be developed during the masters).
6. MUDE: Portfolio with the projects you have carried out that demonstrate your skills related to the subject of the master's degree.
7. Language certificates
  English: Minimum B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
  Spanish: for non hispanophones, minimum B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If you don’t have an official certificate but still have the language knowledge or non-official certificate, you can certify it through this form
8. Students with a foreign Diploma
  - Should also present a Certificate of your university, accrediting that the course providing admission to this Master's is an official course of 3 years or more and that it provides admission to the Official Master's in the country where it was studied. You can use this form.
  - Declaration of equivalence of the average mark of the academic transcript of studies taken abroad, from the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities. It can be processed online from this link.
  - Students from China: Veridication Report of China Higher Education Student's Academic Transcript (CHSI).
Make the application payment (30,21 euros, not refundable) by bank card (credit or debit)
If you wish, you can download a document confirming your application for admission has been made, through the intranet
After reviewing the application, if necessary, a personal online interview will be arranged.

Enrolment

Enrolment is the last step before attending to courses, and will be done at EINA from September. Payment of the full fee amount must be done in the ten following days. For any further enquiery please contact EINA’s Gestió Acadèmica (front office): postgraus(a)eina.cat.

At the time of enrollment must present all original documents you've previously presented scanned.

List of document:

Valid Identity Document:
- For students from EU countries: original and photocopy of National Identity Document, passport or identification document
- For non-EU students: original and photocopy of a valid foreign resident identification number (NIE). If you do not have a NIE yet, you should submit your passport and your NIE application. You have a maximum of four months to submit the document.
Original and photocopy of the official Diploma hat gives you access to the Master's.
Original and photocopy of your complete Transcript of recordswith academic periods, subjects, obtained credits and awarded qualitfications.
If your Diploma is from a foreign country you should present a certificate of your university, accrediting that the course providing admission to this Master's is an official course of 3 years or more and that it provides admission to the Official Master's in the country where it was studied.
Two colour photographs

If you access the master's degree with a qualification obtained at a foreign university, you must take into account the following:
The documentation regarding the degree and the academic certificate issued by institutions of the European Union, signatory countries of the Agreement on the European Economic Area and Switzerland must be official and must have been issued by the competent authorities. The documentation concerning the diploma and the academic certificate issued by institutions of non-EU countries must be official, must have been issued by the competent authorities and must be legalised through diplomatic channels or, if applicable, by means of the apostille of the Hague Convention or the Andrés Bello Convention.

Important: As of 7 November 2023, the documents of Chinese citizens must be accompanied by the Hague Apostille. This apostille is considered the only valid means of legalisation. The Ministry's website explains the procedure and includes addresses of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs where the apostille can be obtained.

Translation of documents issued abroad
All documents issued in Catalan, Spanish or English are accepted. Documents issued in French, Italian or Portuguese can be translated by the UAB Language Service. The interested party is responsible for this procedure and the costs it entails. In all other cases, you must attach the corresponding translation into Catalan, Spanish or English by a sworn translator, by any diplomatic or consular representation of the Spanish State abroad, or by the diplomatic or consular representation in Spain of the country of which the applicant is a national.

Registration: payment and refund policy

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