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about udit
About us
UDIT is the first and only University specialising in Design, Innovation and Technology in Spain.
It represents the culmination of more than 20 years of the educational project of the prestigious ESNE University School of Design.
We are a private university based in Madrid. Our campus has more than 21,000 square metresdistributed in three buildings. We have more than 3,000 students who live their passion for design and technology in all possible specialities in our classrooms and facilities.
In the academic year 2024-2025 our institution grew with a new and spectacular Campus dedicated to welcome all the students of the degrees of theareas of Technology, Innovation and Applied Sciences of the University.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Our students and the University have been awarded nationally and internationally with more than 400 prizes, including the National Design Award, presented in 2020 by Their Majesties the King and Queen of Spain, and the Education and Training Award, granted by the Community of Madrid in 2025, at the Madrid Open Cities Awards.
Our reality involves 3 fundamental ideas
Two specialised campuses
We are undisputed benchmarks in very specific areas, Design and Technology, which contribute considerable value to society and economic growth.
First choice
We are the preferred choice for hundreds of students who choose us every year as the best option for training in design and technology.
UDIT exists to...
To create and deliver transformative experiences for its students, preparing them to succeed in their professional lives in a globally competitive environment. With a unique approach based on educational excellence, rigour, connection with industry, the closeness of the professors and an intensive use of technology in all its forms, we prepare our students for a professional environment in constant change and evolution.
We are a University that despite its youth has already been recognised as a reference in the areas of Design and Technology. We are defined by our unique urban campus, modern and equipped with the best facilities.
More than 3,000 students enrol every year in the different programmes that cover the three main levels of higher education: CFGS, Graduate and Postgraduate. All our programmes have a global focus and practical application and are aligned and connected to the industries and the changing world of creative professions through constant collaboration with experts, companies and institutions.
In addition to educational excellence, we are interested inapplied research focused on sustainability and the collaborative and circular economy.
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UDIT was recognised as a private university in April 2022, accrediting compliance with the requirements of the applicable regulations.
They define us
Mission, vision and values
We are a private university specialising in Design, Innovation and Technology, which focuses on students and companies, training highly qualified, creative and innovative professionals. We generate and transfer knowledge through research and teaching, with the aim of contributing to economic, technological and social progress, from an unwavering commitment to ethics and sustainable development.
Our strategic axes
Our roadmap to global impact.
Institutional strengthening
We consolidate a solid and flexible structure that fosters growth and academic excellence.
people development
We are committed to the talent, well-being and professional growth of our community.
Transformative teaching
We innovate in methodologies to train creative, critical and committed professionals.
DEEP INTERNATIONALISATION
We foster global partnerships and international experiences for training without borders.
SUSTAINABILITY AND ETHICAL COMMITMENT
We promote a responsible future, integrating ethical and sustainable values at all levels.
RESOURCES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
We enhance learning with state-of-the-art spaces, technologies and services.
Connection with the Company
UDIT understands the University-Business relationship as essential for the professional success of students.
Each academic year is committed to the development of an ecosystem of leading companies and institutions in the sector that collaborate with the centre, creating a close relationship that has an impact on the life of the university community. The companies become a new strategic partner that trusts and bets on the creativity and talent trained at the University.
UDIT' straining is designed to respond to the real demand of the labour market and to anticipate the profiles and needs that will be required in the coming years.
udit method
In order to train the best design professionals, the UDIT teaching team combines a series of active methodologies that are highly oriented towards their future professional performance, such as the following:
But we also work on other transversal competences or skills, soft skills, which can be decisive in their professional success: skills such as public speaking, effective communication, etc., as well as other values that are essential in the way we understand our professions at UDIT, such as cooperation, solidarity, respect for others and the environment.
Learning by doing
Action-oriented teaching responds to a holistic didactic approach that involves real learner activity in a variety of situations.
Design Thinking
It is the main methodology used by designers. It involves students generating any kind of innovative ideas when creating the image of products or services to best meet the needs of users.
Gamification
It consists of using a playful activity to involve pupils according to the organisation and rules of a game.
Real company cases
Students construct their learning through analysis and discussion of real-life experiences and situations.
Project-based learning
It involves carrying out a group project of a certain size. The projects are studied beforehand by the teacher to ensure that the students will develop all the skills they are expected to acquire.
Cooperative learning
Students work in groups to accomplish tasks collectively so that students are supportive and strive for the common good of the group.
Academic structure
- Juan Cayón Peña, PhD. Rector.
- Athenea Mata, PhD. Vice-Rector for Students, Employability and Internationalisation.
- Jose Luis Olazagoitia, PhD. Vice-Rector for Research.
- Verónica Meléndez, PhD. Director of International Relations and Programmes / Director of Institutional Accreditation.
- Director of the Department of Audiovisual and Graphic Creation: Juan Carlos Gauli, PhD.
- Director of the Fashion Department: Maruca García.
- Head of the Department of Interiors: Rocío Sancho, PhD.
- Head of the Product Design Department: Javier Sanz.
- Head of the Department of Video Games and Animation: David Alonso, PhD.
- Head of the Department of Technology, Innovation and Applied Sciences: David Alonso, PhD.
Institutions that endorse us
Our more than 20 years of experience is backed byimportant national and international institutions.
- UDIT, private, recognised and official university. BOE 27/04/2022. Authorised to teach Official Degree, CFGS and Master's Degrees with full validity throughout the national territory.
- Pearson is the largestAwarding Body authorised by the British government to develop educational programmes in accordance with DfES (Department for Education and Skills) guidelines. Pearson is duly constituted in accordance with UK legislation and directly regulated by the UK Government through the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, QCA. Pearson is committed to education from early years, pre-school and kindergarten, through Secondary and Baccalaureate to University and Vocational Education. Pearson is continually advancing and is now present in more than 110 countries. The BTEC suite of qualifications represents the leading group of vocational education and training qualifications on the market. The offer ranges from Foundation Courses to Postgraduate Programmes in a wide range of sectors. Due to their modern vision, their flexibility and the impact demonstrated by the employability rate of their learners, BTEC qualifications are recognised worldwide.
- The Consejería de Educación de la Comunidad de Madrid authorises UDIT (ESNE) as an Official Centre with the Code 28071760 for the delivery of courses corresponding to the British system, in accordance with the provisions of the Royal Decree 80671993. Likewise, UDIT (ESNE) is an authorised centre for Vocational Training with the centre number 28076459.
- UDIT (ESNE) is recognised by the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce as an entity that carries out Research and Development (R&D) activities, by Order ITC/570/2006, assigning it the registration number 0103042006.
WE ARE ENDORSED
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
UDIT students stand out for their ability to fuse creativity and technology in innovative projects, which has earned them awards in prestigious national and international design competitions. These awards reflect their passion, dedication and entrepreneurial spirit, and mark the beginning of a promising future where imagination and innovation will be the protagonists.
Do you have any doubts?
Frequently asked questions
Below we answer the questions most frequently asked by students and their families. Do you have any other questions you would like us to answer? Write to us!
UDIT is distinguished by its specialisation in Design, Innovation and Technology, its direct connection with industry and its focus on educational excellence and applied research.
Our main campus is in Madrid, more than 21,000 m² spread over three buildings. In addition, we are expanding with a new campus on Calle Alcalá, which will add 7,000 m² of modern facilities.
Of course we do. We want you to come and live the UDIT experience. It is a different, lively campus and we love to receive visits from future students and their families. To do so, you can make an appointment with the University Guidance Department or come to one of our Open Days.