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Degree in Animation

Do you dream of bringing stories to life through animation for film, advertising, series, transmedia projects, and other forms of visual storytelling?

At UDIT, we offer the Degree in Animation – perfect for creative individuals who want to transform their ideas into moving stories.

You’ll learn to create an animated audiovisual piece from scratch, covering every stage of the process: from scriptwriting, storyboard development, character and background design, to 2D and 3D animation, postproduction, VFX, and sound.


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Una chica nadando entre medusas y peces en un mundo submarino colorido.
The essentials

Key Data

All the essential information you need to know about this degree.

  • Campus
    Diseño e industrias Creativas
  • Languages
    Spanish
  • Modality
    On-campus
  • Certification
    Official
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Credits
    240 ECTS credits
  • Starts On
    07/09/2026
  • Schedule
    Morning / Afternoon

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UDIT Style

Study animation at UDIT

Master every stage involved in producing an animated audiovisual piece, in a professional environment with access to cutting-edge software.

If you're looking for where to study Animation in Spain, UDIT is one of the best options. Based in Madrid, we offer specialist workshops and direct links to animation studios, giving you the opportunity to train in close contact with the industry.

At UDIT, there’s no minimum entry grade – admission is granted on a first-come, first-served basis. If you’re a creatively driven individual, reserve your place as soon as possible and start bringing your future to life.

At UDIT, we train animators ready to stand out in the audiovisual sector.

Centre of Excellence in Animation

At UDIT we train animation professionals who are working in leading companies in the sector, including alumni such as Raúl García, animator at Warner Bros and Diego Porral, animation supervisor for a Netflix project whose work "Un día en el parque" was nominated for best animated short film at the Goya Awards in 2018.

Cutting-edge training

Our University Campus located in the heart of Madrid is full of activities, masterclasses, competitions, fairs, events, etc. to maximise students' creativity.

Highest Score

Teachers and entrepreneurial vision

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85% of our teaching staff are professionals who combine teaching with their careers in industry.

More than 2,400 agreements signed with leading companies in the sector for the professional practice of our students, advice and exchange of experiences and research.

Students Awarded in International Festivals and Competitions

Our methodology has enabled our students in the Bachelor's Degree in Animation to triumph in national and international festivals, living unique experiences and boosting their careers in the animation industry. More than 40 awards in recent years at festivals such as the Los Angeles Film Awards (LAFA), Cannes Indie Shorts Awards, Athens Film Festival, Palm Springs Animation & Festival or PSAF, Estival Internacional de cine de Lanzarote, Girona Film Festival, etc.

AI tools to complement your professional profile

During your studies, we will provide you with the tools you need to use technologies effectively and creatively, allowing you to explore new possibilities and push conventional boundaries. You'll gain the knowledge and skills to integrate advances in artificial intelligence and apply them in your creative work with our degrees in Applied Artificial Intelligence.

Tools

At the centre, both in and out of class , you will learn and be able to use the following professional tools.

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Icono de Adobe After Effects en un fondo oscuro.
Icono de Adobe Premiere Pro en un fondo oscuro.
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We are Toon Boom Centre of Excellence

All students have free classroom and home access to Harmony Premium and Storyboard Pro software licences.

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WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU

You might be unsure whether this programme is the right fit for you, or whether another of our degrees might suit you better. Don’t worry — that’s completely normal.

We’re here to help. Book a video call or a campus visit, and we’ll give you clear, no-obligation guidance.

Syllabus

Learn about the subjects that will prepare you to excel in the world of graphic, multimedia and digital design, from the basics to specialisation.

Employability

Connecting with companies

We have signed more than 2,400 active internship agreements. You will be able to do your internship in companies and animation studios:

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Logotipo de Tequila Works, una empresa de desarrollo de videojuegos.
Logo de la marca Sony.
Logo de Apolo Films con un cohete en el diseño.
Logo de la empresa de producción televisiva Endemol.
Logo de Lurtis AI en un fondo negro con un diseño geométrico de un oso.
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Logotipo en blanco y negro de La Caña Brothers.

Open Days

The perfect opportunity for you to visit our facilities and learn first-hand about UDIT's training offer.

Alumni Opinions

Learn first-hand what it's like to study at UDIT through their experiences.

Career opportunities

What are the career opportunities for animation graduates?

  • 2D-3D Character Designer
  • Art and Photography Director
  • Storybordist
  • Concept Art
  • Layout Designer
  • Rig-Setup
  • 2D-3D Animator
  • Cut-Out Animator
  • Stopmotion Animator
  • Production Manager
  • 2D-3D Background Designer
  • Ink&Paint Colour Director
  • Special effects
  • Editing and Compositing
  • Editing and Dumping
  • Particle Animator
  • Lighting and Rendering
  • Project Management
  • Art Director
  • Creative Director

Over 300 selections at national and international festivals.

Our Animation students have been recognised at over 300 festivals and competitions around the world, earning numerous awards at prestigious events such as the Goya Awards, Weird Market, Los Angeles Animation Awards, Animac, Cannes Indie Short Awards, Sitges, Mecal, among many others.

A testament to the talent, creativity, and technical excellence of a new generation of animators trained at our school.

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Logo de los Premios Goya.
Logotipo de FeelMotion en tonos dorados.
Logotipo de los Premios Ciudades Abiertas de Madrid.
Logo de la marca Animac con un diseño que incluye una hoja de laurel y un chef caricaturesco.

Campus of Excellence

Our university campus has the best technological and professional equipment used in large companies. You will have 21,000 m2 spread over three buildings with state-of-the-art facilities designed for your learning and practice.

International Experience

At UDIT we are constantly working to foster partnerships with the best universities and companies related to Design, Innovation and Technology. We seek to promote opportunities for our students, incorporating international and multicultural experience into your time at the university.

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You will have the opportunity to participate in workshops, courses or conferences in English, and take part in international trips, workshops, experiences and programmes.

professors

We have a first class teaching staff. 

Professionals with years of experience both in teaching and in companies in the Design, Communication, Advertising and Technology sectors.

Blanca Bonet

Director of the Degree in Animation. 

Film director from Madrid. Sin

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María Ángela Iturriza

María Ángela Iturriza joins the teaching team of the Bachelor's Degree in Animation at UDIT,

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Nikolai Trochtchinski

Born in Moscow in 1985, Nicolai Troshinsky studied illustration in Madrid and has been working as a freelance illustrator since 2006. In 2009, he g

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Dr. Juan Antonio Hernández Lorenzo

Graduate and doctorate in Fine Arts from the Complutense University of Madrid. Scholarship holder at the Stadliche Akademie der Künste in Karlsruhe

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Clara de Frutos

Clara A. De Frutos is an art director and concept artist for 2D animation, and is highly spec

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Dr. Cruz Delgado Sánchez

Graduate in Information Sciences and Doctor in Audiovisual Communication.

Animated film director and scriptwriter. 

Production coo

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Dra. Noelia Báscones Reina

Graduate in Fine Arts from the University of Salamanca and PhD in Art Education from the University of Valladolid. More than 15 years of experience as

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Raúl San Julián Alonso

He holds a degree in History from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and a Diploma in Film Directing from the ECAM, and is currently working on his

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Ester Campos

Graduate in Art History and Diploma in Graphic Design, with more than 14 years of teaching experience and 20 years as a professional in design and

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Dr. Rubén Buren

Rubén Buren, (Madrid, 1974) is a multidisciplinary artist. He holds a PhD in Media Research. University professor of Scriptwriting, Acting Directio

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Noel Pradana

Noel Pradana Sánchez, PhD in Fine Arts (UCM).

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Clara Labanda Lucas

Fascinated by the 3D world and animation. I started to combine teaching, academic coordination and 3D art before finishing my studies. I consider m

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INCLUDED IN YOUR TRAINING

TOOLS AND SOFTWARE

During your training at UDIT, you will have access to all the professional tools necessary to learn the different disciplines within your curriculum.

Additionally, you will receive a full license for Adobe Creative Cloud, which you can use both inside and outside the University.

Student Projects

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Admission Process

Just follow these four simple steps

Request Information

Fill in the following form, call us on 91 555 25 28 or write to us at orientacion.universitaria@udit.es and solve all your doubts about the qualifications you are most interested in.

Come and visit us

Arrange a visit to our Madrid campus from Monday to Friday from 10.00 to 18.00 hours, sign up for the Open Days we hold on Saturdays or the online information sessions.

Admissions Process

University Degrees: To ensure the best alignment between your profile and the chosen degree programme, the admissions process includes two stages:

  • A psychopedagogical assessment
  • A personal interview with the academic department of the degree

Formalise your registration

Once you have taken the test and have been informed of your admission to UDIT, you must book your enrolment to guarantee your place for the next course. Places are allocated in strict order of booking.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • UDIT is not only a private university, it is a place where your talent and creativity will find the support they need to flourish. Here are some reasons to choose us:
    • Educational excellence: high quality educational programmes, recognised nationally and internationally.
    • Industry connections: constant collaborations with companies and industry experts.
    • State-of-the-art facilities: more than 21,000 square metres of facilities equipped with the latest technology.
    • Awards and recognitions: more than 300 awards that endorse our excellence.
    • Global approach: training that prepares you for a competitive and constantly evolving professional environment.

    At UDIT, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. Our Bachelor's Degree in Animation will not only give you the tools to succeed in the world of animation, but will also prepare you to face the challenges of the future with confidence and creativity.

  • If you come from the Spanish education system, to study this Degree at UDIT you must meet at least one of the following requirements:
    • Having passed the University Entrance Examination (EVAU) with a pass mark.
    • Students coming from a Higher Level Training Cycle or FP II.
    • Students accessing from completed Spanish university studies.
    • Students accessing through the University Entrance Examination for over 25 years old, for over 40 years old and for over 45 years old.

    Students coming from educational systems outside Spain:

    • Students from pre-university education systems of European Union member states and countries with reciprocity agreements.
    • Students in possession of the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
    • Students from foreign pre-university education systems.
    • Students with foreign university studies who gain access through homologation of their studies.
    • Students with official foreign university studies completed or not yet completed who are admitted by official validation.

  • In UDIT's Bachelor of Animation, you will immerse yourself in an educational programme that combines art, technology and visual storytelling. Over the course of four years, you'll gain skills in:

    • Character and set design: learn how to create memorable characters and detailed worlds.
    • 2D and 3D animation: master traditional and digital animation techniques.
    • Modelling and texturing: become an expert in modelling and texturing objects and characters.
    • Editing and post-production: learn the secrets of editing and post-production to perfect your projects.
    • Visual storytelling: develop your skills to tell stories effectively through animation.

  • Yes, all Degrees taught at UDIT are official and internationally recognised.


  • All our degrees start from scratch, so it is not necessary to take a specific type of baccalaureate.

    It is true that due to the type of our degrees, it is usually recommended to take a baccalaureate in arts or science and technology.

    The purpose of the entrance exam is to get to know the profile of the future student in order to be able to offer you personalised attention and, if necessary, to reinforce any previous skills, such as artistic drawing.

    In no case should you be concerned about your previous training when it comes to getting the most out of our degree courses.

  • You will learn through a learning by doing methodology, developing projects in the different subjects that will allow you to build your portfolio and acquire fluency and experience in the development of full productions.

    During the four years you will receive comprehensive training in 2D and 3D Animation. Discover some of the projects developed by students on the UDIT Bachelor's Degree in Animation .

    SEE SHOWREEL OF FILM PROJECTS


  • To access the Bachelor's Degree in Animation at UDIT, it is advisable to have studied a bachelor's degree in:

    • Arts: this bachelor's degree will provide you with a solid foundation in artistic techniques and creativity.
    • Science and Technology: if you have technical and analytical skills, this bachelor's degree will also prepare you well for the technical aspects of animation.
    • Humanities and Social Sciences: if you have an inclination towards storytelling and the humanities, this bachelor will help you strengthen your storytelling skills.

  • The Bachelor of Animation at UDIT lasts four years. During this time, you will participate in practical projects, industry collaborations and have access to the latest technologies in our state-of-the-art facilities.


  • To become a successful 2D and 3D animator, you need:

    1. Creativity: the ability to imagine and create unique worlds and characters.
    2. Technical skills: proficiency in animation software such as Autodesk Maya, Adobe After Effects, and Toon Boom Harmony.
    3. Knowledge of animation principles: understanding fundamental concepts such as timing, squash and stretch, and anticipation.
    4. Teamwork: the ability to collaborate with other animators, designers, and industry professionals.
    5. Strong portfolio: an impressive portfolio showcasing your best work and projects.

  • The first step is to request information, you can do this via the web, by telephone on 91 555 25 28 or by email: orientación.universitaria@udit.es.

    The next step is to take the level test, the aim of which is to find out the student's academic competences, allowing you to detect reinforcement actions before the start of the course.

    Once you have taken the test and have been informed that you have been admitted to UDIT, make a registration reservation to guarantee your place for the next course. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Of course, by offering you an official degree, you can apply for all the public grants for this type of degree. Moreover, official scholarships are compatible with our internal study grants. If you have a good academic record or if creativity is part of your DNA, don't hesitate to apply for all of them. You can check the details on this link.