INTERNATIONAL
Since its inception, UDIT has been a higher education institution dedicated to providing high-quality education in the field of design.
More than 30 nationalities. More than 100 partner universities. A campus open to the world.
At UDIT, we see internationalisation as a transformative experience that goes beyond academic mobility: it is creativity without borders, diversity as a driver of innovation, and education connected to the real world.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSIONS
Would you like to study at UDIT? We’ll help you every step of the way.
Our admissions team supports international students throughout the entire process – from application and visa arrangements to accommodation and arrival in Madrid. Because we know that every student has a unique story.
Latin American talent heading for Madrid
Are you one of the most outstanding students at your university?
If you have completed your degree, or are due to do so this academic year, at a Latin American university, and would like to study a Master’s degree at UDIT, you can apply for the UDIT LATAM Scholarships. This programme recognises academic excellence and fosters talent in design, innovation and technology.
Important information:
- Scholarships covering 20 per cent of the tuition fees for the selected Master’s programme are available.
- The Master’s programme will be undertaken during the 2026/27 academic year, from the following options: Master’s in User Experience; Master’s in Artificial Intelligence; Master’s in Illustration; Master’s in Graphic Design; Master’s in Product Design*.
- Deadline for commencing the application process and submitting the required documentation: 27 February 2026.
*UDIT reserves the right to refuse admission should the selected programme not run in that academic year, either because there are no places available or because candidates do not meet the mandatory admission criteria for the degree programme.
What is the application process like?
- You must apply to your university.
- The university will select the five scholarship recipients.
- The selected students must receive a Letter of Recommendation from their university, confirming that they have been selected.
- To start the application process, click on the link below, select the Master’s programme you wish to study and attach the Letter of Recommendation.
- The UDIT Admissions Department will then contact the students to guide them through the admissions and enrolment process.
For further information on the admissions process and enrolment conditions, please contact: internacional@udit.es
Institutions participating in the programme:
FREE MOVERS and STUDY ABROAD
Would you like to study in Madrid? We’ll make it easy for you.
You can study for a semester or a full academic year at UDIT, even if your university does not have an agreement with us. Through either the Study Abroad or Free Mover schemes, you will receive specialised training in design, technology and innovation, in a creative and multicultural environment where you are free to choose which modules you wish to take. If you’d like to come to UDIT, please email us at: international@udit.es
Are you a university interested in sending students or a group on a Study Abroad programme?
Please contact us and we’ll work together to create a tailored study programme: international@udit.es
Custom Short-Term Programmes
Tailor-made programmes for international universities.
At UDIT, we design bespoke academic experiences for international universities. From intensive workshops to cultural and technology programmes in the heart of Madrid, we combine training, immersion and creativity in unique formats that meet the specific needs of each partner institution.
Take on creative or technological challenges and experience design in Madrid through an intensive programme lasting 1 to 5 weeks, and earn exclusive certificates such as the Experiential Design certificate and many others.
For further information, please contact:international@udit.es
International Mobility
Study abroad. Embrace new cultures. Connect with the world.
Thanks to our more than 100 international agreements, every year UDIT students and lecturers gain experience at leading universities. From Erasmus+ programmes to bilateral agreements, we open the doors for you to spend a semester or a full year on an exchange in Europe, the Americas or Asia.
If you’re an international student, we welcome you to Madrid and invite you to take part in our Buddy Programme!
Request further information at: international@udit.es
If you’d like to come and study with us for a semester as an exchange student, or if you’re a UDIT student and would like to have this experience abroad, click below.
Similarly, if you’re a member of academic staff and are also interested in a placement, you’ll find the relevant information here too.
DOCUMENTS OF INTEREST: ERASMUS+
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS AND EXPERIENCES
We develop genuine partnerships with universities and companies around the world.
Every year, UDIT students take part in international workshops, academic trips, study placements and collaborative projects with prestigious institutions. From the classroom to the wider world, making a real impact.
In addition, every year we organise UDIT International Week to strengthen our ties with our partner universities, attract lecturers and exchange best practice. Universities or interested UDIT students wishing to find out more can write to us at: international@udit.es
Here you can see some of them.
Language Centre
Learning languages, experiencing cultures
Our Language Centre offers specialised language training for UDIT students and international visitors.
We offer annual courses in Spanish, English, French, German and Italian.
In addition, we are a Cambridge English preparation centre, and we offer courses focused on obtaining official Cambridge qualifications, designed to develop students’ skills in the various areas of language proficiency. The following levels are available: B2 (First), C1 (Advanced) and C2 (Proficiency).
Boost your international career
We offer specialised English training for professionals in the world of design. Our programmes, designed for international settings, combine oral communication skills, strategic presentations and professional pitching. All this is delivered through a practical approach that incorporates the sector’s technical language and real-life simulations to develop effective and professional communication skills.
Find out more by emailing:centrodeidiomas@udit.es
ENGLISH-LANGUAGE AND BILINGUAL PROGRAMMES
Choose your language. Choose your future.
We offer undergraduate and postgraduate degrees taught entirely in English or in a bilingual format (English/Spanish), so you can study what you enjoy most, in the language that suits you best.
GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS
A strong and diverse network of partner universities.
We work with over 100 universities through a flexible collaborationmodel , which seeks to develop joint projects and partnerships that are best suited to both institutions and their strategic objectives. We also collaborate with leading associations that help us achieve this objective.
These are just some of our most strategic partners:
Our agreements help to create valuable opportunities for students and lecturersalike , as well as for the wider UDIT community. Exchange programmes, workshops, joint projects and study trips are key forms of collaboration, although we also design and deliver bespoke short courses, dual degree programmes, certificates and any other format that enables us to offer international students a more global and enriching educational experience.
Universities in cities such as New York, Chicago, Mexico City, Paris, London, Milan and Shanghai, amongst many others, are already part of this network. If you are a university or educational institution and are open to collaboration, please contact us at: global@udit.es
Contact
We are available to students, teachers and universities.
Meet the teams:
- Verónica Meléndez, PhD, Director of International Relations, Programmes and Institutional Accreditation
- Iván Rosell, International Mobility Co-ordinator
- María Adsuara, Head of the Language Centre and International Projects Co-ordinator
Student Mobility: International@udit.es / +34 915552528. Ext. 223
Agreements, partnerships and projects: global@udit.es
If you’re a student and would like to visit us, book an in-person or online appointment via international@udit.es and we’ll tell you about the various opportunities offered by UDIT’s International Office. The whole world, at your fingertips!