Date

12 June 2025

Scholarships cover 25% to 30% of the tuition fee. Limited places available. Applications will be assessed in order of arrival.

Is design your passion, but you haven’t taken the leap yet? This could be your gateway: the last call for Undergraduate Programme Scholarships at IED Barcelona, Bilbao and Madrid.

What do the scholarships include?


• Coverage: Between 25% to 30% of the tuition fee. The percentage varies depending on the location.
• Limited availability: Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis after evaluating your profile and motivation. The number of scholarships varies by location.
• Application deadline: Open until all places are filled, with an official deadline of 15 July 2025.
• Fast response: If you meet the requirements, we’ll get back to you within 48 working hours.
• Important: You may only apply for one programme.

 

How to apply


• A motivation letter (in the language of the course)
• A video of up to 1 minute in the language of your chosen course introducing yourself and explaining why you want to study design
• A copy of your ID document

Sending your documents: All documents must be sent in a single email to the location offering your chosen programme:


• IED Madrid: admission.madrid@ied.es
• IED Barcelona: info.barcelona@ied.es
• IED Kunsthal Bilbao: info.bilbao@ied.es

 

Which programmes are included in the call?


Each location offers a specific selection of undergraduate programmes in Design eligible for the scholarship call. Fields of study vary (Fashion, Interior, Graphic, Product, Transport…), so we recommend reviewing the detailed terms for each location:


• IED Madrid Scholarship Terms
• IED Barcelona Scholarship Terms
• IED Kunsthal Bilbao Scholarship Terms

 
Don’t leave it too late!


Scholarships are awarded as eligible applications are received. Once the places at each location are filled, the call will close—even before the official deadline.

Any questions? Our team of advisors is here to help:


• IED Madrid: admission.madrid@ied.es
• IED Barcelona: info.barcelona@ied.es
• IED Kunsthal Bilbao: info.bilbao@ied.es

 

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