BAU College of Arts and Design of Barcelona

More than 35 years training professionals  to improve the society's well-being. BAU, Art and Design College, was founded in 1989. In 2009,  BAU is a pioneering centre by offering university-level studies in the form of the Bachelor’s and Masters Degrees in Design. In 2019, BAU implementats the Ph.D in Design and Communication Programme. In 2021 BAU offers official Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts. 

Studying at BAU is learning to create worlds, to pour creativity into the creation of messages, objects, spaces, relationships or situations, something that implies critically observing the world around us and the desire to transform it.

Bachelor Degree in Desing

Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts

Master's Degree in Research Desing

Masters and Postgraduate (16 professional programs) 

PhD in Design and Communication

Online Programs (RMIT University) 

Summer University courses

BAU College of Arts and Design is actively engaged in research initiatives through its various academic programs. The institution offers a doctoral program in Design and Communication, focusing on innovative fields within academic research, such as design's relationship with social, political, and technological dimensions. This program is particularly distinctive as it contributes to a broader academic framework alongside BAU's undergraduate and master's degrees, aiming to foster a vibrant research community. BAU has established several research groups, including the GREDITS (Design and Social Transformation Research Group), which underscores the college's commitment to socially impactful design research​.

BAU College of Arts and Design in Barcelona offers robust career prospects for its students through its Professional Integration Service. The college actively facilitates connections between students, alumni, and a wide network of companies and institutions in the arts and design sectors.

This active job placement service and the strong industry connections of BAU contribute to making it a viable choice for students aiming to build successful careers in the creative industries​ such as design and communication studios, audiovisual companies, global corporations and R+D departments, among many other professional careers.