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Mission Statement
MISSION
To provide quality training in the field of design with the aim that our students can access the most up-to-date content, state-of-the-art equipment and materials, to allow them access to the labor market in the most favorable conditions.
VISION
To be the leading design training center and a benchmark for institutions, companies and students in Spain, to provide training based on the excellence of its programs, teachers and facilities, to manage its resources in a responsible and respectful way with the environment, to promote professional development and staff of its employees and collaborators and seek the profitability and sustainability of the organization.
International Role
One of the main objectives is internationalization and looking for cultural exchanges and diversity of nationalities.
Ces Design Centro Superior de Diseño y Arte Digital” (Higher College for Design and Digital Art ” ) in Spain belongs to AD Education Group and we have several agreements with their European schools in France Italy, Germany and others european countries. AD Education is an international network of institutes united around strong values, sharing the same ambition of creativity.
National Role
We collaborate with national and local companies, local government, cultural institutions and universities.
Faculties and Departments
CES Design Centro Superior de Diseño y Arte Digital
Bachelor Level Programs
Bachelors oriented in Design:
Titulo en Enseñanzas Artísticas Superiores en Diseño Gráfico (Bachelor in Graphic Design): 4 years/ 240 ECTS
Titulo en Enseñanzas Artísticas Superiores en Diseño de Interiores (Bachelor in Product Design): 4 years/ 240 ECTS
Research Activity and Main Areas
1. BORN TO DESIGN
At CES Design Centro Superior de Diseño y Arte Digital, the Higher School of Design and Digital Arts, we educate those who see design not simply as a profession, but as a way of thinking, creating and transforming the world around them. If design is your passion, this is where you belong.
2. OFFICIALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS
Our programmes lead to official qualifications in Artistic Education, recognised under Spanish Law 1/2024, with the same level of qualification as a university degree within the European Higher Education Area. Our programmes offer officially recognised training designed to prepare students for professional careers in design.
3. A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO EDUCATION
Our academic model brings together learning, professional practice and technology to prepare designers to meet the real-world challenges of today and tomorrow. We offer a multidisciplinary educational approach based on a combination of theory and practice, with real-world projects that allow students to apply the skills and knowledge acquired throughout their degree.
4. INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AS LECTURERS
Our teaching staff consists of practising professionals specialising in different areas of design. This ensures that our content remains up to date, provides students with first-hand insight into the current market and fosters a genuine connection with the world of design.
5. STRONG INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
Our integrated education model bridges the gap between the classroom and the professional world, connecting students with businesses and the wider employment ecosystem. We bring students closer to industry know-how, products and projects, both inside and outside the classroom.
6. INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY
Our ERASMUS+ European exchange programme enables students to enjoy unique cultural experiences while enhancing their academic and personal development. Through this programme, they develop a global outlook and key skills for an interconnected world, preparing them to become professional designers and global citizens.
7. CAREER-FOCUSED EDUCATION
From the classroom to the workplace. Portfolio development, professional presentation skills and the development of soft skills are all integral to our learning experience. These are designed to prepare students for the recruitment process for work placements, with the support of our dedicated department.
8. STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES AND FAB LAB
Our Madrid campus spans more than 20,000 m² and features sports facilities, a cafeteria, parking and outdoor communal areas. The main building comprises four floors and houses five digital labs, a coworking space, a drawing studio, a design workshop and our outstanding FAB LAB, equipped with digital fabrication technology, including a 3D printer, laser-cutting equipment, and vinyl printing and cutting machines.
9. AD EDUCATION GROUP
We are part of AD Education, an international education group and one of Europe's leading networks of schools and universities. The group has more than 42,000 students, 21 schools and 72 campuses across France, Germany, Italy and Spain.
10. FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Students with outstanding creative and artistic potential may be eligible for a range of scholarships, as well as specific financial assistance offered by CES Design, the Higher School of Design and Digital Arts.
Subject Areas for Exchange Students
Bachelors oriented in Design:
Titulo en Enseñanzas Artísticas Superiores en Diseño Gráfico (Bachelor in Graphic Design): 4 years/ 240 ECTS
Titulo en Enseñanzas Artísticas Superiores en Diseño de Interiores (Bachelor in Product Design): 4 years/ 240 ECTS
Application Deadlines
Before course starts in September
Teaching Languages
Spanish
Semester Dates
First Semester: from September to January
Second Semester: from February to May
Cost of Living Per Month (Studying and Living)
