Incoming students

Study Options & Academic Structure

The School of Art and Design of the Diputació de Tarragona is a public higher education institution with a long tradition in visual arts education and a strong commitment to quality, professionalization, creative thinking and academic excellence. The school offers an active learning environment supported by experienced teaching staff, specialised workshops and professional equipment, providing students with the skills needed to meet current and future challenges in the fields of art and design.

EAD Tarragona is a Higher Education institution (EQF Level 5) offering specialised programmes in:

-> Advertising Graphic Design
-> Interactive Graphic Design
-> Illustration
-> Animation
-> Applied Arts to the Wall
-> Photography
-> Artistic Jewellry

Incoming students can join semester-based subjects within these programmes depending on the Inter-Institutional Agreement (IIA) signed with their home institution.

EAD Tarragona participates in Erasmus+ under the code E TARRAGO24. All applicants must check, through their International Office, which study plan is approved in the IIA and select courses accordingly in the application form.

Teaching takes place mainly in Catalan and Spanish, with support in English when necessary. A B1–B2 level in English or Spanish is recommended. Semester dates are September–January (Autumn) and February–June (Spring). The grading system follows Spanish national standards (0–10) and maps to ECTS grades.

Additional Information (PDF): Incoming students can download the official Erasmus+ Key Data Sheet, which includes detailed institutional information, academic structure, course descriptions, deadlines, language requirements and application steps.

Living in Tarragona

EAD Tarragona does not provide on-campus accommodation, but incoming students usually find housing easily in the city. Common options include rooms in shared flats, short-term rentals, and private student residences. Once admitted, students receive a short guide with recommended platforms, neighbourhood suggestions, and tips for finding housing.

Tarragona is a Mediterranean coastal city with mild weather, good public transport, and a strong cultural and historical environment. All everyday services like supermarkets, health centres, bus/train connections and sports facilities are located within short distance of the school.

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