University School of Design, Innovation, and Technology

What University School of Design, Innovation, and Technology does

UDIT (Universidad de Diseño, Innovación y Tecnología), operated through UDIT Estudios Superiores Internacionales, S.L. and UDIT Escuela de Formación Profesional, S.L., is a private university headquartered in Madrid, Spain, recognized as the first and only Spanish institution specialized exclusively in Design, Innovation and Technology. The university traces its educational heritage to ESNE (Escuela Universitaria de Diseño), a design school operating for over 20 years, and was formally elevated to university status via Law 2/2022 (Madrid Assembly, February 2022) and Decree 133/2022 (Comunidad de Madrid, December 2022). UDIT operates two campuses: the headquarters at Av. de Alfonso XIII, 97 (Design and Creative Industries), and a 7,000+ m² International Campus of Technology, Innovation and Applied Sciences at C. de Alcalá, 506, featuring FabLab maker spaces, MediaLab, and specialized laboratories for robotics, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality.

UDIT's portfolio spans more than 14 official undergraduate degrees (Grados) split between a Design Area (Multimedia/Graphic Design, Interior Design, Fashion, Animation, Videogames) and a Technology and Applied Sciences Area (Data Science and AI, Full-Stack Development, Human-Centred Robotics), plus double-degree combinations, official Master's programs (on-campus and online), Higher Vocational Training (CFGS), Doctoral programs, and Summer camps. The Learning by Doing methodology pairs project-based work from the first year with mandatory ~360-hour internships from the third year, supported by corporate partnerships with Telefónica, BBVA, Puma, IKEA, Deloitte, Loewe, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid, Mercury Steam, and Mediatonic. Technology tool integrations include Adobe Creative Cloud (licensed to all students from 2025-26), Unreal Academic, Toon Boom Center of Excellence, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, and SolidWorks.

Revenue is generated through a tuition-based subscription model structured into Matrícula (registration paid before course start) and Docencia (monthly teaching payments based on enrolled credits), with over €1 million annually committed to scholarships and financial aid. Go-to-market is primarily direct-to-consumer via udit.es, open days, campus visits, and an admissions process including creative aptitude tests, knowledge assessments, English proficiency testing, and interviews, supplemented by a global international education agency channel and 100% English-language bachelor programs for international students. The institution is a member of the Cumulus Association (since 2017), connecting it to 257 universities and art/design schools across 54 countries.

Name

University School of Design, Innovation, and Technology

Legal name

UDIT Estudios Superiores Internacionales, S.L.

Website

https://udit.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Short description

UDIT is a private university in Madrid, Spain, and the first and only Spanish institution specialized exclusively in Design, Innovation, and Technology. It offers undergraduate degrees, master's programs, vocational training, and doctoral programs across design and applied technology disciplines, serving prospective students, postgraduate learners, international students, and corporate partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Training Delivery Providers (In-Person, Virtual, Train-the-Trainer) (BPACANAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Train-the-Trainer & Instructor Enablement Services (BPAEANAL)

Keywords

• Design education programs
• University degree programs
• Vocational training courses
• Master's degree programs
• Creative industry education

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Undergraduate Degrees (Grados): Official undergraduate degree programs structured in four courses of 60 ECTS each, totaling 240 ECTS. Fees are divided into Matrícula (registration including seat reservation, paid before course start) and Docencia (paid monthly during the academic year based on credits enrolled).
2. Tuition Fees - Master's Degrees: Official master's programs with admission interview process. Tuition structured similarly with registration and monthly teaching fees.
3. Higher Vocational Training (CFGS): Formación Profesional de Grado Superior programs with associated tuition fees.
4. Scholarship Programs: Over 1 million euros annually in scholarships and financial aid for students, managed through the pricing and scholarships section.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UDIT is a private university that sells official undergraduate degrees (Grados), master's programs, higher vocational training (CFGS), doctoral programs, and summer camps focused exclusively on Design, Innovation, and Technology. Programs cover areas such as multimedia and graphic design, interior design, fashion design, animation, videogame design, data science and AI, robotics, and full-stack development, delivered through on-campus and online formats with practical "Learning by Doing" methodology and mandatory internships with industry partners.

Product overview

UDIT (Universidad de Diseño, Innovación y Tecnología) is the first and only university in Spain specialized in Design, Innovation, and Technology. It offers a comprehensive educational portfolio structured around two main areas: Design (including Multimedia/Graphic Design, Interior Design, Fashion, Animation, Videogames) and Technology and Applied Sciences (including Data Science/AI, Full-Stack Development, and Robotics). The institution provides official undergraduate degrees (Grados), master's programs (both on-campus and online), vocational training (Formación Profesional), and summer camps. UDIT operates multiple campuses in Madrid, including a specialized Technology and Innovation campus with over 7,000 m² of facilities featuring specialized laboratories. All programs include practical components, mandatory company internships, and international exchange opportunities through the Cumulus Association network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs (Grados Oficiales)

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduation ceremony attended by over 3,000 people for 2025/2026 academic year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TelefónicacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for technology collaboration and student talent pipeline. Telefónica collaborates with UDIT for industry projects and employment opportunities.
• BBVAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial sector partnership for technology and innovation collaborations, student projects, and career opportunities in banking technology.
• PumacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports brand collaboration for design and innovation projects in fashion and product design areas.
• IKEAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFurniture and interior design collaboration for student projects and industry partnerships in product and interior design.
• DeloittecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional services partnership for technology consulting projects, career development, and student talent recruitment.
• LoewecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury fashion brand collaboration for fashion design projects, internships, and industry exposure.
• Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week MadridcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFashion industry collaboration for runway events, student participation, and industry networking in fashion design.
• Mercury SteamcoreTechnology or IntegrationSpanish videogame studio collaboration for student projects, industry exposure, and career opportunities in game development.
• MediatoniccoreTechnology or IntegrationUK-based videogame studio partnership for student projects and videogame industry career pathways.
• micampusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent accommodation partnership offering UDIT students 50% discount on booking fees, preferential conditions, and welcome pack at micampus Wynwood Madrid Norte residence in Fuencarral district.
• Disney EspañacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive student event collaboration including Pixar Animation Studios encounter with Pete Docter and Lindsey Collins for Toy Story 30th anniversary.
• B&B HOTELSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecond edition of 'New Design Talent' competition for emerging talent to redesign hotel spaces. B&B HOTELS has 87 hotels in Spain and Portugal and 940+ establishments in 19 countries.
• DIMAD (Designers' Association of Madrid)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign association partnership for industry events, student projects, and professional networking.
• Cumulus AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational association of 257 universities and art & design schools from 54 countries. UDIT belongs since 2017. Partners include Royal College of Art London, SCAD New York, Aalto University Finland, Politecnico di Milano.
• Unreal AcademiccoreTechnology or IntegrationUnreal Engine academic partnership for videogame development education and certification.
• Toon Boom Center of ExcellencecoreTechnology or IntegrationAnimation software certification and educational excellence center for digital animation training.
• Adobe Creative CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationStarting 2025-26, all UDIT students receive Adobe Creative Cloud license for use on any device, on or off campus.
• Microsoft Azure FundamentalscoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud computing certification partnership for technology students.
• SolidWorkscoreTechnology or Integration3D CAD software certification and academic training center for product design education.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ESIC University: Spanish private business school and university offering undergraduate and master's programs with industry partnerships. Competes with UDIT for postgraduate students in business, marketing, and technology-adjacent programs.
• Universidad Europea: Major Spanish private university with multiple campuses offering degrees in design, technology, and communication. Direct competitor for the same prospective students seeking private higher education in Spain.
• Elisava Barcelona School of Design and Engineering: Barcelona-based design and engineering university offering undergraduate and master's degrees in product, graphic, and digital design. Competes with UDIT for design talent in the Spanish market.
• CEU Universidad: Spanish private university group (CEU San Pablo, CEU Cardenal Herrera, etc.) offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. Comparable as a private Spanish university competing for similar student demographics.
• IED Istituto Europeo di Design: European network of design, fashion, and creative technology schools with campuses in Madrid and Barcelona. Directly comparable to UDIT in offering undergraduate and master's programs in design, fashion, and visual arts to similar student personas.
• LCI Barcelona (LaSalle College): Member of the global LaSalle College network offering degrees in design, fashion, and technology with a Barcelona campus. Directly comparable in targeting creative-tech students and offering industry-linked programs.
• SAE Institute: Global creative media education provider with campuses across Europe offering programs in audio, film, animation, and game development. Comparable to UDIT's videogame, animation, and audiovisual design programs.
• IADE Escuela de Diseño: Madrid-based design school offering undergraduate programs in graphic design, interior design, fashion, and product design. Direct local competitor for design-focused students in Madrid.

Broad incumbents

• Royal College of Art: London-based postgraduate university for art and design, identified as a Cumulus Association peer of UDIT. Represents the upper-tier incumbent for design and innovation education globally.
• Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD): US-based specialist art and design university with global reputation, mentioned as a Cumulus Association peer of UDIT. Comparable as a larger, established specialist creative university operating across multiple geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/udit_es
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCLWYhilr3PfR0cinlcEvcQw
• Facebookfacebook.com/UDITuniversidad
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/udituniversidad
• Instagraminstagram.com/udit.es
• TikToktiktok.com/@udit_es

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Investors

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Investments

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