ZIGURAT ranked No. 1 in El Mundo’s online master’s ranking for Architecture

ZIGURAT Institute of Technology has achieved first place in El Mundo’s 2025 ranking of the best online master’s degrees in Architecture, and second place in the Energy category. The top spot was awarded to the Máster en BIM Management, also available in English and Portuguese. In addition, the  Máster en Climatización (HVAC) con Eficiencia Energética, secured second place in the Energy category.

El Mundo’s ranking has become one of Spain’s most prestigious and widely recognised league tables; repeating on the podium (after placing second and third in the 2024 edition) is both a source of pride and a recognition of ZIGURAT’s academic track record. “This is not an isolated milestone; it’s external validation for years of rigorous work and a genuine commitment to excellence,” says Pau F. Aldomà, CEO of ZIGURAT. “This recognition is 100% organic and grounded in reputation and academic quality — precisely the pillars that define our vision in Architecture, Engineering and Construction. Thank you to the entire ZIGURAT community for the passion, talent and unwavering commitment that make these results possible.”

El Mundo highlights programmes that best address the needs of the online education market, with particular emphasis on faculty quality, methodological innovation, employability and industry impact. For ZIGURAT, this double podium consolidates a run of recent achievements and strengthens its value proposition: international programmes, geared to professional practice and employability, with a clear focus on innovation in the sector.

Indeed, the Máster en BIM Management — No. 1 in Architecture — is one of the longest-standing programmes on the market and has become a global reference for professionals seeking to lead information management across projects, from design through to construction, mastering standards, collaborative workflows and data-driven decision-making.

Meanwhile, the Máster Internacional en Climatización (HVAC) con Eficiencia Energética — No. 2 in Energy — meets the demand for specialists capable of reducing consumption and emissions, integrating high-efficiency solutions and meeting regulatory and sustainability requirements.

Leadership in other sector rankings

These results are complemented by ZIGURAT’s performance in Financial Magazine. Following the 11th edition (April 2025), the 12th edition (September 2025) places ZIGURAT 1st in Master’s in Architecture (Máster en BIM Management), Energy (Máster Internacional en Climatización (HVAC) con Eficiencia Energética), Environment (Máster en Construcción Sostenible y Circular) and Urban Planning (Master's in Global Smart City Management); 2nd among Centres of Educational Excellence; and 3rd in Master’s in Generative AI (MBA in Digital Transformation with AI) and Master’s in Artificial Intelligence (Máster en Inteligencia Artificial para Arquitectura y Construcción). This performance reinforces ZIGURAT’s leadership across key areas of the AECO and technology ecosystem.