DigiPen Institute of Technology Europe-Bilbao accepts and evaluates applications as they are submitted throughout the year. We encourage you to complete your application and submit the required materials within four weeks of starting the application process. Please contact the Office of Admissions if you need more time to complete your application.
Applicants should submit all application materials within four weeks of their initial application submission. Applicants who need additional time should request an extension, after submitting their initial application, by contacting the Office of Admissions at admissions.es@digipen.es. Except where noted, all undergraduate applicants must submit the following for consideration:
- DigiPen Institute of Technology Europe-Bilbao’s Online Application for Admission. This application form is available at: management.digipen.edu/es-srs-app/ ApplicationMenu.aspx.
- A 60€ application fee.
- Certified-true copies of transcripts from all high schools or secondary/post-secondary institutions attended. Applicants must have completed at least a high school diploma or recognized equivalency certificate. If the documents are written in a language other than English or Spanish, applicants must submit certified-true copies of both the original document and a literal English translation. Please note that applicants should not convert or interpret their grades in any way when providing this translation. As it may take some time to certify and send all of the required materials by mail, please request official transcripts and records from your current and previous educational institutions as soon as possible.
- Application Essay. Please see the Application Essay section below for the requirements and recommendations about completing this important component of the application.
- Letters of recommendation (optional). Two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic background and/or work ethic, e.g., an instructor, guidance counselor, or employer. Recommendation letters from family members will not be considered. Each letter MUST be sealed, signed, and dated by the author, and each must contain a contact phone number. Please download the recommendation letter templates online at management.digipen.edu/ es-srs-app/ or contact the Office of Admissions at 946365163 for copies to be mailed to you.
- Official scores for the EAU (Spain) or equivalent (other Countries) will be considered. Applicants from outside of Spain may submit scores for the SAT I and should contact the Office of Admissions.
- Proof of Proficiency in the English Language if English is not the Applicant’s first language. See below for further details.
- Other official documentation (when applicable). This includes, but is not limited to, SAT scores, certified transcripts from all institutions of tertiary education (e.g., university transcripts), and other information as requested by the Office of Admissions.
- Art portfolio. This is only required of applicants to the BFA in Digital Art and Animation degree program. Please see the Portfolio section below for complete details about this important component of the application.
- Applicants should not submit electronic games or modifications, as the Office of Admissions will not install any of these.
Application Essays
Your application essay is an important part of the application for admission to DigiPen Institute of Technology Europe- Bilbao. What you write will help us find out information about you that is not apparent from your application or transcripts.
Topics
Reasons for Applying: This section is required for ALL undergraduate applicants, regardless of the program to which they are applying.
Obtaining a degree from DigiPen Europe-Bilbao will prepare you to be a professional software engineer/game programmer (BS in Computer Science in Real-Time Interactive Simulation) or a professional digital artist (BFA in Digital Art and Animation). Write an essay that conveys what your chosen profession means to you and why you want to devote your life to it. Also state why you think you are ready to enroll at such a challenging school, why you think DigiPen Europe-Bilbao is a good fit for you, and what you have done (and what are you doing now) to prepare yourself to succeed at DigiPen Europe- Bilbao.
Spelling, grammar, and sentence structure are all considered. Proofread your essay carefully.
Optional Essay: Applicants should use this optional essay to explain any unusual circumstances or situations that they think may have an impact on their application.
Submission
Applicants may choose to type the answers to the application essays directly into the online application (in which case, there is an electronic signature and date stamp) or to mail a hardcopy to the Institute’s Office of Admissions, or email a copy to admissions.es@digipen.es where it will be added to the applicant’s file. Those who opt for online submission of the application essays should be sure to have their answers drafted and prepared before beginning the online application.
Formatting for Paper Submision
Please adhere to the following requirements if submitting the application essay in hardcopy format:
- Applicant’s name and program to which the applicant is applying should be printed at the top of each page
- Each page should be typed and double-spaced.
- The completed application essay(s) should be signed and dated on the last page.
Mathematics Requirements for BSCS RTIS Applicants:
In addition to meeting the regular admissions requirements, all applicants to DigiPen Europe-Bilbao’s BS in Computer Science in Real-Time Interactive Simulation program should have completed high school with a strong background in mathematics, including a minimum of algebra, geometry, and (when possible) calculus. Relevant courses in physics, chemistry, and computer science will also be considered in the evaluation process.