Frequently asked questions about M.AD

Here you will find the answers to the most common questions we receive every day. If you have any questions, write to us!

Admissions

Every student is unique. Are you a lawyer but are bursting with creativity and need to turn your life around? Have you studied an advertising career but realized that you need a good portfolio to find a job? Do you want to make your vocation your profession? Whatever your case is, this is the school for you! It is not necessary to have a career or previous studies, however, it is convenient to know that our work rhythm is hard and intense. Therefore, you will have to love what you do so you won't mind spending many hours at school. But don't worry, we have a kitchen.

We make the selection of candidates when we receive the applications and we respect the order in case we run out of places. You can send us all the documentation at once or send it little by little, we will open a file in your name and we will incorporate the information as you send it. Once the registration material has been sent, we will give you an answer within a maximum of two days to confirm your admission.

You need to fulfill all the requirements we ask for in order to enroll in any of our programs but, of course, we are here to help you and we will give you a hand with everything you need if any of them is complicated for you.

Miami Ad School never closes! Throughout the year we have students coming in and out of school. The dates of each program are different, but we are always active. Bootcamps take place in the winter and spring. As for Portfolio, you can start your program in January, April, July or October, as there are different calls. Portfolio Program students have classes throughout the year (with breaks, of course).

Accommodation

Of course, we will give you a hand in everything we can: we will tell you the best websites where to find accommodation, we will put you in contact with other students who are looking for or offering housing through our Facebook group and we will advise you on what you need.

The school is located in the center of the capital, in the downtown district, in the neighborhood of Malasaña, one of the perfect neighborhoods to go out at night, have dinner, eat or just hang out on a terrace in the sun. We recommend you to live in the most central neighborhoods as you are close to everywhere and you can even save on transportation if you move around on foot. Besides the Universidad area, you can also live in the neighborhood of Chamberí, preferably the areas of Gaztambide, Arapiles and Trafalgar.

Madrid is not an expensive city, we tell you some references to give you an idea: the most important expense is the accommodation with all its expenses (water, electricity, internet) and can be between 400 and 600€ per month in total if you live in a central neighborhood sharing an apartment. A single bus/metro ticket costs 1,50€, but there are transport passes that make it cheaper: if you are under 26 years old, you can access the youth transport pass, which involves a total of 20€/month and allows you to use all public transport services in Madrid unlimited. A coffee can cost you approximately 1,50€, you can eat for 10€ or less in restaurants with a menu of the day or take-away places or do your shopping in a supermarket at quite affordable prices. If you like to go out, there are plenty of bars where you can have a beer for about 2€ and, in addition, they will serve tapas in almost every place.

Bootcamps

Yes, the limit for the bootcamps is 25 students. So we recommend you to hurry if you are interested and don't want to be left out because places fly.

The sooner you register, the sooner you will secure your place! However, the registration period is open until one month before the start of the Bootcamp you want to attend.

It's a great question, and one that we Our Bootcamps have 132 hours of classroom time in school, plus 70 hours of Lab time dedicated to working on the projects you'll have to develop. 

Here's what they often say: a creative lifestyle means doing something new every day. Our graduates often say that the biggest draw of their jobs is the excitement and adventure. You might be writing a script and setting the stage for an upcoming commercial. You might be collaborating on a viral TikTok campaign. And, of course, there's a whole universe of possibilities in between.

Eso no quiere decir que todo sea fácil. Sin embargo, parte del atractivo de una carrera creativa son los retos a los que te enfrentarás. Los profesionales creativos tienden a sentirse motivados por los nuevos problemas que hay que resolver con ingenio.

Upon graduation you will receive a Diploma from Miami Ad School certifying that you have successfully completed the program.

Our Diploma is a private, unofficial degree that enjoys enormous prestige and recognition in the advertising industry.

We do not have a job board as such, but the Miami Ad School experience itself is the best job board there is. During your stay at the school you will have contact with the best professionals and you will have the opportunity to network, and the opportunities will come to you without even realizing it!

You cannot apply for scholarships but there are some benefits that you can take advantage of. If you hurry to enroll, you save the 300€ fee for being an early bird. And besides, the bootcamps are courses that can be subsidized by the Fundación Tripartita. Find out more!

Yes, the bootcamps are designed for those working professionals who want to have a specialized training either to improve their current job or to reorient their career. For this reason, the class schedule is from 7pm to 10pm, compatible with the working day.

Portfolio Programs

Yes, the maximum number in the Portfolio Program is 40 students per year.

You can start the course in October, January, April or July and the registration period is open until one month before your start at the school. However, it is recommended that you make your reservation further in advance, as you may be left out if we run out of places.

The course has a total duration of two years, divided into 8 quarters with approximately 15 days off in between.

Upon graduation you will receive a Diploma from Miami Ad School certifying that you have successfully completed the program. Our Diploma is a private, unofficial degree that enjoys enormous prestige and recognition in the advertising industry.

We do not have a job board as such, but the Miami Ad School experience itself is the best job board there is. During your stay at the school you will have contact with the best professionals and you will have the opportunity to network, and the opportunities will come to you without even realizing it!

Since it is an unofficial training, you cannot apply for scholarships or public grants. However, at Miami Ad School we sometimes have partial grants for some students, as well as personalized financing plans. Ask us and we will inform you.

Of course! Miami Ad School has agreements with the best international agencies and during your stay at the school you will have the opportunity to do an internship in one of them. And when you graduate, you will see that your network of contacts with professionals in the industry is huge, the opportunities will come almost without realizing it!

The Quarter Away option allows you, as a Portfolio Program student, to study in schools in the network and do internships in the best agencies around the world. We have schools in 14 cities and agreements with agencies in more than 20 locations: New York, Chicago, London, Dubai, Miami, Amsterdam, Berlin, Sidney, Sao Paolo, Buenos Aires...

Of course! During the first year you will be in Madrid, but during the second year you will be able to choose which school you want to go to among all the schools in the Miami Ad School network. You can spend a quarter in each one, so get ready to see the world!

The pace of the school is frenetic. Class schedules are very variable since we adapt them to the pace set by the teachers. All of them are working professionals who work in agencies or as freelancers and therefore you can have class at any time of the day during the week. However, we let you rest on weekends.

Bachelor of arts

Yes, the maximum number in the Portfolio Program is 40 students per year.

The course starts in October and you can register up to one month before the beginning of the course. However, registration is open throughout the year for future courses.

The course has a total duration of 3 years. The first year will be taken entirely at the school in Madrid. From the second year onwards, you will have the possibility to go Quarter Away to the school of your choice in the Miami Ad School network. The last year, your third year, will be spent at Solent University in Southampton.

When you graduate you will obtain an official Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in Marketing with Advertising, Media Production, Graphic Design or Creative Enterprise...which certifies that you have successfully completed the program and will open the doors to any Master Degree, as well as to work in the best agencies in the world.

At Miami Ad School we have partial financial aid for some students, as well as personalized financing plans. Ask us and we will inform you.

Of course! Miami Ad School has agreements with the best international agencies and, during your stay at the school, you will have the opportunity to do an internship in one of them. When you graduate, you will see that your network of contacts with professionals in the industry is huge, the opportunities will come almost without realizing it!

Of course! Miami Ad School has agreements with the best international agencies and during your stay at the school you will have the opportunity to do an internship in one of them. And when you graduate, you will see that your network of contacts with professionals in the industry is huge, the opportunities will come almost without realizing it!

The Quarter Away option allows you, as a Bachelor of Arts student, to study in schools in the network and do internships in the best agencies around the world. We have schools in 14 cities and agreements with agencies in more than 20 locations: New York, Chicago, London, Dubai, Miami, Amsterdam, Berlin, Sidney, Sao Paolo, Buenos Aires...

Of course! During the first year you will be in Madrid, but during the second year you will be able to choose which school you want to go to among all the schools in the Miami Ad School network. You can spend a quarter in each one, so get ready to see the world!

The pace of the school is frenetic. Class schedules are very variable since we adapt them to the pace set by the teachers. All of them are working professionals who work in agencies or as freelancers and therefore you can have class at any time of the day during the week. However, we let you rest on weekends.

Prices

The price of the Portfolio Programs, both Art Direction and Copywriting, is 2.600€ for each of the 8 quarters of the course, plus the reservation fee (300€ non-refundable).

The price of the Portfolio Local Program, with a duration of one year, is 2600€ for each of the 4 quarters of the course plus the reservation fee (300€ non-refundable).

The payment system can be quarterly, monthly or a one-time payment.

The price of the Bachelor of Arts is €2,750 for each of the 8 quarters of the first year plus the place reservation fee (€300 non-refundable). The third year at Southampton costs £9,250 for EU citizens and £12,875 if you are not from the EU, which is paid directly to Solent University. The payment system can be quarterly, monthly or lump sum.

The price of the Bootcamps is €3,500, plus the reservation fee (€300 non-refundable). The payment system is in three monthly installments: €1,500, €1,000 and €1,000.

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Carmen Martín
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Our admissions team loves chatting with people like you, answering questions, proposing solutions and guiding you toward your creative future. A consultant can help you figure out what's next in your creative adventure.

We can talk on the phone, video call or you can come and visit the school if you prefer.

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