Spain is making history in the crypto education space. Starting April 28, 2025, the University of the Hespérides will offer the country’s first master’s degree focused exclusively on Bitcoin.
Spain Launches First Bitcoin Master’s Degree This April
The 10-month program is tailored for a wide audience — from investors and engineers to lawyers and entrepreneurs — and will be conducted entirely in Spanish. It carries 60 ECTS credits and aims to deliver a complete, in-depth understanding of Bitcoin from fundamentals to advanced concepts.
What sets this program apart is its strong practical component. Students will go beyond theory with hands-on workshops in self-custody, node operations, proof-of-work (PoW) mining, privacy techniques, and tax strategy planning. To support this, participants will receive a Blockstream Jade hardware wallet and a book authored by the program’s director, Álvaro D. María.
The teaching team features some of the most respected names in the space. Economist Juan Ramón Rallo and Álvaro D. María, author of The Philosophy of Bitcoin, will lead the academic portion. Industry professionals from Bitcoin-native firms like Jan3 and BTC Inc. are also involved, bringing real-world insights directly into the virtual classroom.
Beyond education, the program offers networking and career-building opportunities. It’s partnered with Bitcoin-focused companies to help graduates transition smoothly into industry roles.
While the standard program spans 10 months, a condensed 6-month postgraduate version will also be available. Admissions are selective and include application reviews and interviews. Though tuition fees are yet to be revealed, the university plans to offer flexible financing options.
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