University master's degrees
University Master's Degree in Research and Innovation in Computer based Science and Engineering

Emerging technologies in advanced computing make up a strategic element for approaching the challenges in future societies in social, scientific and industrial contexts

Admission Official Master's Degree in Research and Innovation in Computer based Science and Engineering

Access

Access to this master's degree is open to holders of an official bachelor's degree from a Spanish university or from another higher education institution within or outside the European Higher Education Area, provided this gives access to postgraduate studies in the country of issue.

Admission requirements

The student profile par excellence is a graduate in Computer Science or the holder of a related bachelor’s degree in the area of ICT. It is also open to students with other engineering degrees or from areas related to mathematics or natural science, who have received basic training in mathematics and computing. In this case students must demonstrate, through their academic record, sufficient knowledge in the areas of programming, information systems and computer architecture and technology.

Otherwise, they will have to take and pass the training supplements indicated by the master’s committee, up to 12 credits from among the following subjects:

  • Foundations of Networks (6 credits)
  • Information Theory (3 credits)
  • Fundamentals of Information Technology (6 credits)
  • Internet of Things (6 credits)
  • Network Management and Administration (6 credits)
  • Performance Engineering (6 credits)
  • Fundamentals of Computers (3 credits)
  • Fundamentals of Programming I (9 credits)
  • Automatic Learning Fundamentals (6 credits)

Students must also have a command of the English language (level B2).

Selection criteria

If the number of applicants exceeds the number of places available, places will be awarded in accordance with the following criteria:

  • The student’s weighted academic record (60%)
  • Multidisciplinary education in addition to the degree (courses, master’s degrees, knowledge of languages) closely related to computer engineering (20%)
  • Professional or research experience prior to taking the master’s degree in a sector related to computer engineering in a relevant position of the company: management, administration, research or design (10%)
  • Letter of recommendation from a lecturer at the university of origin and/or from the current employer of the student on their suitability as regards the student profile sought (10%)

Complementary training

The training supplements indicated by the master’s committee, up to 12 credits, from among the following subjects:

  • Foundations of Networks (6 credits)
  • Information Theory (3 credits)
  • Fundamentals of Information Technology (6 credits)
  • Internet of Things (6 credits)
  • Network Management and Administration (6 credits)
  • Performance Engineering (6 credits)
  • Fundamentals of Computers (3 credits)
  • Fundamentals of Programming I (9 credits)
  • Automatic Learning Fundamentals (6 credits)