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Introduction to the Program

The Maestría en Ciencia e Ingeniería de la Computación (Master's in Computer Science and Engineering) is a postgraduate program offered by the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM). The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive and solid education in the field of computer science, initiating them in research and developing their professional skills.

Program Details

• Duration: 4 semesters
• Area of Knowledge: I. Ciencias Físico - Matemáticas y de las Ingenierías (Physical-Mathematical and Engineering Sciences)
• Modalidad: Presencial (On-site)
• Grados que se otorgan: Maestro/a en Ciencia e Ingeniería de la Computación (Master's in Computer Science and Engineering)

Admission Process

The admission process for the program involves the following steps:

1. Publicación convocatoria (Publication of the call for applications): November 18, 2025
2. Registro en línea (Online registration): February 3-16, 2026
3. Evaluaciones (Evaluations): March 17 - June 5, 2026
4. Resultados (Results): June 16, 2026
5. Inscripción (Enrollment): July 27 - August 7, 2026
6. Fecha de inicio (Start date): August 10, 2026

Plan of Studies

The plan of studies for the Maestría en Ciencia e Ingeniería de la Computación includes the following fields of knowledge:

• Teoría de la Computación (Theory of Computation)
• Inteligencia Artificial (Artificial Intelligence)
• Computación Científica (Scientific Computing)
• Señales, Imágenes y Ambientes Virtuales (Signals, Images, and Virtual Environments)
• Ingeniería de Software y Bases de Datos (Software Engineering and Databases)
• Redes y Seguridad en Cómputo (Networks and Computer Security)

Profile of Applicants

The program seeks applicants with a bachelor's degree in a field related to computer science, with solid knowledge in mathematics and programming skills. Applicants should be motivated to acquire and apply new knowledge and be capable of maintaining a demanding work pace.

Profile of Graduates

Graduates of the program will possess in-depth and up-to-date knowledge in computer science, including theoretical foundations and experimental methods. They will be able to develop complex projects with demanding deadlines, maintain a constructive critical spirit, and work effectively in teams. Graduates will also have specialized technical skills for software development and scientific analysis.

Entidades Participantes (Participating Entities)

The program involves the participation of several entities within the UNAM, including:

• Facultad de Ciencias (Faculty of Sciences)
• Facultad de Ingeniería (Faculty of Engineering)
• Facultad de Estudios Superiores Cuautitlán (Cuautitlán Higher Education Faculty)
• Instituto de Ingeniería (Institute of Engineering)
• Instituto de Investigaciones en Matemáticas Aplicadas y en Sistemas (Institute of Applied Mathematics and Systems Research)
• Instituto de Matemáticas (Institute of Mathematics)
• Instituto de Ciencias Aplicadas y Tecnología (Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology)