Program Overview

Introduction to the Program

The Bachelor's Degree in Mathematical Engineering in Data Science is a four-year program designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field of data science. The program is offered by the School of Engineering at the Pompeu Fabra University.

Program Details

• Duration: Four academic years
• Price: The estimated price for the first year is 1,248.52 € for students from the European Union.
• Places: 40 new places are available for the first year.
• Admissions: To access these studies, students must meet the admission requirements.
• Branch of knowledge: All degrees from the School of Engineering belong to the branch of engineering and architecture.
• Schedules: The first year is taught in the morning, the second year in the afternoon, and the third and fourth years in both morning and afternoon.
• Calendar: The academic year runs from late September to early July.
• Credits: 240 ECTS
• Languages: Catalan, Spanish, and English. Students can choose to take courses in English from the first year, and most subjects in the third and fourth years are taught in English.
• Location: The program is located at the Poblenou Campus.
• Organization: The program is organized by the School of Engineering.

Presentation

The Bachelor's Degree in Mathematical Engineering in Data Science is designed to provide students with a unique profile that integrates knowledge and skills beyond traditional engineering and disciplines. The program is designed to be highly integrated, with a common first year for all three studies offered by the School of Engineering.

Data and Indicators

• The Bachelor's Degree in Mathematical Engineering in Data Science has a duration of 4 years with 40 new places available for the first year.
• In the period from 2020 to 2023, the total number of enrolled students remained around 180-230, with a gender ratio of around 40%-60% (women-men).
• The cut-off mark increased from 11,829 to 11,886 during these years.
• The academic performance rate ranges from 90.58% to 92.90%, with a success rate of credits passed of 93.54% to 94.39%.

Study Plan

• New Study Plan: Starting from the 2025 academic year, a new study plan for the Bachelor's Degree in Mathematical Engineering in Data Science will be implemented.
• The study plan includes a common first year for all three studies offered by the School of Engineering, with some common subjects in the second year.

Practices

• The study plan includes optional practices in external companies from the third year onwards.
• The practices are designed to apply and complement the knowledge acquired in academic training, bring students closer to the professional reality, and develop skills that facilitate their incorporation into the labor market.
• In the Bachelor's Degree in Mathematical Engineering in Data Science, there are 84 companies and organizations where 229 students have done practices during the last three courses.

Stays Abroad

• The study plan includes optional stays abroad from the third year onwards.
• The School of Engineering has mobility agreements with major European universities, as well as universities in the USA, Canada, Korea, Australia, Brazil, and Mexico.

Professional Outlets

The Bachelor's Degree in Mathematical Engineering in Data Science offers multiple professional outlets in a field that encompasses a wide range of technological sectors. Some of the main job opportunities for graduates include:

• Data Analyst
• Specialist in Machine Learning Algorithms
• Software Developer
• Engineer in Artificial Intelligence
• Big Data Consultant
• Digital Analyst
• Developer of Big Data
• Marketing and Advertising
• Digital Industries
• Research and Innovation
• Data Analyst in Smart Cities

Testimonials

Students and alumni of the Bachelor's Degree in Mathematical Engineering in Data Science share their experiences:

• Queralt Zamora, a fourth-year student, says: "Thanks to the Bachelor's Degree in Mathematical Engineering in Data Science, I had the opportunity to do an internship at NTT Data in the finance sector. This experience allowed me to work with massive data and face real challenges, reaffirming that data is a fundamental tool for transforming the future."
• Marc Bosch, a second-year student, says: "The degree focuses on understanding mathematical language and the world of programming. It's a very practical degree where all subjects are interrelated."
• Alumni such as Marta Alet Puig, Mercè Boldú, and Max Frígols share their experiences and current jobs in the field of data science.

Teaching in English

• Students can choose to take 100% of the courses in English or have them in Catalan, Spanish, or English depending on the subject.
• From the third year onwards, teaching is in English.
• It is recommended to have a level equivalent to B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (approximately equivalent to the First Certificate in English).
• Once the course has started, students must remain in the English group for all subjects until the end of the trimester.

Cut-off Marks

• The latest published cut-off mark for the Bachelor's Degree in Mathematical Engineering in Data Science is 11,526.