Program Overview

Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering

The Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering, offered by the Barcelona School of Industrial Engineering (ETSEIB), aims to provide multidisciplinary scientific and technical training based on an overview of industrial engineering combined with specialization in a particular branch of industry. This master's degree qualifies graduates to practice the regulated profession of industrial engineer.

General Details

• Duration and Start Date: 2 academic years, 120 ECTS credits, starting in September and February.
• Timetable and Delivery: Mornings and afternoons, face-to-face.
• Fees and Grants: Approximate fees for the master's degree, excluding other costs, are 2,122 (5,400 for non-EU residents).
• Language of Instruction: The language of instruction for each subject can be found in the course guide in the curriculum.
• Location: Barcelona School of Industrial Engineering (ETSEIB).
• Official Degree: Recorded in the Ministry of Education's degree register.

Admission

• General Requirements: Academic requirements for admission to master's degrees.
• Admission Criteria: English level B2 and Spanish level B2.2 are required for foreign students. The university of origin and the first degree will be considered, particularly the appropriateness of the scientific and technological content of the basic curriculum, the shared industrial engineering module, and the specific technology module of the first degree.
• Places: 225 places in September + 125 in February.
• Pre-enrolment: Pre-enrolment for this master's degree is currently closed.

Curriculum

The curriculum includes a wide range of subjects across different specializations, such as Automation and Robotics, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and more. The master's program is structured into four semesters, with the final semester dedicated to the master's thesis.

Specialisations

• Automation and Robotics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics
• Energy
• Construction and Structures
• Information Technologies for Industry / Mechanical Engineering
• Process Greening
• Industrial Organization
• Paper and Graphic Technology
• Textile Design and Technology
• Thermal Energy
• Nuclear Engineering

Professional Opportunities

Graduates of this master's degree will acquire a multidisciplinary overview of technology that will enable them to contribute to any kind of industrial endeavor. They will be qualified for employment in engineering firms and in technical, R&D, production, and sales departments.

Competencies

• Generic Competencies: Capacity for innovation and entrepreneurship, sustainability and social commitment, knowledge of a foreign language, teamwork, and proper use of information resources.
• Specific Competencies: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to understand, analyze, and design various systems and processes related to industrial engineering, including electrical energy generation, transport and distribution systems, integrated manufacturing systems, and more.

Double-Degree Agreements

The program offers double-degree pathways with other universities, including the option to combine the Master's degree in Industrial Engineering with other master's degrees such as Automatic Control and Robotics, Automotive Engineering, Management Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or Energy Engineering.

Quality Accreditation

The degree's main quality indicators can be found in the University Studies in Catalonia portal of the Catalan University Quality Assurance Agency, including degree evaluation results, student satisfaction, and graduate employment data.

Organisation: Academic Calendar and Regulations

• UPC School: Barcelona School of Industrial Engineering (ETSEIB).
• Academic Coordinator: Esteve Jou Santacreu.
• Academic Calendar: General academic calendar for bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree courses.
• Academic Regulations: Academic regulations for master's degree courses at the UPC.