Master's Degree in Computer Engineering
Program Overview
Master's Degree in Computer Engineering
The Master's Degree in Computer Engineering is a professionalizing program offered by the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM). The program aims to provide students with advanced specialized or multidisciplinary training, oriented towards professional specialization and initiation into research tasks.
Program Description
The Master's Degree in Computer Engineering is designed to equip students with the necessary competencies to exercise the profession of Computer Engineer, providing them with the skills to develop high-quality work and gain recognition as an engineer. The program also prepares students for other tasks related to innovation, research, or entrepreneurship.
Program Structure
The program consists of 90 ECTS credits, organized into three mandatory modules:
- Tecnologías Informáticas
- Gestión Tecnológica de Proyectos en Ingeniería Informática
- Trabajo Fin de Máster
These modules comprise eight mandatory subjects (48 ECTS), 18 ECTS of elective subjects, external practices (12 ECTS), and a Master's Thesis (TFM) of 12 ECTS.
Admission Requirements
To access the Master's program, students must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a degree in Computer Engineering or a similar field.
- Have acquired the competencies established in the relevant agreement for the verification of official university degrees related to the profession of Computer Engineer.
- In the case of students who have completed similar engineering studies but do not cover the minimum competencies, it may be necessary to take complementary training courses.
Admission Criteria
The admission criteria for the Master's program are as follows:
- Adequacy of previous studies: up to 30%
- Academic record: up to 40%
- Curriculum Vitae: up to 20%
- Personal interview (if necessary): up to 10%
Tuition Fees
The tuition fees for the first enrollment are 1,749 for EU residents and 13,932 for non-EU residents.
Career Opportunities
The program has a high employment rate, with 100% of graduates finding work in technology companies and research centers. Graduates value the relationship between their occupation and the degree they earned at 4.2 out of 5.
Quality Assurance System
The program has a quality assurance system in place, which includes external monitoring, indicators for tracking the degree, and a system for internal quality assurance.
Practical Information
The program provides students with practical information on schedules, classrooms, exams, academic calendars, teaching guides, internships, and faculty.
Why Study at UAM?
The Universidad Autónoma de Madrid offers an outstanding position in international rankings, a high rate of job placement, and a unique university life experience.
Entry Profile
To access the Master's program, students must hold a degree in Computer Engineering or a similar field. The program is designed for students who have completed their undergraduate studies in the field of Computer Engineering or related areas.
Research Areas
The program is part of the postgraduate program of the Escuela Politécnica Superior de la UAM (EPS-UAM) and allows access to the Doctoral Program in Computer and Telecommunications Engineering.