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Master in Informatics Engineering

Graduate School of Engineering and Basic Sciences

Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias Básicas
Direction
Prof. José Daniel García Sánchez
Language
Spanish
Attendance
On-campus
Credits
90
Campus
Leganes
Applications

Open

☛  Places available: 40

Departments
Department of Computer Science and Engineering

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    The Master in Informatics Engineering (Computer Engineering) prepares students to practice as a Computer Engineer and is fully adapted to the recommendations for recognition of official qualifications in the Informatics Engineering Profession, General Secretariat of Universities (BOE 4 August 2009).

    The Master is appropriate for Informatics Engineering graduates or degrees with other denominations, linked to the exercise of the profession of Informatics Engineer, and whose competences are in accordance with what is established in section 5 of Annex II of the BOE N.187, (August 4, 2009).

    For this, the Master in Informatics Engineering combines advanced training in aspects of Direction and Management of IT projects with other aspects of Information Technology. This training program aims to fulfil its objective by training professionals who are competent to practice as computer engineers.

    The Master is made up of 90 ECTS credits. A group taught in Spanish is offered, divided into three semesters and organized into the following modules: Direction and Management, Information Technology y Master's Thesis.

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    reasons to study master in Informatics Engineering

     

     

    │MASTER IN NUMBERS

    • ☛ 2nd Master in Informatics Engineering according to the Ranking of El Mundo 2019
    • ☛ 4th Master in Technology according to the Ranking of El Mundo 2019
    • ☛ 100% employability
    • ☛ Employment rate above 93% for Computer Engineers and unemployment less than 4% (INE, 2014)
    • ☛ Double degree with Master's Degree in Research (30 additional ECTS): Computer Science and Technology
  • CURRICULUM
  • FACULTY

    UC3M FACULTY

    • ALONSO SANZ, CARLOS JOSE
      Department of Systems Engineering and Automation
      Assistant Professor
      PhD
    • BARBER CASTAÑO, RAMÓN
      Department of Systems Engineering and Automation
      Associate Professor
      PhD
    • CARRETERO PÉREZ, JESÚS
      Department of Computer Science and Engineering
      Full Professor
      PhD
    • ESCUDERO MARTÍN, YOLANDA
      Department of Computer Science and Engineering
      Researcher
      PhD
    • FERNÁNDEZ ARREGUI, SUSANA
      Department of Computer Science and Engineering
      Associate Professor
      PhD
    • FRAGA VÁZQUEZ, ANABEL
      Department of Computer Science and Engineering
      Visiting Professor
      PhD
    • GALÁN PASCUAL, CARLOS
      Department of Public State Law
      Assistant Professor
      PhD
    • GARCÍA BLAS, JAVIER
      Department of Computer Science and Engineering
      Visiting Professor
      PhD
    • GARCÍA CRESPO, ÁNGEL
      Department of Computer Science and Engineering
      Associate Professor
      PhD
    • GARCÍA RUBIO, CARLOS
      Department of Telematic Engineering
      Associate Professor
      PhD
    • HERNANDO CORROCHANO, JESÚS
      Department of Computer Science and Engineering
      Assistant Professor
      PhD
    • IGLESIAS, JOSE ANTONIO
      Department of Computer Science and Engineering
      Visiting Professor
      PhD
    • LEDEZMA ESPINO, AGAPITO
      Department of Computer Science and Engineering
      Associate Professor
      PhD
    • LÓPEZ-CORTIJO, ROMÁN
      Department of Computer Science and Engineering
      Assistant Professor
      PhD
    • MARTÍNEZ FERNÁNDEZ, JOSE LUIS
      Department of Computer Science and Engineering
      Assistant Professor
      PhD
    • MARTÍN MARTÍNEZ, ÁNGEL
      Department of Mechanical Engineering
      Assistant Professor
      PhD
    • MARTÍN ORTEGA, ELISA
      Department of Computer Science and Engineering
      Assistant Professor
      PhD
    • ORTÍZ ORTEGA, ANDER
      Department of Computer Science and Engineering
      Assistant Professor
      PhD
    • RECIO ISASI, GUSTAVO
      Department of Computer Science and Engineering
      Visiting Professor
      PhD
    • RIBAGORDA GARNACHO, ARTURO
      Department of Computer Science and Engineering
      Full Professor
      PhD
    • ROMANO, MARCO
      Department of Computer Science and Engineering
      Associate Professor
      PhD
    • SÁNCHEZ FUENTES, RAFAEL
      Department of Telematic Engineering
      Assistant Professor
      PhD
    • SEGURA BEDMAR, ISABEL
      Department of Computer Science and Engineering
      Associate Professor
      PhD
  • ADMISSION
    • ADMISSION

      Application

      The request is made electronically through our application. Before starting the admission process it is important to consult the supporting information that we offer below:

      Requirements

      The following candidates may be admitted to the Master in Informatics Engineering from the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid:

      • Graduates holding Bachelor's Degrees in Informatics Engineering with any specialty (Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or Information Technology).
      • Graduates holding Bachelor's Degrees Informatics Engineering who, although they have not specialized in one of the areas mentioned above, can provide evidence to prove completion of the foundational training and modules usual for this course of study. If they still have not covered an entire block of the specific technology module, they could enter with 48 credits from those offered in the blocks for that module.
      • Graduates with university degrees in Engineering.
      • Graduates in Computer Science/ Informatics Engineering (five-year course: Licenciados).
      • Computer Science/ Informatics Engineering graduates (three-year course: Ingeniero Técnicos and Diplomados)

       

      Admission criteria

      Student selection will be based on the applicant's CV. Specifically, we will consider the following aspects:

      • The applicant's academic record.
      • Applicant's professional experience in the Computer Engineering field.
      • Any letters of support and academic or professional references vouching for the applicant's admission to the Master. (Applicant must provide two reference letters).

      In the event that the course is oversubscribed due to high demand, personal interviews with candidates may be conducted

      Language requirements

      Check the general language requirements required to study a Master’s at UC3M, depending on whether it is in Spanish, English or bilingual.

      students with foreign university degrees

      Once admitted to the Master’s, students with university degrees issued by a higher education institution belonging to an educational system outside the EHEA, must provide, for enrolment, the diploma, legalized by diplomatic procedures or by means of The Hague Apostille. They must also submit the transcript of records, with the grade point average, duly legalized.

      More information about Legalization of Foreign Documents.

      If needed, documents must be accompanied by an official sworn translation into Spanish.

    • ENROLLMENT

      fees *

      2020-2021 Academic year

       

      • Reservation fee: €450 (It will be paid once the student receives notification of admission to the master’s, and deducted from the first tuition payment)

      60 ECTS in the first academic year:

      • EU students: €1,786.8 (€29.78/ECTS credit)
      • Non EU students: €9,288 (€154.80/ECTS credit)

      * Pending approval by the Regional Government of Madrid for 2020/2021

       

      ✎│Programme’s fees

       

      • If you have been enrolled prior to the course 19/20 in your master program you must do your enrollment from 1 to 20 September, following these instructions: Registration - Master Students
         
      • If you are new students in the course 19/20 you must do your registration by following these guidelines: Enrollment Master's programs


      NOTE: The enrolment fees do not include the cost of issuing the master’s degree certificate.

       

      Administrative procedures

      You can find information about administrative procedures in the Virtual Secretariat of your Aula Global along with the enrolled subjects.

      Additional information

      • You may enrol on the master’s degree after completing the admission process and receiving formal confirmation of your acceptance.
      • When performing the enrolment you can choose between Full-time enrolment or Part-time enrolment.
      • The email address provided upon enrolment will be used for formal communications; students are therefore kindly requested to check their mail regularly.
      • Pursuant to the regulations of the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, a student failing to pay any part of the fees will not be admitted and the enrolment process will be terminated. In cases of cancellation of enrolment due to non-payment, the University may demand the payment of the pending amounts for enrolment in previous academic courses as a prior condition of enrolment.
        No diploma or certificate will be issued if a student has any outstanding payments.

      ✎│Enrolment master’s programmes

      ✎│ECTS credits recognition

      Best Practices and Regulations

  • SCHOLARSHIPS

    UC3M Scholarships for the Year 2020/2021

    CALL AM02-20/21-AUIP

    The Carlos III University of Madrid announces 1 aid for the academic year 2020-2021, aimed at newly admitted students of the Master in Informatics Engineering from non-Spanish university centers associated with the Ibero-American Postgraduate University Association (AUIP), with the following provision:

    • Tuition assistance for the amount of the corresponding academic fees
    • Bag or study aid of €1,500

    To apply, you must have completed the application for admission to the Master’s.

     

    Application deadline: 31st March 2020.

    Resolutions: from 29th April 2020.

     

    ✎ Grants

    ☛ UC3M e-bulletin (BOEL) in Spanish

    General information on grants and scholarships

    For more information on specific grants of interest awarded by UC3M and by other agencies or organisations.

    🎓 Grants to study a University Master’s

  • PRACTICAL INFORMATION

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    Academic calendar

    Academic Calendar 2019-2020 - Higher Polytechnic School

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    MASTER’S COURSE SCHEDULE

    Check the Master’s schedule (Academic Year 2019/2020)

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    VIRTUAL SECRETARIAT

    Access to Virtual Secretariat

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    MATERIAL RESOURCES OF THE PROGRAMME

    Material resources of Leganes Campus

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    complaints and suggestions

    General Registry Office

    Contact mailbox 

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    Employability

    Access to Employment and internships

  • CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

    After acquiring all the skills set out for the Master's Degree in Computer Science, students will be able to work in any company in the sector and also carry out teaching duties and research.

    Students' training will establish them as professionals with advanced experience that will meet the expectations of the workplace, academia and research using their skills and solid training. The training students receive will prepare them to establish themselves as part of an environment as rapidly changing as the information technology environment, not only at the time they first start working for a company or administration, but also in the future.

    By the end of the program, students will have the skills to be able to:

    • Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
    • Employ high-level critical thinking and analytical skills.
    • Employ a combination of general and specialized computer engineering knowledge in order to optimize application of existing and emerging technologies.
    • Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution of complex computer problems in unfamiliar or unclear situations.
    • Develop new ideas and methods in the Information Technology field with creativity.
    • Analyze and synthesize, allowing them to examine and contrast innovations, developments and technologies to establish validity, completeness and usefulness.
    • Possess the ability to search and distinguish data and information allowing them to judge the scope of research projects and related areas.
    • Systematically apply scientific methods enabling them to achieve innovative results in a rigorous, verifiable and reliable manner.
    • Meet professional principles, duties to society, the profession and the environment applicable for a graduate of this Master's Degree.
  • DOUBLE DEGREE