Graduate School of Engineering and Basic Sciences
- Direction
- Prof. José Daniel García Sánchez
- Language
- Spanish
- Attendance
- On-campus
- Credits
- 90
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☛ Places available: 40
- Departments
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/21
The Master in Informatics Engineering will be taught ON CAMPUS. The schedule will be published shortly under the “Practical Information” tab.
Exceptionally, students must attend in a Synchronous Online Teaching system the sessions that may be determined to ensure the prevention and social distancing measures in classrooms. All students must have the necessary equipment to follow classes remotely (device with internet connection and webcam. See Student’s Guide). Due to the restrictions in the use of computer rooms on Campus it may be necessary to take your own computer equipment for its use in the classroom.
UC3M has a laptop loan program for students who need it.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. It also includes an offer of electives and the possibility of external internships in companies and institutions.
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, Electives and Master's Thesis.
NEW CURRICULUM 20/21
│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% job insertion
- ☛ Double degree with Master's Degree in Computer Science and Technology (30 additional ECTS), Cybersecurity (36 additional ECTS) and Big Data (30 additional ECTS)
- CURRICULUM
- CURRICULUM 2020/21
📥 │ Syllabus content
Course 1 - Semester 1
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Cybersecurity Systems 6 C 
High Performance Computing 6 C Project Management in Informatics Engineering 6 C Massive and Linked Data 3 C Legal and Ethical Aspects of Informatics Engineering 3 C Computer Networks Design and Management 6 C Course 1 - Semester 2
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Inteligent Data Analysis 3 C Software Quality 6 C Artificial Intelligence Advanced Applications 6 C Interactive and Inmersive Systems 6 C Information Systems Strategic Planning 3 C Software for Internet of the Things 6 C Course 2 - Semester 1
Electives (choose 18 ECTS) Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Electives (choose 6 ECTS) Automated Planning 3 E Agents and Multi-agent systems 3 E Knowledge reuse 3 E Distributed Systems Design 3 E Cryptographic techniques and protocols 3 E Technology Seminars 3 E Methods and tecniques aimed at development of research 6 E Industrial Electives * Robotics 6 E Industrial Firms Management 6 E Internships * Internships 12 E Master Thesis Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Master Thesis 12 C * Choose one of the two subjects: Industrial Electives (12 ECTS) or Internships (12 ECTS)
C) Compulsory: 60 ECTS
E) Elective Course: 18 ECTS
Master's Thesis: 12 ECTS
course Programs
- CURRICULUM 2019/20
Course 1 - Semester 1
Course 1 - Semester 2
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Information Systems Engineering 3 C Computational Graphics 3 C Computing Architectures Design and Evaluation 6 C Intelligent Systems Design 6 C Interactive Products Design and Evaluation 6 C Information Systems Strategic Planning 6 C Course 2 - Semester 1
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Computer Modeling and Simulation Methods 6 C High Performance Computing 3 C Informatics Project Management R & D 6 C Automated Production Systems 3 C TFM Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Master Thesis 12 C C) Compulsory: 78 ECTS
Master's Thesis: 12 ECTScourse Programs
- QUALITY
GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION
☛ First year offered: 2009
PROGRAMME’S QUALITY ASSURANCE
The Academic Committee of the Master’s programme complies with the SGIC-UC3M and it is responsible for the follow-up, analysis, review, assessment and quality of the program, it contributes with proposals to improve the program and produces the “Memoria Académica de Titulación” (Programme Report).
Graduate Profile and Competences
- CURRICULUM 2020/21
- FACULTY
UC3M FACULTY
- ALONSO SANZ, CARLOS JOSE
Department of Systems Engineering and Automation
Assistant Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- BARBER CASTAÑO, RAMÓN
Department of Systems Engineering and Automation
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- CARRETERO PÉREZ, JESÚS
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Full Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- ESCUDERO MARTÍN, YOLANDA
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Researcher
PhD
Brief CV
- FERNÁNDEZ ARREGUI, SUSANA
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- FRAGA VÁZQUEZ, ANABEL
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- GALÁN PASCUAL, CARLOS
Department of Public State Law
Assistant Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- GARCÍA BLAS, JAVIER
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- GARCÍA CRESPO, ÁNGEL
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- GARCÍA RUBIO, CARLOS
Department of Telematic Engineering
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- HERNANDO CORROCHANO, JESÚS
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Assistant Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- IGLESIAS, JOSE ANTONIO
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Visiting Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- LEDEZMA ESPINO, AGAPITO
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- LÓPEZ-CORTIJO, ROMÁN
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Assistant Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- MARTÍN MARTÍNEZ, ÁNGEL
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Assistant Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- MARTÍN ORTEGA, ELISA
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Assistant Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- MARTÍNEZ FERNÁNDEZ, JOSE LUIS
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Assistant Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- ORTÍZ ORTEGA, ANDER
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Assistant Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- RECIO ISASI, GUSTAVO
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Visiting Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- RIBAGORDA GARNACHO, ARTURO
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Professor Emeritus
PhD
Brief CV
- ROMANO, MARCO
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Visiting Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- SÁNCHEZ FUENTES, RAFAEL
Department of Telematic Engineering
Assistant Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- SEGURA BEDMAR, ISABEL
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- ALONSO SANZ, CARLOS JOSE
- 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)
- If you are a new student, you must register according to the instructions on this link
- If you are a former student, you must register according to the instructions on this link
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.
Best Practices and Regulations
- ADMISSION
- SCHOLARSHIPS
UC3M FULL SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE MASTER'S STUDY FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/2021
CALL M02-2021 │ CLOSED DEADLINE
The Carlos III University of Madrid announces 1 full grant to study the Master in Informatics Engineering in the academic year 2020/2021, which gives access to doctoral programs of the UC3M.
The full aid will include the corresponding academic fees, as well as an annual allowance of € 11,500.
To apply for the aid it is necessary to have made the application for admission to the Master. Once the notification of admission is received, the student must pay the place reservation within the established deadlines (if the student is finally awarded, the amount of the reservation will be refunded).
Application deadline: June 25, 2020.UC3M Scholarships for the Year 2020/2021
CALL AM02-20/21-AUIP │ RESOLVED
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.
📌 Published Resolution dated 19/05/2020
General information on grants and scholarships
For more information on specific grants of interest awarded by UC3M and by other agencies or organisations.
- PRACTICAL INFORMATION
MASTER’S COURSE SCHEDULE
Check the Master’s schedule (Academic Year 2020/2021)
- 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 MASTER'S DEGREES
Double Master's Degrees offered by UC3M
Admission deadline closed
The UC3M offers the possibility of jointly studying the Master's Degree in Informatics Engineering, along with a second Official Master's Degree, which means you will obtain a high level of specialization and research training that will put you in prime position regarding employment and / or access to Ph.D. studies.
- Double Master's Degree in Informatics Engineering and Big Data Analytics 🎓 30 ECTS recognized
- Double Master's Degree in Informatics Engineering and Computer Science and Technology 🎓 30 ECTS recognized
- Double Master's Degree in Informatics Engineering and Cybersecurity 🎓 24 ECTS recognized
Depending on the Double Master’s Degree studied, you will obtain the corresponding recognized ECTS credits, so you can receive in two academic years, two Official Master's Degrees. You can access more detailed information about each Double Master's Degree via the links above.
It may interest you
- Once you have been admitted to the master's degree in Informatics Engineering, you can apply for admission to a double master's programme (requires approval from the master's director) [+] information
- Once you have been admitted to a double master's programme, you can apply to drop out of the programme and stay on only the master's degree in Informatics Engineering (requires the approval of the master's director) [+] information
- Check out the recognition table to find out which subjects will be recognized for each master's degree