Graduate School of Engineering and Basic Sciences
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- 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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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.
│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
- PROGRAM
- CURRICULUM
The Master's Degree is made up of 90 ECTS credits, a group taught in Spanish will be offered.
The group to be taught in Spanish will be in the afternoon/evening timetable slot (with an estimated 4:00 p.m. start from Monday to Friday).
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
QUALITY INDICATORS
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
- 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
- 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 *
2019-2020 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 2019/2020
- 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.
Best Practices and Regulations
- ADMISSION
- SCHOLARSHIPS
UC3M Scholarships for the Year 2019/2020
CALL AM04-19/20-AUIP │ RESOLVED
The Carlos III University of Madrid announces 1 aid for the academic year 2019-20, 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: 10th April 2019.
Resolutions: from 26th April 2019.
☛ Published Resolution dated May 22, 2019
UC3M FULL SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE MASTER'S STUDY FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2019/2020
CALL M02-1920 │ RESOLVED
The Carlos III University of Madrid announces 1 full grant to study the Master in Informatics Engineering in the academic year 2019/2020, which gives access to doctoral programs of the UC3M.
The full aid will include the corresponding academic fees, as well as a monthly allowance of € 945.36 gross.
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: May 20, 2019.☛ Award Resolution July 01, 2019
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
- 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
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MASTER IN INFORMATICS ENGINEERING MASTER IN COMPUTER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY The UC3M offers you the possibility of jointly studying the Master in Informatics Engineering, along with the Master in Computer Science and Technology. The former allows you to acquire the training to practice as a Informatics Engineer. This study option 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.
Master in Informatics Engineering
The Master in Informatics Engineering (Computer 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 program 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 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: This module provides advanced training in legal matters, technology company management, strategic planning and project management, paying special attention to innovation and R & D management.
- Information Technology: This module allows students to engage in further study of technological aspects typical of computer engineering, which will enable students to gain an overview and detailed knowledge of this area.
- Master's Thesis: This involves preparing a comprehensive project for Computer Engineering with a professional slant.
Master in Computer Science and Technology
The Master in Computer Science and Technology program is geared towards advanced specialized or multidisciplinary training aimed at either providing an academic or professional specialization or promoting initiation into research.
The Master Program aims at students to acquire advanced scientific and technological knowledge on this subject and master a set of theoretical principles, scientific methods and formal instruments that enable them to carry out research, development and innovation work in this area, all in a flexible way to facilitate its adaptation to a rapidly changing environment such as IT.
MASTERS IN NUMBERS
◉ INFORMATICS ENGINEERING
- ☛ 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
◉ COMPUTER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- ☛ For the 8th consecutive year one of the best master's in Spanish of its specialty (Ranking The World). 2nd place in his specialty in the ranking of best masters in the year 2016
- ☛ Organize the master to your liking: a very varied offer of 18 subjects of which you must choose 10 mixing if you want different aspects of the computer science that are of your interest
- ☛ 100% employability
- CURRICULUM
STRUCTURE
The Double Master's Degree Curriculum is structured around two academic years in which you will take 90 ECTS from the Master's Degree in Informatics Engineering and 30 ECTS from the Master's Degree in Computer Science and Technology.
The 120 total credits from the dual curriculum is broken down as follows:
- In the first year, students take subjects for the Master's Degree in Informatics Engineering (30 ECTS in each semester). Each semester you will take six core subjects, four of 6 ECTS and two of 3 ECTS.
- During the second year of teaching, you will take four subjects in Informatics Engineering, two subjects in Computer Science and Technology and two Master's Thesis.
You will have 30 validated ECTS credits, and on completion you receive two Official Master's Degree qualifications.
Course 1 - Semester 1
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Informatics Engineering Informatics Systems Integration 6 C Decision Support Systems 6 C Computer Systems Audit and Certification 6 C Technology-Based Firms Management 3 C Computer Engineering Legal and Ethical Issues 3 C Computer Networks Design and Management 6 C Course 1 - Semester 2
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Informatics Engineering 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 Informatics Engineering Computer Modeling and Simulation Methods 6 C High Performance Computing 3 C Informatics Project Management R & D 6 C Automated Production Systems 3 C Computer Science and Technology Methods and techniques aimed at development of reserach 6 C Seminars 6 C Course 2 - Semester 2
Master Thesis Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Master Thesis. Master in Informatics Engineering 12 TFM Master Thesis. Master in Computer Science and Technology 18 TFM C) Compulsory
TFM) Master Thesis
course Programs
- QUALITY
Informatics Engineering
GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION
☛ First year offered: 2009
- Information about Master´s Degree
- Verification Report
- Monitoring of Official Degrees
- Accreditation report
Graduate Profile and Competences
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).
- Academic Committee
- Minutes of Academic Committee and Reports of Degree (Restricted access)
QUALITY INDICATORS
Computer Science and Technology
GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION
☛ First year offered: 2013
Graduate Profile and Competences
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).
- Academic Committee
- Minutes of Academic Committee and Reports of Degree (Restricted access)
QUALITY INDICATORS
- 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
Check the requirements of the Master in Informatics Engineering.
Check the requirements of the Master in Computer Science and Technology.
Admission criteria
Check the admission criteria of the Master in Informatics Engineering.
Check the admission criteria of the Master in Computer Science and Technology.
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
Check the requirements of the Master in Informatics Engineering for students with foreign university degrees.
Check the requirements of the Master in Computer Science and Technology for students with foreign university degrees.
IMPORTANT:
Students are expressly notified that admission to the Master's degree in Computer Science and Technology does not presuppose nor does it automatically lead to admission to the Master's degree in Informatics Engineering.
- ENROLLMENT
FEES *
2019-2020 Academic year
Informatics Engineering Reservation fee1 €450 Price EU students €29.78 / ECTS Price Non EU students €154.80 / ECTS Credits enrolling2 90 ECTS Computer Science and Technology Reservation fee1 €450 Price EU students €45.02 / ECTS Price Non EU students €84.07 / ECTS Credits enrolling2 30 ECTS 1 Reservation fee will be paid once the student receives notification of admission to the master’s, and deducted from the first tuition payment.
2 Admission and registration on the double master's degree course will provide exemption from ECTS credits which will be validated according to the curriculum (see Program). Having obtained credits from both syllabuses, together with validation of 30 ECTS you will be able to obtain two official master's qualifications in little more than a year and a half.
* Pending approval by the Regional Government of Madrid for 2019/2020NOTE: The enrolment fees do not include the cost of issuing the master’s degree certificate
Important
☛ Enrollment in the Master's Degree will occur when the application stage has been passed and after completion of the admission process.
☛ Enrollment completely registers the student in the Master's Degree.
☛ A minimum enrollment of 25 students will have to be reached for each elective subject to be taught.
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
- PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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