If you enjoy both making music and understanding how technology works, UPF’s Master’s in Sound and Music Computing offers a way to bring those interests together. Taught in English at Poblenou campus, it is connected with the university’s Music Technology Group.
Course essentials
- Institution
- Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF)
- Land
- Spanien
- Emne
- Computer science and data, Music and audio technology
- Studie niveau
- Mastergrad
- Undervisning i sprog
- Engelsk
- Studieformat
- På campus
- Campus
- Tànger building, Poblenou campus, Barcelona, Spain
- Varighed
- 1 academic year full-time; additional preparatory study may extend the programme
- Credits
- 60 ECTS, with possible additional complementary credits depending on background
- Tuition
- 2026/27 published registration total for 60 ECTS: €1,302 for EU citizens or residents in Spain (a study stay does not qualify); €5,749.80 for the non-EU category. Additional foreign-qualification assessment and diploma charges may apply.
- Intake
- Autumn academic intake. The programme's published 2026/27 application rounds ended 5 June 2026. Check UPF for the next application cycle.
Information reviewed: 2026-10-17
Listening, programming and experimenting
Den academic programme covers audio signal processing, machine learning, music perception and computational approaches to music. A 20-credit thesis gives you a sustained project alongside 40 credits of taught study.
You might be interested in how software identifies a musical pattern, transforms a sound or supports a new instrument. These are examples of the kinds of questions that can help you decide whether the course’s technical focus matches your curiosity.
What background helps?
The programme’s OFTE STILLEDE SPØRGSMÅL describes a strong fit for applicants with computing knowledge and a musical interest, while welcoming other backgrounds with relevant preparation. Mathematics, programming, signal processing and machine learning are useful areas to review.
Den formal application requirements include a qualifying degree, transcript, English CV and motivation letter, an academic recommendation and B2 English. Depending on your preparation, additional study may extend the course; ask the academic team how this would affect your timetable and budget.
Fees and next steps
UPF’s 2026/27 fee table labels the fee row “Sound and Music Technologies”; the programme website uses “Sound and Music Computing”. The published registration amounts also appear in its admissions requirements.
The 2026/27 application rounds have closed. Check the next calendar and use our Barcelona guide to plan accommodation and everyday life.