Bring advanced computing into research and innovation. UAB’s English-taught master’s combines technical options with experience working on problems in a research setting.
Course essentials
- Institution
- Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)
- Country
- Spain
- Subject
- Computer science and data
- Study level
- Master's degree
- Teaching language
- English
- Study format
- On campus
- Campus
- School of Engineering, Bellaterra, Spain
- Duration
- 60 ECTS; confirm the full-time calendar with UAB
- Credits
- 60 ECTS
- Tuition
- 2026/27: €19.37 per credit for EU citizens and non-EU citizens holding an EU residence permit; €82 per credit for non-EU citizens without an EU residence permit. For 60 ECTS this is €1,162.20 or €4,920, respectively, before other charges. Confirm your applicable category with UAB.
- Intake
- The published start was 14 September 2026. A future cohort's calendar is not confirmed here.
Information reviewed: 2026-10-29
Learning and experience
The plan includes engineering innovation, sustainability, a compulsory 6-credit placement and a 12-credit dissertation. Options listed by UAB include high-performance computing, cloud applications, cyberphysical systems and deep learning. Placements can connect students with university groups or research centres around Barcelona.
Who it may suit
Consider this programme if you want to apply computing to scientific or technical questions and explore research-and-development work. Compare the optional subjects and potential project areas against the skills you already have and those you want to build.
Admission and intake
Computer science and related ICT graduates are the core audience. Other engineering, mathematical or scientific applicants need suitable computing foundations and may receive additional training requirements. B2 English is listed.
The published start was 14 September 2026. A future cohort’s calendar is not confirmed here.
Fees and planning
2026/27: €19.37 per credit for EU citizens and non-EU citizens holding an EU residence permit; €82 per credit for non-EU citizens without an EU residence permit. For 60 ECTS this is €1,162.20 or €4,920, respectively, before other charges. Confirm your applicable category with UAB.
Official programme information · Admission requirements
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