This course approaches nuclear energy as a complete engineering system, from the behaviour of a reactor to the later life of a facility.
Study with Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya.
Course essentials
- Institution
- Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
- Country
- Spain
- Subject
- Engineering
- Study level
- Master's degree
- Teaching language
- English
- Study format
- On campus
- Campus
- Barcelona School of Industrial Engineering (ETSEIB), Barcelona, Spain
- Duration
- 1.5 academic years
- Credits
- 90 ECTS
- Tuition
- The official page lists approximately €1,743 for the programme, or €4,050 for non-EU residents, excluding non-teaching fees and the degree certificate. It does not label the fee's academic year; confirm your category and current quote with UPC.
- Intake
- September; the official page currently says pre-enrolment is closed.
Information reviewed: 2026-10-27
Learning and experience
Study covers reactor physics, radiological protection, plant systems, fuel and waste. The curriculum includes projects and a 15-ECTS thesis; the university also describes industry teaching and work placement.
Who it may suit
It may suit students interested in energy technology, safety analysis or nuclear research. Explore the scientific and operational sides of the curriculum to see which best matches the work you want to do.
Applying and costs
Engineering, physics and chemistry graduates are among the stated entry profiles. Selection considers academic preparation and experience, and the page requires English at B2.2.
The official page lists approximately €1,743 for the programme, or €4,050 for non-EU residents, excluding non-teaching fees and the degree certificate. It does not label the fee’s academic year; confirm your category and current quote with UPC.
Our Spain study guide covers the wider move and living-cost planning.
Sources: official programme page. Reviewed 27 October 2026.