This technical course may suit graduates comfortable with programming, computing and mathematical language. Think about the type of system you would enjoy investigating and the evidence you would need to evaluate its performance.
Study at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) in Spain, with teaching in English.
Course essentials
- Institution
- Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF)
- Country
- Spain
- Subject
- Computer science and data
- Study level
- Master's degree
- Teaching language
- English
- Study format
- On campus
- Campus
- Barcelona, Spain; UPF Department of Engineering
- Duration
- 1 academic year full-time or 2 part-time
- Credits
- 60 ECTS
- Tuition
- The official programme page displays €1,302 for EU students and €5,749.80 for non-EU students. The page does not label the fee’s academic year; confirm the current category, total and additional charges with UPF.
- Intake
- September–June teaching calendar; confirm the next application round.
Information reviewed: 2026-10-27
What you will learn
The programme studies agents and robots that perceive, learn, plan and communicate. Its research-oriented thesis brings practical design together with scientific evaluation. UPF identifies tracks in Big Data, Interactive Technologies and Computer Vision.
Where this could lead
It can be a route towards further research or technical work involving intelligent applications. Compare prospective thesis topics and supervision before choosing your specialisation.
Applying and planning
UPF requests a qualifying university degree, transcript, English CV, motivation letter, academic recommendation and B2-level English evidence, subject to its exemption rules. Check the official admissions page for current details.
The official programme page displays €1,302 for EU students and €5,749.80 for non-EU students. The page does not label the fee’s academic year; confirm the current category, total and additional charges with UPF.
Build a separate budget for accommodation, daily life and travel. Our Spain study guide helps you plan the move alongside the course.
Sources: official programme information · admissions. Reviewed 27 October 2026.