Connect biological questions with computational tools. This UPF–UB master’s welcomes backgrounds in life sciences as well as computing and quantitative disciplines.
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
- Campus del Mar, Barcelona, Spain
- Duration
- 2 academic years
- Credits
- 120 ECTS
- Tuition
- The official page displays EU tuition of €1,302 and non-EU tuition of €5,749.80. It does not label a specific academic year; confirm the applicable intake, fee category and additional charges. For the two-year Bioinformatics course these amounts are shown per academic year.
- Intake
- September; confirm the next academic-year calendar
Information reviewed: 2026-10-31
Learning and opportunities
Optional study allows different bioinformatics interests to develop. A full-time second-year research placement leads to a scientific-style manuscript and presentation. It may suit students considering biomedical computing, research groups or later doctoral work.
Admissions and intake
Applicants submit a relevant degree and transcript, English CV, motivation letter and a recommendation. Selection considers academic performance and programme fit; the official page lists B2 English evidence among optional documents.
September; confirm the next academic-year calendar. Teaching is in English for the route described here.
Fees
The official page displays EU tuition of €1,302 and non-EU tuition of €5,749.80. It does not label a specific academic year; confirm the applicable intake, fee category and additional charges. For the two-year Bioinformatics course these amounts are shown per academic year.
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