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.
课程必备知识
- 机构
- Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF)
- 国家
- 西班牙
- 主题
- Computer science and data, Music and audio technology
- 学习水平
- Master's degree
- 教授语言
- 英语
- 学习方式
- 校园里
- 校园
- Tànger building, Poblenou campus, Barcelona, Spain
- 持续时间
- 1 academic year full-time; additional preparatory study may extend the programme
- 荣誉
- 60 ECTS, with possible additional complementary credits depending on background
- 学费
- 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.
- 入学
- 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
"(《世界人权宣言》) 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 常见问题 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.
"(《世界人权宣言》) 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 巴塞罗那指南 to plan accommodation and everyday life.