Master's degree in Automotive Engineering Program By Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech (UPC) |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

4,980 EURTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Engineering - GeneralMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Degree

MEng

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The  master’s degree in Automotive Engineering  aims to provide multidisciplinary training for automotive engineers. Students develop high-level competencies that allow them to easily adapt to positions of responsibility in companies or research centres in the sector. The objective is for students to acquire knowledge of the theoretical and practical fundamentals of automotive engineering and technology related to the production of automotive vehicles. The subjects on the programme allow students to acquire knowledge and develop skills related to body engineering, components, electricity and electronics, assisted driving, management, etc.According to the specialisation they choose, students will gain in-depth knowledge of some of these areas.Engines and Mechanics (taught at the ETSEIB)Electromobility (taught at the ETSEIB)Connected Vehicles and Assisted Driving (taught at the ETSETB)

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Degree

MEng

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The  master’s degree in Automotive Engineering  aims to provide multidisciplinary training for automotive engineers. Students develop high-level competencies that allow them to easily adapt to positions of responsibility in companies or research centres in the sector. The objective is for students to acquire knowledge of the theoretical and practical fundamentals of automotive engineering and technology related to the production of automotive vehicles. The subjects on the programme allow students to acquire knowledge and develop skills related to body engineering, components, electricity and electronics, assisted driving, management, etc.According to the specialisation they choose, students will gain in-depth knowledge of some of these areas.Engines and Mechanics (taught at the ETSEIB)Electromobility (taught at the ETSEIB)Connected Vehicles and Assisted Driving (taught at the ETSETB)

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

160+
59+
72+
5.5+
General requirements Academic requirements for admission to master's degrees Specific requirements

Applicants seeking admission to this master’s degree should be university graduates with one of the following scientific or technical degrees:

  • A bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Design and Product Development, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Electronics and Automatic Control, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications Systems, Electronic Systems or Engineering Physics.
     
  • A pre-EHEA degree in Industrial Engineering; Industrial Engineering with a concentration in Mechanics, Manufacturing Technologies or Transports and Vehicles; Materials Engineering; Telecommunications Engineering,;Automatic Control and Industrial Electronics; Electronic Engineering; or Physics.
  • A pre-EHEA diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering.
Admission criteria
  • English level B2.2 and Spanish level B2 (foreign students) are required.
  • Academic record.
  • First degree and university of origin.
  • Professional experience.
2 Years
Sep
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

3,320 EUR
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International Students

4,980 EUR
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