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Title description
Today’s computer systems are composed of multiple computing elements interconnected at all levels. From the large servers that support computing in the cloud to distributed systems in edge computing, which interact with the physical world through sensors and actuators, shaping the Internet of Things (IoT) and cyber-physical systems. This massive interconnection has transformed the technological landscape, driving a constant evolution in the way data is processed and transmitted.
The exponential growth in connectivity, data volume and number of interconnected devices is impacting key sectors such as industry, telecommunications, automotive, transportation, logistics, agriculture, healthcare, entertainment and culture. In this context, the demand for engineers and scientists specialized in computing and communication infrastructures is higher than ever. These professionals must be able to design solutions that not only offer better performance, but also reduce energy consumption, increase system reliability and resilience, and enhance security in interconnected environments.
The Master in Computer and Network Engineering (MUICR) responds to this need by training highly qualified professionals in the field of networked computer systems. Its curriculum ranges from computing in the cloud to edge computing, delving into the study of mobile networks, wireless networks of sensors and actuators, networks for control applications, embedded and distributed systems, cluster management, heterogeneous architectures for mass computing, architecture and performance of modern multi-client processors, security and reliability in computer systems, adaptability and reconfiguration in fault-tolerant solutions, cybersecurity, as well as multimedia information processing and transmission.
Thanks to this comprehensive approach, the MUICR prepares its students to face the technological challenges of the present and the future with a global perspective and a solid technical foundation. If you want to specialize in the key technologies that are redefining the world of computing and networks, the MUICR is the best option to boost your professional career.
Objectives of the title
The Master’s Degree in Computer and Network Engineering (MUICR) trains professionals and researchers with the skills to:
– Design, configure and optimize computing and communications infrastructures, including sensorization devices, actuation and system programming (microprogramming/middleware).
– Collect, transmit and process mass data from different sources.
– Improve the performance, scalability, energy efficiency, security and reliability of computing systems and networks, from the cloud to the edge.
– Design and develop architectures and applications in sectors such as smart cities, autonomous vehicles, health, smart agriculture or industry 4.0, among others.
– Manage and optimize data centers for high performance computing applications, cloud, social networks, e-commerce, banking and multimedia transactions.
– Transfer technology to companies and research centers.
– Lead and collaborate in innovative projects with industry experts.
– To promote scientific, technical and economic progress in their professional environment.
Professional services
The Master in Computer and Network Engineering (MUICR) trains highly qualified professionals in computer and communication infrastructures. Our graduates have access to a wide range of job opportunities in the following areas:
- Management and administration of infrastructures in data and supercomputing centers.
- Network engineering for high performance environments.
- Specialization in the cloud, edge computing, IoT and cyber-physical systems.
- Computer security and reliability.
- ICT consulting and engineering in technological companies.
- Research and development (R&D) in large and medium-sized companies.
- Advanced connectivity and telecommunications services.
- Entrepreneurship in the ICT sector.
- Research and PhD in emerging technologies.
- Programmer/microprogrammer engineers, analysts, programmers or project managers in leading companies.
Aimed primarily at
The Master in Computer and Network Engineering (MUICR) is aimed at graduates in the field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) who have skills in computer programming, architecture and technology, as well as in communication networks.
- Degree in Computer Engineering, also including the old degree in Computer Engineering.
- Graduates in other related disciplines within the ICT field, such as those related to telecommunication technologies and services, industrial and automatic electronics, telecommunication electronics, telecommunication systems and imaging, among others.
- Evaluation of the suitability of each profile by the Master’s Academic Committee to ensure that candidates possess the necessary competencies for the program.
- Assessment of the access of graduates in other disciplines whose competencies differ from those mentioned above, taking into account the subjects studied and the evidence of knowledge and academic performance.
Structure of the master’s program
Credits: 60 ECTS
Compulsory:32 ects |Electives:16 ects |External Internships:0 ects |Final Master’s Thesis (TFM):12 ects
Module 1. Specific technologies :32 ects obligatory
Matter:Computing technologies at the core
Minimum credits: 12 | Character: Compulsory
Matter:Edge computing technologies and IoT systems
Minimum credits: 12 | Character: Compulsory
Matter:Technologies for highly reliable, available and integrated systems
Minimum credits: 8 | Character: Compulsory
Module 2. Specialization and professional development :16 ects electives
Matter:Specialization and areas of application
Minimum Credits: 10 | Character: Elective
Matter:Professional development
Minimum credits: 6 | Character: Optional
Note: In this subject a maximum of 6 ECTS can be carried out in external curricular internships (The study plan contemplates a maximum of 6 ECTS for external curricular internships).
Module 3. Master’s thesis :12 ects Final Degree Project
Matter:Treballe Fi de Màster
Minimum credits: 12 | Character: Treballe Fi Qualifications
In-company internships
The Master in Computer and Network Engineering (MUICR) offers the possibility of doing internships in companies, which can be curricular or extracurricular, each with specific requirements and characteristics.
Curricular practices
The curricular internships are part of the subject “Professional Development” and have a duration of 150 hours. In order to be approved, it is necessary to have the approval of the Degree’s Academic Committee, which will evaluate the information provided about the company, dates, working hours, activities to be developed and the assigned tutors, both at the academic level (UPV tutor) and in the company (company tutor). Once approved, the student must enroll in the corresponding 6 ECTS. These internships are evaluated by means of a report prepared by the student and evaluations by the tutors, from which the final grade will be determined.
Extracurricular internships
Extracurricular internships are an additional training opportunity with a maximum duration of 600 hours. They do not require registration or the approval of the Academic Committee, although they must have an academic tutor and be aligned with the contents of the master’s degree. As they are not curricular, these internships are not evaluated and do not receive an official qualification.
To find and formalize an internship, it is recommended to register your CV in the application of the Integrated Employment Service (SIE) of the UPV and access the DIRE platform (Directori d’Empreses), where offers and applications are managed. It is also possible to find a company through personal or academic contacts.
Once the company has been found, the formalization process will depend on the type of internship. Curricular internships require the approval of the Academic Committee, while extracurricular internships only require the assignment of a tutor. In both cases, an agreement will be signed with the company, managed through the Integrated Employment Service (SIE) of the UPV.
For more details on the process, you can consult the complete information in the web of the Servei Integrat d’Ocupació of the UPV.
Research and access to doctorate
The Master in Computer and Network Engineering (MUICR) offers its students advanced training that not only prepares them for the professional field, but also opens the door to research and the possibility of continuing their training with doctoral studies.
The professors of the master are directly involved in leading research lines within the Department of Computer and Systems Informatics (DISCA) of the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV). These research lines cover strategic areas such as:
- Reliability and fault-tolerance in computer systems
- Artificial vision
- Robotics
- Embedded and real time systems
- Parallel architectures for high-performance computing
- Advanced communication networks
- Quantum Computing
- Cybersecurity
The strong link between the department’s research and the contents of the master’s degree allows students to participate in innovative projects and access specialized resources, thus enriching their training and facilitating their incorporation into the scientific community.
The MUICR enables its graduates to undertake doctoral studies, allowing them to deepen the areas of knowledge developed in the master’s degree and contribute to technological and scientific progress. The requirements for access to doctoral studies in Spain are regulated by Royal Decree 99/2011, which establishes the conditions for access and admission to doctoral programs.
Thanks to the cutting-edge research carried out at DISCA, Master’s graduates have the opportunity to join leading research groups, participate in international projects and develop their own lines of work in highly topical areas.
Access to the doctoral program is an excellent opportunity for graduates who wish to specialize further in their field, either with the aim of directing their career towards academic research or to provide advanced knowledge to industry. The close collaboration of the master’s program with research groups and the links with key technology sectors ensure that doctoral students are able to develop projects with real impact, both in the scientific and industrial fields.
Academic exchange / agreements with other universities
The Master’s Degree in Computer and Network Engineering (MUICR) of the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) offers its students the opportunity to enrich their academic training through academic exchange programs, especially in the field of the Master’s Thesis (TFM). It is recommended that these stays take place between mid-April and the end of August in order to optimize the experience and academic benefit. Currently, the MUICR benefits from the wide range of agreements that the UPV has signed with different prestigious universities worldwide, and there is the possibility of extending these destinations according to the needs and interests of the students.
The strong link between the master’s degree and cutting-edge research and the scientific work of its professors enables students to find opportunities in universities and research laboratories around the world, thus broadening their training in leading academic and technological environments. These international collaborations allow students to develop their knowledge in a global context, enhancing their specialization and promoting their insertion in the field of advanced research.
For detailed and updated information on the mobility options, interested parties can consult the UPV Office of International Exchange Programs (OPII)which manages the mobility agreements and provides support in the processing of applications and international stays.
Installations and laboratories
The Master in Computer and Network Engineering (MUICR) has facilities designed to offer students an advanced learning environment, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and specialized resources. The master’s program has an exclusive classroom equipped with high-performance workstations, where students can develop their knowledge in a space adapted to the demands of the program. In this classroom, there are computers for students equipped with Intel Core i7-6700 processors, 16GB of RAM and hybrid storage with 480GB SSD and 500GB HDD. This equipment meets the needs of up to 40 students and allows the students to approach with solvency the development of projects and experimentation in advanced computing and xarxes environments.
Access to this master’s classroom is not limited exclusively to class hours, but students can use it freely outside of class time. This provides them with an optimal working space for study and team work. Furthermore, in exceptional situations, such as during the pandemic, remote access to the equipment is provided to ensure continuity of training.
Beyond the classroom, the master’s degree offers access to research laboratories where students can develop their Master’s theses and specific projects. These spaces are equipped with advanced research and work equipment, including computer clusters, shared memory systems, computing nodes, drones, robots, microcontrollers and a wide range of sensors and actuators. In addition, the project laboratory of the Department of Computer and Systems Informatics (DISCA) of the UPV, the entity responsible for the MUICR, allows the installation of specialized machinery, providing a flexible environment for experimentation and technological development.
Learning at the MUICR is complemented by digital tools that facilitate teaching, communication and collaboration. Through PoliformaT, the UPV’s learning management platform, students can access course materials, submit assignments, carry out evaluations and participate in forums with professors and classmates. In addition, the master’s classroom is equipped with a system for broadcasting and recording sessions using VideoPunctures and Microsoft Teams, which allows students to review the classes at any time and facilitates the monitoring of the classes for those students who cannot attend in person.
The recent integration of Microsoft 365 at the UPV also improves collaboration and accessibility to the master’s digital environment. Thanks to tools such as Microsoft Teams, OneNote and Office applications, students can work together, share documents and share information in the cloud, which allows them greater flexibility in carrying out their academic projects and work.
Together, these facilities and resources provide MUICR students with a high-level learning environment, combining state-of-the-art technological equipment with advanced digital platforms. This ecosystem fosters the practical development of knowledge, allowing students to work on innovative projects and acquire the necessary skills to face the current challenges in the field of computer and network engineering.
Master’s thesis
The Master’s Thesis (TFM) represents a key phase in the training of the student of the Master in Computer and Network Engineering (MUICR), with an academic credit of 12 ECTS credits. This final project allows students to apply the knowledge acquired during the master’s degree in a research work or technological development, providing innovative solutions in the field of computer and network engineering. During the TFM, students have the support of an academic tutor and, in many cases, with the collaboration of companies or research groups, which allows them to face real problems and develop practical skills essential for their professional future.
The topics in which the TFM can be developed are varied and reflect the diversity and actuality of the field. These include the design and optimization of computer architectures, the implementation of embedded and cyber-physical systems, the development of machine accelerators, cybersecurity and communication networks, the application of artificial intelligence in computing systems, the optimization of distributed and on-node systems, and the analysis of performance and reliability in computational infrastructures. In addition, students can collaborate in research projects within the specialized laboratories of the master’s program or carry out their TFM in collaboration with technology companies, which gives them the opportunity to gain experience in real professional environments and enhance their insertion in the labor market.
Collaborating companies and more
The Master in Computer and Network Engineering (MUICR) maintains a close relationship with the business sector, which provides its students with opportunities for internships, collaboration in research projects and a solid job placement after completing their studies. Leading companies in various sectors have hired or taken on internships with graduates of the master’s program, valuing their specialized training and their ability to face technological challenges in highly demanding environments.
Among the companies collaborating with the master’s degree are companies in the fields of software and machine engineering, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, automotive, industry 4.0 and telecommunications, among others. Some of the entities that have had MUICR graduates are AUTIS, BASF Digital Solutions, Baintex, Capgemini, CeSumIn, Cyber Intelligence, EDICOM, EM Microelectronic, F1-Connecting, FOCUS MÈTRICA, Ford, General Drons, InFort, LAYAKK Ciberseguretat, Mercadona, Minsait, Nextlane, OPmobility, Plastic Omnium, Prosodie, SCASSI, S2 Grup, SOTHIS, Stadler and VITCORD. The collaboration with these companies allows the master’s students to apply their knowledge in real projects, acquire high-level professional experience and establish key contacts for their future career in the field of computer and network engineering.
