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Description of the title
The Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering is professionally oriented. It trains highly qualified professionals capable of adequately performing the profession of computer engineering, offering advanced training that develops aspects of leadership and management of technology companies and computer projects, deepens the learning of technological aspects and introduces students to the different areas of application of Computer Engineering.
It promotes the professional development of its students through the completion of their final master’s thesis in technology companies, seminars given by professionals from the sector, the promotion of entrepreneurship and the development of skills associated with professional practice such as leadership, teamwork and communication skills. In short, it trains experts in leadership and management of IT projects, analysis and design of advanced and complex ICT solutions, with an ethical and sustainable approach. The degree has the EURO-INF seal of excellence awarded by the European Quality Assurance Network for Informatics Education (EQUANIE).
Objectives of the degree
The master’s degree syllabus is in line with the recommendations of the ministerial order published in the Official State Gazette of August 4, 2009, which establishes the requirements for the verification of university degrees that enable students to practice the profession of computer engineering.

The main objective is to train professionals capable of projecting and designing products, processes and facilities in all areas of computer engineering. Capable of planning, directing, coordinating and developing projects in companies and technology centers, in innovative environments and multidisciplinary contexts, applying principles of ethical responsibility, legislation and professional ethics.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering have the ability to establish themselves as professionals in the area of ICT in the exercise of their profession as Computer Engineers, being competent and responsible in advanced computer technologies in a transversal way. They are trained in the direction and management of projects and multidisciplinary work teams that solve technologically complex problems, communicating their ideas with rigor, accuracy and honesty. Socially and ethically committed professionals are trained to work in a global society. Graduates of the Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering can work in a wide range of IT fields, both in the private sector and in the public administration, where they can participate in positions of responsibility of a transversal nature or in positions of advanced specialization.
- Management of IT areas: strategic planning, elaboration, direction, coordination, and technical and economic management in the fields of computer engineering in multidisciplinary environments.
- IT project management: research, development and innovation projects in companies and technology centers, ensuring the safety of people and goods, the final quality of the products and their homologation.
- Technology consulting and advisory services: providing technology solutions and recommendations to companies and organizations.
- Systems architect: model, design, define the architecture, implement, manage, operate, administer and maintain applications, networks, systems, services and IT content.
- Information security manager: implementation of information security policies in organizations.
- IT solutions quality managers: product and process quality assurance.
- Cybersecurity: protection of data and computer systems against threats and vulnerabilities.
- Digital transformation managers: implementing the digital transformation strategy in organizations.
- Data Scientist: provide information from data by optimizing the analysis process and visual representation of the data.
- Specialists in advanced IT systems and solutions.
With these skills, graduates can face different situations and activities in the working world, adapting to diverse industries and solving complex technological problems.
Aimed primarily at
The program is designed for those who have a solid background in Computer Engineering and wish to advance their professional career.
- Graduates in Computer Engineering.
- Graduates in degrees equivalent to the degree of Graduate in Computer Engineering from any Spanish university.
- Students enrolled in the PARS in Computer Engineering at the UPV with a maximum of 30 credits pending from the Degree in Computer Engineering, as long as these credits belong to the Elective Subject Module (27 credits) or Final Degree Project Module (12 credits).
Blended teaching
Hybrid teaching mode (50% in-person and 50% non-in-person).
In-person classes at ETSINF are held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the first three semesters.
Online synchronous classes are held on Mondays and Fridays. Students connect with the teaching staff through the Teams platform to follow the class from wherever they want.
In the course schedule, all online classes are associated with «ETS DE INGENIERÍA INFORMÁTICA (Edificio 1Z)».
Structure of the master’s program
Credits: 120 ECTS
Mandatory:60 ects |Electives:45 ects |External internships:0 ects |Final Master’s thesis (TFM):15 ects
Module 1. Leadership and management :12 ects mandatory
Subject:IT management and governance
Minimum credits: 6 | Character: Mandatory
Subject:IT project planning and management
Minimum credits: 6 | Character: Mandatory
Module 2. Computer Technologies :48 ects mandatory
Subject:Configuration and optimization of computer systems
Minimum credits: 6 | Character: Mandatory
Subject:Internet: networks and security
Minimum credits: 6 | Character: Mandatory
Subject:Embedded and ubiquitous systems
Minimum credits: 6 | Character: Mandatory
Subject:Graphics and multimedia applications
Minimum credits: 6 | Character: Mandatory
Subject:Auditing, quality and management of information systems
Minimum credits: 6 | Character: Mandatory
Subject:High performance computing
Minimum credits: 6 | Character: Mandatory
Subject:Distributed services and applications
Minimum credits: 6 | Character: Mandatory
Subject:Intelligent systems
Minimum credits: 6 | Character: Mandatory
Module 3. Electives :30 ects mandatory
Subject:Elective
Minimum credits: 30 | Character: Mandatory
Note: 9 elective subjects of 6 credits are offered. Students select the 5 they prefer to take to complete the 30 credits.
Module 4. Professional development :15 ects mandatory
Subject:Professional development
Minimum credits: 15 | Character: Mandatory
Note: In this subject a maximum of 15 ECTS can be carried out in external curricular internships (The syllabus contemplates a maximum of 15 ECTS for external curricular internships).
Module 5. Master’s Thesis :15 ects mandatory
Subject:Master’s Thesis
Minimum credits: 15 | Character: Final Degree Project
Internships
MUIINF students will be able to do curricular and extracurricular internships.
Curricular
MUIINF students may recognize up to a maximum of 15 ECTS (375 hours) for external professionalizing academic internships of a curricular nature in the subject of Professional Development.
Extracurricular
In addition, the student may also carry out extracurricular internships, up to a maximum of 1200 hours, which will appear as a mention in the academic transcript.
Through the Educational Cooperation Programs, the Universitat Politècnica de València establishes a collaboration with companies and institutions in the field of education and employment. Within the framework of this cooperation is the realization of internships in companies and institutions for students of the Universitat Politècnica de València.
The Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering promotes the participation of students in company internships in order to complement learning in the academic environment and learning in the professional environment.
In-company internships are regulated in accordance with the regulations established by the different competent bodies. The students of the master’s degree can carry out internships in companies in this context.
The promotional actions are aimed, on the one hand, at companies interested in offering internships to students of the university master’s degree in computer engineering, and on the other hand, at the interest of the students of the master’s degree in carrying out internships aimed at their level and professional profile.
The aim is to provide a differentiating context in which the internship offer is aimed at students of the master’s degree in computer engineering (and not the bachelor’s degree). And that students can continue to attend master’s degree classes.
Promotional actions will be carried out once or twice each year depending on the students’ interest in internships.
The management of the internship offers and their application by the students is done through the system DIRE offered by the Integral Employment Service (SIE) of the UPV. In this application, students can register their curriculum vitae and register in the internship offers that arrive at the Internship Unit, associated with the corresponding center and degree. For their part, companies can complete applications for internships through the DIRE system, as well as view the resumes of students who have registered in their offer and who meet the requirements requested.
Research and access to Ph.
Graduates of the Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering may continue with advanced training, pursue a doctorate, or participate in research, innovation and transfer projects by joining research institutes or centers.
- The MUIINF degree allows access to the Doctoral Program in Computer Science (https://www.upv.es/entidades/edoctorado/en/doctorate-program-in-computer-science/), without requiring additional training.
- It also allows access to other doctoral programs of the UPV, with complementary training, such as: PhD in Geomatics Engineering, PhD in Telecommunications and PhD in Industrial Engineering and Production.
Academic exchange / agreements with other universities
As a MUIINF student there is the possibility of carrying out an academic exchange under different programs, such as Erasmus + Studies, Euromovex, Erasmus+ Internships, Santander-Promoe-Erasmus+ International, Vulcanus or with Cooperation scholarships.
In the Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering, the third semester (Electives Module) and the fourth semester (Professional Development Module and Master’s Thesis Module), which make up a total of 60 ECTS credits, can be taken on an exchange basis. The academic exchange will be carried out within the framework of an exchange agreement and the recognition will be done en bloc. To do so, students must complete a project comparable, in credits and content, to the TFM of the degree, and take and pass subjects offered at the host university to complete the 60 ECTS required.
It is possible to carry out an academic exchange during a single semester of 30 ECTS. Likewise, the recognition of these credits will be done as a block, and students must take and pass subjects offered at the host university to complete the 30 ECTS.
- Semester A of the 2nd year (30 ECTS, Electives Module)
- Semester B of the 2nd year (30 ECTS, Professional Development Module and Master’s Thesis Module)
- 2nd complete course (60 ECTS)
The ETSINF has more than 80 academic exchange agreements currently signed at the European level (Erasmus+, Switzerland and the United Kingdom), in addition to agreements with non-European universities.
Facilities and laboratories
The ETSINF makes available to the Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering the Alan Turing (V.1G.041) and Ada Byron (V.1G.003) teaching laboratories, located on the second floor of building 1G. Both have a capacity of 56 students, each equipped with 30 computers, which have been renovated during July 2022.
In addition, the school also makes available to the master’s degree program the classrooms 1G 0.1 (V.1G.0.069), with a capacity of 108 students, and 1G 0.2 (V.1G.0.0.070), with a capacity of 72 students. These classrooms could be used by the master’s program during evaluation periods or for those activities that require a conventional classroom layout.
The Neumann (V.1E.1013) and Boole (V.1E.2040) laboratories, both located in building 1E, are specially adapted for group work. The Neumann laboratory, located on the second floor, has 12 tables, each with its own computer and capacity for 6 students, with a total capacity of 72 students. The Boole laboratory, located on the second floor of building 1E, has 8 islands of tables, each with its own computer, with a total capacity for 40 students.
Non-presential work can be carried out using the services of the Universitat Politècnica de València’s teaching support computer platforms. Currently there are two systems that allow the design and organization of online teaching materials: PoliformaT and media UPV. It also has a Microsoft TEAMS license for the dynamization of synchronous sessions on the digital platform and the Video Apuntes platform, which allows automatic video recording of face-to-face classes.
Master’s Thesis
Collaborating companies and more
Our students work in:
Collaborating companies
- ACERNET SL
- Arisnova SL
- AUTIS INGENIEROS SLU
- CAPGEMINI ESPAÑA S.L.
- Cognodata Consulting S.L
- Digital Transformation Management SL
- EDICOM
- F1-CONNECTING, S.L
- INFORMANCE S.L.
- ISVISOFT WARE SL
- NTT Data Spain S.L.U.
- OKODE (OPEN KODE S.L.)
- ROBOTNIK AUTOMATION SLL
- Triple Cherry S.L
- VERAZIAL LABS, S.L.
- We are Open S.L
Chairs and classrooms linked to the ETSINF
- Open Data Chair
- Stadler Chair
- Istobal Chair
- HP-UPV Chair
- DISID MuleSoft Chair
- Chair of Artificial Intelligence Applied to Public Administration
- Roche Classroom
- Classroom for the promotion of employability in the ICT sector