Autonomous University of Madrid

Master in Ingeniería Informática

Madrid, Spain Taught in Spanish Open to international students

Introduction

The Autonomous University of Madrid, established in 1968, is a distinguished public university located in the Spanish capital. With over 30,000 students and a large international cohort, the university is known for academic and research excellence across humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences and engineering. Its Madrid location provides rich cultural resources and strong professional networks that enhance both academic life and personal development.

UAM’s academic portfolio of some 41 program areas is supported by modern laboratories, extensive libraries and specialized research centers. Faculty members are active researchers who integrate cutting-edge inquiry into teaching, encouraging students to develop critical thinking and research skills. International collaborations and exchange programs expand learning opportunities and prepare graduates to address global challenges with interdisciplinary perspectives.

Students benefit from a dynamic urban campus life with cultural events, language exchange and extracurricular societies that foster creativity and community. Career services, internships and alumni networks support transitions into professional roles across Europe and beyond. For international students seeking rigorous academics, research opportunities and the vibrant cultural life of Madrid, the Autonomous University of Madrid provides a stimulating environment for academic and personal growth.

About the Program

Computer engineering at the master's level typically extends undergraduate foundations into advanced areas such as distributed systems, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, high-performance computing, software architecture, and human-computer interaction. The field prepares graduates for technical leadership in software development, systems design, research, and the increasingly broad range of industries that depend on computation. Demand for specialist postgraduate training in this area continues to grow across sectors. Programmes in this discipline generally combine coursework in advanced algorithms and computing theory with substantial project or research components that give students the opportunity to apply knowledge to complex, open-ended problems. The balance between software and hardware perspectives varies between institutions and tracks. This 1.5-year master's programme in Ingeniería Informática is offered by the Autonomous University of Madrid in Madrid, Spain, with annual tuition of €1,165.80.

Tuition in Context

This program's tuition is 55% below the typical master's in Spain.

Median tuition for that cohort is 3,087 USD, across 658 programs in our catalog.

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