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About UPM
Technical University of Madrid (UPM) — public non-profit university. It is located in Barcelona, Spain. The higher education institution was founded not so long ago — in 1971 — which is why it is considered one of the youngest in the country. As an active member of European University Association (EUA), Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER), OpenCourseWare Consortium (OCW), UPM is participating in developing the academic environment.
The university is in top-320 of the best universities in the world, according to QS World University Rankings.
At UPM, you can get a master degree in different fields of study.
- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Establishment year
- 1971
- Students
- 39,213
- International students
- 5,622
Place in ratings
- Rating QS
- 2025#321
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
---|---|
Engineering & Technology | 73 |
Social Sciences & Management | 382 |

UPM tuition fees
At UPM, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at UPM for local citizens starts from 3,050 USD per year. For international students, the cost of study differs — from 5,694 USD. On the official website of the university, you can find all the up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
It is necessary to pay attention to other costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, food, and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Master
- Local3,050USD/year
- Foreign5,694USD/year
Study programs at UPM
Economics & Business Management
Signal Theory and Communications
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Photonics Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Signal Theory and Communications
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Digital Innovation and Human Computer
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Digital Innovation and Health
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Photonics Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Digital Innovation and Health
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Digital Innovation and Human Computer
- Study form
- Full-time
Formal Methods in Computer Science
- Study form
- Full-time
Internet of Things (IoT)
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Signal Theory and Communications
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Digital Innovation and Health
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time

Bachelor degree at UPM
Admission to the bachelor's programs is based on the results of entrance examinations.
Master's degree at UPM
In order to enroll at UPM for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 5.5. TOEFL — 72 or higher.
- IELTS
- 5.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 72
UPM campus
The campus of UPM is urban. This means that students study closely to the sights and the entire recreational infrastructure of the city. This type of campus gives students more options for internships and part-time jobs.
The university has a library, in the collection of which you will find not only textbooks and scientific works, but also works of the classics, modern literature and much more. The university has everything for sports: sports grounds and clubs. Student life at UPM is filled with intercultural activities, as not only local students study here, but also students from abroad. The exchange of knowledge and experience, networking and new acquaintances — all this is an integral part of studenthood.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes
- Sport Facilities
- Yes

What to do after graduation
Spain allows university graduates to stay in the country for one more year. Graduates can spend this time looking for a job in order to change their visa to a work one. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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