Overview

The Innovation and Research in Informatics (MIRI) programme at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, is designed to provide a solid background in different aspects of research in the fields of advanced computing, computer graphics and virtual reality, computer networks and distributed systems, high-performance computing and service engineering.

Professional opportunities

Graduates of the MIRI will have the ability to analyse and solve complex problems in information technology-related domains. They will thus be qualified to work in any company willing to incorporate emerging technologies in the sector, especially those with R&D centres, in public and private research centres and in university departments, in which they might work on new research and start a doctoral degree.

Competencies - Generic competencies

Generic competencies are the skills that graduates acquire regardless of the specific course or field of study. The generic competencies established by the UPC are capacity for innovation and entrepreneurship, sustainability and social commitment, knowledge of a foreign language (preferably English), teamwork and proper use of information resources.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Computing

Computer Graphics and Virtual Reality

Computer Networks and Distributed Systems

Data Mining and Business Intelligence

Data Science

High Performance Computing

Service Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-29 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Innovation Management View 7 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in Spain

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Official Spanish university degree or a degree from a university in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) that allows access to a master’s program.
Degree from a non-EHEA university. If not homologated, the UPC verifies equivalence to a Spanish degree and that it allows master’s access in the issuing country. This does not imply homologation or recognition beyond admission. The master’s diploma remains fully valid.
UPC bachelor’s students missing only the thesis, up to 9 ECTS, or a language requirement may apply. Schools may set extra conditions or deny access. A bachelor’s degree must be completed before awarding the master’s.
Holders of official diplomas under Royal Decree 822/2021 may apply if they hold an official undergraduate or university diploma.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2700 EUR / year

≈ 2700 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1162 EUR / year

≈ 1162 EUR / year

Living costs

Barcelona

Spain

770 - 1360 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scolarships and financial aids for this master program are:

Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS) is offering 4 scholarship grants for MSc students on the Master in Innovation and Research in Informatics Program in FIB, UPC for the High Performance Computing specialization.

BSC-CNS is a prestigious research center and a leader at national and european level in various scientific fields. It is a holder of the Severo Ochoa Award in Research, and a PRACE Advanced Training Centre in HPC, as well as being the leading center in the Spanish Supercomputing Network (RES).

The duration of each scholarship is for the 2 academic years of the program starting September 2013.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to join research groups with top-level scientists and will carry out their MSc thesis research in cutting-edge areas of Supercomputing, HPC or the application areas of Life Sciences, Earth Sciences and Computer Applications in Science and Engineering.

Available Scholarships:

2 scholarships contributing to fees: 3200 euros/per annum each
1 scholarship contributing to fees / accommodation: 6000 euros/per annum
1 scholarship for international (non EU) citizen: 12000 euros/per annum

Fundació Catalunya-La Pedrera scholarships

The Fundació Catalunya-La Pedrera has announced the inclusion of the Master in Innovation and Research in Informatics in its programme of Scholarships for Excellence Masters for the 2013-2014 edition.
This programme grants scholarships covering the tuition fees expenses, as well as some pocket money for the students. The conditions to opt for one of those scholarships will be published during June and July.

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Scholarships Information

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