Program Overview
The Computer Engineering: Computer Security and Intelligent Systems at Universitat Rovira I Virgili is a MA programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Computer Engineering: Computer Security and Intelligent Systems programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Spain and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 3,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,910 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Tarragona, Spain
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Computer Engineering: Computer Security and Intelligent Systems programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Research and Entrepreneurship in Computer Engineering *\', \'High Performance Architectures\', \'Software Architecture\', \'Visualisation and Interaction Systems\', \'Numerical Methods in Engineering\', \'Management of Informatic Systems *\', \'Architectures for Distributed Systems\', \'Cryptology and Information Security\', \'Development of Informatic Projects *\', "Final Master\'s Project", \'Biometric Identification\', \'Privacy Protection\', \'Forensic Informatics\', \'Introduction to Multi-Agent Systems\', \'Artificial Vision and Pattern Recognition\', \'Multi-Criteria Decision Support Systems\', \'Multimedia Security\', \'Ubiquitons Computing\', \'Work Placement\', \'Neural and Evolutive Computing\', \'Complex Networks\', \'Knowledge Representation and Engineering\', \'Planning and Approximate Reasoning\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission qualifications
An official university degree in computer engineering or a related subject, or a university degree that qualifies graduates to practise the profession of technical engineer specialised in computer science or a related field.
Specific documentation
As well as the compulsory documentation required for pre-enrolment on the programme, students must also submit the following documents:
- Proof of any other qualifications that are presented.
Selection criteria
The pre-enrolled candidates will be selected on the basis of the following criteria:
1. Average grade of the academic record of the official university qualification that enables the candidate to be admitted to the programme. Up to 10 points.
2. Other official university qualifications in computer science or related areas, other than the qualification required for admission on the master\xc2\x92s programme (technical engineering or diploma, engineering, bachelor\xc2\x92s degree of pre-EHEA bachelor\xc2\x92s degree, master\xc2\x92s degree, postgraduate or doctorate). Up to 2 punts.
3. Official certificates of competence in English: First Certificate or equivalent, or certificates of a higher level. Should candidates not have an official certificate, they can do a level test at the URV\xc2\x92s Language Service. Those students who come from English-speaking countries or who completed their previous studies in English do not need to provide an official certificate. Up to 1 point.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,910 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,910 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Universitat Rovira I Virgili directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Universitat Rovira I Virgili
Universitat Rovira I Virgili
southern Catalonia, Spain
University of Rovira i Virgili is located in the Catalan cities of Tarragona, Reus, Tortosa Vila-seca, el Vendrell and Vilafranca del Penedès (Spain). Its name is in honor of Antoni Rovira i Virgili.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2019-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 60