Overview

The Telecommunications Engineering and Smart Grids double program formed by the Master's Degree in Telecommunications Engineering and the Master Degree in Smart Grids, taught by Strathclyde University and Comillas Pontifical University in close collaboration with Iberdrola , combines industry and academia to provide students with a generic training in telematics engineering, which is completed with a specialisation in smart grids, one of the revolutions in the energy sector.

Students will have a detailed understanding of the operation and planning of electricity grids under the new paradigm of smart grids.

The students will spend one semester in Spain and one semester in Scotland; they will also carry out internships (from May to August) in leading companies such as Iberdrola, Scottish Power Energy Networks (Glasgow), Minsait, Naturgy and Gridespertise.

Career

Transmission System Operator
Marketers and aggregators
Regulators and government agencies
Research and innovation institutes
Energy sector consultants
R&D&I

Programme Structure

Courses:

Architecture of Network Services
Communication Electronics
Security in Communications Systems
Communications Systems
Telecommunications for Smart Grids

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-13 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in Spanish

Credits

187 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madrid, Spain

Disciplines

Communications Engineering View 9 other Masters in Communications Engineering 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

Completed and signed application form.
Photocopy of ID card or Passport.
For evaluation according to the admission criteria of the program:
Original or certified photocopy of the complete academic transcript, including credits and hours completed. If the studies have not been completed, the academic record obtained up to the present will be submitted.
Certificate of English language proficiency, demonstrating the required level (according to the criteria of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment) as per program requirements.
Personal statement indicating the reasons for wishing to start or continue postgraduate studies at this University in the selected program and the availability of time to pursue these studies.
Two letters of recommendation from university professors who have known the applicant or, alternatively, from company executives who sponsor the student.
Curriculum vitae.

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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

26936 EUR / year

≈ 26936 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

24597 EUR / year

≈ 24597 EUR / year

Living costs

Madrid

Spain

745 - 1260 EUR / month

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

Funding

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