Admission

1. Meet the academic requirements of master’s degree courses

These courses of study are open to holders of an official Spanish university degree or holders of an official university degree awarded by a university that is part of the European Higher Education Area which allows access to Master’s Degree courses in the country in which it was awarded. University Master’s Degrees are also open to holders of a university degree awarded by a university in a country that is not part of the European Higher Education Area, where this has been officially recognised as equivalent to a Spanish qualification that provides access to university Master’s Degrees. If the applicant’s degree has not been officially recognised, the University must first verify that the course of studies corresponds to a level of education equivalent to an official Spanish university degree and that the qualification obtained would provide admission to a Master’s Degree in the country of award. Admission following this process under no circumstances implies the official recognition of the degree or its acceptance for any other purpose except admission to the Master’s Degree course. If the student successfully completes the Master’s Degree, the qualification obtained will be fully officially valid. In addition to these requirements for admissions, which apply to every Master’s Degree course, each programme may also set its own specific entry conditions.

2. Obtaining the Pre-approval of the Master program AiEM

The process of pre-approval of the master program starts the month of December prior to the course of application. The process is carried out as soon as each applicant’s information is received. To be able to obtain a pre-approval of the master program the following documentation should be sent to master.aem@upc.edu:

  • Transcripts Academic and Professional CV
  • Motivation letter
  • Personal portfolio
  • Non-presencial access tests  (download the file to fill in)

3. Pre-enrolment into Master’s Degree Program

Consult the UPC academic calendar for the periods during which master’s degree courses are open for pre-enrolment. To enrol for a Master’s degree taught by the UPC please go to the university Master’s degree pre-enrolment page: mastersdegree.upc.edu/preregistration The applicant must then register with the application system providing a valid email address to be used as username.  A password to access the course registration system will be sent to this email address and the applicant can then use this system to enter the remainder of the details required to continue the application process. Once all the required information has been entered, the application is complete. Using the username (valid email address) and password, the application can be changed until the closing date for pre-enrolment. Details of the relevant academic qualifications that entitle the applicant to start the course must be included to support the application. Attachments can be added to the application, all details must be put in the correct section of the application. Pre-enrolment to more than one Master’s Degree course is possible and it is not necessary to re-enter the information. On the closing date for applications to the master’s program, applicants will receive an email regarding their acceptance to the course. The decision regarding acceptance to the course is also available via the pre-enrolment application system. Acceptance is conditional pending the check of information provided in the academic qualifications section. If the applicant is from a country outside the EU, the admission document is valid to initiate a visa application to remain in this country to complete the master’s program. The beginning of the academic activity of each master degree course is conditioned to the existence of a minim number of preenrolled students.

4. Complete the Master’s Degree Registration Process

The documentation that needs to be demonstrated will depend on the institution where the degree has been obtained or the previous studies that have been completed that entitle the applicant to enter the Master’s Degree course:

Qualifications completed in centers that are part of the UPC

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • If the applicant holds other qualifications related to the subject area of the Master’s Degree course applied for and that are different from those given to meet entrance requirements, it is necessary to include the original certificates and copies (or official copies) with the application.

Qualifications completed in centres cooperating with the UPC or any other Spanish national university.  In addition to previously detailed documents, it is necessary to provide.

  • Photocopy of DNI, NIE or passport.
  • Original and photocopy (or official copy) of the certificate that entitles the applicant to start the master’s program or proof of payment for the certificate
  • Original and photocopy (or official copy) of a certificate issued by the institution that awarded the qualification detailing each subject studied.  The certificate must include information about the number of hours/ credits studied and grade for each subject. This certificate must also include the global average obtained by the student.
  • Any other documentation required to enter a particular Master’s Degree course.

Qualifications completed in foreign universities or institutions of higher education

  • Photocopy of DNI, NIE or passport.
  • Original and photocopy (or official copy) of the homologation of the qualification that entitles the applicant to enter the Master’s Degree program.
  • If the title has not been homologated, is necessary to provide the original and a photocopy of the certificate (or official copy) that was awarded either by the university or institution where the title was obtained or by the education authority of the country to which the university belongs. This document must confirm that the duration of the degree was at least three years and that is it a valid precursor to studies at postgraduate level (master’s degree) in that country.  If that is not possible, it must indicate the level of higher education that the degree gives access to in the country where it was awarded.
  • Original and photocopy (or official copy) of a certificate from the institution that awarded the degree detailing each subject that has been studied.  The certificate must detail the number of hours and credits studied and must include the grade awarded for each subject. This certificate also must contain information on the mark scheme and how grades are awarded.
  • If the applicant holds other qualifications related to the subject area of the Master’s Degree course applied for and that are different from those given to meet entrance requirements, it is necessary to include the original certificates and copy (or official copy) with the application.
Important.
 
All documents issued in countries that do not belong to the European Union must be stamped and legalised by the appropriate government department.
 
After the validity of the necessary documentation has been checked, registration for the particular course can continue.  Once the applicable registration fees have been paid, the registration process is complete and the applicant is a student of the Master’s Degree program of the UPC.