Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Railway Systems - UPC Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
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The
bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Railway Systems
provides specific scientific and technological training in the field of electrical engineering, with an emphasis on railway systems, both in its industrial component and in project development and technological innovation. The aim is to provide students with tools that allow them to access qualified jobs in which they will hone the professional skills set out in Law 12/1986 or that require specific instruction in railways.
Students are trained in the fundamentals of science and engineering that allow them to supervise and manage engineering projects that involve designing, analysing, constructing, checking and maintaining systems and equipment for the generation, transmission, distribution and consumption of electric power. Other fundamental training objectives specific to the railway sector are its organisation and structure and the systems of which it is composed: electrification systems, safety and signalling systems, communications systems, installations and maintenance of rolling stock. Aspects of managing and operating railway systems are also considered.
General details
Duration
4 academic years
Study load
240 ECTS credits (including the bachelor's thesis). One credit is equivalent to a study load of 25-30 hours.
Delivery
Face-to-face
Admission mark 2025-2026 academic year
7,856
Language of instruction
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Fees and grants
Approximate fees per academic year: €1,061 (€1,800 for non-EU residents ).
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Location
Vilanova i la Geltrú School of Engineering (EPSEVG)
Official degree
Recorded in the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities
Admission
Places
200
Pre-enrolment code
31124
Places via a change of degree
Admission mark 2025-2026 academic year
7,856.
Admission mark
Weighting. University entrance examinations (PAU)
Weighting. University entrance examinations (PAU)
Registration and enrolment
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Curriculum
First semester
Chemistry
Environmental Technologies for Sustainability and Accessibility
Fundamentals of Mathematics
Informatics
Physics I
Second semester
Advanced Calculus
Differential Equations
Graphic Expression
Materials Science
Physics II
Third semester
Academic and Professional Communication Techniques
Business
Elasticity and Strength of Materials
Electrical Systems
Statistics
Thermal and Fluid Engineering
Fourth semester
Electrical Circuits
Electronic Systems
Fundamentals of Automatic Control
Mechanical Systems
Railway Systems
Fifth semester
Automatic Regulation and Digital Control
Electrical Installations and Equipment
Electrical Machines
Power Electronics
Railway Infrastructure
Sixth semester
Electric Drives
Electrical Power Generation
Electrical Power Systems
Electrification and Electrical Traction
Rolling Stock
Seventh semester
Communication, Signalling and Train Protection Systems
Production and Manufacturing Systems
Railway Cybersecurity
Railway Maintenance and Prevention Risks
Smart Grids
Agile
Battery Management Systems
Cross-Platform and Distributed Programming
Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
Electronics in Renewable Energy Systems
Emobility
Emobility Lab
Industrial Automation
Internet
Management and Saving of Electrical Energy
Motors and Electric Mobility
Renewable Energy Sources and Systems
Eighth semester
Industrial Scheduling
Project Management
Railway Management and Exploitation
Bachelor's Thesis
12
Compulsory
ECTS
Optional
ECTS
Project
ECTS
Professional opportunities
Professional opportunities
Supervision and management of engineering projects that involve designing, analysing, constructing, checking and maintaining systems and equipment for the generation, transmission and distribution of electric power.
Analysis, design, testing and control of domestic and industrial electrical installations.
Management of electrical power systems, installations and drives.
Design, installation and maintenance of electromechanics, automation and industrial production lines.
Energy and environmental management.
Energy generation in wind and solar power systems.
Drafting of technical advisory and feasibility reports.
Management, organisation, planning and quality control.
Project management in railway systems.
Management and use of railway networks.
Teaching and research.
Academic organisation
Academic calendar
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Academic regulations
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Open day
19/05/2026 17:00 h
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Open day
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Railway Systems
Day
19/05/2026
Time
17:00 h
Location
Escola Politècnica Superior d'Enginyeria de Vilanova i la Geltrú (EPSEVG)
Vilanova i la Geltrú
More information
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