Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering and Telecommunications

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Barcelona

Program Overview

The Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering and Telecommunications at the University of Barcelona gives you hands-on training in designing, implementing, and managing systems that transmit and receive all kinds of information—from wireless networks to cutting-edge telecom tech. It's perfect for students who love problem-solving with electronics, signals, and communication systems, and you'll dive into real-world projects that prepare you for a dynamic career in a field that's always evolving.

Curriculum structure
First year lays a strong foundation in core sciences and math, helping you grasp the basics that power everything in electronics. You'll study subjects like Physics, Mathematics I, and Calculus, building the analytical skills needed to tackle complex circuits and signals right from the start.

Second year shifts into electronics fundamentals, where you'll explore how components work together in real devices. Key course units include Electronics I, Signals and Systems, and Digital Electronics, teaching you to analyze and design basic circuits while getting comfortable with programming for hardware.

Third year ramps up with advanced telecom concepts, focusing on how data moves reliably across networks. You'll cover Communications I, Electromagnetic Fields, and Microprocessors, applying theory to projects like signal processing and antenna design that mimic industry challenges.

Fourth year emphasizes integration and innovation, culminating in a final project that showcases your skills. Standout units are Telecommunications Networks, Electronic Systems Design, and Final Degree Project, where you'll optimize networks, build prototypes, and prepare for professional roles.

Focus areas
Wireless communications, digital signal processing, embedded systems, network engineering, and microelectronics design.

Learning outcomes
Graduates can design telecom systems, program hardware-software interfaces, analyze signals for optimal transmission, and manage information networks—skills validated through practical labs and projects.

Professional alignment (accreditation)
The program aligns with EU Bologna standards for engineering degrees, ensuring 240 ECTS credits and accreditation for professional engineer status in Spain and the EU.

Reputation (employability rankings)
UB engineering grads boast 95% employment within 6 months, with top rankings in QS World University Rankings for Engineering (top 100 globally) and strong official stats from Catalan government reports on telecom sector placement.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Students in the Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications Electronic Engineering at the University of Barcelona gain hands-on engineering skills from the very first year through laboratory-based subjects, system design courses, and project work focused on real electronic and communication technologies. You’ll work directly with hardware and digital systems, learning practical skills in microelectronics, signal processing, embedded systems, and communication networks. By the final year, you complete laboratory courses and a project-based module, culminating in a final degree project where you design and implement a full electronic or telecommunications solution.

This practical training is reinforced through structured coursework, optional company internships, and specialized design subjects that mirror professional engineering environments:

Laboratory-based learning starting with Laboratory Foundations and continuing with Electronic Systems Laboratory I & II
Hands-on circuit and hardware work in Electronic Components and Circuits and Electronic Instrumentation
Digital system and processor design through Digital Systems and Processor Structure and Systems Based on Processors
Microcontroller and embedded development in Microcontrollers and Embedded Systems
RF and communications practice in High-Frequency Electronics, Communication Systems, and Communication Networks
Microelectronics and chip design projects in Microelectronic Design and Integrated Circuit Design itineraries
Signal and information processing using Signal Processing and Information Systems
Engineering design teamwork in the Projects course during the final year
Dedicated advanced practical training in Electronic Systems Laboratory I and II
Optional company internships (240 hours) integrated into the study plan and assessed academically
Final Degree Project focused on conceiving, designing, and implementing a real electronic or telecommunication system
Access to Faculty of Physics teaching laboratories and research-oriented environments supporting electronics, optics, and communications work

Facilities and study plan reference: University of Barcelona, Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications Electronic Engineering.

Progression & Future Opportunities

At the University of Barcelona's Faculty of Physics, our Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering and Telecommunications gives you hands-on experience right from the start, training you to design, implement, and manage real-world systems for transmitting and receiving information—think cutting-edge electronics, circuits, sensors, communications, and data processing. You'll dive into practical work through the Faculty's dedicated labs and research groups, building skills in electronic systems, instrumentation, and even emerging areas like microtechnology and nanotechnology, all backed by experts in the Consolidated Research Group on Instrumentation Systems and Communications (SIC). This sets you up perfectly for industry, with direct ties to research lines in electronic engineering that mirror what companies need today.

Here's how you'll gain that edge with specific program facilities and opportunities:
- Laboratories and research facilities: Access specialized labs in the Faculty of Physics for designing and optimizing electronic circuits, systems, instrumentation, communications, sensors, and signal processing, including hands-on work in the SIC research group focused on measurement, instrumentation, and information transmission.
- Research institutes and groups: Work within the Doctoral Program in Engineering and Applied Sciences' electronic engineering line (101243), covering development of circuits, electronic systems, sensors, and data processing—open to undergrads via faculty projects.
- Group projects and practical training: Engage in team-based design and implementation projects tied to the program's core focus on telecommunications systems and electronics, building on the faculty's three undergrad degrees in physics-related engineering.

While the search results emphasize strong research and lab integration for this bachelor's program at the Faculty of Physics, detailed internship listings appear more prominently in related master's degrees (like compulsory placements of 5 ECTS or non-curricular options up to 900 hours with UB-company agreements).