Bachelor in Industrial Electronics and Automation Engineering

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University Carlos III de Madrid

Program Overview

The Bachelor in Industrial Electronics and Automation Engineering at University Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) gives you hands-on training in designing, building, and managing cutting-edge electronic systems and automated processes that power modern industries like manufacturing, robotics, and energy. It's perfect for students who love tinkering with tech, solving real-world problems through circuits and software, and want a career where you create the smart factories of tomorrow—think someone curious about how robots work or how to make production lines smarter and more efficient.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1:
You start by building a solid foundation in engineering basics, studying subjects like Mathematics, Physics, and Programming. This year helps you develop analytical thinking and gives you the tools to understand how electronic and automated systems are built from the ground up.

Year 2:
In your second year, you begin connecting theory to real applications through courses such as Circuit Theory, Electronics, Signals and Systems, and Control Fundamentals. You’ll start working with real components and systems, gaining a clearer picture of how electronics and automation operate in practice.

Year 3:
This is where the program becomes highly practical and specialised. You’ll dive into Industrial Automation I, Control Engineering I, and Digital Electronics, while also studying Analog Electronics and Electrical Machines and Installations. By this stage, you’ll be designing, simulating, and testing complete automated systems—from robotic processes to intelligent production lines.

Year 4:
In your final year, you integrate everything you’ve learned through advanced topics and your Final Degree Project. You’ll work on real-world engineering challenges, often linked to industry, applying your knowledge in automation, electronics, and system design to create innovative solutions.

Focus areas: Dive into circuit design (analog, digital, power), embedded systems, industrial automation, robotics principles, instrumentation, and system simulation—tailored for innovating in factories and tech integration.

Learning outcomes: You'll gain skills like modeling/simulating systems (CE7), automatic control techniques for automation (CE8), robotics applications (CE9), industrial IT/comms (CE10), and designing full control systems (CE11).

Professional alignment (accreditation): This degree aligns directly with regulated profiles for industrial engineers, covering specification, design, implementation, and maintenance of electronic/automated systems—verified under official Spanish standards for electronics and automation roles.

Reputation (employability rankings): UC3M engineering grads rank high in employability, with strong QS World University Rankings placement for engineering (top in Spain for tech fields) and official stats showing 90%+ employment within 6 months in automation sectors. (Note: Program-specific data emphasizes industry demand for these profiles.)

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), the Bachelor in Industrial Electronics and Automation Engineering dives right into hands-on learning from day one, so you'll build real-world skills in designing, simulating, and implementing automated systems, industrial electronics, and robotics. You'll work with cutting-edge tools for specification, simulation, tuning, and maintenance of electronic equipment, plus automation of machines, processes, and decision-support systems—all in the state-of-the-art facilities at our Leganés Campus, where top researchers from the Electronic Technology and Systems Engineering and Automation Departments guide you every step.

This practical focus means you'll get experience with:
- Systems-based training and simulation: Hands-on practice with simulation systems for industrial processes, robotized systems, and automated inspection tools to test designs before real-world deployment.
- Laboratories for electronics and automation: Dedicated labs in the Electronic Technology Department for designing, calibrating, and operating instrumentation, measurement systems, and control rooms—equipped for everything from electronic subsystems to integrated automated systems.
- Group projects on real engineering challenges: Collaborative work applying knowledge to identify, formulate, and solve problems in products, processes, and methods, including robot programming and system integration.
- Software and digital tools for simulation and design: Tools for specification, simulation, documentation, and tuning of industrial electronic systems, plus modeling for automation and decision-making support.
- Industry-relevant facilities and research integration: Access to labs tied to leading research groups in electronics, automation, and systems engineering, with faculty who produce high-impact work in these areas.

Progression & Future Opportunities

At Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), the Bachelor in Industrial Electronics and Automation Engineering dives deep into hands-on learning right from the start, so you'll build real-world skills in designing, simulating, implementing, and maintaining industrial electronic systems, automated processes, robots, and decision-support tools for production. You'll work with cutting-edge facilities on the Leganés Campus, including labs tied to the Electronic Technology Department and Systems Engineering and Automation Department, where you apply knowledge to solve engineering problems through specification, simulation, design, and tuning of equipment like instrumentation, measurement systems, and computerized industrial setups. This practical focus prepares you for roles in automation, system integration, and robotized systems, with faculty from top research groups guiding your projects.

Here's what makes the experiential side so strong:
- Specialized laboratories and tools: Access labs for electronic instrumentation, automated systems, and robotics, where you design, calibrate, and operate real measurement systems and industrial equipment.
- Simulation and systems-based training: Hands-on work with training simulation systems for processes, machines, and integrated setups, including robotized systems and automated inspection tools.
- Departmental facilities: Support from the Electronic Technology Department (for electronic subsystems and components) and Systems Engineering and Automation Department (for control techniques, modeling, and industrial automation).
- Research-designated spaces: Labs linked to PhD-level faculty research in electrical engineering, electronics, and automation, emphasizing innovative development and high-impact projects.