Bachelor in Industrial Technologies Engineering

4 Years Part Time Bachelors Program

University Carlos III de Madrid

Program Overview

The Bachelor in Industrial Technologies Engineering at University Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is a dynamic program that equips you with versatile skills across engineering disciplines, perfect for students passionate about designing efficient systems, optimizing production, and innovating in industry—leading straight into the highly sought-after Industrial Engineer qualification when paired with the integrated Master's. You'll gain hands-on expertise in everything from materials and automation to project management, preparing you for real-world roles in manufacturing, energy, and tech sectors where demand for these pros is skyrocketing.


Curriculum Structure

Year 1:
You begin by building a strong foundation in engineering and science, with courses like Mathematics, Physics, and Programming, helping you develop analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. This year is all about understanding the core principles that power modern engineering systems.

Year 2:
In your second year, you start connecting theory to application through subjects such as Thermodynamics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanics. You’ll begin to see how engineering concepts translate into real industrial processes and systems.

Year 3:
This is where your knowledge becomes more specialised and practical. You’ll study Elasticity and Strength of Materials, Electronic Instrumentation I, and Electrical Technology, while also exploring Production Systems, Heat Transfer, and Environmental Technology. Courses like Design and Simulation of Production Systems and Control Engineering I help you understand how to optimise and automate real industrial environments.

Year 4:
You continue advancing into more complex engineering topics, focusing on system integration and real-world applications. You’ll work with automation systems, advanced materials, and industrial processes, gaining the skills needed to design efficient and sustainable engineering solutions.


Focus Areas
Analysis, design, simulation, and optimization of industrial processes and products; electronic instrumentation; systems modeling; automatic control for automation; electrical machines; project organization and management.

Learning Outcomes
You'll develop the ability to design systems meeting specs (CG3), apply engineering regulations (CG4), analyze/optimize processes (ECRT6), apply electronic instrumentation (ECRT7), model/simulate systems (ECRT8), use control techniques for automation (ECRT9), understand electrical machines (ECRT10), and manage companies/projects (CG2, ECRT12)—capped by a professional Final Project integrating all skills.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)
This program, especially with the integrated Master in Industrial Engineering (90 ECTS), fully qualifies you as an Industrial Engineer per Ministerial Order CIN/311/2009, covering all required competencies for regulated practice in Spain—taught by 90% PhD/prestige pros.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)
UC3M's engineering grads shine with the Master's boasting a 97% job placement rate, small classes of ~50 students, and top demand from companies for this profile—positioning you for immediate impact in industry.

 

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

In the Bachelor in Industrial Technologies Engineering at University Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), you'll dive into hands-on learning right from the start, building real-world skills through courses focused on designing, simulating, and optimizing industrial processes and products. You'll get practical training in electronic instrumentation, systems modeling, automatic control for automation, and electrical machines, using tools like advanced spreadsheets for data analysis and simulation software in subjects such as Production and Logistics System Design and Simulation. This program equips you with the exact abilities companies crave, like analyzing production systems and manufacturing technologies, all in state-of-the-art facilities tailored for industrial engineering.

Here's how you'll gain that edge with specific program features::
- Group projects and simulations: Tackle Diseño y simulación de sistemas productivos (Production and logistics system design and simulation), where you'll work in teams to model and optimize real industrial systems.
- Software and digital tools: Master advanced spreadsheets (Hojas de cálculo. Nivel avanzado) and simulation tools for processes, systems modeling, and control engineering.
- Laboratories for hands-on work: Applied labs in Electronic Instrumentation I, Electrical Technology, and Heat Transfer for experimenting with instrumentation, materials, and thermal systems.
- External internships: Mandatory external internships to apply your skills in professional settings, bridging classroom learning to industry.
- Capstone project: End with an original individual project (ECRTFG1) in industrial technologies, presented to a board, integrating everything from automation to production.
- Research-aligned facilities: Access UC3M's engineering labs and institutes supporting automation, materials technology, and control systems through dedicated courses like Ingeniería de Control I.

 

Progression & Future Opportunities

In the Bachelor in Industrial Technologies Engineering at University Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), you'll dive into hands-on learning right from the start, building real-world skills through courses focused on designing, simulating, and optimizing industrial processes and products. You'll work with tools for electronic instrumentation, systems modeling, automatic control techniques for industrial automation, and electrical machines—preparing you to tackle actual engineering challenges in production, logistics, and manufacturing. This practical edge comes from subjects like Production Systems and Manufacturing Technologies, Control Engineering, and a final individual project that synthesizes everything into a professional-level industrial tech endeavor, plus opportunities for external internships to get that company experience employers love.

Here's what makes experiential learning at UC3M so powerful for this program::
- Simulation and design tools: Courses like Production and Logistics System Design and Simulation, plus Advanced Spreadsheets, teach you to model and optimize systems using industry-standard software for processes and products.
- Group and individual projects: Culminate in an original final project (ECRTFG1) defended before a board, integrating skills in industrial technologies—often involving teamwork in subjects like Systems of Production and Manufacturing Technologies.
- External internships: Built-in option for real-world placements to apply automation, control, and production knowledge directly in industry settings.
- Laboratories and electronic tools: Hands-on with applied electronic instrumentation (e.g., Electronic Instrumentation I), electrical technology labs, and main electronic components for automation and control systems.
- Industrial automation focus: Courses in Industrial Automation, Control Engineering I, and automatic regulation techniques give you practical skills in robotics-adjacent systems and manufacturing.

 

Program Key Stats

€7714.20 (Annual Fee)
€1,200
€ 30
Sept Intake : 20th Jul


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Career Options

  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Aerospace Engineer
  • Automotive Engineer
  • Robotics Engineer
  • Energy Systems Engineer
  • HVAC Engineer
  • Maintenance & Reliability Engineer
  • Product Development Engineer

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