Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering

As a Computer Engineering student, you’ll have the freedom to tailor your own university experience, choosing between studying at our urban campus in the centre of Madrid Chamberí or, for the first two years, at our campus in Villanueva de la Cañada.

You will be taught at facilities inspired and shared with businesses, where the use of technological tools will be a common denominator.  Here are some of the facilities where you will work at throughout your training: 

• FabLab: Spaces for creation and for developing your more technical skills. Students will be able to apply state-of-the-art resources to tackle everyday problems.
• Liquid Studio: A space where students from different courses, guided by our faculty staff, can develop and solve real-world projects proposed by leading companies in the sector.
• Ágora: A presentation space equipped with streaming connectivity, where our students can express themselves and connect with companies.
• Rooftop: A networking space designed to take your connections with other students and companies to the next level, in an iconic environment with 360 views of Madrid’s urban skyline.
• Collaborative Open Spaces: Flexible spaces that can be used and customised by students according to their learning needs, including group work or online connectivity.
• Immersive Areas: A space where technology is the core focus, which seeks to replicate different environments and industries. An example of technology being placed at the service of the teaching model.

By pursuing a Computer Engineering Degree at UAX, you will be taught by a faculty where over 95% of lecturers combine teaching with professional roles at leading companies such as NH Hotels, Agoratech and Seedtag.

• Marta Beatriz García

Head of Studies for the Computer Engineering Degree and Coordinator of Professional Computing at Alfonso X el Sabio University. PhD in Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM). Master’s Degree and Specialist in Engineering and Environmental Management from UPM. Over 20 years of experience in teaching and university management, as well as contributing to various research projects in environmental engineering, computing and GIS.

• Antonio José Reinoso Peinado

Professor in the Department of ICT Engineering at Alfonso X el Sabio University for over 20 years. He has conducted extensive research, including his PhD thesis, within the Gsyc/Libresoft research group, has supervised multiple doctoral theses and currently collaborates on research projects at the UAX Foundation. Accredited by the Madrid Quality, Accreditation and Foresight Agency (ACAP) as a Tenured Dr Professor and Dr Professor at Private Universities. He has authored multiple books, journal articles and international conference papers. His research interests include the integration of wiki platforms and other e/b/m/u-learning technologies in university education, open knowledge management systems and learning analytics techniques.

• Gonzalo Martínez Ginesta

PhD in Security Engineering, Telecommunications Engineer and Systems Computing Engineer. Certified by CISA and CISM. Professional experience: Over 20 years of teaching experience in undergraduate Telecommunications and Computer Engineering programmes, as well as in Master’s programmes in Information Security. More than 22 years of industry experience as an engineer at Telefónica Group, holding leadership roles in Cybersecurity Governance, Fraud Prevention and Internal Auditing within various companies of the group. Speaker at multiple national and international conferences and courses on Cybersecurity and Telecommunications Fraud. Author of several articles and books on the subject.

• Fernando Rodríguez Sela

Over 20 years of experience in R&D, designing and developing decentralised and loosely coupled systems. Specialist in software and backend development. Passionate about technology, software development and open-source operating systems (former lead developer of the FirefoxOS operating system). Works for technology companies such as Telefónica I+D and Swarm Association, as well as biotech companies like myDNAmap. More than 10 years of experience as a university lecturer.

          Marina Pérez Jimenez

PhD in Telecommunications Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM). Accredited as an Assistant Professor by ANECA. Teaching experience at the Polytechnic University of Madrid and Alfonso X el Sabio University since September 2019. Private sector experience at Thales Alenia Space, part of the European Space Agency (ESA) consortium. Author of six JCR-indexed articles and two additional non-JCR publications. Holder of three patents and an active contributor to three accredited research projects.

• Alonso Álvarez García

Over 30 years of experience in the private sector, primarily in technological innovation across fields such as cloud computing, IoT, VoIP and CMS. Collaborator on numerous international projects under the Framework Programme and Eureka Initiative. Recipient of the ITEA Award for European Projects. Specialises in software development methodologies, particularly Agile techniques. Author of 16 technical books and numerous articles.

• Jesús Campoy Fernández

PhD in Telecommunications Engineering (UPM), Armament and Material Engineer (ESPOL), Master’s Degree in Security and Defence (UCM) and Military Specialist in Programme and Project Management (ESPOL). Commander in the Polytechnic Engineers Corps of the Spanish Army. For 10 years, served as a technical lead and national representative in NATO’s NSPA committees, overseeing defence programmes such as the Patriot missile system, NASAMS and Spike. Currently works as an auditor and Quality Assurance Representative in R&D programmes and defence contracts, both national and international, within the Ministry of Defence.

• Carlos Yubero Delgado

Bachelor’s Degree in Video Game Design and Development. Several years of experience in 2D and 3D content creation, as well as video game and mobile game programming for companies such as 5th Element, as well as working freelance. Collaborates with 3D modelling companies to develop digital assets.

• Alejandro Germán Serrano

Master’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence. Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications Systems Engineering. Data scientist at Seedtag. Over five years of experience developing and implementing data-driven solutions at leading companies such as Telefónica and Reale Seguros. Co-founder of multiple AI and data analytics start-ups, including MiEscaparate. Currently at Seedtag, helping to scale the company’s data team.

• Gonzalo Martín Ginesta

Telecommunications Engineering Degree from Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio, as well as postgraduate studies at ESIC Business & Marketing School and IESE – University of Navarra (Global Management Program). Over 20 years of experience at Telefónica. For the past eight years, has served as Head of Cybersecurity & Network Internal Audit (Corporate Centre) / Internal Audit Manager at Telefónica. Previously held roles including Head of Fraud Investigation at Telefónica, as well as other positions such as IT Consultant.

We put you in touch with leading universities in strategic global markets such as Asia, the USA or Europe, all so that you can live an international experience tailored to your needs.

Here are some of the universities where Business Administration and Management students go on internships and placements

Asia

• Jianxi University of Finance and Economics, China

America

• University of California at Los Angeles UCLA
• Fairleigh Dickinson University, NY
• University of Pennsylvania
• Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico

Europe

• KU Leuven, Belgium
• St. Pölten University of Applied Science, Austria
• Manchester Metropolitan University 
• TUM School of Management, Germany

The Computer Engineering Degree at Alfonso X University equips students with the skills to meet the needs of industry leaders such as Microsoft, Telefónica, IBM, EY, Deloitte and Banco Santander, who seek professionals proficient in digital technologies, including programming, data science and problem-solving for innovation process implementation.

You will learn through Agile methodologies, receive business training in key sectors and collaborate on interdisciplinary projects with students from other faculties and companies such as Avanade, Ecoalf, Quirónsalud and CaixaBank.

Career prospects in Computer Engineering are highly promising. Thanks to continuous advancements in technology, job opportunities in IT and computing are more in demand than ever.

Students interested in pursuing this degree should have a keen interest in physics, mathematics and technology, along with strong logical and abstract reasoning skills, digital proficiency and creativity.

You can apply through the following pathways: PAU (university entrance exams), vocational training courses, UNED credential, foreign students with recognised qualifications, entrance exams for students over 25, university degrees, master’s degrees or doctorates.

Yes! The Computer Engineering Degree includes internships, giving students their first hands-on experience in the job market, with 300 hours of work placement (12 ECTS credits). Plus, find out how much a Computer Engineer earns after graduation.

98% of our Computer Engineering students secure a job before completing their studies.

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The Degree Monitoring and Improvement Committee comprises the degree’s director, two faculty representatives (from both core and specialised courses), two student representatives and a representative from the Vice-Rectorate for Studies and Quality. Additionally, there may be invited members to discuss specific topics that are identified for monitoring.

Main action plans for the degree: 

• Encouraging professional certifications and real-world projects in collaboration with companies.
• Opening new laboratories.
• Strengthening coordination.

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