Programs
Programmes
The Barcelona School of Telecommunications Engineering has collaboration agreements with schools and companies in European countries and around the world.
Every year, these agreements allow around a hundred students to spend time at a foreign university or company, where they can carry out their final thesis.
Erasmus+
This programme involves a period of study at a higher education institution in another European country. At the end of the programme, the home institution grants academic recognition to the studies undertaken. The Erasmus+ programme is open to nationals of member states of the European Union, as well as Croatia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Macedonia, Norway and Turkey.
To participate, you must be a national of a country in the European Union or have a valid residence permit in Spain, be enrolled in an official degree programme at a university that is a signatory of the Erasmus University Charter, and meet the academic requirements established by the School.
Erasmus+ traineeships
Erasmus+ traineeships are aimed at UPC students who wish to take a placement at a company, research centre or university.
More information
UNITECH programme
The UNITECH mobility programme is designed for high-achieving engineering students who possess strong leadership potential, a proactive mindset and good communication and teamwork skills.
The UNITECH programme includes both academic stays and placements; the estimated duration is one year.
Programme structure:
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Academic exchange at one of the UNITECH group universities: during the stay, participants must combine technical subjects with subjects in economics and business.
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Placement at one of the UNITECH companies.
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Three compulsory sessions of activities and workshops.
To complete the UNITECH programme:
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Students must complete a minimum of 20 ECTS credits during the exchange period.
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The placement period must be equivalent to a minimum of 30 ECTS credits (2.5 credits = 1 week of placement; a minimum of 12 weeks of placement must be completed).
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30 ECTS credits that can be distributed between taking more credits at the host university or extending the placement.
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In addition, the programme requires students to have completed a total of 20 ECTS credits in the field of management (economics, marketing, business, etc.), either at the home university or during the exchange period.
SICUE
SICUE (System of Exchange between Spanish University Centres) is a mobility programme for studying part of your degree at a Spanish university, with guarantees of academic recognition and alignment with your curriculum.
USA, Canada, Latin America, China, Japan, Australia, Singapore
In addition to the ERASMUS+ programme, the School also offers its students the opportunity to study in the USA, Latin America, China, Japan, Canada, etc., through bilateral exchange agreements. These are exchange places that cannot for various reasons be included in the ERASMUS+ programme.
These programmes do not have official financial aid from the UPC, although for some countries, students may be eligible for other financial aid from public and/or private entities. More information in the Mobility Grants section.
Vulcanus in Japan programme
The Vulcanus in Japan programme started in 1997. The programme consists of industrial placements for EU graduates. It begins in September and ends in August the following year. The programme is as follows:
- A one-week seminar about Japan
- Four months of intensive Japanese language courses
- An eight-month placement in a Japanese company
Currently, the grant provided is 14,500 euros to cover travel and daily expenses; accommodation is provided free of charge. The programme is for university students in the field of engineering or sciences who are enrolled in a European university, and it starts from the fourth year or postgraduate level.
When you apply, it is recommended that the documentation be sent from your university. Come and see us, and we will prepare the letter for you.
National Institute of Informatics scholarships in Tokyo, Japan
Scholarships from the National Institute of Informatics for master's and PhD students to undertake a two- to six-month stay in Japan.
Characteristics
- The scholarship amount is 171,000 yen (approximately 1,400 euros) per month plus accident insurance.
- The duration of the stay ranges from 60 days to 180 days (including travel).
Requirements
Applicants must be master's or PhD students with a good academic record and a good level of English.
Application procedure and required documents
- Proof of English proficiency.
- Motivation letter in English (this is very important in the selection process).
- Fully completed application form. You can choose a maximum of three research topics from the list of research topics and also include your curriculum vitae.
- Academic transcript of the ongoing or last completed degree.
- A copy of an email from a supervisor at the National Institute of Informatics accepting to work with the candidate (at least one acceptance must be attached).
Also, with companies, there is the possibility of carrying out the project in a foreign company or research centre. Here you can find the companies and positions they offer each year.
These programmes do not have official financial aid from the UPC, although the company or centre usually provides a monthly financial compensation to the student.
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