Communication, Security and Computer Systems (Spring Term)

This itinerary offers an introduction to the fundamentals of key computer technologies through an overview of how computer systems are designed, connected and protected.

The track is aimed at students coming from other universities of bachelor's degrees in Computer Engineering or similar.

Subjects International Track

Subjects	Credits	Guides
Networks	6ECTS	Study guide
Information and Security	6ECTS	Study guide
Computer Architecture	6ECTS	Study guide
Research Internship	6ECTS	Study guide

 

Elective subjects 2nd semester:

Subjects	Credits	Guides
Contemporary Social Structures	6ECTS	Study guide
Comparative Literature	6ECTS	Study guide
Cultural History of the British Isles	6ECTS	Study guide
Ethics (Artificial Intelligence)	6ECTS	Study guide
Exploring World Geography: Places and Regions in Human Geography  Not available for 2026/27 Academic Year	6ECTS	Study guide
Introduction to Linguistics	6ECTS	Study guide
Mind and Brain I	6ECTS	Study guide
Political Institutions	6ECTS	Study guide
Universal Contemporary History (from 1945)	6ECTS	Study guide

 

Academic Coordination: Management of the Engineering School

Places offer: Every year, 5 new places are offered on this International Track.

Students should have passed basic mathematic courses (algebra and calculus) and introduction to programming subjects, preferebly Python. The final decision will be made by the academic coordinator of the programme.

Selection criteria
The academic coordination will assess the candidates according to the admission requirements, taking into account the documentation delivered and the adequacy and qualifications of the academic transcript. 
The academic coordination of the IT will resolve the applications for admission.      
Price: The price of the IT credit will be that set by the UAB Social Council for Visiting Students. 
Implementation course: The UAB will offer this IT programme starting in the 2026/27 academic year.

Academic Information and Coordination:

• Academic information related to the Track: Dr. José Lopez Vicario, Academic coordinator of the program: jose.vicario@uab.cat

• Exchange Office at the School of Engineering: intercanvis.enginyeria@uab.cat. Tel. +34 93 581 13 01 

• Academic Administration Services at the School of Engineering: ga.enginyeria@uab.cat +34 93 581 30 49 

For admission Process: 

Mobility and Exchange Unit at the International Relations Office: international.tracks@uab.cat. Tel:+34 93 586 8499/3155 

Please take into account that every year the dates could have slight changes.

1^st admission period

Period	Procedure
From late April to late June	Pre-registration is done through the International Relations Office
From June to July	Resolutions notified
During September	Enrolment

2^nd admission period

Period	Procedure
Mid September to late November	Pre-registration is done through the International Relations Office
From November to December	Resolutions notified
During February	Enrolment

 

You will need to collect and scan the following mandatory documentation to attach to the online application: 

• For European Students an ID copy
• For non-European Students a passport copy
• Transcript of records
• Health Insurance (must be presented in the arrival at the UAB)
• C1 level English certificate (except native speakers)