Academic information & student services

Permanence

Maximum time to complete the degree: 4 years (5 years for authorized slow-track students)

Minimum number of credits to complete in the first year: 15 ECTS

Maximum number of consecutive semesters without enrolling in any course: 2 consecutive semesters / 1 year

Degree

What are the Degree and the European Diploma Supplement?

An official degree is issued by the university, certifying the successful completion of an official academic program, valid for academic and professional purposes nationwide, in accordance with current regulations. The official degree is legally valid from the date of certification of the payment for its issuance.

The European Diploma Supplement (SET) aims to provide sufficient information to enhance transparency in higher education degrees across European countries and to facilitate the academic and professional recognition of Spanish graduates, supporting their mobility between universities and labour markets in these countries.

The proof of payment for the issuance of the degree certifies the student's graduate status and grants them all the rights established by current legislation. This document is provided personally to the student when requesting the degree and making the corresponding payment.

More information at https://www.upc.edu/sga/titols-i-set

Degree and SET Request

• Requirements: To request the degree, all required credits in the Master’s curriculum must be completed.
• Required documentation: A copy of a valid ID.
• The request must be submitted in person at the secretary’s office (check office hours). If unable to do so personally, special procedures should be consulted at the secretary’s office.
• Personal information must be consistent with the details on the valid ID. Any additional diacritical marks (e.g., accents) that do not appear on the ID but are requested to be included in the degree and SET must be specified. These documents will be issued based on these details and cannot be modified afterward.
• The processing fee for both documents (degree and SET) is regulated annually by the Government of Catalonia through the decree on public academic fees. The current fee is €218.15 (more information and available discounts).
• Payment can be made by credit card at the secretary’s office or at a bank branch.
• The proof of payment for the issuance of the degree certifies the student’s graduate status and grants all legally established rights. This document is provided personally upon verification of identity with a valid official document. If unable to collect it personally, special procedures should be consulted at the secretary’s office.
• Processing time: Students who meet all requirements can initiate this process starting two working days after defending the Master’s Thesis (TFM) before the tribunal. Exception: If the TFM is awarded an Excellent grade and nominated for a Special Mention, the ORM will determine the final awards at the conclusion of all defences. Once confirmed, these students may proceed with their degree request.

More information at https://www.upc.edu/sga/titols-i-set

Delivery of the degree and the SET

The Academic Secretary of the Civil Engineering Department, when the degree is issued and available, will notify the graduate. This communication is made by email (to the institutional address ….@estudiant.upc.edu) and in writing to the address that appears on the application.

Procedures, Requests, and Inquiries

Academic Certificate

The Personal Academic Certificate is an official document that provides a written record of the student’s academic record. This document can be requested in person at the secretary’s office during service hours. The issuance of this document is subject to a fee regulated annually by the Government of Catalonia’s decree on public fees.

Enrolment and Transcript Copies

Direct access to the e-Secretaria.
If you need to submit a copy of your file to an organization, you can print it and ask the secretary to stamp it (check office hours).

Academic Reports for Scholarships and Grants

Requests for academic reports related to scholarships (e.g., CONACyT, SENESCyT) can be made in person at the Academic Secretariat or via email at masters.camins@upc.edu.

Instance

Direct access to the e-Secretaria.

External Internships / Job Board

Check the conditions for external internships and job opportunities on the University-Business website of ETSECCP.

Student Representation

The Regulations of the UPC Sustainability Science and Technology Research Institute specifies the participation and representation of the student body in the Council and the Board of the Institute in the following terms:

• Section 2: The Council of the University Research Institute. Article 12: Composition. Point 2: Elective members. Section (d): At least one representative elected from and by the students of the university master's degrees for which the university research institute is responsible.
• Section 3: The Board of the University Research Institute. Article 20: Composition. Point 2: Elective members. Section (d): One representative of the students of the university master's degrees for which the university research institute is responsible, elected by and among the members of the Council of this sector.

In this sense, for each academic year, two student representatives are chosen by public vote to the Council, corresponding to the 1st and 2nd years of the Master's Degree in Sustainability Science and Technology respectively, the elected member of the Board being by default the chosen second-year representative.

Regulations

Consult the UPC Master’s Regulations at the Academic Management Service website.