Admission process

In this tab you can check all the information regarding the number of available places, the general and specific requirements and other general information.

Number of available places

The number of newly available places offered for the University Master's Degree in Sustainability and Strategies for a Just Global Transition (MUSE) is 30.

General Admission Requirements

In accordance with Royal Decree 822/2021, to access official university Master's degree programs, it is necessary to hold an official Spanish Bachelor's degree, or another Master's degree, or degrees of the same level as the Spanish Bachelor's or Master's degree issued by universities or higher education institutions within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) that authorize access to Master's programs in the issuing country.
Possession of a degree issued by a university in a country outside the EHEA is also permitted, and such degrees do not require official recognition (homologación). The UPC will verify beforehand that these studies correspond to a level of training equivalent to official Spanish university degrees and that they authorize access to Master's studies in the issuing country. Access via this route does not, under any circumstances, imply the official recognition of the previous degree, nor its recognition for any purpose other than pursuing Master's studies. The obtained Master's degree, however, will be fully official and valid.
UPC Bachelor's studentsmay also access Master's programs if, despite not having obtained their degree, they only have the Bachelor's Thesis (TFG) and maximum of 9 ECTS credits pending (including credits pending recognition or transfer) , or if they have completed their studies but are pending the attainment of the cross-disciplinary competence in a third language, where applicable.
In cases of access with pending Bachelor's ECTS credits, the school or faculty responsible for the degree may define additional conditions regarding the pending credits or may choose not to allow access via this route.
Under no circumstances may students who access via this route obtain the Master's degree without having previously obtained their Bachelor's degree.
Regarding students who hold an official university degree obtained in accordance with curricula prior to Royal Decree 822/2021 (First Additional Provision), hey may access a Master's program if they meet the following requirements:
- Holding an official degree in Architecture (Arquitecte/a), a Bachelor’s degree (Llicenciat/da), or Engineering.
- Holding an official Diploma (Diplomat/da), Technical Architecture degree (Arquitecte/a tècnic/a), or Technical Engineering degree (Enginyer/a tècnic/a).

Specific admission requirements

Academic qualifications for access

Students originating from one of the following degree backgrounds may access the MUSE:

Bachelor's degree in any field of engineering.
Bachelor's degree in the fields of architecture or building construction.
Bachelor's degree in the fields of natural sciences and mathematics.
University Master's degree in any field of engineering.
University Master's degree in architecture.
University Master's degree in natural sciences.
Higher Engineering degree (pre-EHEA).
Architecture degree (pre-EHEA).
Licentiate degree (pre-EHEA) in the fields of natural sciences and mathematics.
Technical Engineering degree (pre-EHEA).
Technical Architecture degree (pre-EHEA).
Bachelor's or University Master's degree in any field of health sciences, social and legal sciences, or arts and humanities.

Accreditation of B2 level in the English language

Given that certain subjects are taught in English, the accreditation of a level superior to B2 in the English language is established as a merit, in accordance with the language recognition requirements of the UPC. Please consult the valid certificates at the UPC.

IMPORTANT: Students possessing more than one academic qualification must select the specific degree with which they are applying for admission. The chosen qualification will be utilized for the assessment of the related criteria.

Assessment and selection criteria for admission

The Master's Academic Committee will prioritize applications based on the score obtained by the candidates (from 0 to 14) according to the following criteria:

Access qualification

Academic record (from 0 to 7.0)
Other university degrees (from 0 to 0.5)
Advanced knowledge of English (>B2) and other languages different from the official language(s) of the country of origin (from 0 to 1.0)

Experience and motivation

Professional experience (via CV) (from 0 to 1.0)
Personal future perspectives (via motivation letter) (from 0 to 1.0)
Scientific publications (via CV) (from 0 to 1.0)
External letters of recommendation (from 0 to 1.0)

Procedure for completing the pre-enrollment

1	First, please consult the key dates for the master's degree pre-enrollment periods in the Calendar tab.
2	Register in the Pre-enrollment Application. A valid email address must be provided as the username, as this is where you will receive a password to access the application. Should you have any queries regarding the use of the application, you may consult the tutorial here.
3	Once the personal and academic data have been entered and the required documentation has been attached to the application, the pre-enrollment fee (30.21 euros) must be paid for the pre-enrollment processing service. This amount is non-refundable. Payment can only be made using a VISA or MASTERCARD through the online application: in the Applications > Application data section, press the Make payment button. Upon payment, the corresponding receipt is obtained. Within 24-48 hours, the application is automatically sent and its status changes to Sent.
4	Once the pre-enrollment fee has been paid, the admission application may be in one of the following statuses: Not validated The candidate has not completed the application within the periods between the deadlines for the payment of the pre-enrollment fee. The application will be evaluated in the subsequent resolution periods established by the pre-enrollment fee payment deadlines, provided it is completed with the required information and documentation. Should the application remain incomplete on the final day of the pre-enrollment period, it will not enter the selection process. Out of term The application was initiated within the pre-enrollment period, but the pre-enrollment fee was paid after the final deadline. The application will not enter the selection process. Validated The application is complete and the pre-enrollment fee has been paid within the deadline. The manager validates the application, and it is submitted to the master's academic committee to enter the assessment and selection process.
5	The notification of the admission resolution is conducted via email within 15 days following each deadline for the payment of the pre-enrollment fee. Consult the dates in the Calendar tab of this page. Admission will be conditional until the veracity of the academic data provided is verified on the day of official enrollment.

Procedure for admitted students to secure a place in the master's degree

1	Upon receiving the admission notification, the interested party must accept the application in the pre-enrollment system and make the payment of €300 as an enrollment deposit. You will receive detailed instructions for making this payment via email. If enrollment is ultimately not formalized, this amount will not be refunded, unless the master's degree is not conducted.
2	Once the payment of the enrollment deposit is confirmed in the system (approximately 48 hours after payment), the admission document (acceptance letter) is generated, with which students from outside the European Union can initiate the visa application procedures to permit their stay in our country for the purpose of attending the university master's program. The document is sent to the interested party via email and postal mail, 7-10 days after payment confirmation.

MUSE pre-enrollment periods for commencing studies in the first semester of the 2026-2027 academic year (studies starting in September 2026):

Ordinary period

The ordinary period begins on January 14, 2026, and concludes on July 1, 2026. The deadlines to complete the admission application and pay the pre-enrollment fee (30.21 euros) to be included in one of the following selections (for instance, applications completed from January 15 to February 15, 2026, will be included in selection 1):

Selection 1: 15/02/2026
Selection 2: 06/05/2026
Selection 3: 27/05/2026
Selection 4: 03/06/2026
Selection 5: 01/07/2026

Notification of the selection result will be sent via email within 15 days following each deadline (further information is available in the Pre-registration tab).

The official resolution will be published in the Resolutions tab on July 21, 2026.

Mandatory documentation

Students from UPC schools

Curriculum vitae (free format, preferably standardized Europass).

Should you possess further training related to the fields of knowledge of the university master's degree you wish to pursue, which is distinct from the qualification used for access, the corresponding supporting documentation must be submitted.

Students from UPC-affiliated centers or any university in the Spanish State

Photocopy of DNI, NIE, or Passport.
Curriculum vitae (free format, preferably standardized Europass).
University degree that grants access to the master's degree or proof of payment of the issuance fees.
Official academic certificate listing the subjects completed, grades obtained, number of credits/hours, and the overall grade point average of the academic record.

Students from foreign higher education universities

Photocopy of DNI, NIE, or Passport.
Curriculum vitae (free format, preferably standardized Europass).
University degree that grants access to the master's degree or proof of payment of the degree issuance fees. If the degree is officially recognized (homologated) by the Spanish Ministry of Education, the corresponding recognition credential must be provided. If the degree is not homologated, it is necessary to attach a document issued by the university/institution where the degree was obtained, or by the competent authority in the country, certifying that the degree has a duration of at least 3 years and that it allows access to postgraduate studies (master's) in the country of origin.
Official academic certificate issued by the university listing the subjects completed, grades obtained, number of credits/hours, the overall grade point average of the academic record, and information regarding the grading system applied (grading scale and minimum passing grade).
Declaration of equivalence of the final grade of the university degree granting access to the master's degree. Only for studies at non-Spanish universities. This document must be requested through the electronic office of the Spanish Ministry of Universities. Consult the instructions here.

Optional documentation (to be assessed according to criteria)

Language proficiency certificates.
Motivation letter.
Letters of recommendation.

In this tab, the results of the assessment and selection of admission applications are published, which are conducted in application of the specific admission criteria for the master's degree:

Admission resolutions for the University Master's Degree in Sustainability and Strategies for a Just Global Transition (MUSE)