The Master in Engineering (by research) is recognized by the Ministry of Education and Culture and supported by the National Agency for Innovation and Research (ANII). Students taking the course learn primarily through research activities, which lead to a final thesis written under the supervision of an active researcher within the faculty.

The emphasis on research distinguishes this program from those that are primarily teaching-based. For this reason, the link to one of the research groups operating in the faculty is a key element for the completion of this course. This contact is established at the outset of the program. The research groups belong to the different branches of Engineering that operate in the faculty: Electronics, Telecommunications and Systems.

During the first year of their studies, students prepare a draft thesis, related to the work of the research group, which must be approved before they start work on the thesis itself. This takes place during the second year of studies. The final thesis is expected to make a significant contribution to the literature of the area through its creative use of knowledge and identification of innovative solutions to problems.

Graduates of this program have an extensive command of their specialist area and have contributed at least one opportunity or line of work for further development and research. Furthermore, graduates of this program develop learning skills that enable them to continue their education at doctoral level, including the ability to deal with original research work on a more independent basis.

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