Study MSc Smart Grids with the Comillas Pontifical University, Madrid at University of Strathclyde in the UK,

MSc Smart Grids with the Comillas Pontifical University, Madrid

UK

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What will I learn?

This specialist MSc course will enable you to:earn a double degree with global impact – delivered in partnership with Comillas Pontifical University, Madrid and leading international energy providersgain practical experience through paid industrial internships in the UK and Spaindevelop advanced expertise in the digital transformation of power systems, from energy storage to smart grids.learn how to realise resilient, efficient and sustainable power networks that integrate renewables and enable the energy transition to net-zeroThis MSc responds to the growing demand for engineers who can lead the digitalisation of the electric grid. Delivered in partnership by the ICAI School of Engineering, Comillas Pontifical University, Madrid, the Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, and industry partners, Iberdrola, Minsait/Indra and UFD Distribucion Electricidad S.A, it is designed specifically for graduates in electrical, electronic, or telecommunications engineering.Whether you're an electrical engineer looking to deepen your expertise in smart grids and renewable integration or an information and communications engineer seeking to understand the power sector’s emerging needs, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to contribute to the new energy paradigm and the utility of the future.You’ll master the design of modern energy systems, their role in a global context, and the emerging digitalisation tools that are enabling the transformation. From smart grids to energy storage, and from data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, you will discover how technological innovation is reshaping the energy landscape and learn how to apply digital tools and data-driven strategies to modernise infrastructure and improve system performance.

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£24,965.00 (US$ 32,241) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected August 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

John Anderson Campus

16 Richmond Street,

Glasgow,

G1 1XQ, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£24,965.00 (US$ 32,241) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

John Anderson Campus

16 Richmond Street,

Glasgow,

G1 1XQ, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A first-class or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in electronic, electrical or telecommunications engineering, or a related physical sciences subject.

Additional requirements

Candidates must be willing to travel, as the MSc course is delivered across two locations, in Spain and Scotland.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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