The master’s degree in Machine Learning and Cybersecurity for Internet-Connected Systems will focus on three fundamental areas in current technology: machine learning and artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and internet-connected systems. This combination will provide students with comprehensive training to take up the challenges and opportunities of the global technology industry.

The programme has been tailored to address the digitalisation requirements of SMEs by creating a specific education ecosystem in the digital field. Students will have the opportunity to learn from faculty and industry experts in each area with a practical approach, including real projects and collaborations with industry. They will also have access to state-of-the-art facilities and laboratories. This will provide them with not only solid theoretical knowledge, but also practical skills that will boost their employability.

Led by the EPSEM, the programme has been developed under the European project MERIT, which has provided funding and a framework to collaborate with other universities (Vilnius Tech, Riga Technical University and Tallinn University of Technology), two SMEs, a research centre and three technology centres forming an international consortium. These universities will also offer master’s programmes and mobility in the same field. Mobility will allow students to spend a semester at one of the other universities. Additionally, professors from these other institutions will participate in the master’s programme at the UPC.

Grants to promote talent
Thanks to European funding, the EPSEM will facilitate access to these specialised studies by offering up to 15 grants to cover tuition fees and encourage international mobility among the four partners of the consortium. These grants aim to promote diversity and academic excellence by attracting and supporting talented students who are interested in machine learning, cybersecurity and Internet-connected systems, regardless of their financial situation.

International students
The master’s programme also stands out for attracting international students from different countries and cultural backgrounds, which will add to the academic and personal experience of participants. This diversity reflects the global importance of the master’s programme, which will be taught entirely in English, and the EPSEM’s appeal as a centre of academic excellence.

A commitment to innovation and the future
“Launching this master’s programme demonstrates the EPSEM’s and the UPC’s commitment to innovation and to training students for future professions,” explains professor Ilker Demirkol, coordinator of the master’s programme. “In an increasingly connected and technology-reliant world, skills in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and IoT systems are essential. This programme not only provides students with this knowledge, but also prepares them to lead the digital transformation of industry,” concludes Demirkol.