Notable programs
Architecture (ETSAM)
Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid, Spain's oldest architecture school (heritage to 1744/1752); ranked QS #21 globally in Architecture/Built Environment (2026) — UPM's flagship discipline.
Aeronautics & Space Engineering (ETSIAE)
Spain's leading aerospace school (founded 1920s); produced astronaut Pedro Duque; QS Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering ~#90 and ARWU Aerospace 76–100.
Telecommunications Engineering (ETSI Telecomunicación)
Founded 1913; among Spain's most reputed telecom/ICT schools, ABET-accredited since 2008, feeding Telefónica, Indra and the wider tech sector.
Computer Engineering (ETSI Informáticos)
Based at the Montegancedo campus alongside UPM's science and technology park; QS Computer Science ~#134 with strong industry and R&D links.
Civil Engineering (ETSI Caminos, Canales y Puertos)
Founded 1802; rated Spain's top civil-engineering school, ABET-certified; alumni lead infrastructure giants ACS and Ferrovial; QS Civil & Structural 51–100.
Industrial Engineering (ETSI Industriales)
Rooted in the 1850 Royal Industrial Institute; one of Spain's most prestigious engineering schools, with very high entrance cutoffs and broad mechanical/electrical/energy coverage.
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