MIRI - Computer Networks and Distributed Systems

Language

Candidates must provide proof of their English proficiency, with at least a B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (or equivalent).

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. DNI, NIE or passport
3. Academic Personal Certificate. The certificate must detail the number of hours and credits studied and must include the grade awarded for each subject. This certificate also must contain information on the mark scheme and how grades are awarded.
4. Diploma (or similar document). This document must confirm that the duration of the degree was at least three years and that is it a valid precursor to studies at postgraduate level (master’s degree) in that country. If that is not possible, it must indicate the level of higher education that the degree gives access to in the country where it was awarded.
5. English knowledge certificate (minimum B2 of Common European Framework of Reference). The certificate must be included in the table (in Catalan language) published with the decree REU/2197/2024 issued by the Ministry of Research and Universities of the Catalan Government.
6. If the applicant holds other qualifications related to the subject area of the Master’s Degree course applied for and that are different from those given to meet entrance requirements, it is necessary to include the original certificates and copy (or official copy) with the application.
7. If the degree that gives access to the master was obtained in a foreign country, official statement of equivalence of the average grade obtained.
8. Motivation letter of at most two pages containing a brief description of your trajectory, academic interests and reasons for applying to this specific Master. Please detail also your career objectives.

IMPORTANT:

All the academic documents issued by Pakistani institutions must be attached together with the electronic validation of the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC)
All the academic documents issued by Chinese institutions must be attached together with the China Credentials Verification of the Center for Student Services and Development (CSSD)
All documents issued outside Spain or in non-Spanish-speaking countries must be translated into Spanish or Catalan.All documents issued in non-EU countries must be legalised and bear the corresponding apostille.
 

Selection Criteria

The Academic Committee is in charge of the admission decisions of the candidates. The criteria are: Academic Information (50%), Background and professional experience (40%) and Motivation (10%).

The criteria details follow:

Academic Information: 

• Final average grade for the undergraduate degree that provides access to the master's degree
• Ranking of the university issuing the previous degree, using the most common rankings (e.g. ARWU, QS World University, etc.)
• Academic performance on the previous degree

Background and professional experience:

• Suitability of the candidate's previous degree. Holders of bachelor's degrees in disciplines in the field of Computer Science will be given preference 
• Experience in innovation and research projects 
• Additional university degrees

Motivation:

• Candidate's resume and motivation letter

 

Pre-enrolment

Once you're inside the application form, you must choose the master Innovation and Research in Informatics. Once selected this master, you will be able to select the specialization Computer Networks and Distributed Systems.