Technical University of Madrid

Overview

The Technical University of Madrid, or the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM), is considered as Spain’s leading technological institution for higher education, renowned for its teaching and research works in the field of technology. Founded in 1971, UPM is the result of the strategic combination of higher technical institutes and several university schools that offer teaching architecture and engineering as their core programs. UPM is considered to be the largest technological university in Spain. It operates in various locations with a total of 20 schools and two faculties spread across the greater Madrid area, and research facilities and associated centers.

UPM’s academic programs are heavily focused on all areas of engineering and architecture. Some of the courses offered include aerospace engineering, biomedical engineering, industrial technology engineering, technical architecture, and others. The university has also partnered with other universities outside Spain in giving foreign students the opportunity to simultaneously take two types of engineering courses and earn double degrees from the foreign university they are attending as well as from UPM. Double degree programs are available in select universities in France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, the United State, and more.

When it comes to research contributions, UPM plays a vital role in coordinating the Digital Innovation Hub in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Sustainable Development Goals in Madrid. This project aims to develop sophisticated technologies equipped with advanced artificial intelligence and robotics capabilities for various industries, which include energy, food industry, and others. UPM is also the driving force behind the Biotech project, which is an initiative to promote the incorporation of technology in life sciences to further enhance disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. There is also the Scientific and Technological Park of the UPM, also known as Parque UPM, which is a state-of-the-art hub of specialized laboratories and research facilities related to architecture and engineering.

UPM has come a long way since its establishment in the 1970s. From being a polytechnic university with an aim to provide quality education to aspiring architects and engineers in the country, UPM has now crossed international boundaries to reach other institutions and share with the world the knowledge that have produced exceptional discoveries and innovations. By remaining active as a participant in competitive international research and development programs, UPM also aims to expand not only its global connections but also improve its scientific knowledge by collaborating with leading public and private research institutions.