Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering and Master’s in Smart Grids
Specialisation in smart grids, one of the areas revolutionising the electricity sector
What does this Master’s degree involve?
The dual programme comprising the Master’s in Industrial Engineering and the Master’s in Smart Grids, delivered by Strathclyde University and Comillas ICAI in close collaboration with Iberdrola, combines industry and academia to provide students with a broad-based education in industrial engineering, complemented by specialisation in smart grids – one of the key revolutions in the energy sector.
The digitalisation process currently underway in the electricity grid requires engineers capable of leading it. Students who successfully complete the Master’s programme will gain a detailed understanding of the operation and planning of electricity grids under this new paradigm.
One of the Program’s key attractions is its international focus.
Students will spend one semester in Spain and one semester in Scotland; in addition, they will undertake work placements (from May to August) at leading companies such as Iberdrola, Scottish Power Energy Networks (Glasgow), Minsait, Naturgy and Gridespertise.
- CentersIngeniería (Comillas ICAI)
- LanguagesInglés, Español
- CertificationMáster Oficial + Máster Propio
- ModalityPresencial
- Duration2 años (187,5 ECTS)
- Starts On01/09/2027
- Seats25
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Find out about the programme
Curriculum

Study Plan
Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering and Master’s in Smart Grids (MII+MSG) / MII+MSG 24
Cuatrimestre 2-2
Créditos
- 5G Communications Networks
5.0 ECTS
- Control and Protection of Future Networks
5.0 ECTS
- Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
5.0 ECTS
- Data Analytics and AI for Energy Systems
5.0 ECTS
- Design of an IoT Hardware Communication System
5.0 ECTS
- Power Electronics for Transmission and Distribution Networks
5.0 ECTS
- Master’s Thesis (MII)
Career prospects
The Master’s in Industrial Engineering qualifies you for the regulated profession of Industrial Engineer, in accordance with current legislation. With this dual program, you will be eligible for a range of career opportunities.
Transmission system operator
Distribution network operator
R&D&I
Regulators and government agencies
Research and innovation institutes
Retailers and aggregators
Energy sector consultants
With this programme, you’ll be able to lead the digitalisation of the electricity grid
Work Experience
We prepare you for your future and introduce you to the real world through comprehensive work experience placements.
International
International mobility programmes
These programmes enable students to undertake international work placements to gain work experience abroad
Faculty of teachers
Admissions process
Follow all the steps in our admissions process and become a student at Comillas
Apply for admission
Please complete the form with your details and provide the supporting documents proving that you meet the entry requirements.
Validation
The General Secretariat will review the documentation and notify you once it has been validated.
Interview
Candidates will sit the entrance interviews.
Resolution
We will let you know if you have been accepted.
Enrolment
You will officially be a student at Comillas.
Financial information and scholarships
Scotland, the United Kingdom and European Union countries – Full Master’s degree: €49,174
Other countries worldwide – Full Master’s programme: €53,884
- 10 per cent discount for alumni.
- Iberdrola will offer a number of scholarships to the most promising students joining the Master’s programme. Applications for Iberdrola scholarships are now open.
- Paid work placements.
| Pupil’s country of origin | Course | Total price per course | Registration number | 8 monthly instalments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland, the United Kingdom and countries of the European Union | 1. | €20,771.84 | €3,331.76 | €2,180.01 |
| 2nd | €28,402.31 | €4,555.67 | €2,980.83 | |
| Other countries around the world | 1. | €22,760.75 | €3,262.67 | €2,437.26 |
| 2nd | €31,122.84 | €4,462.20 | €3,332.58 |
Information for students
ICAI Quotations
25 Alberto Aguilera Street.
The tradition of the Higher Technical School of Engineering (Comillas ICAI) in training engineers began in Madrid in 1908. Today, Comillas ICAI is a polytechnic university whose academic focus is on Industrial and Telecommunications Engineering.
Quality and regulations
Information on the quality and official regulations governing the qualification.
Informative documentation relating to the official status of the qualification
Quality Management System
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Frequently Asked Questions
As there is high demand for places at Comillas and places are limited, the best candidates must be selected through entrance examinations.
Each class has a form tutor, whose role is to help students settle into the group and ensure they are performing well academically. Furthermore, at Comillas, the teaching system is characterised, amongst other things, by personalised support and a fluid, ongoing relationship between teachers and students.
Comillas’ teaching system is specifically geared towards engaging with the real-world context of businesses, institutions and organisations, as well as professional practice. The Degree Guidance, Work Placements and Employment Service (OPE) is responsible for helping students secure work placements related to their studies in order to enrich their education. In the 2022–23 academic year, 7,101 student work placements in companies were arranged.
The Career Guidance, Work Placements and Employment Service (OPE) is the university’s service dedicated to providing information, guidance and support to help recent graduates enter the labour market and to assist Comillas graduates in planning their degree paths; To this end, it offers an online tool that connects candidates directly with 8,302 companies with which Comillas has a relationship. During the 2022–23 academic year, 1,542 job vacancies were processed. Of the total number of graduates from the 2021 cohort, 92 per cent are in employment, either working or pursuing further studies, within six months of completing their studies.
Prospective Students’ Office
Prospective Students’ Office
C/ Alberto Aguilera, 21 - 28015 Madrid
Tel.: 91 540 61 32
Fax: 91 559 65 69
Email: futurosalumnos@comillas.edu
Check the opening hours.
Program managers:
MII Director: Damian Laloux
MSG Director:Miguel Ángel Sánchez Fornié
MSG Coordinator:Javier Matanza Domingo