Masters and postgraduate degrees: studying to advance
All new master's and postgraduate degrees for the 2026-27 academic year, university by university
A guide with the training news from Catalan universities to specialize, update skills and guide your professional future
30/04/2026
4 min
University of Barcelona (UB)
- It incorporates innovations in scientific, medical, and audiovisual fields. Among the new proposals are the master's degree in Geosciences for Energy Transition, promoted with the Autonomous University of Barcelona; the one in Advanced Medical Competencies, aimed at healthcare professionals; and the incorporation of four master's degrees from the Higher School of Cinema and Audiovisual of Catalonia in the field of cinema and audiovisual. It also participates in interuniversity programs such as History of Science and Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modeling.Geosciences for the Energy Transition (UB-UAB)
- Advanced Medical Skills (UB)
- Masters of the Superior School of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts of Catalonia (UB-ESCAC)
- History of Science: History, Heritage and Scientific Communication (UAB-UB-UPF-CSIC)
- Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modelling (UAB-UB, among others)
Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB)
- Strengthen the offer in science, technology, and humanities with master's degrees such as History of Science: History, Heritage and Scientific Communication, Applied Nanoscience: from Materials to Devices, Telecommunication Engineering and Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modelling. The novelties combine research, professionalization and specialization in fields such as scientific communication, nanotechnology, telecommunications and molecular modelling.Geosciences for the Energy Transition (UB-UAB)
- History of Science: History, Heritage and Scientific Communication (UAB-UB-UPF-CSIC)
- Applied Nanoscience: from Materials to Devices (UAB)
- Telecommunication Engineering (UAB)
- Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modelling (UAB-UB, among others)
Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC)
- Concentrates a large part of the innovations in engineering, sustainability, and technology. It incorporates master's degrees in Industrial Facilities Design and Management, Subterranean Hydrology, Computational and Data-Assisted Engineering, and Sustainability and Strategies for a Just Global Transition. It also participates in the interuniversity master's degree in Vision Science Research and in two Erasmus Mundus programs: Data Engineering and Artificial Intelligence, and Bio and Pharmaceutical Materials Science.Design and Management of Industrial Facilities (UPC)
- Hydrogeology (UPC)
- Computational and Data-Assisted Engineering (UPC)
- Sustainability and Strategies for a Just Global Transition (UPC)
- Research in Vision Sciences (UPC, among others)
- Data Engineering and Artificial Intelligence - DEAI (UPC, among others)
- Bio and Pharmaceutical Materials Science - BIOPHAM (UPC, among others)
Open University of Catalonia (UOC)
- Renew and expand the online offering with proposals aimed at professionals in transformation. Highlights include the master's degree in Applied Data Analysis and Visualization, with tracks in business intelligence, data policy, and data science applied to social sciences; the Master's in Psychopedagogy, with a more practical and inclusive approach; and the revamped MBA, designed to train executives in a context marked by AI, sustainability, and ESG regulations.Applied Data Analysis and Visualization (UOC)
- Psychopedagogy (UOC)
- Business Management / MBA (UOC)
International University of Catalonia (UIC)
- It presents innovations especially linked to health, biomedicine, business, and the humanities. The offering includes programs in Bioethics and Healthcare Professionalism, Bioinformatics & AI for Healthcare, Bioengineering for Human Health, Respiratory and Cardiac Physiotherapy, and AI for Business, Big Data, and Analytics. It also incorporates the postgraduate degree in Analysis, Documentation, Expertise, and Valuation of Works of Art.Bioethics and Healthcare Professionalism
- Bioinformatics & AI for Healthcare
- Bioengineering for Human Health
- Respiratory and Cardiac Physiotherapy
- AI for Business, Big Data and Analytics
- Analysis, Documentation, Expertise and Valuation of Artworks
University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC)
- It offers a wide range of courses in health, education, business, design, and audiovisual. Among the new offerings are master's degrees in Advanced Nursing Care in Anesthesia, Educational Leadership, Nursing Management of the Unit for Oncology and Breast Pathology, Sports Injury Rehabilitation, Data Management and Business Transformation, Biomedical Research and Industry, and Assistance and Management in Out-of-Hospital Emergencies. Through Elisava, it also incorporates programs in exhibition design, societal design, food design, and audiovisual creation with AI and virtual production.Advanced Care in Nursing of Anesthesia, Resuscitation and Pain Therapeutics
- Educational Leadership for the Improvement of Learning
- Nursing Manager of the Breast Imaging and Pathology Unit
- Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries
- Data Management and Business Transformation
- Biomedical Research and Industry
- Assistance and Management in Pre-hospital Emergencies
- Design for Exhibition Environments
- Societal Design
- Beyond Food Experience
- Advanced Audiovisual Creation: AI and Virtual Production
Pompeu Fabra University (UPF)
- Includes the Master of Multidisciplinary Research in Experimental Sciences, aimed at students who want to start a research career or access a doctorate. The program offers practical training in experimental research and allows work in fields such as biomedicine, chemistry, physics, nanotechnology, or engineering. Multidisciplinary Research in Experimental Sciences
Blanquerna - Ramon Llull University (Blanquerna-URL)
Expand the offering with new courses related to business, technology, engineering, and international law. IQS incorporates the Master's in Accounting, Data Analytics, and ESG Reporting, focused on advanced accounting, data analysis, and sustainability reporting. La Salle adds programs in Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence for Business Management, and Acoustics, Audio, and Vibrations. Esade, for its part, incorporates the university master's degree in International Business Law, designed for legal specialization in global business environments.
- Accounting, Data Analytics, and ESG Reporting
- Artificial Intelligence
- Artificial Intelligence for Business Management
- Acoustics, Audio and Vibrations
- International Business Law
University of Lleida (UdL)
- Strengthen the offering in agricultural, forestry, and agri-food sectors. Among the new offerings are the master's degree in Plant Health and Integrated Crop Protection, the Master of Science in European Forestry, and the master's degree in Agri-food Marketing and Entrepreneurship, with a clear focus on sustainability, European forest management, and innovation in the agri-food sector.Plant Health and Integrated Crop Protection
- European Forestry
- Agri-food Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Rovira i Virgili University (URV)
- Include the Diploma of Expert in Strategic Impact Event Creation and Management, a postgraduate training course aimed at professionalizing event planning and management. The program emphasizes sustainability, accessibility, technology, data, and the final applied project.Creation and Management of Events with Strategic Impact
Abat Oliba CEU University (UAO)
- Incorporates the Master's Degree in Applied Criminology, focused on the prevention and treatment of criminality. The program trains in applied criminology, risk management, research, and intervention in areas such as criminal justice, correctional institutions, public safety, and social organizations.Applied Criminology
The University of Girona (UdG) offers no new training for the next academic year in the field of master's degrees.