New Electrical Engineering Degree at University of Salamanca: 240 ECTS Credits and Career Prospects

Key data

The University of Salamanca has had an official degree in Electrical Engineering since October 20, 2026, published in the BOE through the Resolution of October 6, 2026 (BOE-A-2026-21870). The degree was verified by the Council of Universities and enabled through an Agreement of the Council of Ministers of September 15, 2026, under the Royal Decree 822/2021 which regulates the organization of official university education.

For companies in the energy and industrial sectors, this expands the supply of qualified professionals for the practice of electrical and industrial engineering in the Castilla y León region, with a training profile aligned with energy transition and automation.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution formalizes in the BOE the study plan for the new Electrical Engineering degree at the University of Salamanca. The degree is official in nature and qualifies for professional practice in electrical and industrial engineering in accordance with the RD 822/2021 framework.

The structure of the study plan is as follows:

The plan does not include mandatory external internships. The core and compulsory subjects cover the following areas:

• Electricity
• Power electronics
• Renewable energies
• Industrial automation
• Mechanical technology

Elective subjects include, among others:

• Photovoltaic installations
• 3D prototyping

These electives reflect current demand from the energy and industrial sectors, especially in the context of the transition to clean energy and the digitalization of production processes.

Economic and operational impact

For companies in the energy and industrial sectors, the creation of this degree has concrete practical consequences:

• Greater supply of qualified professionals: From the first graduating class, companies in Castilla y León will be able to hire electrical engineers with an official degree from the University of Salamanca, with professional qualification recognized at the national level.
• Profile aligned with energy transition: The inclusion of renewable energies and photovoltaic installations in the plan directly responds to the demand for technical profiles for solar energy projects, energy efficiency and automation.
• No mandatory external internships: The plan does not include mandatory external internships, which means that companies interested in attracting talent will need to establish voluntary internship agreements or develop their own student recruitment programs.
• Competition with other universities: The offering of this degree in Salamanca increases territorial competition for electrical engineering students in Castilla y León, which can benefit local companies in terms of candidate availability.

Who does it affect?

• Future high school or higher-level vocational training students interested in electrical engineering in Castilla y León
• Companies in the energy sector (renewables, electrical distribution, photovoltaic installations) that hire electrical engineers
• Industrial sector companies with automation and power electronics needs
• University centers and engineering schools in Castilla y León that compete for students in this field
• Professional associations for industrial and electrical engineering that manage the qualification of new graduates
• HR departments of industrial and energy companies that plan to incorporate technical profiles in the medium term

Practical example

A photovoltaic systems installation company based in Salamanca that needs to hire engineers for industrial self-consumption projects can now direct its talent recruitment directly to the University of Salamanca. A student who starts the degree in the 2026-2027 academic year will take 60 basic training credits, 138 compulsory credits —including electricity, power electronics and renewable energies— and can choose the photovoltaic installations elective within the 30 available elective credits. Upon completing the 240 ECTS credits and defending the Final Degree Project (12 credits), they will obtain an official degree with recognized professional qualification, which allows them to sign projects and direct electrical installations in accordance with RD 822/2021. For the company, this means having a qualified technical profile in approximately 4 academic years, without the need for additional homologations.

What should companies do now?

1. Identify technical profile needs 4 years ahead: If your company will need electrical engineers with specialization in renewables or automation, this degree generates the first graduating class in approximately 4 years. Plan ahead.
2. Contact the University of Salamanca for internship agreements: Since the plan does not include mandatory external internships, companies interested in attracting talent must proactively establish collaboration agreements with the university.
3. Review professional qualification requirements: The degree qualifies for professional practice in accordance with RD 822/2021. HR departments should verify with the corresponding professional association the registration procedures applicable to new graduates.
4. Update candidate search profiles: Include the Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Salamanca in the selection criteria of job portals and agreements with university guidance services.
5. Consider the photovoltaic installations elective: If your company operates in the renewable energy sector, graduates who have taken this elective will have specific training in photovoltaics, which can be a differentiating criterion in selection.

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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-21870