New Computer Science Engineering Curriculum UCO 2026: specializations, credits and key subjects

Key data

The Computer Science Engineering Degree at the University of Córdoba debuts a new academic structure from July 2026. The modification, approved by the Universities Council on May 5, 2026 and supported by Royal Decree 822/2021, redefines the distribution of credits, introduces four specialization pathways and aligns the degree with the technological competencies most demanded by the market.

For technology companies that hire junior profiles in Córdoba and its surroundings, this change has a direct implication: UCO graduates will have formal training in areas such as data science, security or software engineering, which affects the available profiles in the local market from the coming academic years.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution publishes the new structure of the Computer Science Engineering Degree at UCO, which is organized into four blocks of ECTS credits with the following distribution:

From the third year onwards, students choose one of four available specializations, each with its own curriculum pathway:

Among the subjects incorporated into the new curriculum stand out: Big Data, Machine Learning, Data Mining and Information Security. External internships are integrated as elective subjects, with a maximum of 18 ECTS credits possible.

Economic and operational impact

For companies, the impact is mainly on the available talent pool. The new curriculum generates graduates with formal competencies in high-demand technologies that previously had to be acquired through complementary training or postgraduate studies.

• Software and technology consulting companies: will be able to incorporate junior profiles with specific training in software engineering or computing from their first job, reducing technical onboarding time.
• Companies with data needs: the Data Science specialization and subjects such as Big Data and Data Mining generate profiles directly applicable to business analytics.
• Cybersecurity departments: the inclusion of Information Security as a formal subject raises the baseline level of candidates without the need for additional certifications from the start.
• External internships: with up to 18 ECTS credits possible in internships, companies can structure collaboration agreements with UCO to attract talent in training for up to a full semester.

For current students, the change implies reviewing their academic situation with the School of Engineering to understand how the curriculum adaptation to the new plan applies.

Who does it affect?

• Students currently enrolled in the Computer Science Engineering Degree at UCO (adaptation to the new curriculum).
• Future students who access the degree from the 2026-2027 academic year at the School of Engineering of Córdoba.
• Technology companies in Córdoba and Andalusia that collaborate with UCO in internships or recruitment of junior profiles.
• HR departments and recruitment managers who evaluate candidates graduated from UCO.
• Training centers and academies that prepare access or complement university studies in the UCO environment.

Practical example

A software development company based in Córdoba that regularly hires recent UCO graduates can plan its talent acquisition strategy as follows:

A student who begins the degree in the 2026-2027 academic year will choose the Software Engineering specialization in the third year. Upon graduation, they will have completed 90 credits of common mandatory subjects, plus the specific pathway of their specialization within the 78 elective credits, and may have completed up to 18 credits of external internships at the company itself. This means the company can have that profile in internships for a period equivalent to a full semester before their definitive hiring, with formal training in the most demanded tools and methodologies in the sector.

Similarly, a company with data analysis needs can direct its internship agreements towards students of the Data Science specialization, who will have completed subjects such as Big Data, Machine Learning and Data Mining before joining.

What should stakeholders do now?

1. Current students: contact the School of Engineering of Córdoba to learn about the curriculum adaptation table between the old and new plans, and verify which subjects already taken are recognized in the new structure.
2. Future students: consult the official new curriculum before enrolling to choose the specialization that best aligns with your professional objective (Software, Computers, Computing or Data Science).
3. Companies with internship agreements with UCO: review and update collaboration agreements to adapt them to the new elective internship structure (up to 18 ECTS) and orient them towards the specializations of greatest interest to the organization.
4. HR departments: update job profiles and selection criteria for candidates graduated from UCO, incorporating the new formal competencies (Big Data, Machine Learning, Information Security).
5. Internal training managers: identify which subjects in the new curriculum cover training needs that were previously covered externally, to adjust onboarding plans for junior profiles.

Official source

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Notice: 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-2026-14648