Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of September 2, 2026, from UNED, publishing the curriculum of the Master's Degree in Electronic Systems of Information and Communication |
|---|---|
| Publication | September 19, 2026 |
| Entry into force | September 19, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Students and professionals in the electronic engineering and telecommunications sector |
| Category | Education |
| ECTS Credits | 60 ECTS total |
| Mode | Distance learning |
| Verification | Council of Universities with positive report from ANECA; official status agreed by Council of Ministers on March 18, 2025 |
| Field of assignment | Electrical, electronic and telecommunications engineering |
| Official source | BOE-A-2026-19519 |
The Spanish technology sector has been calling for more engineers specialized in electronics and IoT for years. As of September 19, 2026, UNED responds with a verified official degree: the Master's Degree in Electronic Systems of Information and Communication, published by Resolution of September 2, 2026 in the BOE. Official status was agreed by the Council of Ministers on March 18, 2025, following a positive report from ANECA and verification by the Council of Universities.
For telecommunications companies, Industry 4.0 or hardware development, this degree is relevant for two reasons: it expands the official training offer in highly demanded profiles and allows their own active technicians to train without leaving their positions, thanks to the distance learning mode.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution publishes the official curriculum of the master's degree, which is structured in three distinct blocks:
| Module | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| General Training Module | Mandatory | 40 |
| Specialization Module | Optional | 10 |
| Master's Thesis (TFM) | Mandatory | 10 |
The mandatory subjects of the General Training Module cover the following technological areas:
- Telecommunications
- Electronics
- Industrial communications
- Internet technologies
- Microprocessors
- Wireless communications
- Multimedia
The degree is assigned to the field of electrical, electronic and telecommunications engineering and qualifies for professional practice in high-demand technology sectors. The mode is entirely distance learning, a characteristic feature of UNED that allows combining study with work activity.
Economic and operational impact
For companies in the technology sector, the appearance of this official degree has concrete practical consequences:
- Talent acquisition: the market will have graduates with official certification verified by ANECA in IoT, embedded systems and industrial telecommunications profiles, areas with chronic shortage of qualified candidates.
- Internal training: the distance learning mode allows active technicians to take the master's degree without interrupting their work activity, facilitating upskilling plans without replacement costs.
- Public procurement requirements: in tenders and projects with official qualification requirements, this master's degree can be valid as accreditation of level for technical teams.
- Training bonuses: companies that finance this master's degree for their employees can explore the bonification of training costs through Fundae, if the degree fits into planned training programs.
Who does it affect?
- Electronics and telecommunications engineers and technicians seeking official master's degree qualification
- Graduates in electrical, electronic or telecommunications engineering who want official specialization
- Companies in the IoT, Industry 4.0 and industrial telecommunications sector with qualified talent needs
- HR and training departments of tech companies designing professional development plans
- Managers of tenders and projects requiring official qualification accreditation in their teams
- Active professionals who need to combine work and official postgraduate training
Practical example
An industrial automation company with 30 engineers on staff detects that several of its industrial communications and microprocessor technicians do not have official master's degree qualification, which prevents them from accrediting level in certain public tenders.
With the entry into force of this curriculum, those technicians can enroll in the UNED Master's in Electronic Systems of Information and Communication and take the 40 mandatory ECTS in subjects directly aligned with their daily work (industrial communications, microprocessors, wireless communications), plus 10 optional ECTS of specialization and the 10 ECTS Master's Thesis, all without leaving their position thanks to the distance learning mode. The company can also explore bonification of costs through Fundae, reducing the economic impact of training.
What should companies do now?
- Identify technicians without official master's degree qualification in electronics, telecommunications and IoT areas who could benefit from this program.
- Evaluate whether the curriculum covers the necessary competencies for current or future projects: telecommunications, electronics, industrial communications, internet technologies, microprocessors, wireless communications and multimedia.
- Consult with Fundae the possibility of bonifying the cost of the master's degree within the company's planned training credit.
- Review public tender specifications in which the company participates to verify if this official degree can improve the technical score of the team.
- Communicate the availability of the degree to the HR team to incorporate it as an option in professional development and technical talent retention plans.
Frequently asked questions
How many credits does the UNED Master's in Electronic Systems of Information and Communication have?
The master's degree has 60 ECTS credits in total, distributed in three blocks: 40 mandatory ECTS in the General Training Module, 10 optional ECTS in the Specialization Module and 10 ECTS for the Master's Thesis.
What subjects are studied in the mandatory module of the master's degree?
The General Training Module (40 ECTS) covers seven areas: telecommunications, electronics, industrial communications, internet technologies, microprocessors, wireless communications and multimedia.
Does this UNED master's degree have official status and is it verified?
Yes. The degree is official: it was verified by the Council of Universities with a positive report from ANECA, and its official status was agreed by the Council of Ministers on March 18, 2025. The curriculum was published in the BOE on September 19, 2026.
Can this master's degree be taken while working? Is it online?
Yes. The master's degree is offered in distance learning mode, a characteristic feature of UNED, which allows combining study with work activity without the need for in-person attendance.
What professional sectors does this master's degree qualify for?
The degree qualifies for professional practice in high-demand technology sectors, specifically in IoT, industrial telecommunications and embedded systems, within the field of electrical, electronic and telecommunications engineering.
Official source
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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-2026-19519
