Bachelor's degree in Naval Systems and Technology Engineering
Barcelona School of Nautical Studies (FNB)
The bachelor’s degree in Naval Systems and Technology Engineering will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to work as an expert on ship propulsion and systems. Your training will be career-oriented, focusing on technological activities linked to naval engineering in relation to ships and vessels of all types; floating and fixed platforms and structures (floating docks, structures for exploiting and utilising marine resources, and marine structures for generating renewable energy); marine nurseries and fishing systems; and other maritime industries. The following specialisations are offered: Sports and Leisure Watercraft; Business Organisation; and Inspection, Maintenance and Repair.
- Duration
- 4 academic years
- Study load
- 240 ECTS credits (including the bachelor's thesis). One credit is equivalent to a study load of 25-30 hours.
- Delivery
- Face-to-face
- Admission mark 2025-2026 academic year
- 9,262
- Language of instruction
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Information on language use in the classroom and students’ language rights.
- Fees and grants
- Approximate fees per academic year: €1,061 (€1,800 for non-EU residents ). Consult the public fees system based on income (grants and payment options).
- Location
- Barcelona School of Nautical Studies (FNB)
- Official degree
- Recorded in the Ministry of Education's degree register
- Places
- 65
- Pre-enrolment code
- 31049
- Places via a change of degree
- 6
- Admission mark 2025-2026 academic year
- 9,262. Admission mark
- Weighting. University entrance examinations (PAU)
- Weighting. University entrance examinations (PAU)
- Registration and enrolment
- What are the requirements to enrol in a bachelor's degree course?
- CFGS credit transfer
- Consult the university studies search engine of the Universities Channel of the Generalitat de Catalunya
- Legalisation of foreign documents
- All documents issued in non-EU countries must be legalised and bear the corresponding apostille.
First semester
Second semester
Third semester
- Applied Thermodynamics and Thermotechnics 6
- Electricity and Electrotechnics 6
- Mathematical Methods for Engineering 9
- Mechanics for Naval Engineering 7.5
- Business Communication 6
- Construction of Recreational Craft 6
- Innovation Management 6
- Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of Electric Facilities 6
- Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of Marine Systems 6
- Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of Ship Structures 6
- Introduction to Naval Design 6
- Laboratory of Systems and Innovation Projects 6
- Management Abilities 6
- Marine Data and Information Processing Using Matlab 6
- Maritime Technical English 6
- Production Methods with Composite Materials 6
- Project Management 6
- Technical Inspection of Recreational Craft 6
Fourth semester
Fifth semester
Sixth semester
Seventh semester
Eighth semester
- CompulsoryECTS
- OptionalECTS
- ProjectECTS
- Professional opportunities
- Technical positions with shipyards and shipbuilding companies.
- Maintenance management of maritime and industrial facilities.
- Inspection services in relation to maritime administration, safety and pollution, and recreational craft.
- Average adjustment.
- Industries related to the building, repair and maintenance of ships.
- Naval technical offices.
- Maritime administrations.
- Shipping companies.
- Classification societies.
- Quality certification bodies.
- Self-employment (projects, expert reports, consulting, etc.).
Double-degree pathways at the UPC
You have the possibility of complementing this bachelor's degree with a specific pathway towards a double degree by taking an additional number of credits from one of the other degrees taught at the School. Generally, this involves an additional year of study. To gain admission to a double degree of this kind you must have taken a minimum number of credits on one of the bachelor's degrees. The number of places is limited.
You have the possibility of complementing this bachelor's degree with a specific pathway towards a double degree by taking an additional number of credits from one of the other degrees taught at the School. Generally, this involves an additional year of study. To gain admission to a double degree of this kind you must have taken a minimum number of credits on one of the bachelor's degrees. The number of places is limited.
- Bachelor's degree in Naval Systems and Technology Engineering + Bachelor's degree in Marine Technologies (FNB)
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- Academic calendar
- General academic calendar for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees courses
- Academic regulations
- Academic regulations for bachelor’s degree courses at the UPC
- Language certification and credit recognition
- Queries about language courses and certification
- 21/04/2026 17:00 hvirtual
- 22/04/2026 12:00 hface-to-face
Open day
Bachelor's degree in Naval Systems and Technology Engineering
- Day
- 21/04/2026
- Time
- 17:00 h
- More information
- Virtual information session. Registration is required. Further information
Open day
Bachelor's degree in Naval Systems and Technology Engineering
- Day
- 22/04/2026
- Time
- 12:00 h
- More information
- Face-to-face information session. Registration is required. Further information