Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Railway Systems

Vilanova i la Geltrú School of Engineering (EPSEVG)

The bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Railway Systems provides specific scientific and technological training in the field of electrical engineering, with an emphasis on railway systems, both in its industrial component and in project development and technological innovation. The aim is to provide students with tools that allow them to access qualified jobs in which they will hone the professional skills set out in Law 12/1986 or that require specific instruction in railways.

Students are trained in the fundamentals of science and engineering that allow them to supervise and manage engineering projects that involve designing, analysing, constructing, checking and maintaining systems and equipment for the generation, transmission, distribution and consumption of electric power. Other fundamental training objectives specific to the railway sector are its organisation and structure and the systems of which it is composed: electrification systems, safety and signalling systems, communications systems, installations and maintenance of rolling stock. Aspects of managing and operating railway systems are also considered.

General details

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

7,856

Language of instruction

Check the language of instruction for each subject (and timetable) in the course sheet in the curriculum.

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

Vilanova i la Geltrú School of Engineering (EPSEVG)

Official degree

Recorded in the Ministry of Education's degree register

Admission

Places: 200
Pre-enrolment code: 31124
Places via a change of degree: 4
Admission mark 2025-2026 academic year: 7,856. Admission mark
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Curriculum

First semester

Second semester

Third semester

Fourth semester

Fifth semester

Automatic Regulation and Digital Control 6
Electrical Installations and Equipment 6
Electrical Machines 6
Power Electronics 6
Railway Infrastructure 6

Sixth semester

Electric Drives 6
Electrical Power Generation 6
Electrical Power Systems 6
Electrification and Electrical Traction 6
Rolling Stock 6

Seventh semester

Communication, Signalling and Train Protection Systems 6
Production and Manufacturing Systems 3
Railway Cybersecurity 3
Railway Maintenance and Prevention Risks 6
Smart Grids 6
Agile 6
Battery Management Systems 6
Cross-Platform and Distributed Programming 6
Electric and Hybrid Vehicles 6
Electronics in Renewable Energy Systems 6
Emobility 6
Emobility Lab 6
Industrial Automation 6
Internet 6
Management and Saving of Electrical Energy 6
Motors and Electric Mobility 6
Renewable Energy Sources and Systems 6

Eighth semester

Industrial Scheduling 3
Project Management 3
Railway Management and Exploitation 6
Bachelor's Thesis 12

CompulsoryECTS
OptionalECTS
ProjectECTS

Professional opportunities

Professional opportunities

Supervision and management of engineering projects that involve designing, analysing, constructing, checking and maintaining systems and equipment for the generation, transmission and distribution of electric power.
Analysis, design, testing and control of domestic and industrial electrical installations.
Management of electrical power systems, installations and drives.
Design, installation and maintenance of electromechanics, automation and industrial production lines.
Energy and environmental management.
Energy generation in wind and solar power systems.
Drafting of technical advisory and feasibility reports.
Management, organisation, planning and quality control.
Project management in railway systems.
Management and use of railway networks.
Teaching and research.