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Work as a technical industrial engineer from the first year of your degree and design and prototype from day one. Carry out projects with companies and obtain digital certifications and soft skills training.
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Because it trains you to design, develop and optimise industrial systems and products, combining engineering fundamentals, technology and practical application in real environments.
Studying the Degree in Mechanical Engineering in Madrid will prepare you to become a successful professional, capable of undertaking the analysis, development, manufacture and maintenance of equipment, systems and machinery for the industrial sector. 99% of graduates find a job in the first year after completing their studies.
Explorer Phase
Discover the type of engineer you want to be by studying common subjects during the first years and getting to know the different branches to specialise in the third year, choosing between mechanics, electronics or industrial systems. Find out more!
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Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Year 1
ANNUAL SUBJECTS
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0141812 | Física | FB | 9 |
| 0141813 | Fundamentos Matemáticos de la Ingeniería | FB | 9 |
| 0141814 | Informática | FB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 24 | ||
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0141815 | Dibujo Técnico | FB | 6 |
| 0141816 | Fundamentos Químicos en la Ingeniería | FB | 6 |
| 0141817 | Technical English for Mechanical Engineers/Inglés Técnico para Ingenieros Mecánicos | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 18 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0141818 | Economía y Empresa | FB | 6 |
| 0141819 | Electrotecnia y Máquinas Eléctricas | OB | 6 |
| 0141820 | Fundamentos de Ciencia de los Materiales | OB | 3 |
| 0141821 | IT Skills for Engineers/Habilidades TIC para Ingenieros | OB | 3 |
| TOTAL: | 18 | ||
Segundo Curso
ANNUAL SUBJECTS
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0241812 | Ingeniería de Fabricación | OB | 6 |
| 0241813 | Ingeniería Gráfica | OB | 9 |
| TOTAL: | 15 | ||
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0241814 | Ampliación de Matemáticas | FB | 6 |
| 0241815 | Communications for Success/Comunicación para el éxito | OB | 3 |
| 0241816 | Estadística | FB | 6 |
| 0241817 | Mecánica | FB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 21 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0241818 | Big Data & Analytics Fundamentals/Fundamentos de análisis de datos | OB | 6 |
| 0241819 | Ciencia e Ingeniería de los Materiales | OB | 3 |
| 0241820 | Electrónica Industrial | OB | 6 |
| 0241821 | Organización de la Producción | OB | 3 |
| 0241822 | Termodinámica y Transmisión de Calor | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 24 | ||
Tercer Curso
ANNUAL SUBJECTS
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0341811 | Teoría de Máquinas | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 6 | ||
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0341812 | Entrepreneurship and Business Management/Emprendimiento y Gestión del negocio | OB | 3 |
| 0341813 | Fundamentos de Resistencia de Materiales | OB | 6 |
| 0341814 | Mecánica de Fluidos | OB | 6 |
| 0341815 | Motores de Combustión Interna | OB | 3 |
| 0341816 | Regulación Automática | OB | 6 |
| 0341817 | Tecnología Mecánica | OB | 3 |
| TOTAL: | 27 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0341820 | Digital Transformatión & Innovation/Transformación Digital e Innovación | OB | 3 |
| 0341822 | Elasticidad y Resistencia de Materiales | OB | 6 |
| 0341823 | Máquinas Hidráulicas | OB | 6 |
| 0341824 | Máquinas Térmicas | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 21 | ||
ELECTIVE COURSES
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optativa | OP | 6 | |
| TOTAL: | 6 | ||
Cuarto Curso
ANNUAL SUBJECTS
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0441808 | Cálculo, Diseño y Ensayo de Máquinas | OB | 6 |
| 0441809 | Industrial Structures and Constructions | OB | 7,5 |
| TOTAL: | 13.5 | ||
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0441810 | Advanced Technologies Applications in Mechanics/Aplicaciones de las Tecnologías de Vanguardia en Mecánica | OB | 3 |
| 0441811 | Materials Testing | OB | 4,5 |
| 0441812 | Ingeniería Medioambiental | OB | 3 |
| 0441813 | Oficina Técnica: Proyectos Mecánicos | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 16.5 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0441814 | Ingeniería Asistida por Ordenador | OB | 3 |
| 0441815 | Project Management in IC 4.0/Gestión de Proyectos en la IC 4.0 | OB | 3 |
| 0441816 | Proyecto Fin de Grado | OB | 12 |
| TOTAL: | 18 | ||
ELECTIVE COURSES
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optativa | OP | 12 | |
| TOTAL: | 12 | ||
List of Electives
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0441839 | Fabricación Asistida por Ordenador | OP | 6 |
| 0441840 | Selección y Control de Materiales | OP | 6 |
| 0441841 | Teoría de Vehículos | OP | 6 |
| 0441842 | Vibraciones | OP | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 24 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0341818 | Automóviles | OP | 3 |
| 0341819 | Biomecánica | OP | 3 |
| 0341821 | Diseño Industrial | OP | 3 |
| 0441843 | Instalaciones de Energías Renovables | OP | 3 |
| 0441844 | Mantenimiento y Diagnóstico de Máquinas | OP | 3 |
| 0441845 | Neumática | OP | 6 |
| 0441846 | Prácticas en Empresa (Prácticas Externas) | OP | 6 |
| 0441847 | Tecnologías de Unión | OP | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 33 | ||
*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional
Director School of Engineering, Architecture and Design
Senior Defence Scientist at the National Institute for Aerospace Technology.
Head of the Ariane Programme Test Centre.
Director of the Industry and Space Area
María de la O Moreno Balboa holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering and a degree in Industrial Design, and currently directs the Industry and Space Area at the Alfonso X el Sabio University. She has almost 30 years of experience combining academic management and university teaching with solid professional experience as an employee - as director of the Design Department at Nuzzi Industrial S.A. - and an entrepreneurial stage at the head of her own studio LA.O Diseño Integral, always linked to industrial design, applied engineering and innovation.
Head of Studies of the Bachelor's Degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Electronic Engineering and
Automatics
José Galán del Álamo holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the Complutense University of Madrid and has a solid background as a process engineer and handover/commissioning engineer in international energy, petrochemical and fertiliser projects in companies such as Técnicas Reunidas and Intecsa Industrial. He is currently full professor and head of studies at the Alfonso X el Sabio University (UAX), where he applies his industrial experience and pedagogical training to guide the training of future engineers.
to guide the training of future engineers.
César Franco is a senior consultant in digital transformation and innovation and president of the
General Council of Industrial Engineers and the Professional Union of Engineering Colleges.
Engineering. With 30 years of experience in industrial and technological sectors, he specialises in digital strategy, industry 4.0 and innovation.
specialises in digital strategy, Industry 4.0 and technologies such as AI, BIM, digital twins and 5G.
and 5G, and is a regular speaker on the role of engineering in business and society.
society.
Antonio José Antonio Marcos-Alberca Carriazo is an industrial engineer specialised in railway maintenance, with more than 20 years of experience in Talgo. Head Manager of Smart Maintenance Engineering and New Maintenance Projects, he leads high-tech teams focused on improving train safety, reliability and availability through real-time monitoring, machine learning, deep learning and automatic visual inspection systems. He completes his technical profile with training in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, railway systems and business management (MBA), which allows him to integrate engineering, data and management in international maintenance and fleet improvement projects.
Head of the Signalling and Energy Engineering Service. Engineering and Maintenance
Maintenance at Metro de Madrid S.A..
Engineer in Structural Integrity, Calculation, Analysis, Optimisation and Methods at Airbus Defence and Space.
Defence and Space.
Eduardo de la Guerra Ochoa holds a PhD in engineering specialising in mechanics and tribology.
and tribology, with international experience in R+D+i and industrial projects in the railway sector.
railway sector. He works at Talgo in the area of structures, where he has led work packages in European
European H2020 projects (Roll2Rail, Shift2Rail) aimed at lightening rolling stock, with published results.
of rolling stock, with results published in international journals and conferences.
He combines his work in industry with teaching at the Alfonso X el Sabio University,
where he coordinates subjects and directs projects in different degrees and masters of engineering.
engineering.
Alejandro Alonso Puig is Associate Professor at the Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio, where he teaches biomedical
he teaches biomedical instrumentation, industrial electronics and Industry 4.0.
He is an engineer with extensive experience in robotics, automated industrial vehicles and embedded systems.
embedded systems, he has been director of engineering and CTO in reference companies - such as Kivnon, ASTI Mobile
such as Kivnon, ASTI Mobile Robotics or Infinium Robotics - and founder of Quark Robotics.
He currently combines teaching with his work as a consulting partner at aKacis,
advising startups and industries on product strategy, industrialisation and technological development.
technological development.
Marcelo Roldán Blanco holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering (Extraordinary Ph.
D. and SNE prize for the Best Thesis in Nuclear Technology), with several master's degrees in
several master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science,
Industrial Technologies and Finite Element Methods. He holds a permanent position
at the National Fusion Laboratory of CIEMAT, where he is working on the study of
the study of irradiation damage and the mechanical behaviour of advanced metallic and ceramic
metallic and advanced ceramic materials, participating in projects such as EUROfusion and
DONES. He complements his research activity with teaching at the Universidad
Alfonso X el Sabio (UAX), in subjects related to materials science.
See the complete list of the faculty of the Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
On the Mechanical Engineering Degree you will be trained to turn ideas into tangible projects, using technology with purpose and becoming a creative, autonomous, collaborative and passionate professional.
Some of our current projects:
You will be trained through the UAX Makers educational model, developed based on the needs of more than 50 leading companies from different sectors and which incorporates:
Professional software tools that you will use in the Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Studying at UAX, you will have at your disposal 25.000m2 of specialised laboratories, equipped with the latest technology and where companies such as TALGO, SACYR, Renault or Avanade carry out their own research projects in collaboration with students and professors.
These are some of the most outstanding facilities in the industrial area:
| FABLAB | A laboratory for 3D printing, robotics, laser cutting and co-working areas where students participate in real projects with companies such as the development of an autonomous electric vehicle for Renault. |
| SACYR-UAX RoadLab | Equipped with the best equipment for testing all types of materials, adapted to the regulations in force in any country in the world, where research and sustainability projects are developed. |
| CivilLab UAX | Laboratory equipped to carry out tests and trials related to civil engineering: geotechnics, hydraulics, structures, etc. |
| TalgoLab | Equipped with a Talgo high-speed car built in carbon fibre, it offers our students the opportunity to develop interdisciplinary projects in close collaboration with professionals from the company. |
| AeroLab UAX | State-of-the-art technological space designed for training, simulation and experimentation in the field of aeronautics and immersive technologies. AIRBUS 320 flight simulator |
| Wind tunnel | A space for testing the resistance of materials to wind forces. |
| ELA-UAX Laboratory | The result of a collaboration agreement with the company ELA Aviación, it allows our students to develop interdisciplinary projects in direct contact with professionals and on real aircraft, equipped with all their systems. |
| Engine Laboratory | Equipped with an internal combustion engine test bench for determining power curves and testing turbos and engine assembly/disassembly equipment. |
| Motopropulsion Laboratory | Equipped with a microturbine test bench for the determination of performance curves. It also has equipment for practicing engine architecture. |
| Aerodynamics Laboratory | Equipped with a wind tunnel and various measuring equipment and test specimens. |
At UAX you will feel connected to the industry from the very first moment: Master classes, seminars and workshops will be part of your day-to-day life at the university.
You will be able to carry out external internships in leading companies and complete your training as a mechanical engineer with visits to organisations and attendance at conferences that will keep you in direct contact with the big names in the sector.
Currently, UAX has more than 8,800 collaboration agreements with companies of the stature of:
We have Career Services, which provides you with the necessary infrastructure so that you can carry out internships in companies and institutions in your sector.
At UAX you will have the opportunity to discover for yourself the type of engineer you want to be and you will not choose your specialisation electives until the third year.
During the first years, you will study common subjects and discover the differences between each type of engineer. In the third year, you will choose to specialise in the career that best suits your skills and tastes.
Become the engineer you've always dreamed of!
Find out what it will be like to study your degree in Mechanical Engineering at UAX, be inspired by the creativity and ingenuity of our maker projects and discover what life is like on our campus, full of activities and events for all tastes.
UAX MAKERS
Carry out real projects with companies. The UAX Makers model is based on the collaborative work of students who coordinate to respond to a real project. To do this, we bring together profiles from different degrees, encouraging diversity of approaches and teamwork as the keys to achieving the best possible solution.
Colaboran con prototipos y maquinarias de la empresa Talgo en el diseño del interior de la nueva línea de vagones de tren de la empresa.
You will simulate and program robotic arms to validate automation processes before their real application with the professional industrial robotics simulator RoboDK.
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Designs and manufactures arodynamic alerts for moto 3, following the real MotoGP process, simulation, development and wind tunnel testing.
Research and design of bodywork with sustainable materials for Renault
Development of a virtual twin of the Villanueva de la cañada campus.
Creation of an autonomous electric vehicle for data collection from the virtual twin
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Comunidad de Madrid
Ayudas para alumnos con discapacidad igual o superior al 33% que cursen estudios en las universidades o centros superiores de enseñanzas artísticas de la Comunidad de Madrid.
Ministerio de Educación, Formación Profesional y Deportes
Conoce la información sobre las becas y ayudas convocadas por el ministerio de educación, formación profesional y deporte, según los diferentes tipos y niveles de enseñanza.
Atracción al Talento Investigador Predoctoral
Apoyo financiero para estudiantes sobresalientes que quieran desarrollar investigaciones innovadoras y contribuir al avance del conocimiento en sus disciplinas.
Si ya has decidido dar el paso, formaliza tu matrícula con antelación y benefíciate de una ayuda directa. Una forma de premiar tu compromiso y planificar tu futuro con ventaja.
Estudiantes de Iberoamérica
Programa dirigido a ciudadanos iberoamericanos o extranjeros con residencia legal en países de influencia de la OEI. La beca cubre un 50% de descuento sobre el coste total de docencia.
Estudiantes de Ecuador
Programa dirigido a ciudadanos con nacionalidad y/o residencia ecuatoriana que deseen realizar una maestría en línea en España. La beca cubre un 50% de descuento sobre el coste total de docencia.
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Ayudas para estudiantes de FP de grado superior, grado, posgrado o máster matriculados en universidades españolas con convenio Santander. Un complemento económico para apoyarte durante la realización de tus prácticas profesionales.
Si te graduaste en UAX y ahora estás pensando en cursar una nueva titulación, queremos seguir acompañándote. Por eso te ofrecemos una ayuda del 10% sobre el importe de docencia.
Si tienes un familiar directo (hasta 2º grado) matriculado en UAX, puedes beneficiarte de una ayuda del 5% sobre el importe de docencia. Porque estudiar en familia es aún mejor.
Estudiar dos titulaciones a la vez es un reto, y queremos apoyarte. Si ya estás en UAX y te matriculas en una segunda carrera, contarás con una ayuda sobre tu reserva y matrícula.
Si quieres seguir formándote con nosotros y pasar de Ciclos Formativos a Grado, de Grado a Grado o de Grado a Postgrado, apostamos por ti con una ayuda de hasta el 25% sobre la docencia.
Si tienes un buen expediente académico, queremos reconocer tu talento con una beca pensada para estudiantes de nuevo ingreso. (Excluye grado en Medicina).
Si eres deportista de alto rendimiento, en UAX queremos ayudarte a compaginar tu pasión con tus estudios. Te ofrecemos ayudas específicas que pueden llegar hasta el 50% del importe de tu matrícula.
Recognised for boosting your professional future
The rankings place UAX among the best universities in Spain for its employability, innovation and training model connected to the reality of work.
Forbes ranks UAX as the private university with the most graduates working in its area (nearly 90%), thanks to a unique educational model firmly linked to the labour market through more than 8,800 agreements with companies.
The prestigious ranking of the BBVA Foundation and the IVIE recognises us as the university with the best job placement in Spain in 2023, consolidating our model focused on the real employability of our graduates.
The Coordenadas Institute of Governance and Applied Economics places UAX as the private university of reference in Madrid, highlighting our practical training model aligned with the reality of the market.
UAX obtains the highest rating of 5 stars and the overall "Excellent" badge for Employability, Teaching, Academic Development, Facilities, Online Teaching and Good Governance in the prestigious international QS Stars rating.
UAX is recognised as the second most innovative university in Spain, the only private university among the top three in the ranking. This recognition highlights our transversal commitment to AI and training in sustainability.
Según la Lista Forbes 2025, UAX se sitúa en el TOP 2 Universidades españolas referentes en la adopción de IA Generativa en la formación de sus estudiantes, desarrollando herramientas y modelos de aprendizaje innovadores alineados con la evolución tecnológica.
The Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering trains professionals capable of designing, manufacturing, analysing and maintaining mechanical systems used in industry. It is one of the broadest and most versatile engineering degrees, as it combines knowledge of physics, mathematics, materials, thermodynamics, automation and industrial design. During the degree you will study subjects such as Fluid Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Machine Design, Industrial Manufacturing, Thermal Engines and CAD/CAM. The aim is to prepare engineers capable of solving real technical problems in a wide range of industrial sectors.
The job opportunities in Mechanical Engineering are very broad and are in high demand both in Spain and internationally. A mechanical engineer can work in sectors such as automotive, aeronautics, energy, manufacturing industry, robotics, industrial maintenance, product design or facilities engineering. Some common positions are mechanical design engineer, production engineer, industrial project manager, maintenance manager, quality engineer or technical consultant. There is also a strong demand in renewable energy and industrial automation companies.
Mechanical engineering is a demanding degree, especially because of its strong mathematical and physical basis. The first years tend to focus on calculus, algebra, physics and engineering fundamentals, which requires perseverance and analytical skills. However, as you progress through the degree, the subjects become more applied and practical, connecting directly to real industrial design and manufacturing problems. With organisation, study habits and a good scientific foundation from the Baccalaureate, most students manage to adapt well to the academic level.
La principal diferencia es el enfoque. Ingeniería Mecánica se centra específicamente en el diseño, análisis y fabricación de sistemas mecánicos y máquinas. Ingeniería Industrial, en cambio, tiene un enfoque más amplio e interdisciplinar, combinando mecánica, electricidad, organización industrial, automatización y gestión empresarial. Si te interesa especialmente el diseño mecánico, la automoción, la fabricación o la simulación de sistemas físicos, Ingeniería Mecánica suele ser la opción más especializada y técnica dentro del ámbito industrial.
The Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering usually lasts 4 years in Spain, equivalent to 240 ECTS credits. Some universities offer programmes with compulsory internships, specific mentions or double degrees that can slightly extend the duration. After completing the degree, many students continue their education with a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Automotive, Renewable Energies or Mechanical Design to specialise further and gain access to higher professional skills.
The salary of a mechanical engineer depends on the sector, experience and specialisation. A junior profile usually starts between €24,000 and €32,000 gross per year in Spain. In sectors such as automotive, energy, aeronautics or international engineering, starting salaries can be higher. With experience and management or technical management responsibilities, many mechanical engineers earn more than €45,000-60,000 per year. It is also a profession with good international opportunities and high job stability.
Yes, and probably more than ever. Industrial automation, robotics, advanced manufacturing and the energy transition are increasing the demand for mechanical engineers specialised in the design of intelligent systems and the optimisation of industrial processes. Industry 4.0 needs profiles capable of integrating mechanics, sensors, simulation and technical analysis. Even if some repetitive tasks become automated, the ability to design, monitor and improve complex systems remains highly strategic and difficult to replace.
Yes. Mechanical Engineering is one of the most internationally mobile engineering disciplines because the know-how is globally transferable. Countries such as Germany, the United States, Canada, the Netherlands and Switzerland have a strong demand for mechanical engineers, especially in industrial and technological sectors. In addition, many multinational companies are looking for profiles with experience in CAD design, advanced manufacturing and automation. Having a good level of English and practical experience during your degree greatly improves international opportunities.
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The employability rate of the degree: 83.3%.
The main improvements of the programme are:
We listen to the real demand of our students and employees, because we believe in continuous improvement of results. Therefore, we always want to hear what you want to tell us.
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