We aim for an overall number of students in class of about 30, in average terms. These include students from the Erasmus-Mundus program EMIN (2 years), students taking the joint degree on Industrial Engineering + MEPI, and full MEPI students (only taking this program).
In any case, we try to admit into the program all those we believe are good candidates while ensuring a small-enough group so that clases are fruitful and they run smoothly.

Taking the EMIN program after having taken the MEPI one is perfectly possible. In fact, there is one student having taken a degree in Delft that is now part of the EMIN program who is going to take the MEPI program next academic year. Nonetheless, being admitted to the MEPI program does not automatically imply being admitted to the EMIN one. Your case would have to be analysed by the EMIN admissions committee.

The program addreses all the different issues related to the electric power sector, particularly focusing on economic and regulatory aspects. Naturally, the topic of renewable energies is very timely and relevant. In fact there is a module fully devoted to it. However, it is definitely not the only focus of the program.

Taking some internship is compulsory in the MEPI program. However, this may be taken within the University itself doing some research work related to the topics discussed in the program. You may start them as soon as you get one (the internship topic and supervisor that are approved by the master theses coordinator). We will be looking for internships for you to help you find one.
Applying for admission into the program is possible until the 30th of June. Then, an extraordinary application period may be open closing at the beginning of September (7th of September).

A good level of English is a pre-requisite for admission. Even you do not have a certificate, you will have the chance to prove it in a personal interview.

Endesa is one of the companies supporting the MEPI program. They belong to the consultive council comprising main companies and institutions in the power sector in Spain. Endesa also contributes some lecturers to some of the subjects and offers some internships to students in the context of the program.

This complement corresponds to a module on Fundamentals on electrical engineering and optimization techniques. This course takes place during the first half of September (thus starting a couple of weeks before the actual MEPI classes).
The admissions committee decides for each candidate whether this complement is required or not. Normally, those students without any previous background in electrical engineering and/or operations research are asked to take this course.

The admission evaluation is based on the documents submitted by the candidates (academic record, CV, motivation letter, English certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) as well as a personal interview with the program Director. Thus, no admission exams exist as such. Having professional experience in the power sector will be postively considered too.
You can find further info at the MEPI webpage (http://www.icai.upcomillas.es/es/master/mepi) under the tab on admission information found in the lower part of the web.

Engineers having taken a three year program, instead of a four-to-six one, may be admitted into the MEPI program, though this is not the most common access profile. They may probably need to take some additional complementary modules like the 'Fundamentals on Electrical Engineering and Optimization Techniques' one. Applications for admission will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Having studied the MEPI master, you should be well prepared to work in most of the departments and divisions of electric utilities, consultancy companies active in this sector, as well as regulatory bodies, or other entities related to it, like the System Operator. The MEPI program is not focused on research but on preparing students for working in a company in the power sector. However, the knowledge about the electric industry students acquired in the program may be useful for doctorate programs in a related field.
According to surveys conducted, most of the students having taken this master have found a related job six months after having finished the program. Practically, all of our former students have found a job two years after finishing it. You can find more information at:
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The number of admissions to the program (pure MEPI students, excluding EMIN and double degree students) is on average around 15 people. The ratio of admissions over applications is, depending on the year, around 25-33%. Nonetheless, we do our best so that all the candidates with an appropriate profile are admitted to the program.
Being admitted to a joint program (either EMIN or double degree in industrial engineering + MEPI) could be considered to be harder as candidates have to comply with the requirements both for the MEPI program and the additional degree.

There are students from all around the world participating in the programme. In fact, it is part of an international, 2.year, programme, the EMIN programme, organized together with the Paris-Sud University and the Technical University of Delft.

MEPI students learn about the real-life application of concepts discussed in class, since there is a balanced mix of theory and practice sessions, the latter of which are delivered by highly renowned professionals in the electricity sector.

Within the programme, traditional in-class sessions delivered by Comillas’ academic staff are combined with sessions where students learn about the application of principles learned in the former type of sessions from renowned professionals. Besides, students need to address case-studies with their classmates, some of which require the use of specialized software. All the means required to successfully undertake the activities within the programme are provided by the University.

Academic excellence is given a 60% weight in the assessment process; having knowledge related to electrical engineering is positively valued with up to 10% of the maximum grade; professional experience is given another 10% weight; knowledge of English is also given a 10%; and the level of maturity shown by the student is lastly assigned a 10% weight as well.

Despite the fact that attending classes is compulsory, taking the MEPI programme is compatible with having a job, since classes in the programme take place between 17:00 and 21:00 from Monday to Thursday.

The master itself is not providing any kind of scholarship. However, students in the programme are frequently assigned a scholarship by third institutions.

As mentioned above, lecturers in the programme include both top-ranked lecturers and researchers from academia and highly renowned professionals within the electricity sector, dealing with the main activities in it. This is a unique combination that makes the MEPI programme clearly outstand among other programmed with a similar focus.

Assessment criteria applied to students are specific to each of the subjects that make the MEPI programme. They are aimed at assessing the acquisition by the student of the competences required to excel in his professional career within a company or institution in the electricity sector. The acquisition of the require competences is assessed trough written tests and exams, oral ones, and individual and group assignments.

Engineers and other university graduates (economics, physics, chemistry and so on) seeking a career in the electricity industry. The course is also intended for working professionals, who will find it compatible with their schedules.

Some students are professionals from the electricity sector that aim to have a global understanding of the several activities involved in it. Others are professionals from other sectors that have decided to enter the power sector. Lastly, there are also recently graduated students that aim to complete their education with precious knowledge about the electricity sector that can help them start a career in it.

According to the most updated and complete information available, 100% of the alumni within the 2011-2012 batch (the last one for which data are available) that have reported on their status had a job 2 years after the completion of the MEPI programme. Analogously, 100% of the alumni within the 2013-2014 batch (the last one for which data are available) that have reported on their status had a job 6 months after the completion of the MEPI programme.

Internships are normally undertaken by students in the second semester of the programme (between February and June). They comprise at least 180h of work at a company, regulatory or academic institution within the electricity sector. Internships are normally paid, though this is not always the case. Internships may take place at a national or international institution.

The MEPI programme introduces students to the technical and economic aspects of the electricity sector over a one year period. Master's Degree students will gain in-depth knowledge of the economic, regulatory and technological foundations of the already existing and new business areas in this sector, as applied by companies and organisations. Besides, students will acquire direct experience of the application of these foundations through one-to-one supervised work (the Master Project) in one of the organisations, companies or at the Institute for Research in Technology of our University.

International applicants are assessed according to the same general criteria applied to any other student. Besides, they need to obtain an official permit to stay in Spain throughout the duration of the programme, as a master student, and need to legalize their academic degree through The Hague Apostille.