About this master
Why choose this program?
Future emerging technologies will provide both interactivity and intelligence. The master's programme in Intelligent Interactive Systems (IIS) addresses both trends, focusing on the design, analysis and development of agents and robots able to interact intelligently with humans and other agents, that is, agents that can perceive, plan, act, learn and communicate.
The programme's lecturers are world-renowned scientists in the fields of artificial intelligence, robotics, machine learning, natural language interaction and web intelligence. Students will learn about the languages, models and algorithms involved in intelligent interactive systems and will be exposed to top-level research in the field.
This is a technical master's programme, and students are expected to be familiar with mathematical language and computer science.
Who is it for?
This is a highly technical programme, and students are expected to have prior knowledge of mathematical language, computer science and programming. To apply to the programme, students must hold an undergraduate degree in computer science, mathematics, physics or engineering, or have a similar background.
Career prospects
- The Internet: intelligent web applications.
- Video games: intelligent applications in the video game industry.
- Intelligent data processing: data-mining professionals.
- Cognitive agents for the elderly.
- Future emerging technologies and applications.
- Academia: research in intelligent agents that interact with humans and other agents.
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Full-time vs part-time
You can choose the format that best suits your needs: full-time (one year) suited for those aiming to start a doctoral program or to enter the industry quickly, or part-time (two years) ideal for balancing the studies with a job.
Academic and Research Excellence
The program's lecturers are internationally recognized experts in artificial intelligence and machine learning, known for their academic and research excellence. The MIIS is an integral part of EMAI, an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master funded by the European Commission, involving a consortium of four leading European research universities.
Master Thesis Project (TFM)
The TFM (15 ECTS) is completed in the second half of the program. You will undertake a research-oriented project integrating practical design, construction, and rigorous scientific evaluation. The result of the TFM may be presented at scientific conferences. You will work closely with a supervisor from the university or one of our research partners. More details here.
Research Opportunities and Internships
Obtaining the MIIS is an ideal gateway for pursuing doctoral studies and conducting research within the AI/ML group at UPF. Many MIIS alumni advance their careers in academia or take on research roles in industry. You can check their profiles and experiences here.
During the master, you will be able to perform internships both in one of the research groups in the department, as well as in one of the many industrial partners.
Tracks and Learning Outcomes
You can choose between three different tracks: Big Data, Intelligent Robotics, and Interactive Technologies. After the master, you will:
- be able to develop real and virtual agents, such as robots, to interact with a physical environment, humans and other agents.
- have the knowledge of the models and algorithms needed to address tasks related to AI and ML, involving interaction in real or virtual environments that may include humans and other agents.
- be able to incorporate intelligence and interactivity in a wide range of applications, such as video games, the Internet, manufacturing and robotics.