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Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio – Escuela Politécnica Superior (UAX)

Address: Avenida de la Universidad, 1, 28691 Villanueva de la Cañada, Madrid, Spain
Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

The Higher Polytechnic School of Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio (UAX), a private university, offers degrees in various engineering fields (Industrial, Mechanical, Computer, Aerospace, Biomedical, Civil), architecture, and technology, with a focus on employability and practical skills.

Domains taught:

Diplomas*:

Status:

Partnerships:

UAX has agreements with numerous companies for internships and job placements. Offers some international programs and mobility options. Focus on learning by doing.

Research:

Research activities in areas relevant to its engineering departments, often with an applied focus and in collaboration with industry partners.

Famous Alumnis:

N/A

International recognition**:

Number of staff***:

300

Current students***:

3500

Foreign students***:

10%

Cumulative former students***:

12000

Pros

Emphasis on practical training and professional development, preparing students for the job market. Wide range of engineering disciplines.

Cons

Private university with higher tuition fees. Recognition may vary compared to top public polytechnics.

Best For

Students seeking practical, employment-focused engineering or architecture degrees at a private university.

*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”,  “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.

 

**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale: 

  1. known locally
  2. known locally and internationally
  3. is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
  4. is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications

***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.

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