Master's in Applied Data and Computer Science
Study a Master in Applied Data and Computer Science in Barcelona and earn a degree designed for future software engineers, applied data scientists, and AI product builders.
- Starts
Every 3 weeks
- Duration
1 year
- Language
English
- Location
Barcelona
- Degree
Master of Engineering · 90 ECTS

Overview
Where data-driven insights and computational techniques converge to address complex problems, revealing innovative applications in technology and science.
This programme is built for people who want to do more than just code; they want to create impact. You'll combine core skills in software engineering, data analysis and product development to build projects that matter. From APIs to AI, you'll explore the full stack of technologies used in today's digital products.
Rather than specialising in a single niche, you'll learn to think across domains and collaborate with designers, engineers and data scientists. This breadth makes you fluent in the language of cross-functional teams and prepared to build things that scale. It is the ideal path for people who want to stay adaptable in a fast-changing tech landscape.
Outcomes
of graduates working in their field within six months
Faculty
industry practitioners you learn from each year — people you won't find in any other classroom
Sponsorship
of students have their tuition fully covered by a company from day one
Career Path
Applied Data and Computer Science Talent is in Demand
Your skills are a global passport. Join an international community, explore global career paths, and achieve real-world results.
Jumpstart your Career Path
You'll graduate with a clear sense of direction, real experience under your belt, and the momentum to step confidently into your next chapter.
Graduate with Recognition That Matters
Graduate with a Harbour.Space diploma shaped by industry and focused on skills that employers value. It's your launchpad to a global career.
Programme Structure
Flexible Learning designed for the real World
With input from our faculty and industry partners, each course is built to be practical, current and connected to what teams are working on today.
Modular Learning
Your year is organized into 14 focused, three-week modules. This structure keeps your schedule clear and flexible, so you can dive deeply into one topic at a time.
A curriculum you can shape
Roughly half of your credits are core courses and half are electives. You'll build a solid foundation while still having room to follow your interests and goals.
Evergreen Classes
Around 30% of the curriculum is reviewed and updated each year. Courses are refined, replaced or redesigned so your learning stays current and relevant.
Modular Learning
Your year is organized into 14 focused, three-week modules. This structure keeps your schedule clear and flexible, so you can dive deeply into one topic at a time.
A curriculum you can shape
Roughly half of your credits are core courses and half are electives. You'll build a solid foundation while still having room to follow your interests and goals.
Evergreen Classes
Around 30% of the curriculum is reviewed and updated each year. Courses are refined, replaced or redesigned so your learning stays current and relevant.
Curriculum in Depth
You can explore the full curriculum structure—from fundamental modules that build your base skills to flexible electives that evolve as the field changes.
Introductory Module
Core
In your first weeks, you'll join a bootcamp-style course with students from all programmes. You'll get to know Harbour.Space's hands-on way of learning, meet your peers, and get comfortable collaborating across different disciplines.
Major Core
Core
Once you've settled in, you'll move into the core modules of your programme. These courses are the heart of your studies: they help you think critically, solve complex problems, and build the technical and strategic skills you'll rely on in your field.
Capstone Project
Core
The Capstone Project is the culmination of your programme, where you bring together everything you've learned in one substantial piece of real-world work. Working independently or in teams, you will take a project from idea to delivery, demonstrating your professional readiness.
Major Electives
Elective
As your foundation grows, you'll start choosing electives within your discipline. These modules let you go deeper into the areas that interest you most, from specific methods and tools to specialized application domains.
Collaborative & Cross-disciplinary Courses
Elective
Alongside your core and major electives, you'll take courses with students from other fields. Together you'll work on real-world challenges from different perspectives, stretching your thinking and strengthening your collaborative problem-solving skills.
Free Electives
Elective
Throughout the programme, you can also choose courses outside your main area. As long as you meet any requirements and there's space in the class, you're welcome to explore new topics, follow your curiosity, and broaden your toolkit.
Faculty
Learn from people doing the work
Every teacher at Harbour.Space holds an active role in industry today. 15 years average industry experience. 22 countries represented. 350+ teachers.

Emeli Dral
Chief Technical Officer & Co-founder at Evidently AI

Nico Deblauwe
Freelance Full Stack Developer & Innovation Expert

Ægir Thorsteinsson
Co-founder of Aranja and Hopp

Evgeniy Riabenko
Senior Data Scientist at The Trade Desk, London

Carlos Mota
Android GDE,Android Tech Lead & KMP Architect at AVANCEESoftware

Eirikur Nilsson
Developer of Interactive Web Experiences at Aranja

Andrey Khokhlov
Professor at National Research University Higher School of Economics

Serhii Denysov
Senior algorithms R&D at drawer.ai, Programming and math university teacher.

Maksym Prokopov
Senior Site Reliability Manager at Billie.io

Radoslav Neychev
Harbour.Space AI Track Director, Girafe-ai founder

Igor Sakhankov
Staff Software Engineer at Glovo
And many more
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Emeli Dral
Chief Technical Officer & Co-founder at Evidently AI

Nico Deblauwe
Freelance Full Stack Developer & Innovation Expert

Ægir Thorsteinsson
Co-founder of Aranja and Hopp

Evgeniy Riabenko
Senior Data Scientist at The Trade Desk, London

Carlos Mota
Android GDE,Android Tech Lead & KMP Architect at AVANCEESoftware

Eirikur Nilsson
Developer of Interactive Web Experiences at Aranja

Andrey Khokhlov
Professor at National Research University Higher School of Economics

Serhii Denysov
Senior algorithms R&D at drawer.ai, Programming and math university teacher.

Maksym Prokopov
Senior Site Reliability Manager at Billie.io

Radoslav Neychev
Harbour.Space AI Track Director, Girafe-ai founder

Igor Sakhankov
Staff Software Engineer at Glovo
And many more
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Study and live in Barcelona
Join a campus in a coastal city known for its design culture, neighbourhood life and international community. In Barcelona, you'll balance focused study with everyday access to galleries, cafés, tech meetups and the Mediterranean just a short ride away.

Who studies here
Different backgrounds. Different countries. One shared drive.
Not defined by grades or passport — but by how they take on real problems, and how fast they grow.
Two years of grinding, growing, and occasionally surprising myself. The best part wasn't the coursework it was the people. Friends and teachers from everywhere, teaching me their cultures as eagerly as they taught me algorithms. Hard-won and wholly worth it.
Harbour.Space was never just a university to me. It was a community, a home, and the place where the most unexpected parts of my life happened - from the best moments to the hardest, and every experience in between. But just like a family, I always knew that if there was a problem, people would do their best and somehow it would be solved.
The people I met at Harbour.Space became unforgettable memories. I am grateful for every challenge, friendship, and lesson, I would live this experience again <3
Two years of grinding, growing, and occasionally surprising myself. The best part wasn't the coursework it was the people. Friends and teachers from everywhere, teaching me their cultures as eagerly as they taught me algorithms. Hard-won and wholly worth it.
Harbour.Space was never just a university to me. It was a community, a home, and the place where the most unexpected parts of my life happened - from the best moments to the hardest, and every experience in between. But just like a family, I always knew that if there was a problem, people would do their best and somehow it would be solved.
The people I met at Harbour.Space became unforgettable memories. I am grateful for every challenge, friendship, and lesson, I would live this experience again <3
Pricing
Tuition and Fees
We adjust tuition for European citizens and offer financial support to make the programmes more accessible.
Master
Tuition for International Students
+€125 application fee
Admissions
How to Apply
Applications are open year-round, with new intakes every three weeks—so you can start your journey whenever you're ready.
01Create your account
Start by registering on our application portal. Once logged in, you'll be guided to upload the required documents, including your CV, academic transcripts, identification, and any additional materials relevant to your programme.
02Submit your application
When your documents are ready, complete the application form and pay the €125 non-refundable application fee. This step officially puts your profile into our admissions review process.
03Assessment
After submission, you'll be invited to complete a short technical challenge and attend an online admissions interview. This helps us understand your motivation, skills, and readiness for the programme.
04Offer
You'll receive an admissions decision within one week. If accepted, your official offer will include all the next steps and payment details.
05Enroll
Finalise your place by paying your tuition fee and submitting any remaining documentation. We'll then begin processing your visa-related paperwork and confirm your enrolment.

Ready to build something real?
Apply to Applied Data and Computer Science in Barcelona — or talk to our team before you do.







