Programme that trains students for high level competition
This master's degree is aimed at engineers who wish to develop their professional career in the world of high-level competition, as well as in industrial sectors that require a high degree of specialisation in technological and innovative vehicle components, in which technology and innovation are the fundamental pillars.
This programme has a decidedly practical focus in order to exercise the profession in high-level competition teams, without forgetting the other areas of the broad automotive sector, or related sectors in technology and innovation such as defence or aeronautics.
Currently, the world of motorsport and high-level competition has been gaining many followers and has generated a new professional aspect for many engineers. This type of work brings together certain values such as team spirit, competitiveness, high technology, research and method.
In the global market towards which we are moving, motorsport is a sector with a high technological content, in clear development and closely related to other highly technical areas, such as the automotive industry, the capital goods sector or components, which continually require highly trained technicians.
We know that the results of the research carried out in the engineering of high competition vehicles, which applies cutting-edge technologies, are subsequently transferred to the automotive industry in general, therefore, students will receive a multidisciplinary training that will allow them to be highly competent in the proposed subjects and will be able to learn about specialised technologies that are not studied in engineering degrees, such as: high-performance CFD, aero post-rig and surface design, data acquisition or simulation, among others.
"At the Polytechnic, we encourage hands-on learning through a 'learning by doing' approach, while establishing a close connection with the business world to develop our students as leaders capable of solidly linking theory with practice".
Car Club
The Club del Automovil offers students different proposals linked to the various branches on wheels to, in addition to making community among all, help them to deepen in these aspects to which may be linked to your day tomorrow.
- Courses: race stewards, introduction to track engineering, robotics, office automation, introduction to aerodynamics and CFD.
- Activities: team karting, visits to fairs, circuits, rallies, conferences and master classes.
- Projects: Nebrija Carcross, Nebrija To Dakar, Nebrija Power Wheelie, Nebrija Virtual Engineering and Nebrija & Escudería Centro.
We are pioneers in specialising in the world of motor racing
With the Spanish Pilot School
Encouraging the creation of mixed competition teams and other initiatives such as Mini N10 and N15, Formula Student, Smartmoto Challenge or Moto Student.
Training for high competition
It promotes the integration of its students in prestigious sporting structures and in professional projects linked to leading companies in the automotive sector.
Learn from the paddock
You will be trained in necessary values such as teamwork, competitiveness, high technology or research from the pits themselves.
With the Spanish Pilot School
Encouraging the creation of mixed competition teams and other initiatives such as Mini N10 and N15, Formula Student, Smartmoto Challenge or Moto Student.
Training for high competition
It promotes the integration of its students in prestigious sporting structures and in professional projects linked to leading companies in the automotive sector.
Learn from the paddock
You will be trained in necessary values such as teamwork, competitiveness, high technology or research from the pits themselves.
Syllabus
As a complementary and indispensable part of the training of the future engineer in competition vehicles, seminars and/or master classes on Track Engineering will be held. These will consist, among other activities, of sessions with a racing vehicle simulator in which driver and engineer (Master's student) will work as they would work on the track. These practical sessions will be supervised by renowned track engineers; the drivers will also be professional drivers. See the "PRACTICES" teaching guide for more information.
The student must take 60 credits
Master's Director
Coordinator of the Master of Continuous Training in Motorsport Engineering and Professor of the Engineering area.
Teachers
The teaching staff will combine professors from the Automotive Engineering programmes with engineers working in the racing world.
More Academic Information
Faculty or school responsible:Escuela Politécnica Superior
Branch of knowledge:Engineering and Architecture
Type of degree:UB-specific degree
Number of places:20
Type of course:Classroom-based
Academic year in which it was introduced:2014
Languages:Spanish
Duration:1 year. From October to May
Employability
The automotive industry is one of the most globalised sectors, with a working environment that transcends national borders. But this exclusive Master's also trains professionals in highly employable subjects related to technology, design and research.
This programme also has a strong practical approach to practice your profession in racing teams, without forgetting the other areas of the broad automotive sector, or related sectors in technology and innovation such as defence or aeronautics.
Competition vehicles.
Vehicle design, calculation and testing.
Technical direction and management of competition teams.
Research into innovative components and products.
Competition vehicles.
Vehicle design, calculation and testing.
Technical direction and management of competition teams.
Research into innovative components and products.
Practice
The knowledge imparted will be applied in a practical way through the implementation of activities and projects within competition teams or related companies.
Description of training activities and teaching methodology.
The training activities in most of the subjects combine lectures with the intensive use of reference computer programmes in engineering (CAD, CATIA, NASTRAN, ADAMS, CFD-STAR CCM+, etc.). There will be a focus on specific projects.
Some of the teams in which students from previous editions have carried out internships:
Some of the teams in which students from previous editions have carried out internships:
Automotive Engineering at Nebrija University
Feel the passion of motoring with the Nebrija Automobile Club
Students combine their more traditional theoretical learning with active participation in real professional projects, where they can put into practice what they have learnt.
Nebrija, Road to Dakar
Nebrija University has taken part in the Dakar Rally, the most demanding motor race in the world. Joining the Spanish Astara team for this adventure on wheels, the University has contributed its valuable knowledge on vehicle dynamics and synthetic fuel. These, together with other advances, have allowed Óscar Fuentes and Diego Vallejo, Spanish Rally champions, to cross the final finish line after facing and overcoming all kinds of odysseys in the Arabian desert.
An experience and learning that serves as a spur for the University in its aim to continue to deepen the automotive sector and its development. Knowledge and research in the assembly and disassembly of racing cars, mechanics, aerodynamics, hybridisation and synthetic fuel that will serve to strengthen this area of knowledge at the University, favouring the experience and learning of the student.
MotoStudent
The ultimate university challenge on two wheels. A unique opportunity for motorcycling enthusiasts to get fully involved in the ultimate competition in a university setting. Working in teams, the students will get to know this type of vehicle in detail and respond to the engineering challenge of finding the perfect solution to get the maximum performance out of the bike on the track. An unforgettable experience for the students, allowing them to get to know and learn in a professional environment.
NEVA
The tandem formed by the University's Vehicle Engineering Research Group and the Madrid-based company FEM Expert has developed a level 4 (highly automated) autonomous vehicle with the main novelty of democratised technology. The idea of NEVA, the acronym that gives the vehicle its name, focuses on researching ingenious solutions to equip the vehicle and reduce the final cost of the product. The project is supported by the Community of Madrid and the European Regional Development Fund of the European Union.
Nebrija Virtual Engineering
The world of motor racing has experienced growth in recent years thanks to the development of virtual simulation environments or SimRacing. This is a more affordable option that does not require exorbitant rentals of circuits and vehicles. Since 2018, Nebrija University has been committed to this sector with the creation of Nebrija Virtual Engineering, a racing team made up of students and members of the Automobile Club. The team, using a sophisticated handmade simulator (Cool Perfomance Formula Simulator), faces and solves challenges of real competition. Race strategies, set-up configuration, telemetry analysis... an endless number of situations that allow the students to learn and gain real experience of a racing environment.
SimRacing NVE Promises Championship
If you are passionate about racing vehicles, either as a driver or as a track engineer, sign up to participate in the SimRacing championship organised by Nebrija Virtual Engineering.
Citroneta Project
A Rally Raid in a Citroën 2CV. The Citroneta Project aims to convert this legendary model of the French firm into a vehicle capable of facing any challenge typical of races that do not usually understand asphalt. The PowerArt team, led by Guillermo García Alfonsín, a professor at the university, and made up of students from the Polytechnic School, is in charge of undertaking this modern engineering transformation. The Citroën 2CV underwent a CAD modification, a finite element analysis and a CFD study, among other processes. An exciting project that can be followed chapter by chapter on PowerArt's YouTube channel.
Chapter 11 - #ProjectCitroneta
A tribute to the Citroën 2CV on which our students are working to adapt the vehicle and race the Baja Aragón with it.
With the Marelli ECU already fully wired, the mockup of the front suspension completed and a visit to the manufacturer of safety structures, AST Rollcages, who will accompany us on this adventure, as well as other surprises, we dive into the 11th edition of this project.
Join Nebrija and participate in the project!
Other activities and events of the Nebrija Automobile Club
- Karting Competitions
- SimRacing Competitions
- Lectures and Master Classes (Lucas Ordóñez, José Manuel López, Roberto Gómez...)
- Visits to Exhibitions, Factories and Museums (Retromóvil, Barreiros, RacingAuto...)
- Attendance to Real Competitions (Circuito del Jarama, Rallies...)
- Courses and Workshops (Office automation, Python, Matlab-Simulink, Electric Bicycle, Engines, Welding...)
- Web Conferences (Competition Commissioners...)
- Collaboration Grants