We train the leaders of the global economy
Data Centres are much more than just physical facilities; they are the heart of the global economy and the engine that drives every click, every transaction and every innovation. These critical infrastructures house the computing, storage and communications systems that bring to life the cloud, artificial intelligence, the internet of things and digital transformation as a whole.
This is an unprecedented revolution. The Data Centre Infrastructure industry is projected to exceed an annual investment value of $1 trillion by 2029, with sustained growth in excess of 10% per annum. This boom is being driven by the explosion of generative and agentic AI and many other advanced applications, which demand massive processing capabilities, while traditional cloud computing continues its unstoppable expansion. Most tellingly, the infrastructure that will need to be built over the next decade will outstrip anything that exists today.
This meteoric expansion presents complex, multi-dimensional challenges that the industry must solve: optimising land use, securing sustainable energy supply, managing water resources and, above all, a critical gap in specialised talent. There is an urgent demand for professionals who understand the uniqueness of these projects and can guide them from conception to operation.
This unique Master's degree is designed precisely to bridge this gap. We don't just train technicians; we forge integral leaders with the ability to manage the full lifecycle of these strategic assets.
Our programme addresses all key phases, from the strategic and development stage (such as business strategy, structured financing, site selection and acquisition, masterplanning and permitting management), through the design and construction phase (with specialised architectural and engineering design, project and cost management, quality control and safety), to the operational and life-cycle phase, including operations, maintenance, energy efficiency and strategic asset management.
"The Master offers a unique opportunity to learn and consolidate students' knowledge and professional experience in digital infrastructures, supported by a group of world-renowned professors whose main motivation is to share their experience with the young and restless talent that the industry needs so much worldwide".
"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".
Why study the Master's Degree in Data Centre Infrastructure?
With the best
professionals
We believe that the most valuable knowledge comes from real experience. That's why our faculty is not composed of academics far removed from practice, but of the best working professionals, leaders who are shaping the present and future of the industry. Our professors bring real cases, innovative solutions applied today, and the direct perspective of someone facing the challenges of the global marketplace.
Training
practice
We abandon generic case studies. You will work on actual industry projects, with their real-world plans, budget constraints and specific technical challenges. You will analyse leading data centre designs, simulate due diligence processes for land acquisition and develop energy efficiency plans for existing facilities.
In online
online
The distance learning format makes it possible to make personal and professional life compatible with the training process, without losing the excellence and academic rigour characteristic of the institution.
With the best
professionals
We believe that the most valuable knowledge comes from real experience. That's why our faculty is not composed of academics far removed from practice, but of the best working professionals, leaders who are shaping the present and future of the industry. Our professors bring real cases, innovative solutions applied today, and the direct perspective of someone facing the challenges of the global marketplace.
Training
practice
We abandon generic case studies. You will work on actual industry projects, with their real-world plans, budget constraints and specific technical challenges. You will analyse leading data centre designs, simulate due diligence processes for land acquisition and develop energy efficiency plans for existing facilities.
In online
online
The distance learning format makes it possible to make personal and professional life compatible with the training process, without losing the excellence and academic rigour characteristic of the institution.
Syllabus
The student must take 60 credits
Academic information
Data Centres are the physical facilities that house the computing, storage and communications electronics that underpin the digital economy. The industry related to Data Centre Infrastructure is estimated to reach an annual investment value of USD 1 trillion by 2029, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of well over 10% in the coming years. This growth is driven by the huge amount of new infrastructure needed to power new AI applications, with traditional computing workloads, particularly cloud computing, also contributing as they continue to expand in parallel.
From a physical infrastructure perspective, the volume of Data Centres that will need to be built in the coming years exceeds all existing infrastructure. The industry faces challenges to cope with this growth in multiple aspects: land use, energy availability, water scarcity, lack of skilled labour, among many others.
The objective of this master's degree is to equip the industry with infrastructure professionals capable of actively participating in the different phases of the development lifecycle of a Data Centre project: business strategies, financing, contracting, site selection, land acquisition, masterplanning, permitting, design, construction, project management, cost management, operations and asset management.
The spectrum of professionals who can undertake these tasks is very broad: architects, civil engineers, construction engineers, building services engineers, energy and utilities engineers, facilities management engineers, quantity surveyors, quality engineers, safety specialists, business and finance school graduates and professionals, lawyers, and computer science graduates and professionals.
Graduates and professionals from these fields often lack the specific and particular expertise of the Data Centre industry. This master's degree aims to provide a holistic and explicit knowledge that will prepare them for meaningful and impactful entry into the industry.
Quality
Qualification: Master of Continuous Training in Data Center Infrastructure
Faculty or school responsible: Escuela Politécnica Superior
Branch of knowledge: Engineering and Architecture
Number of places available: 60
Total credits: 60 credits.
Minimum 12 ECTS and maximum 60 ECTS per enrolment and academic period.
Academic year in which it was introduced: 2026-2027
Type of course: Online
Professional outings
The Master is designed as a direct bridge to the most in-demand and projected positions in one of the fastest growing global sectors. Our graduates are prepared to take on key strategic and technical roles in a wide range of organisations, including:
Major Job Placement Sectors:
- Digital Infrastructure Operators: Hyperscalers (such as Google, Microsoft, AWS, Meta, Oracle), colocation companies (such as Equinix, Digital Realty, Tempus), and network service providers.
- Consulting and Specialised Engineering: Leading Data Centre design, engineering and consulting firms (such as Arup, AECOM, Jacobs, Norman Disney & Young).
- Real Estate Development and Investment: Investment funds, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and developers specialising in digital assets.
- Technology Services (IT) and Cybersecurity companies: Infrastructure departments of large corporations, telecommunications companies and managed service providers.
- Contractors in the construction (such as ACS, Ferrovial, Mercury) and operationsphases (Serveo, CBRE, JLL).
- Manufacturers and Technology Providers: Leading companies in electrical, mechanical, refrigeration equipment and management software (DCIM/BMS).
- Public Bodies and Regulators: Government entities in charge of energy planning, telecommunications regulation or the promotion of digital transformation.
Work outings
- Infrastructure Development Manager
- Data Centre Project director
- Specialist MEP Design Engineer
- Site Selection & Strategy Consultant
- Data Centre Operations/Facilities Manager
- Sustainability & Energy Efficiency Specialist
- Commissioning & Quality Manager (Commissioning & Quality Manager)
- Feasibility & Investment Analyst
- Critical Infrastructure Asset Manager
We have an enriching context where our students are trained within a multidisciplinary environment.
This ecosystem is complemented by the presence of key figures in current architecture such as Patrik Schumacher, Emanuel Christ and Assemble, together with educational projects developed with universities such as HIT - Harbin Institute of Technology (China), MARCH - Moscow School of Architecture (Russia) and Central Saint Martins (United Kingdom).
The professional practice is supported by firms such as Ikea, Cosentino, Acciona or Ferrovial.
Masterclasses, Conferences and Highlights
Patricia Austin
Closing conference
Reinier de Graaf
He presents his book "Four walls and a Roof" at the Nebrija University.
Iñaki Ábalos
He explains the keys to his work to the Nebrija students.
Patricia Austin
Closing conference
Reinier de Graaf
He presents his book "Four walls and a Roof" at the Nebrija University.
Iñaki Ábalos
He explains the keys to his work to the Nebrija students.
Patrik Schumacher
The head of architectural practice Zaha Hadid Architects tells how it has become a strong global brand of architectural design.
Emanuele Cappelli
Cappelli Identity Design presents its identity-based design idea to the students.
Architecture and Design Week
The university organises a packed programme of activities in Madrid and Milan
Patrik Schumacher
The head of architectural practice Zaha Hadid Architects tells how it has become a strong global brand of architectural design.
Emanuele Cappelli
Cappelli Identity Design presents its identity-based design idea to the students.
Architecture and Design Week
The university organises a packed programme of activities in Madrid and Milan
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