Education & Training
Our goal is to facilitate the dissemination of these advances across the industry and to train the future leaders of a digitally transformed civil engineering sector through our international joint master’s degree program and our continuous education programs.
Our Missions are:
- To provide top-level education and training to the future leaders of the civil engineering and construction sectors, leveraging digital technologies and sustainable practices.
- To bridge the gap between academia and industry, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange to drive innovation and promote the adoption of digital technologies in the construction sector.
- To equip our graduates with the skills and knowledge to drive a more sustainable, efficient, and digitally-transformed civil engineering and construction industry.
TEAM
EXECUTIVE MASTER
Executive
Executive program targeted to professionals in the built environment.
Blended
Online live sessions
(Mon to Wed 6-8:30 pm)
Onsite 3-day meetings in Madrid, Paris and Budapest.
Joint Diploma
An institutional master’s degree jointly issued by leading European Civil Engineering universities.
Project Based
You will develop real capstone projects under the mentorship of our industrial partners.
Join the digital revolution in civil engineering with our Joint Institutional Executive Master in Digital Twins. Co-funded by the EU and organized by some of the most prestigious European Civil Engineering universities, and part of the Advanced Digital Skills – Digital Europe Programme.
Designed for professionals and engineers with a passion for digital transformation in civil engineering, smart cities and related fields, our program provides comprehensive training in the key digital technologies used in digital twins for infrastructures, the ability to conceive digital twins to address specific challenges in infrastructure planning, design, construction, operation, and management, and the skills to identify business opportunities created by digital twins.
Benefit from blended online and in-person learning, weekly conferences with industry experts, and recreation of capstone projects mentored by our partnering top industrial and public companies and directed by academic coordinators of our universities.
The Joint Institutional Executive Master diploma will be issued by the leading European engineering universities UPM, ENPC and BME. This diploma is equivalent to a “Máster en Formación Permanente” (Spain), “Diplôme d’établissement” (France), and an official qualification as an “Infrastructure and Urban System Information Technology Engineer” (Hungary). ITU is expected to obtain its formal accreditation to the joint degree in 2026.
(*) Pending accreditation by ITU for the edition 2025-26
TARGET STUDENTS
Our joint institutional Executive Master in Digital Twins for Infrastructures and Cities is designed for professionals with an engineering or architecture degree or equivalent and a few years of experience in construction, civil engineering, architecture, transportation, and related fields. This includes civil engineers, urban planners, architects, construction and asset managers, building operators, infrastructure owners and operators, service providers and consultants.
The program is also suitable for young engineers looking to specialize in digital twins at an early stage of their career.
Some background in programming is preferred (no particular language), and the admissions committee will take it into consideration, since many of the courses will comprise the development of hands-on projects with embedded programming.
Whether you want to enhance your skills, expand your career opportunities, or make a difference in the digital transformation of infrastructure systems, our master’s degree will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and networking opportunities you need to succeed.
We welcome applications from motivated and talented candidates from all over the world who share our vision of a smarter, more sustainable, and more connected future.
PROGRAM & TOOLS
The program is designed to train professionals in the technologies needed to plan, design, develop, implement, maintain, and manage digital twins in civil engineering. Delivered in an executive format, it allows students to combine studies with their professional careers. The master’s culminates in a Capstone Project, ensuring students apply their knowledge to real-world challenges. Courses are taught by university professors and industry experts, with strong collaboration from leading companies to supervise projects. The curriculum is highly practical, focused on developing key digital skills for infrastructure-related digital twins, while also providing a broad understanding of their benefits and the ability to tackle complex issues in urban infrastructure management.
With our joint institutional Executive Master in Digital Twins for Infrastructures and Cities, you will
LEAD
Identify business opportunities created by digital twins and develop the skills to lead digital transformation teams at your companies.
LEARN
Learn the basic skills required for the development of digital twins, and the applications to your particular area of the Built Environment.
NETWORK
You will have the opportunity to network with international professionals and with experts from our universities and partners.
Our faculty of leading professors from top European universities and our partnering companies will guide you through three main modules and weekly conferences, culminating in a 60 ECTS degree that combines online and in-person training with a learning-by-doing approach.
Sessions will be regularly held online (live sessions) during the program during the evening of weekdays (regularly Mon to Wed between 6pm and 8:30pm CET). The onsite events will consist of 2-3 days workshops, conferences and networking events that will take place in November, February and July.
2025-26 EDITION KEY DATES
Start Date: 8th September 2025
End Date: 16th July 2026
Online live classes: Mon to Wed 18-20:30h CET
Attendance to the online live classes is mandatory. Likewise the students will be expected to attend to at least two of the three workshops that will be held at the campus of our universities
(*) Pending accreditation by ITU for the edition 2025-26
DIGITAL SKILLS:
During the first part of the program, students will acquire learning on digital disciplines that are required for the development of digital twins. We have structured the courses into three modules:
Digital models and design of networks for Digital Twins. Courses on BIM, GIS and digitalization of infrastructures and systems at different complexity levels, and a course on the design of networks and 5G.
Programming and software development. Programming courses (Python) adapted to the background of each student, from basic to advanced levels, a course on design of SQL databases, and a course on design and application of IoT devices.
Data Science and AI Applied to Digital Twins. Courses covering the main aspects of Data Analytics, training on the latest advances in Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity and on the application of Artificial intelligence to Digital Twins, particularly in Machine Learning and Ontology
The courses are adapted to the different backgrounds of the students, who need to choose at least 27 credits of the offer of 36 total credits.
APPLIED DIGITAL TWINS TO THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT:
Throughout these courses you will learn from experts in the industry and academia on the implementation, operation and the organization of digital technologies and digital teams and the application to different disciplines of Civil Engineering and Urban Development.
Management of Digital Twins and Innovation module:
A set of compulsory courses (9 ECTS) that will guide you, on a practical and learning-by-doing basis, through the different phases to design, implement, validate and operate digitally virtualized infrastructures and systems. The courses have a managerial perspective, considering that most of our students are expected to manage teams of specialists in the different technologies that compound a digital twin
Applications of Digital Twins:
The students will apply the learnings acquired in the previous and parallel phases of the program to some specific fields of civil engineering, with a compendium of elective courses on applied digital twins, structured in three specialties:
- Transport and Mobility
- Water management and Energy
- Urban Development and Smart Cities
Students will choose between 3 of the 9 courses of applied technologies, with flexibility to select courses of different specialities.
CONFERENCE CYCLES:
The conference cycles are a series of biweekly online events where experts in different areas of civil engineering will discuss the application of digital twins in their respective fields. These events are designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn from leading experts in the field and gain a deeper understanding of how digital twins are being used to transform the civil engineering industry. The biweekly conferences will run from November to June and will cover a wide range of topics related to digital twins applied to areas such as port infrastructures, railways, geotechnical engineering, material science, nuclear and renewable energies…
ONSITE EVENTS:
The three onsite workshops are an essential part of the master’s program, as they provide a unique opportunity for students to put their knowledge into practice and learning-by-doing, while also building their professional networks. During the onsite workshops, students will work in teams on the development of their capstone projects, mentored by industry experts and coordinated by professors of the universities. The workshops will also include keynote lectures by leading experts in the field, providing valuable insights into the latest trends and developments in digital twins and civil engineering. In addition, the workshops will offer a chance for students to network with their peers and professionals from various parts of the world, building relationships that can be beneficial to their future careers. The onsite workshops are designed to be intensive, immersive, and collaborative, creating a dynamic and stimulating learning environment that will help students to achieve their full potential.
CAPSTONE PROJECTS:
The capstone project is a hands-on, real-world experience where you will work in teams to design and develop a digital twin for a real-world civil engineering project. You will be mentored by industry experts and guided by professors from the participating universities. This project will give you the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills you have acquired throughout the program and will be an excellent addition to your professional portfolio. You will also have the chance to network with industry professionals and fellow students, creating valuable connections for your future career.
At the final onsite workshop, each group will have the opportunity to showcase their innovative digital twin projects to leading experts, faculty, and fellow students at the graduation onsite event
LIST OF COURSES
A series of courses to acquire the basic concepts in the disciplines required in the construction and operation of digital twins.
Structured in 3 separate modules, each of them running on different days (ie learners with a solid background in BIM, for example may not take courses lectured on Mondays):
- Digital Models and Design of Networks (Mon)
- Programming and Software Development (Tue)
- Data Science and AI for Digital Twins (Wed)
All courses are elective, and students must choose at least 27 ECTS out of the 36 ECTS offered to complete the Digital Skills module.
| Modules | Coordinator | Subject | ECTS | Lead University |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Models and Networks for DT | UPM | Principles of BIM and GIS GIS in digital twin cities Advanced BIM Network design for digital twins | 3 3 3 3 | UPM¹ ITU BME UPM² |
| Programming and Software Development | BME | Introduction to programming Python programming IoT and signal processing Relational databases and SQL | 3 3 3 3 | UPM³ ITU UPM² ITU |
| Data Science and AI for DT | UPM | Big Data technologies and applications for DT Cloud computing and cybersecurity Knowledge representation and semantic interoperability Machine learning and data analysis | 3 3 3 3 | ITU UPM³ UPM³ UPB |
UPM1 – School of Civil Engineering
UPM2 – School of Telecommunication Engineering
UPM3 – School of Computer Science Engineering
Management of Digital Twins and Innovation (9 ECTS)
Core courses that will guide learners, on a practical and learning-by-doing basis, through the different phases to design, implement, validate and operate digitally virtualized infrastructures and systems. A combination of managerial and technical skills that will help our students to adapt and better understand the digital transformation of the industry:
| Modules | Coordinator | Subject | ECTS | Lead University |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management and Innovation of DT | ITU | Design and deployment of DT Innovation and industry 5.0 Validation and usage of DT | 3 3 3 | UPM ENPC ENPC |
Applications of Digital Twins (6 ECTS)
Students will apply the learnings acquired in the previous phases of the program to specific fields of civil engineering, with a compendium of elective courses on applied digital twins, structured in three specialties. Students will choose 3 of the 9 courses of applied technologies, with flexibility to select courses of different specialties if preferred:
| Modules | Coordinator | Subject | ECTS | Lead University |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DT for Transport and Mobility | BME | Intelligent transport systems Mobility data analysis DT of railways and roads | 2 2 2 | BME Nommon BME |
| DT for Energy and Water Management | UPM | Optimization models for Hydropower Reservoir Optimization DT for energy generation DT for management of water resources | 2 2 2 | UPM ENPC UPM |
| DT for Urban Design and Building Management | ENPC | Smart building management Smart cities design Structural sensing and monitoring | 2 2 2 | ENPC ENPC UPM |
TOOLS
Throughout the duration of the Executive Master, participants gain access to a range of tools. Students will have exclusive access to over 60 industry leading tools — from powerful open-source platforms to premium licensed software, ensuring they can fully utilize them for their work. These resources are provided to enhance their learning experience and support their professional projects, equipping them with the necessary digital capabilities for real-world applications.
FACULTY
The Executive Master in Digital Twins is led by a team of experienced and distinguished faculty members from some of the top universities in Europe. Our professors are experts in the fields of Civil Engineering, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Telecommunications, etc. with extensive knowledge and practical experience in the application of digital twins to the industry. They are passionate about teaching and guiding the next generation of engineers to become leaders in the field. Meet our team of exceptional faculty members who will be teaching and directing in the program.
| Principles of BIM and GIS | Marcos García Alberti Yolanda Torres Fernández Rubén Muñoz Pavón | LinkedIn |
| Advanced BIM | Pierre Benning Rémi Montorio Antonio A. Arcos Álvarez Eva Orozco Ramírez Félix Tejada Fernández | LinkedIn |
| GIS in Digital Twin Cities | Fatih Terzi | |
| Network design for DT | David Fernández Cambronero Carlos Lentisco Sánchez María Calderón Pastor Luis Bellido Triana Ignacio Soto Campos | LinkedIn |
| Introduction to Programming | David Chaves Fraga Daniel Garijo Verdejo Pablo Calleja | LinkedIn |
| Python programming | Sefer Baday | |
| Relational database and SQL | Basar Oztaysi | |
| Cloud computing and cybersecurity | Sonia Frutos Cid Miguel Jiménez Gañán | LinkedIn |
| Big Data Technologies and applications for DT | Altan Çakır Esteban González Guardia Sefer Baday | LinkedIn |
| IoT and Signal processing | Fernando Pescador Miguel Chavarrias Jéssica Díaz Fernández | LinkedIn |
| Machine learning and data analysis | Dan Novischi Alexandra Stefania Ghita David Lancu | LinkedIn |
| Knowledge representation and semantic interoperability | María Poveda-Villalón Raúl García-Castro | LinkedIn |
| Design and deployment of DT | Alejandro Enfedaque Díaz Marcos García Alberti Rubén Muñoz Pavón | LinkedIn |
| Validation and usage of DT | Estefania Tapias | |
| Innovation and industry 5.0 | Saman Sarbazvatan | |
| Intelligent transportation systems | Arpad Jozsef Somogyi Juan Nicolás Gonzalez Manuel Romana Natalia Sobrino Tamás Lovas Arpad Barsi | LinkedIn |
| Mobility data analysis | Pablo Ruiz Miguel Picornell Luis Willumsen | LinkedIn |
| Road and railtrack management systems | Ákos Vinkó Manuel Romana Kornél Almássy | LinkedIn |
| Smart buildings | Xavier Devaux | |
| Smart cities and territory | Ana Berrocal Menárguez Julio Soria Lara Rosa Arce Ruiz Cristina López García de Leániz | LinkedIn |
| Structural Sensing and Monitoring | Iván Muñoz Díaz Javier Fernando Jimenez Alonso Carlos Martin de la Concha Renedo Gonzalo Sanz-Diez de Ulzurrun | LinkedIn |
| Optimization Models for Hydropower Reservoir Operation | Manuel Chazarra Jover Daniel Fernández Muñoz Juan Ignacio Pérez Díaz | LinkedIn |
| DT in water resources management | Luis Cueto-Felgueroso David Santillán Francisco Javier Fernández Fidalgo Araceli Martín Candilejo Luis Garrote Sandro Andrés | LinkedIn |
| DT for energy generation | Jean-Christophe Gilloteaux (coordinator) |
CAPSTONE PROJECTS
The Executive Master in Digital Twins emphasizes practical experience, connecting students with industry leaders to address real-world challenges using cutting-edge technology.
The capstone projects will be mentored by professionals of our industrial partners and be based on real cases that will be further developed and tested by our students.
Capstone projects are one of the highlights of the program, representing an opportunity for both the learners and the companies to work on real cases of application of digital twins.
These are the capstone projects that are being developed by the 2024-25 cohort of learners:
| Capstone Project Description | Supporting company |
|---|---|
| Digital Twin of a Road Tunnel for Operation Optimization | AYESA |
| Urban Digital Twin for Assessing and Simulating Safe Routes to School in European Cities | ARUP, BSC |
| Digital Twin for Railway Station Operation- Málaga María Zambrano | INECO, ADIF |
| Estimation of Dynamic Population for Urban DTs with AI and Mobile Data | NOMMON |
| A63 Motorway Digital Twin for Pavement Heavy Renewal, Safety Management and operation | ATLANDES, EGIS |
| Bridge Monitoring as a Component of Rail Digital Twin | SNCF Réseau |
| Digital Twin-Based Smart City Management | SAMPAS |
| Digital Twin of the Gubacsi Rd. G1 Railway Bridge | CEH Zrt |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entry requirements to the Executive Master in Digital Twins:
- Availability to attend to the online sessions and to the three workshops that will be held in November (Madrid), February (Paris) and June/July (Budapest). Note that participation in at least two of the workshops is mandatory.
- Candidates shall hold a bachelor’s degree of at least 240 ECTS issued by a recognized University in the field of Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering, or Architecture, or any similar STEM degree.
- Alternatively, candidates holding a bachelor’s degree of 180 ECTS of similar nature will be eligible with a previous working experience of at least 2 years in any field of the built environment.
- English language skills equivalent to a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with 5.5 in each subtest, or TOEFL 80 or any other test or evidence to accredit an English level of at least B2.
- Candidates should have basic skills in any programming language. Otherwise, they will be advised to attend to free online programming courses before the start of the course.
- Previous working experience is not required (save for candidates holding a BSc of 180 ECTS), but will be valuable for the acceptance committee. A minimum of 3 years experience is preferred.
Application Process. It will consist of two steps:
Step 1: Selection process
Candidates will be required to complete a preselection form. Each candidate shall submit the following documentation:
- Accredited degree certificate (Diploma) or proof of having applied for a certificate. Additionally, graduates from a university not belonging to the European Higher Education Area (EHEA, click here to see the members of the EHEA), are required to submit duly legalized university degree certificate before December of the academic year. This certificate can be obtained as follows:
- By means of the Hague Convention Apostille if the graduate comes from signatory countries of the Apostille of the Hague (click here for the signatory countries). In this case, the authorities of the certificate-issuing country accredit that it is a valid degree certificate and has been issued by the competent authority.
- By a legal stamp of the Embassies and Consulates of Spain in the country of issue, for graduates from non-signatory countries of the Apostille of the Hague. In this case, the diploma and records can be legalized by the stamp of the Embassies and Consulates of Spain in the country of issue of your diploma that certifies it is an official university degree. For more information look at the question “Legalization of foreign documents abroad via diplomatic channels” in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ web (click here to enter the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ web).
- Transcript of university academic records and diplomas, translated to English, French or Spanish.
- Proof of English language skills (TOEFL, IELTS or similar, taken in the last 2 years), or alternatively a written statement proving that the candidate meets the required English level. The language skills may be evaluated lately in a personal interview with candidates. and a personal interview.
- Curriculum Vitae in English.
- Copy of official identification (national ID or passport)
- A short video in English of 3 minutes max, summarizing your interest in the program.
Step 2: Admission
If a candidate is confirmed to have been preselected to the master’s program, he/she will be asked to provide, within 10 days, the following documentation:
- Proof of payment of the admission fee (2000€). This payment will be transferred to the Fundacion Agustin de Betancourt, a university foundation associated to the UPM. Full reimbursement will only be made in the event of cancellation by the Master’s organization for any reason.
- At least one reference/recommendation letter from academia or industry
Once that the admittance process has been completed, the candidate will be confirmed to participate in the Executive Master
TUITION FEES
Tuition fees for the 2025/26 edition are as follows:
| Tuition Fee (euro, net of VAT) | Early Bird Fee (euro, net of VAT) |
|
| Financed by applicant or by a partner institution (*) | 10,500 | 9,000 |
| Financed by a non-partner institution | 11,750 | 10,000 |
Early bird will apply for admitted applicants with complete registration requests received before June 15th, 2025.
Tuition fees are inclusive of a discount of €2,000, as part of the mobility grant financed by the European Union and the universities under the project DIGITWIN4CIUE.
(*) Partner institutions include members of the DIGITWIN4CIUE project, institutions participating in the executive program with lectures, capstone projects or conferences or any institution financing more than one student. Financing facilitation may be considered for self-financed students and in other exceptional cases, subject to review and approval.
FAQ
What is the expected duration of the course?
The executive master’s program will have a duration of 11 months. The Edition 2025-26 will start on September 8th and will finish at the mid of July with the presentation of the capstone projects at the Budapest onsite event.
What is the number of credits of the Master?
The executive master requires the completion of 60 ECTS:
The program offers ordinary courses for a total of 63 ECTS. Learners are required to complete courses representing 42 ECTS: 27 ECTS from the Digital skills modules and 15 ECTS from the Applied digital twin courses. Learners are invited to attend and participate in all courses, even if they have not officially registered at them.
Additionally, 18 ECTS will be obtained with the development of the capstone project, the related group thesis and the attendance to the conference cycle.
How are the online courses structured? Will they be recorded?
Classes are lectured online in the afternoons of Monday to Wednesday. They are taught on live sessions through the Zoom platform of the master program, promoting interactivity with the students and with a practical learning approach.
All classes are recorded and can be revisited at any time in the Moodle site of each course.
Are there any early-bird discounts for registrations?
Yes, there will be early-bird discounts for students registered before June 15th 2025.
Please review the Tuition Fees section for more information.
Are there any other costs associated to participating in the course?
Students will participate in three physical events in European cities (Madrid, Paris and or Budapest), of a weekend each. Travel and accomodation expenses shall be paid by the students. The final gala dinner will be fully covered by the master.
The tuition fee is inclusive of a lump sum grant of euro 2,000 provided by both the European Union and the organizing universities to cover the mobility costs. Additionally, the organization of the master will facilitate the travelling and accommodation arrangement of the students.
Will I get an institutional title from any of the universities involved in the Master?
You will receive a joint executive master diploma issued by UPM, ENPC and BME. This diploma is equivalent to a “Máster en Formación Permanente” (Spain), “Diplôme d’établissement” (France), and an official qualification as an “Infrastructure and Urban System Information Technology Engineer” (Hungary). ITU is expected to obtain its accreditation to the joint degree in 2026.
How many students do you foresee for the next edition of the Master?
It is expected that this edition will hold around 50 students. Students will be geographically distributed, gender balanced and will have background on different areas of the built environment.
More importantly, the capstone projects will be developed by groups of 4 students, who will be mentored by experts from our supporting partners and by faculty of the universities. This way we ensure that students receive both individual attention and valuable exposure to teamwork and collaboration.
Will there be any exam?
The educational methodology of the Master is centered around project-based learning. Therefore, there will be some tests during the first modules and continuous checkpoints by mentors and coordinators during the development of the capstone projects. Finally, the students shall prepare a master thesis in groups that will be based on the capstone project.
Can I participate in the Master part-time?
The Executive Master is targeted to professionals. Hence, we have structured the master with evening classes to facilitate the professional conciliation. Nevertheless, we expect students to be able to finish the Master in one academic course.
When should I register and which documentation will you be asked for?
Admission period for the 2025-26 edition starts in March 2025
The Entry requirements section contains all relevant information about the admissions process and the documentation that needs to be provided.
TAILORED TRAINING
Tailored training programmes are designed for companies interested in expanding the digital knowledge and skills of their employees to implement digital tools in their projects and operations, to strengthen their capacity for innovation and technological adaptation.
The contents of the programmes may explore technologies involved in the setup of the virtual twin, their continuous and dynamically update, their predictive capabilities, their informed decisions and/or their bidirectional communication with the physical parts: Internet of Things, physics-based modeling, data analytics, artificial intelligence, robotics, Building Information Modelling (BIM), cybersecurity, etc.
The courses also prepare the managers and teams to operate in digital environments. They will delve into the leadership of virtual teams, digital communication, time management, organisational culture, ethics and the impact of technology on interpersonal relationships. Case studies, participants will analyse the effects of digitalisation on teamwork, talent development and business innovation.
Looking to train your employees?
CONFERENCES
Discover the Conference Cycle of the Executive Master’s in Digital Twins for Infrastructures and Cities — a series of public sessions led by global experts that go beyond conventional uses of digital twins. These events explore real-world applications across sectors like structural assesment of infrastructures (buildings, bridges, tunnels, dams…), transport and mobility, construction industry, hydrology, and energy, offering insights into how digital twins can enhance asset maintenance, data-driven decision-making, and resource efficiency.
More than just a lecture series, it’s an immersive experience showcasing the transformative power and limitless potential of digital twin technology.
We invite you to join us on this groundbreaking journey, where the power of digital twins knows no bounds, reshaping the future at the intersection of technology and its real-world applications.
Are you an innovative company?
Join our Conference Cycle and share your use cases — be part of the conversation shaping the future of digital twins.
