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Overview

Established in 1968, the Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona (Autonomous University of Barcelona) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Cerdanyola del Vallès (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Catalonia. This institution also has a branch campus in Barcelona and Sabadell. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 55-year-old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UAB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name
Name (Non Latin) Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona
Name (English) Autonomous University of Barcelona
Acronym UAB
Founded 1968
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Campus Location

Address Campus de Bellaterra, Edificio A
Cerdanyola del Vallès
08193 Catalonia
Spain
Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona Phone Number +34 935812222
Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona Fax Number +34 935812000
Other locations Barcelona and Sabadell

Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona.

Autonomous University of Barcelona: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
International
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's admission information.

Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Autonomous University of Barcelona has more than 5100 international students.

Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's Admission Office Admission Office

Campus de Bellaterra. Edificio A
Cerdanyola del Vallès 08193
935812753
935813264

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona.

Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona has an enrollment range of 30,000-34,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 2,500-2,999 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona is a public higher education institution.


Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Rural setting.


Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's main facilities:


Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's Library


Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's main services:


Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministerio de Universidades, España

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

07/06/1968


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).



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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's Facebook page review Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's X (formerly Twitter) page review Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's YouTube channel review Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

The Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization develops, implements and supports open education.
Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona is a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization and publishes open courseware such as free video lectures and course materials.

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