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Universidad del País Vasco

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Overview

Founded in 1968, the Universidad del País Vasco (University of the Basque Country) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Leioa (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Basque Country. This institution also has a branch campus in Vitoria-Gasteiz and Donostia. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad del País Vasco (UPV) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad del País Vasco (UPV) 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. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UPV 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 del País Vasco's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad del País Vasco's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad del País Vasco' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Universidad del País Vasco's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea
Name (English) University of the Basque Country
Acronym UPV
Founded 1968
Motto Eman ta zabal zazu
Give and spread it
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University Location

Address Barrio Sarriena s/n
Leioa
48940 Basque Country
Spain
Universidad del País Vasco's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad del País Vasco Phone Number +34 946013030
Universidad del País Vasco Fax Number +34 944647446
Other locations Vitoria-Gasteiz and Donostia

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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 del País Vasco'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 del País Vasco's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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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 del País Vasco'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 del País Vasco.

Universidad del País Vasco: 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 del País Vasco's admission information.

Universidad del País Vasco's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad del País Vasco's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad del País Vasco a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad del País Vasco's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universidad del País Vasco's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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

University of the Basque Country has more than 2500 international students.

Universidad del País Vasco's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. 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 del País Vasco.

Universidad del País Vasco's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad del País Vasco has an enrollment range of 40,000-44,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Universidad del País Vasco's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


Universidad del País Vasco's Control Type Control Type

Universidad del País Vasco is a public higher education institution.


Universidad del País Vasco's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad del País Vasco is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad del País Vasco's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidad del País Vasco's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Not reported


Religious Affiliation

Universidad del País Vasco 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

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Universidad del País Vasco's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidad del País Vasco's Library


Universidad del País Vasco's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad del País Vasco's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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


Universidad del País Vasco'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 del País Vasco's main services:


Universidad del País Vasco's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Universidad del País Vasco's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Universidad del País Vasco's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad del País Vasco's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidad del País Vasco'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 del País Vasco's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad del País Vasco is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Universidades, España

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

07/06/1968


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • European University Association (EUA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines 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

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

Universidad del País Vasco's Facebook page Universidad del País Vasco's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Universidad del País Vasco's X (formerly Twitter) page Universidad del País Vasco's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Universidad del País Vasco's YouTube channel Universidad del País Vasco's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Universidad del País Vasco's Instagram page Universidad del País Vasco's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad del País Vasco's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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