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University of Barcelona

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Overview

Founded in 1450, the Universidad de Barcelona (University of Barcelona) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Barcelona (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Catalonia. This institution also has a branch campus in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad de Barcelona (UB) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 45,000-49,999 students) coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad de Barcelona (UB) 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 573-year-old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Spanish higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Barcelona's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Barcelona's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Barcelona' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

University of Barcelona's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Profile

Name (English)
Name University of Barcelona
Name (Non Latin) Universitat de Barcelona
Acronym UB
Founded 1450
Motto Libertas Perfundet Omnia Luce
Freedom Spreads the Light Over Everyone
Video Presentation

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Campus Location

Address Gran Via de Les Corts Catalanes, 585
Barcelona
08007 Catalonia
Spain
University of Barcelona Phone Number +34 934021100
University of Barcelona Fax Number +34 934035404
Other locations L'Hospitalet de Llobregat

University of 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 University of 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 University of Barcelona's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

here. In case they are not available yet, you can search for them using our powered by Google. We continually update our database with university programs and courses worldwide, thanks to the assistance of university representatives.

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 represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of 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 University of Barcelona.

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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Admission Info

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 Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic University of Barcelona's admission information.

University of Barcelona's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Barcelona's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Barcelona's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


University of Barcelona's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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

University of Barcelona has more than 4900 international students.

University of Barcelona's Admission Office Admission Office

Plaça Bonsuccés, 5-6
Barcelona 08001
932230323


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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Barcelona.

University of Barcelona's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Barcelona has an enrollment range of 45,000-49,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


University of Barcelona's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


University of Barcelona's Control Type Control Type

University of Barcelona is a public higher education institution.


University of Barcelona's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Barcelona is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Barcelona's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


University of Barcelona's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Barcelona does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Barcelona's main facilities:


University of Barcelona's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of Barcelona's Library


University of Barcelona's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


University of Barcelona's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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


University of 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 University of Barcelona's main services:


University of Barcelona's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

University of Barcelona's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

University of Barcelona's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


University of Barcelona's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

University of Barcelona's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


University of Barcelona's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

University of Barcelona is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministerio de Universidades, España

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

03/11/1450


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of University of 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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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of 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)
  • Coimbra Group
  • International Forum of Public Universities (IFPU)
  • International Research Universities Network (IRUN)

Academic Divisions

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 Divisions

uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of 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 University of Barcelona's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

University of Barcelona's Facebook page University of Barcelona's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

University of Barcelona's Twitter page University of Barcelona's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of Barcelona's YouTube channel University of Barcelona's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University of Barcelona's Instagram page University of Barcelona's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of Barcelona's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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