Universitat de Barcelona

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The Universitat de Barcelona (UB) is a prestigious public institution renowned for its comprehensive academic offerings, particularly strong in Health Sciences, Humanities, and Natural Sciences. It boasts top-tier programs in Medicine, Law, Philosophy, and Physics, attracting students globally. For international students, UB offers a vibrant experience with numerous exchange programs like Erasmus+, a dedicated International Relations Office providing support, and a growing number of English-taught master's degrees, alongside intensive Spanish and Catalan language courses. Its unique integration into the historic and cosmopolitan city of Barcelona provides an unparalleled cultural and academic backdrop, making it a truly immersive European study destination.

Background

The University of Barcelona (UB; Catalan: Universitat de Barcelona), formerly also known as Central University of Barcelona is a public research university located in the city of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was established in 1450. With 76,000 students, it is one of the biggest universities in Spain and has also been ranked 1st in the country in most of the 2025 rankings. It has 106 departments and more than 5,000 full-time researchers, technicians and research assistants, most of whom work in the 243 research groups as recognized and supported by the Government of Catalonia. In 2010, the UB was awarded 175 national research grants and 17 European grants and participated in over 500 joint research projects with the business sector, generating an overall research income of 70 million euros. The work of these groups is overseen by the UB's research centres and institutes which collaborate with leading research institutions and networks in Spain and abroad. The UB is also home to three large research foundations: the Barcelona Science Park Foundation (PCB), which includes the Institute of Biomedical Research...

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