Pompeu Fabra University

Recently rated the third best institution in the general ranking of Spanish universities by El Mundo newspaper.

About


Established in 1990, the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) is a public university funded by the Autonomous Government of Catalunya. The university is ranked first nationally in the disciplines of Business, Political Science, Economics, and Law. Working on a trimester calendar, the university offers 19 undergraduate degrees in humanities, social sciences, life sciences, law, business, and engineering, and offers master's and doctoral degrees in many of the same areas. The library at the UPF is one of the best in the city, with over 400,000 volumes in open stacks. The library has wireless internet capability and includes computer labs for student use.


Seven departments at the UPF received top place in the chart: Business Sciences, Political Sciences, Audiovisual Communication, Law, Economics, Humanities and Labour Relations.
Located in downtown Barcelona.
Courses taught in Catalan, Spanish, and English
Classes available in business, humanities, law, and the sciences
Approximately 10,000 students spread throughout several campuses in Barcelona.

Accommodation


  • UPF does not offer on-campus accommodations, but assists students to find apartments in the city of Barcelona.
  • Apartment rental will generally cost around €300-€500 per month

Location & Facilities


  • Barcelona is located in northeastern Spain on the Mediterranean coast, and is the capital of Catalonia.
  • The city is the second largest in Spain, and is well known for its art, architecture, and cultural heritage.
  • The official languages of Barcelona include both Catalan and Spanish.
  • Barcelona is a cosmopolitan business and cultural center, and is home to excellent art museums, restaurants, and beaches.
  • While also a center of commerce, industry and fashion, Barcelona is best known for its art and architecture It is in addition the most popular tourist destination in Spain (receiving over 5 million tourists every year).
  • Transportation to and from includes Barcelona international airport, an extensive motorway network and is a hub of high-speed rail, particularly that which will link France with Spain and later Portugal..