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Polytechnic University of Catalonia

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Overview

Founded in 1971, the Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña (Polytechnic University of Catalonia) 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 branch campuses in Terrassa, Castelldefels, Vilanova i la Geltrú, Manresa and Sant Cugat del Valles. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña (UPC) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña (UPC) 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 53-year-old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UPC 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

Polytechnic University of Catalonia's Control Typepublic

Entity

Polytechnic University of Catalonia's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Polytechnic University of Catalonia' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Polytechnic University of Catalonia's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Polytechnic University of Catalonia
Name (Non Latin) Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Acronym UPC
Founded 1971
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Campus Location

Address Edifici R. Campus Nord, Carrer Jordi Girona, 31
Barcelona
08034 Catalonia
Spain
Polytechnic University of Catalonia Phone Number +34 934016200
Polytechnic University of Catalonia Fax Number +34 934016210
Other locations Terrassa, Castelldefels, Vilanova i la Geltrú, Manresa and Sant Cugat del Valles

Polytechnic University of Catalonia'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 Polytechnic University of Catalonia'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 Polytechnic University of Catalonia's academic range and degree level offering.



Polytechnic University of Catalonia: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
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B&S
M&H
S&T
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Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Polytechnic University of Catalonia's areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above matrix may not be complete or up-to-date.

Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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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 Polytechnic University of Catalonia'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 Polytechnic University of Catalonia.

Polytechnic University of Catalonia: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)		 2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students		 2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)		 5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Polytechnic University of Catalonia's yearly tuition fees which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e. face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors. The above matrix is indicative only and may not be up-to-date.

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 Polytechnic University of Catalonia's admission information.

Polytechnic University of Catalonia's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Polytechnic University of Catalonia's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Polytechnic University of Catalonia's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Polytechnic University of Catalonia's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Polytechnic University of Catalonia's Admission Office Admission Office

31 Jordi Girona
Barcelona 08034
934016200


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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 Polytechnic University of Catalonia.

Polytechnic University of Catalonia's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Polytechnic University of Catalonia has an enrollment range of 25,000-29,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Polytechnic University of Catalonia's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 2,000-2,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Polytechnic University of Catalonia's Control Type Control Type

Polytechnic University of Catalonia is a public higher education institution.


Polytechnic University of Catalonia's Entity Type Entity Type

Polytechnic University of Catalonia is a non-profit higher education institution.


Polytechnic University of Catalonia's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Polytechnic University of Catalonia's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Quarters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Polytechnic University of Catalonia 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 Polytechnic University of Catalonia's main facilities:


Polytechnic University of Catalonia's Library University Library

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


Polytechnic University of Catalonia's Housing University Housing

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


Polytechnic University of Catalonia's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Polytechnic University of Catalonia's main services:


Polytechnic University of Catalonia'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.

Polytechnic University of Catalonia's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Polytechnic University of Catalonia's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


Polytechnic University of Catalonia's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Polytechnic University of Catalonia's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


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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.


Polytechnic University of Catalonia's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

26/03/1971


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or, more generally, recognize Polytechnic University of Catalonia as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

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 Polytechnic University of Catalonia's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER)
  • Centro Interuniversitario de Desarrollo (CINDA)
  • Consortium Linking Universities of Science and Technology for Education and Research (CLUSTER)
  • European University Association (EUA)

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 Polytechnic University of Catalonia '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 Polytechnic University of Catalonia's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Polytechnic University of Catalonia's Facebook page Polytechnic University of Catalonia's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

Polytechnic University of Catalonia's Twitter page Polytechnic University of Catalonia's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Polytechnic University of Catalonia's YouTube channel Polytechnic University of Catalonia's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Polytechnic University of Catalonia's Instagram page Polytechnic University of Catalonia's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Polytechnic University of Catalonia's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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Wikipedia

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