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.
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very large-sized
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moderately selective
University Identity
| Name (Non Latin) | Universitat de Barcelona  |
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| Name | Universidad de Barcelona |
| Name (English) | Universitat de Barcelona |
| Acronym | UB |
| Founded | 1450 |
| Motto | Libertas Perfundet Omnia Luce Freedom Spreads the Light Over Everyone |
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Location
| Address | Gran Via de Les Corts Catalanes, 585 Barcelona 08007 Catalonia Spain |
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+34 934021100 |
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+34 934035404 |
| Other locations | L'Hospitalet de Llobregat |
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uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Universitat de Barcelona's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
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