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Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech (UPC)

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COVID-19 Information:  Please check the Admissions tab


Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech is a public institution of Higher  Education and Research, specialised in the areas of Architecture, Engineering,  Science and Technology that offers:

-          64  bachelor’s degrees

-          74   master’s degrees (31 taught entirely in English)

-          46  doctoral programmes (2 Erasmus Mundus)

This offer is completed by international mobility and double degree programmes.

-          50  International double degree with 32 universities

-          708  Higher education institutions with student exchange agreements

-          2,717 students on international mobility programmes (1,380 incoming students)

As a leading member of international networks of excellence, the UPC has a privileged relationship with global scientific and educational organisations. As a result, the University is at an advantage when it comes to attracting international talent.

-          206  research groups

-          14  TECNIO network research centres

-          21  focused research centers

-          15  associated research centers

UPC is in the subject rankings among the 25 best universities in the world in Civil and Structural Engineering, among the 30 best universities in the world in Architecture and Built Environment, among the top 100 in the broad subject areas Engineering and  Technology and the specific subjects Telecommunications, Electrical and  Electronical Engineering and Mechanical and Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering.


The UPC has a wide spread presence in Catalonia, with eight campuses located in Barcelona and nearby towns: Castelldefels, Manresa, Sant Cugat del Vallès, Terrassa, and Vilanova i la Geltrú.


The campuses are accessible, well connected by public transport and equipped with the necessary facilities and services to contribute to learning, research and university life.


Discover the UPC campuses in all their extension, as well as their urban location.




Barcelona has a strong international vibe. Studying here, you’re guaranteed to meet people from all over the world. So, if you’re looking for a truly international study abroad experience, Barcelona is a safe bet.

Check our welcome guide for international students to find more practical information.  

COVID-19 Information

  • How can applicants contact the university about their application?  
    Application for Master and PhD programs has been always online, then, there isn’t any modification in this point. Applicants should contact the program coordinator in order to ask for the application procedures. The email address is in each master’s and PhD program’s webpage.

In case of bachelor’s degree applicants, the procedure is centralized by the Autonomic Government. Applicants should consult the following webpage: http://universitats.gencat.cat/en/que_puc_fer/soc_estudiant_de_fora/index.html

  •  University handling applicants whose exams have been cancelled
     The UPC doesn’t do application exams.
     If the applicants don’t have an English-language certificate, they should ask the program coordinator in order to know the options that he can provide to them.
     In the UPC International Relations Bureau webpage, applicants can find several useful information about legal procedures and other topics. In this webpage, applicants can find as well the email address of our International Mobility Students Office, in case they want to ask something specific to our staff.
     
    https://www.upc.edu/sri/en/students/students-mobility-office/incomings

  • Is the university still accepting applications? 
    The applications for the next course are already open and there isn’t any restriction for international applicants.

  •   How are applications for university accommodation being handled?
    In the UPC International Relations Bureau webpage there is a subsection dedicated to accommodation for incoming students.
    https://www.upc.edu/sri/en/students/students-mobility-office/incomings/prepare-your-trip/accommodation
     
  •  The UPC has not made any change to entry requirements.



Bachelor's degree

Access and admissions: https://www.upc.edu/en/bachelors/access-and-admission

Master's degree

Access and admissions: https://www.upc.edu/en/masters/access-and-admission

Doctoral programmes

Access requirements: https://doctorat.upc.edu/en/new-students/access-requeriments
Admission process: https://doctorat.upc.edu/en/new-students/admission

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Programs available

Undergraduate Faculties/Departments and Programs

Barcelona East School of Engineering (EEBE)

Barcelona School of Agricultural Engineering (ESAB)

Barcelona School of Architecture (ETSAB)

Barcelona School of Building Construction (EPSEB)

Barcelona School of Civil Engineering (ETSECCPB)

Barcelona School of Industrial Engineering (ETSEIB)

Barcelona School of Informatics (FIB)

Barcelona School of Nautical Studies (FNB)

Barcelona School of Telecommunications Engineering (ETSETB)

Castelldefels School of Telecommunications and Aerospace Engineering (EETAC)

Image Processing and Multimedia Technology Centre (CITM)

Manresa School of Engineering (EPSEM)

School of Mathematics and Statistics (FME)

Terrassa School of Industrial, Aerospace and Audiovisual Engineering (ESEIAAT)

Terrassa School of Optics and Optometry (FOOT)

Vallès School of Architecture (ETSAV)

Vilanova i la Geltrú School of Engineering (EPSEVG)

Postgraduate Faculties/Departments and Programs

Barcelona East School of Engineering (EEBE)

Barcelona School of Agricultural Engineering (ESAB)

Barcelona School of Architecture (ETSAB)

Barcelona School of Building Construction (EPSEB)

Barcelona School of Civil Engineering (ETSECCPB)

Barcelona School of Industrial Engineering (ETSEIB)

Barcelona School of Informatics (FIB)

Barcelona School of Nautical Studies (FNB)

Barcelona School of Telecommunications Engineering (ETSETB)

Castelldefels School of Telecommunications and Aerospace Engineering (EETAC)

Department of Agri-Food Engineering and Biotechnology (DEAB)

Department of Architectural Design (PA)

Department of Architectural Representation (RA)

Department of Architectural Technology (TA)

Department of Automatic Control (ESAII)

Department of Chemical Engineering (EQ)

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (DECA)

Department of Computer Architecture (DAC)

Department of Computer Science (CS)

Department of Electrical Engineering (DEE)

Department of Electronic Engineering (EEL)

Department of Fluid Mechanics (MF)

Department of Heat Engines (MMT)

Department of History and Theory of Architecture and Communication Techniques (THATC)

Department of Management (OE)

Department of Materials Science and Engineering (CEM)

Department of Mining, Industrial and ICT Engineering (EMIT)

Department of Nautical Science and Engineering (CEN)

Department of Network Engineering (ENTEL)

Department of Optics and Optometry (OO)

Department of Physics (FIS)

Department of Service and Information System Engineering (ESSI)

Department of Signal Theory and Communications (TSC)

Department of Statistics and Operations Research (EIO)

Department of Urbanism and Regional Planning (UOT)

Institute of Energy Technologies (INTE)

Institute of Industrial and Control Engineering (IOC)

Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO)

Interuniversity Women's and Gender Studies Institute (IIEDG)

Manresa School of Engineering (EPSEM)

School of Mathematics and Statistics (FME)

Telecomunications Engineering

Terrassa School of Industrial, Aerospace and Audiovisual Engineering (ESEIAAT)

Terrassa School of Optics and Optometry (FOOT)

University Research Institute for Sustainability Science And Technology (IS.UPC)

Vallès School of Architecture (ETSAV)

Vilanova i la Geltrú School of Engineering (EPSEVG)

University Highlights

Total students - 22,510

24%
76%

International students - 3,014

33%
67%

Total faculty staff - 2,412

141
2271

Total students - 22,510

24%
76%

International students - 3,014

33%
67%

Total faculty staff - 2,412

2271
141
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Campus Locations

Barcelona- Diagonal North campus

Jordi Girona, 1
08034 Barcelona Barcelona
Spain

C. Jordi Girona 31, Barcelona, ES

C. Jordi Girona 31
08034 Barcelona
Spain

Barcelona-Diagonal South campus

Avenida Diagonal, 647
08028 Barcelona Barcleona
Spain

Barcelona/Sant Adrià de Besòs-Diagonal-Besòs campus

Eduard Maristany, 10
08930 Barcelona Barcelona
Spain

Barcelona-Nautical campus

Pla de Palau, 18
08003 Barcelona Barcelona
Spain

Baix Llobregat campus

Esteve Terrades ,10
08860 Castelldefelds Barcelona
Spain

Manresa Campus

Av. de les Bases de Manresa, 61
08242 Manresa Barcelona
Spain

Sant Cugat del Vallès campus

Pere Serra, 1-15
08173 Sant Cugat del Vallès Barcelona
Spain

Terrassa campus

Colom 1
08222 Terrassa Barcelona
Spain

Vilanova i la Geltrú campus

Víctor Balager, 1
08800 Vilanova i la Geltrú Barcelona
Spain

English language requirements

This institution accepts IELTS!
Find your nearest test centre and test dates.

Please check the specific English language requirements for your chosen course with the university.

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