University of Barcelona

About

The University of Barcelona is considered one of the most prominent public universities based on competency-based education in Barcelona, Spain. UB is one of the oldest institutes in the country, established in 1450.

The leading international and national rank university among the 200 best universities in the world. Academic and teaching quality at the University of Barcelona is notable. Research excellence and its course offerings make it a cosmopolitan and leading institute. UB is also considered one of the most important institutions in Spain.

UB has 106 departments with 243 research groups, with more than 5,000 full-time researchers and research assistants working. The Catalonian government supports these research groups. In 2010 the University of Barcelona had an overall research income of 70 million EUR. Research work here is overseen by UB's research institutes which have a leading research network in Spain and abroad. This university is also home to three large research foundations: the August Pi I Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBAPS), Bellvitge Institute for Biomedical Research (IDIBELL) and the Barcelona Science Park Foundation (PCB).

Students

It has a student body of around 63,000 students, making it one of the most prominent institutes in Spain. The University of Barcelona offers courses in 106 departments. Being a leading research institute, it attracts students and researchers from all around the world.

Every year university organizes different cultural activities that aim to play an essential role in the institute's community and society. Concerts, the cycle of cinema, an opera and a series of exhibitions contribute to showing the institution's cultural richness and heritage. Student organizations here organize here several sports, musical and theoretical events. 

University students have various musical groups, theatre groups and a high-quality symphonic orchestra. This allows students to engage and take part in seeingin seeing the university's cultural entity in the broadest sense.

ACCOMMODATION

The University of Barcelona provides different housing options to accommodate its students. Halls of Residence are the best housing option. UB has three residences and many private halls affiliated with the institute. These halls have space to accommodate around 2,000 students. These residences are specifically designed to cater to students' study requirements and are equipped with sports facilities.

Ranking

Overall, the University of Barcelona is ranked 1st in Spain in most of the 2021-2022 rankings. UB is considered one of the best institutions in Spain. Following are the global rankings of the university.

  • By QS World Ranking, the University of Barcelona is ranked 168.
  • According to Times Higher Education Ranking, the University of Barcelona is ranked 193.
  • U.S. News and World Report ranked the University of Barcelona at 87.

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University of Barcelona
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 585, 08007 Barcelona, Spain

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