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Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech (UPC)
C. Jordi Girona 31, Barcelona, ES, Barcelona Spain
# =371QS World University Rankings
64Undergraduate programs
132Postgraduate programs
4,150 EURTuition Fee/year
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About Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech (UPC)
The Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech is a public institution of Higher Education and Research, specialised in the areas of Architecture, Engineering, Applied Sciences and Technology.
The UPC offers 66 bachelor’s degrees, 81 master’s programmes (34 of them fully in English) and 45 PhD programmes, which fully adhere to the principles of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) in some of the fastest-growing areas in the world of science, technology and industry. We moreover offer lifelong learning in the form of master's degree and other courses tailored to professional development needs.
AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE
This offer is completed by international mobility and double degree programmes.
- 56 International double degree with 34 universities
- 716 Higher education institutions with student exchange agreements
- 2,623 students on international mobility programmes (1,306 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 the Spanish university with the highest number of international doctoral and master’s degree students, and it is also the European university with the highest number of Erasmus Mundus master’s degree programmes.
Every year, more than 6,000 bachelor’s and master’s students and more than 500 doctoral students graduate. UPC has a graduate employment rate of 93%. The 76% find a job in under three months.
In the 2021 edition of QS World University ranking by Subject, the UPC is ranked 20th in the world in Architecture and 29th in Civil and Structural Engineering. It is also among the world’s top 50 universities in Telecommunications, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and among the world's top 100 universities in the field of Engineering and Technology and in the subjects of Computer Science, and Mechanical, Aeronautical and Industrial Engineering. It is the first Spanish University in Engineering and Technology and in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Telecommunications, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Computer Science.
The research carried out at the UPC marks the meeting point between scientific inquiry, innovation and technological development. The UPC works to promote a culture of research, innovation and entrepreneurship and establish knowledge networks with researchers and research groups around the world.
About Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech (UPC)
The Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech is a public institution of Higher Education and Research, specialised in the areas of Architecture, Engineering, Applied Sciences and Technology.
The UPC offers 66 bachelor’s degrees, 81 master’s programmes (34 of them fully in English) and 45 PhD programmes, which fully adhere to the principles of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) in some of the fastest-growing areas in the world of science, technology and industry. We moreover offer lifelong learning in the form of master's degree and other courses tailored to professional development needs.
AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE
This offer is completed by international mobility and double degree programmes.
- 56 International double degree with 34 universities
- 716 Higher education institutions with student exchange agreements
- 2,623 students on international mobility programmes (1,306 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 the Spanish university with the highest number of international doctoral and master’s degree students, and it is also the European university with the highest number of Erasmus Mundus master’s degree programmes.
Every year, more than 6,000 bachelor’s and master’s students and more than 500 doctoral students graduate. UPC has a graduate employment rate of 93%. The 76% find a job in under three months.
In the 2021 edition of QS World University ranking by Subject, the UPC is ranked 20th in the world in Architecture and 29th in Civil and Structural Engineering. It is also among the world’s top 50 universities in Telecommunications, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and among the world's top 100 universities in the field of Engineering and Technology and in the subjects of Computer Science, and Mechanical, Aeronautical and Industrial Engineering. It is the first Spanish University in Engineering and Technology and in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Telecommunications, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Computer Science.
The research carried out at the UPC marks the meeting point between scientific inquiry, innovation and technological development. The UPC works to promote a culture of research, innovation and entrepreneurship and establish knowledge networks with researchers and research groups around the world.
Available programs
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Master PG
PHD
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech is a public institution of Higher Education and Research.
UPC offers 66 bachelor’s degrees (some 100% taught in English) in the knowledge areas:
Aerospace Engineering
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Applied Sciences: Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Optics and Photonics
Architecture and Urban Planning
Civil, Environmental and Geological Engineering
Computer Science
Engineering for Industry: Energy, Biomedical, Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Naval, Maritime and Nautical Engineering
Telecommunications and Electronic Systems Engineering
All of them are official Spanish degrees that allows the access to master's and doctoral programmes .
30,275 students are trained to become professionals in engineering, architecture, sciences and technology who have the knowledge, abilities and skill to take on new challenges in keeping with technological efficiency and sustainability criteria.
Student’s participation and leadership in research projects and work placements foster their relations with the world of work and bolster their autonomy and initiative. The University is therefore a space for knowledge that stimulates learning and personal growth with a dynamic, motivating teaching model.
In the 2021 edition of QS World University ranking by Subject, the UPC is ranked 20th in the world in Architecture and 29th in Civil and Structural Engineering. It is also among the world’s top 50 universities in Telecommunications, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and among the world's top 100 universities in the field of Engineering and Technology and in the subjects of Computer Science, and Mechanical, Aeronautical and Industrial Engineering. It is the first Spanish University in Engineering and Technology and in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Telecommunications, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Computer Science.Arts and Humanities (5)
Bachelor's degree in Architectural Technology and Building Construction
Bachelor's degree in Architecture Studies
Bachelor's degree in Architecture Studies
Bachelor's degree in Design, Animation and Digital Art
Engineering and Technology (5)
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Systems Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Systems Engineering and Telecommunications Sytems Engineering or Network Engineering (double degree)
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Technology Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Vehicle Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Agronomic Science Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Artificial Intelligence
Bachelor's degree in Audiovisual Systems
Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics (interuniversity UPF-UPC-UB degree)
Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Biosystems Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Technologies (taught in English)
Bachelor's degree in Data Science and Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering and Telecommunications
Bachelor's degree in Energy Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics
Bachelor's degree in Enviromental Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Food Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Geoinformation and Geomatics Engineering
Bachelor's degree in ICT Systems Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design and Product Development
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design and Product Development
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Electronics and Automatic Control Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Electronics and Automatic Control Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Electronics and Automatic Control Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Electronics and Automatic Control Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technologies and Economic Analysis (interuniversity UPC-UPF degree)
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Informatics Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Informatics Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Marine Technologies
Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Mineral Resource Engineering and Mineral Recycling
Bachelor's degree in Nautical Science and Maritime Transport
Bachelor's degree in Naval Systems and Technology Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Systems
Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Technologies and Services Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Telematics Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Textile Technology and Design
Bachelor's degree in Video Game Design and Development
Bachelor's degree in Video Game Design and Development (English taught)
Life Sciences and Medicine (5)
Bachelor's degree in Optics and Optometry
Natural Sciences (5)
Bachelor's degree in Culinary and Gastronomic Sciences (interuniversity UB-UPC degree)
Bachelor's degree in Economics-Statistics (interuniversity UB-UPC double degree)
Bachelor's degree in Marine Sciences and Technologies
Bachelor's degree in Mathematics
Social Sciences and Management (5)
Bachelor's degree in Multimedia Studies
Bachelor's degree in Statistics (interuniversity UB-UPC degree)
The Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech (UPC) is a public institution dedicated to higher education and research, specialised in the areas of Architecture, Engineering, Science and Technology offers 81 master’s degrees , 34 of them taught fully in English.
UPC is the Spanish university with the highest number of international university students. Last year, the 55% doctoral students were international (79% of them non EU).
As a leading member of international networks of excellence, the UPC has a relationship with global organisations. As a result, it’s at an advantage when it comes to attracting international talent.
Its offers 45 doctoral programmes in five research areas:
Architecture, Urbanism and ConstructionCivil Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Information and Communications Technologies Engineering
Sciences
UPC also participate in Erasmus Mundus programme . This programmes shared between at least three European universities that have the support of the European Union. Erasmus Mundus are part of a cooperation and mobility programme for European higher education that aims to improve its quality and promote dialogue and understanding between people and cultures by means of cooperation with third countries.In the 2021 edition of QS World University ranking by Subject, the UPC is ranked 20th in the world in Architecture and 29th in Civil and Structural Engineering. It is also among the world’s top 50 universities in Telecommunications, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and among the world's top 100 universities in the field of Engineering and Technology and in the subjects of Computer Science, and Mechanical, Aeronautical and Industrial Engineering. It is the first Spanish University in Engineering and Technology and in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Telecommunications, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Computer Science.
Arts and Humanities (6)
Master's degree in Advanced Building Construction
Master's degree in Advanced Studies in Architecture-Barcelona (MBArch)
Master's degree in Advanced Studies in Design-Barcelona (MBDesign)
Master's degree in Architecture
Master's degree in Architecture
Master's degree in Building Construction Management
Master's degree in Diagnosis and Intervention Techniques in Building Construction
Master's degree in Landscape Architecture-Barcelona (MBLandArch)
Engineering and Technology (6)
Doctoral program in Computing
Doctoral program in Geotechnical Engineering
Engineering, Science and Technology Education
Erasmus Mundus Master in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering (AMASE)
Erasmus Mundus Master in Big Data Management and Analytics (BDMA)
Erasmus Mundus master's degree in Decentralised Smart Energy Systems (DENSYS)
Erasmus Mundus master's degree in Hydroinformatics and Water Management (EuroAquae)
Erasmus Mundus master's degree in Photonics Engineering, Nanophotonics and Biophotonics (Europhotonics)
Master's degree in Advanced Telecommunication Technologies
Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering
Master's degree in Aerospace Science and Technology (MAST)
Master's degree in Agricultural Engineering (UdL-UPC-URV-UdG)
Master's degree in Applications and Technologies for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)
Master's degree in Applied Telecommunications and Engineering Management (MASTEAM)
Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence
Master's degree in Automatic Control and Robotics
Master's degree in Automatic Systems and Industrial Electronics Engineering
Master's degree in Automatic Systems and Industrial Electronics Engineering
Master's degree in Automotive Engineering
Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering
Master's degree in Chemical Engineering
Master's degree in Civil Engineering
Master's degree in Computer Vision
Master's degree in Cybersecurity
Master's degree in Data Science
Master's degree in Electric Power Systems and Drives
Master's degree in Electronic Engineering (MEE)
Master's degree in Energy Engineering
Master's degree in Engineering Physics
Master's degree in Environmental Engineering
Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering
Master's degree in Industrial Engineering
Master's degree in Industrial Engineering
Master's degree in Informatics Engineering
Master's degree in Innovation and Research in Informatics (MIRI)
Master's degree in Interdisciplinary and Innovative Engineering
Master's degree in Management Engineering
Master's degree in Management Engineering
Master's degree in Mining Engineering
Master's degree in Natural Resources Engineering
Master's degree in Nautical Science and Maritime Transport Management
Master's degree in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
Master's degree in Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation
Master's degree in Nuclear Engineering
Master's degree in Numerical Methods in Engineering
Master's degree in Paper and Graphics Technology
Master's degree in Photonics
Master's degree in Quantum Science and Technology
Master's degree in Research in Mechanical Engineering
Master's degree in Space and Aeronautical Engineering
Master's degree in Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions (SAHC)
Master's degree in Structural and Construction Engineering
Master's degree in Technology and Engineering Management
Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering (MET)
Master's degree in Textile Design and Technology
Master's degree in Thermal Engineering
Master's degree in Urban Mobility
Master's degree in the Management and Operation of Marine Energy Facilities
Nautical and Marine Engineering and Naval Radio-Electronics
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Erasmus Mundus master's degree in Bio and Pharmaceutical Materials Science (BIOPHAM)
Master's degree in Occupational Health and Safety
Master's degree in Optometry and Vision Sciences
Natural Sciences (6)
Erasmus Mundus master's degree in Flood Risk Management
Master's degree in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering
Master's degree in Advanced Mathematics and Mathematical Engineering (MAMME)
Master's degree in Aquaculture
Master's degree in Atomistic and Multiscale Computational Modelling in Physics, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Master's degree in Enabling Technologies for the Food and Bioprocessing Industry (KET4FOOD+BIO)
Master's degree in Oceanography and Marine Management
Master's degree in Pure and Applied Logic
Master's degree in Sustainability Science and Technology
Master's degree in Sustainable Intervention in the Built Environment (MISMeC)
Others (6)
Doctoral program in ERASMUS MUNDUS IN ENVIRONOMICAL PATHWAYS FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SERVICES (SELECT+)
Doctoral program in ERASMUS MUNDUS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE (IT4BI – DC)
Master's degree in Electronic Engineering (MEE)
Master's degree in Natural Resources Engineering
Master's degree in Secondary and Upper Secondary Education, Vocational Training and Foreign Language Teaching
Master's degree in Secondary and Upper Secondary Education, Vocational Training and Foreign Language Teaching (Mathematics specialisation)
Master's degree in Women's, Gender and Citizenship Studies
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Master's degree in Secondary and Upper Secondary Education, Vocational Training and Foreign Language Teaching
Master's degree in Secondary and Upper Secondary Education, Vocational Training and Foreign Language Teaching (Mathematics specialisation)
Master's degree in Statistics and Operations Research
Master's degree in Women's, Gender and Citizenship Studies
Arts and Humanities (6)
Doctoral program in Architectural, Building Construction and Urbanism Technology
Doctoral program in Architectural, Civil and Urban Heritage and Refurbishment of Existing Buildings
Doctoral program in Architecture, Energy and Environment
Doctoral program in Theory and History of Architecture
Doctoral program in Urban and Architectural Management and Valuation
Doctoral program in Urbanism
Doctoral programme in Architectural Design
Business and Management (6)
Doctoral program in Business Administration and Management
Doctoral program in Supply Chain and Operations Management
Engineering and Technology (6)
Doctoral program in Aerospace Science and Technology
Doctoral program in Artificial Intelligence
Doctoral program in Automatic Control, Robotics and Vision
Doctoral program in Biomedical Engineering
Doctoral program in Chemical Process Engineering
Doctoral program in Civil Engineering
Doctoral program in Computational and Applied Physics
Doctoral program in Computer Architecture
Doctoral program in Construction Engineering
Doctoral program in Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics
Doctoral program in Electric Energy Systems
Doctoral program in Electrical Engineering
Doctoral program in Electronic Engineering
Doctoral program in Environmental Engineering
Doctoral program in Materials Science and Engineering
Doctoral program in Mechanical Engineering, Fluids and Aeronautics
Doctoral program in Network Engineering
Doctoral program in Nuclear and Ionizing Radiations Engineering
Doctoral program in Optical Engineering
Doctoral program in Polymers and Biopolymers
Doctoral program in Signal Theory and Communications
Doctoral program in Structural Analysis
Doctoral program in Textile and Paper Engineering
Doctoral program in Thermal Engineering
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Doctoral program in Agri-food Technology and Biotechnology
Doctoral program in Bioinformatics
Natural Sciences (6)
Doctoral program in Applied Mathematics
Doctoral program in Marine Sciences
Doctoral program in Natural Resources and Environment
Doctoral program in Photonics
Doctoral program in Sustainability
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Doctoral program in Statistics and Operations Research
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Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech (UPC) is one of the top public universities in Barcelona, Spain. It is ranked #=371 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
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