Technical University of Catalonia: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #330 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #128 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #7 of 75 | In Spain |
| #2 of 6 | In Barcelona |
| #13 of 1,417 | For Architecture |
| Top100 | For 26 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 29,812
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.upc.edu
- Languages
- Catalan;Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 51%*
* The Technical University of Catalonia is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (batxiller) or recognised foreign equivalent and pre-university examination (madurez). Entrance examination for students over 25 |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to July (September - February; February-July) |
| Enrollment | 29,812 |
Research profile
Technical University of Catalonia is a world-class research university with 82,563 scientific papers published and 1,860,127 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Materials Science, and Mathematics.
Technical University of Catalonia majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 335 | 973 |
| 1994 | 364 | 1318 |
| 1995 | 430 | 1891 |
| 1996 | 542 | 2351 |
| 1997 | 601 | 3185 |
| 1998 | 664 | 3652 |
| 1999 | 795 | 4440 |
| 2000 | 799 | 5103 |
| 2001 | 877 | 6152 |
| 2002 | 1927 | 11157 |
| 2003 | 1618 | 11297 |
| 2004 | 1683 | 13443 |
| 2005 | 2004 | 17473 |
| 2006 | 2278 | 20783 |
| 2007 | 2460 | 25209 |
| 2008 | 2682 | 30945 |
| 2009 | 3123 | 35520 |
| 2010 | 3085 | 40715 |
| 2011 | 3346 | 48794 |
| 2012 | 3481 | 57179 |
| 2013 | 3427 | 64510 |
| 2014 | 3873 | 74868 |
| 2015 | 3719 | 78276 |
| 2016 | 3546 | 86547 |
| 2017 | 3650 | 93940 |
| 2018 | 3669 | 105159 |
| 2019 | 3897 | 119346 |
| 2020 | 4156 | 138999 |
| 2021 | 4459 | 163135 |
| 2022 | 4129 | 155371 |
| 2023 | 4415 | 162953 |
| 2024 | 3438 | 154061 |
| 2025 | 2182 | 133207 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Technical University of Catalonia gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | €2,500 |
| Master's Degree | €3,000 |
| PhD Program | €3,500 |
The currency used is Euro (€).
The Technical University of Catalonia has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Technical University of Catalonia.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Título de Graduado | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Aquaculture, Architecture, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Design, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Food Technology, Geological Engineering, Graphic Design, Horticulture, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Leather Techniques, Management, Marine Engineering, Marine Transport, Marketing, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Mining Engineering, Multimedia, Nautical Science, Naval Architecture, Optical Technology, Optics, Optometry, Software Engineering, Sports, Statistics, Surveying and Mapping, Systems Analysis, Telecommunications Engineering, Transport Engineering, Urban Studies |
|---|---|
| Máster Universitario | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Aquaculture, Architecture, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Design, Education, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Gender Studies, Human Resources, Industrial Engineering, Management, Marine Engineering, Mathematics, Natural Resources, Naval Architecture, Occupational Therapy, Secondary Education, Teacher Training, Telecommunications Engineering, Welfare and Protective Services, Women's Studies |
| Doctor | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Food Science, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics |
Technical University of Catalonia alumni
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Antoni Gaudí
- Enrolled in the Technical University of Catalonia
- Studied in 1872-1876
- Occupations
- designerarchitectdrafter
- Biography
-
Antoni Gaudí i Cornet was a Catalan architect and designer from Spain, widely known as the greatest exponent of Catalan Modernisme. Gaudí's works have a sui generis style, with most located in Barcelona, including his main work, the Sagrada Família church.
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Ricardo Bofill
- Enrolled in the Technical University of Catalonia
- Studied in 1957
- Occupations
- furniture designerfilm directorwriterarchitecturban planner
- Biography
-
Ricardo Bofill Leví was a Spanish architect from Barcelona. He founded the Taller de Arquitectura in 1963 and developed it into a leading international architectural and urban design practice. According to architectural historian Andrew Ayers, his creations rank "among the most impressive buildings of the 20th century."
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Albert Espinosa
- Occupations
- film directorjournalistactorwriterengineer
- Biography
-
Albert Espinosa i Puig, educated as an industrial engineer, is a Spanish screenwriter, playwright, writer, actor and director of cinema. He also works as a newspaper columnist at El Periódico de Catalunya.
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Matthias Maurer
- Occupations
- materials scientistscientistastronaut
- Biography
-
Matthias Josef Maurer is a German ESA astronaut and materials scientist, who was selected in 2015 to take part in space training.
Technical University of Catalonia faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Computer Science | Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Processing, Software Engineering |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Mathematics and Statistics | Mathematics, Statistics |
| Faculty : Nautical Studies | Marine Engineering, Marine Transport, Nautical Science |
| Faculty : Optics and Optometry | Optical Technology, Optics, Optometry |
| School : Agricultural Engineering | Agricultural Engineering, Aquaculture, Bioengineering, Environmental Engineering, Food Technology, Landscape Architecture, Plant and Crop Protection |
| School : Architecture | Architecture, Design, Landscape Architecture, Urban Studies |
| School : Architecture | Architecture, Urban Studies |
| School : Building Construction | Building Technologies, Construction Engineering, Surveying and Mapping |
| School : Business | Business Administration |
| School : Business | Business Administration, Management |
| School : Civil Engineering | Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Road Engineering, Transport Engineering |
| School : Engineering | Electrical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| School : Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Systems Analysis |
| School : Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering |
| School : Industrial Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Technology |
| School : Mathematics and Statistics | Mathematics, Statistics |
| School : Telecommunications and Aerospace Engineering | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| School : Telecommunications Engineering | Electronic Engineering, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | UPC Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | Ministry of Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | Calle Jordi Girona, 31 Barcelona, 08034 Spain |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,732,000 |