Why Catalonia?

Why Catalonia

An opportunity to spend time in a Mediterranean country at the cutting edge of thought, science, technology and art, the excellence of the country's higher education institutions, academic training in an international environment, the acceptability of the degrees offered in a global professional market... These are just some of the reasons for studying in Catalonia!

The variety of courses available

You can choose from a wide range of official degrees (bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees) in five branches of knowledge: Arts and Humanities, Sciences, Health Sciences, Social and Legal Sciences, Engineering and Architecture.

Support for students

All the universities are committed to student-centred education and an approach to teaching that favours the development of their skills.

Support services and facilities

Libraries, language services, sports facilities, job banks, etc.

The international approach of the universities

The universities have specific programmes to promote student stays in other countries, and to attract university students from all over the world to Catalonia.

High quality standards

Quality teaching that is nourished by the excellent university research system in Catalonia.

Commitment to innovation

The universities are committed to pedagogical renovation and the constant improvement of educational processes.

Still not sure?

If you are still not sure, take a look at the stories of some of our students and a few facts about the Catalan university system:

There are nearly 290.000 students at Catalan universities.
More than 30.000 international students from over 170 countries.
About 400 degree programs, including bachelor's and master's degrees, taught entirely in English.
12 universities: 7 public, 5 private, and 1 of these is an online university.
Renowned business schools, two of which are ranked among the top 15 in the world.
Catalan universities appear in the global top 100 in all subject-specific rankings: Arts and Humanities; Social Sciences and Business Studies; Life Sciences and Medicine; Natural Sciences; Engineering and Technology.

You're sure to find what you're looking for!