The best universities in Barcelona

Did you know that Barcelona is home to some of the best universities in Spain? Barcelona's universities are usually at the top of important rankings, both nationally and internationally.

If you are thinking of coming to study in Barcelona, this will be a powerful reason to choose this city to develop your university career.

Which are the best universities in Barcelona? Below, we tell you the characteristics of each university, so that you know which one is best suited to your needs.

 

Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB)

 

This is a very recognized and prestigious university at the city.

The good thing about this university not being right in the centre of Barcelona is that it has a very extensive university complex, with lots of green areas and everything you could imagine or see in those American films, like a big summer swimming pool or a veterinary hospital.

But what we think is more important is that the education is at the level of the facilities, that is why it is in the first position of the ranking of the best universities of Barcelona and Spain, but also it stands out in the first positions in European rankings.

You can take a walk through it, through the virtual tour of its website.

 

Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC)

 

If you are thinking of studying architecture or engineering, Barcelona has a university for you. The UPC ranked second in the ranking of the best universities in Spain in 2018 and not only stands out nationally, but also appears in the top positions of European rankings.

And if architecture or engineering is not your thing, this university also stands out as one of the best universities to study design in Barcelona. It will be the perfect place to develop your creativity and demonstrate your art.

Not all of its campuses are in the city centre, so you won't be able to walk from your student residence in Barcelona but getting around by public transport in Barcelona is a breeze. 

 

Pompeu Fabra University (UPF)

 

The handicap of young students like you is that you are used to being asked for years of experience for everything. However, the Pompeu Fabra University is a clear example that you don't need experience to do things very well and stand out.

This young university, less than thirty years old, is one of the top universities in Barcelona and each year it climbs up the Spanish rankings. But that's not all, it is among the top 200 in the world ranking.

The university has three strategically located campuses in Barcelona:

The “Campus del Mar”, next to the beach so you can take advantage of the wonderful summer days.

The “Campus de la Ciutadella” to walk between classes in this green park in the heart of the city.

The “Poblenou Campus”, with the Glorias shopping centre right next door.

Be sure to visit their official website.

 

University of Barcelona (UB)

 

If the Pompeu Fabra is a young university, the UB founded in 1450 is the oldest in Barcelona. It is located in historical buildings but has been completely renovated and modernised.

The numerous campuses of this university are spread throughout the city, some even in the centre, like the Humanities Campus in the “Plaza de la Universidad”.

The level of its education places it in the top positions in different rankings in Spain. In fact, if you're into medicine, the UB is the most recognized in the country for studying medicine. Not only that, but it is also the best university in Barcelona to study nursing.

 

If you have already chosen a university and are looking for accommodation, you will find the perfect place to feel at home in our university residence in Barcelona