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Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña

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University Overview

Founded in 1971, the Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña (Polytechnic University of Catalonia) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Barcelona (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Catalonia. This institution also has branch campuses in Terrassa, Castelldefels, Vilanova i la Geltrú, Manresa and Sant Cugat del Valles. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña (UPC) is a large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña (UPC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 52-year-old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UPC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

Name:Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña
Acronym:UPC
Founded:1971
Colours:Blue
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University Location

Address:Edifici R. Campus Nord, Carrer Jordi Girona, 31 Barcelona 08034 Catalonia Spain
Tel:+34 934016200
Fax: +34 934016210
Other locations:Terrassa, Castelldefels, Vilanova i la GeltrĂş, Manresa and Sant Cugat del Valles

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Universidades, España

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

26/03/1971


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER)
  • Centro Interuniversitario de Desarrollo (CINDA)
  • Consortium Linking Universities of Science and Technology for Education and Research (CLUSTER)
  • European University Association (EUA)