You're finishing high school and it's time to decide which university you want to go to, but you're not sure what to base your decision on:
Which one is better for the career I want to study?
Why is one university better than another?
Millions of questions arise and the answers aren't clear, the only thing you're sure of is that choosing a good university is key to your future; without a good foundation it's difficult to build something solid, right?
In the following article, we share a ranking of the best public universities in Catalonia and those most frequently chosen by our students. Remember that you can always ask us for advice and help preparing for entrance exams by contacting us here.
University of Barcelona (UB)
The University of Barcelona is a leader in both its academic offerings and research , thanks to its commitment to innovation and educational quality. This leadership has been recognized in major international rankings . It is a highly regarded university in Catalonia.
This university is one of the most emblematic for health sciences degrees . It has three campuses: the August Pi i Sunyer Clinical Campus, the Bellvitge Health Sciences Campus, and the Sant Joan de Déu Campus. Studies are taught in three university hospitals: the Hospital Clínic, the Hospital de Bellvitge, and the Sant Joan de Déu Children's Hospital; in addition to ten associated hospitals (located in Barcelona), a mental health center with the necessary infrastructure for teaching and research, and 22 primary care centers.
In addition, it has a wide range of high-level master's degrees, postgraduate courses and doctorates .
What are the most popular degrees at the University of Barcelona?
- Reproductive
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Business Administration and Management (ADE)
- Psychology
- Engineering
Pompeu Fabra University (UPF)
Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) is a Spanish public university located in Barcelona, Catalonia, the same city as the University of Barcelona. Pompeu Fabra University is guided by the principles of freedom, democracy, justice, equality, and pluralism. It is a highly sought-after university for students pursuing degrees in the exact sciences internationally.
What are the most popular degrees at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF)?
- Political and Administration Sciences
- Economist
- Finance and Accounting (at UPF it corresponds to the degree in Business Sciences-Management)
- Labor Relations
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Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC)
The Polytechnic University of Catalonia, also known as BarcelonaTech, was founded in 1971 as the Polytechnic University of Barcelona and changed its name to UPC in 1984. It is a public university belonging to the Government of Catalonia. Over the last 20 years, UPC has positioned itself as the university with the most high-paying degrees in the market , offering 17 specializations.
What are the most popular degrees at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia?
- Economics and International Business
- Economy and Finance
- Information Systems Engineering
- Systems engineer
- Software engineering
- Administration and Marketing
Are you interested in any of these universities? Which one would you choose to study at now? Remember that to study at any of them, you must achieve the required cut-off score for your chosen degree program in the university entrance exams. Also, if you are an international student, you must have your secondary education fully validated.
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At Guiu Academy , with over 130 years of experience, we will guide you through this process and answer all your questions . We will support and prepare you so you can gain admission to the public university of your choice. There are many options (more than 53 public universities in Spain alone), but there is only one future.
