Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech (UPC)

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech (UPC) is a public polytechnic research university founded in 1971, headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. It is the leading technical university in Spain and one of the best in Europe, specializing in engineering, architecture, sciences and technology. UPC operates across multiple campuses in Catalonia including Barcelona, Castelldefels, Terrassa, Manresa, Sant Cugat del Vallès, and Vilanova i la Geltrú. The university offers approximately 100 master's programs (50 taught in English), 13 Erasmus Mundus programs, and doctoral studies through its Doctoral School. Over 50% of master's and doctoral students are international. 94% of master's graduates are employed within 3 years and 93% find work within 6 months. UPC is accredited by AQU (Agència per a la Qualitat del Sistema Universitari de Catalunya) and is a founding member of the Unite! European Universities alliance. Fees for EU students range from approximately EUR 1,500 to EUR 2,900 per program; non-EU students pay EUR 3,200 to EUR 6,100.