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Overview<\/h2>\n

The University of Barcelona (Universitat de Barcelona, UB) is a major public research university in Barcelona, Spain, known for research-led teaching and strong international engagement. Founded in 1450, it remains one of the oldest universities in the country and a widely recognized name in European higher education.<\/p>\n

Today, UB serves a diverse student community with programs across the full academic spectrum\u2014from undergraduate degrees to doctoral studies\u2014supported by research groups, modern facilities, and a campus environment that\u2019s deeply connected to Barcelona\u2019s cultural and innovation ecosystem.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/td>\nUniversity of Barcelona (Universitat de Barcelona)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Established<\/td>\n1450<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/td>\nPublic Research University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/td>\nBarcelona, Catalonia, Spain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Main Campus<\/td>\nGran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 585, 08007 Barcelona<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student Population<\/td>\nOver 63,000 students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rector<\/td>\nDr. Joan Gu\u00e0rdia Olmos<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.ub.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n
EU Students<\/td>\nApprox. \u20ac1,000 \u2013 \u20ac2,000 per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Non-EU International Students<\/td>\nApprox. \u20ac2,500 \u2013 \u20ac4,000 per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scholarships<\/td>\nVarious scholarships and grants are available for international and domestic students (eligibility and amounts depend on the program and call). For planning, applicants often compare scholarship options across universities such as the University of Valencia<\/a> and Pompeu Fabra University<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

4. University of Barcelona Academic Programs<\/h2>\n

UB is organized around faculties that cover both foundational disciplines and specialist fields. Depending on your interests, you can explore options across the faculties below:<\/p>\n