The Polytechnic University of Catalonia

The Polythecnic University of Catalonia (UPC) is a public institution at the service of the society whose objective is to offer a general education in technical, artistic and humanistic subjects. UPC aims to offer a high standard in teaching, responding to changes in the professions and adopting a multidirectional approach. It also maintains a high level of excellence in research and a high quality of life on the Campus.

The UPC was created in 1971 to teach and do research on science and engineering. It is located in Catalonia. The UPC has, at present, 38 Departments, 9 Schools and Faculties, 7 Technical Colleges, 6 Associate Schools and 6 Research Institutes.

The centers maintain curricula for undergraduate studies, the Schools and Faculties leading to 10 semester degree and the remaining leading to 6 semester diploma. The courses are focussed on eight areas: Architecture, Sciences, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Sciences, Telecommunications, Nautical Studies and Photography. In these areas the UPC offers 13 degrees and 30 diplomas.

The UPC offers 52 graduate programs on seven areas: Architecture, Mathematics and Physics, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications, Computer Sciences and Business. The graduate programs are conducted by the Departments, and they are closely related to their respective research lines.

The centers of the UPC are spread all over Barcelona area. In the academic year 95-96, the UPC had 36985 non-graduate students, 1246 graduate students, 2173 teaching staff and 1055 administrative / service staff.

The address of the UPC is:

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya

Av. Dr. Gregorio Marañón, 42

08028 Barcelona (Spain)

Phone: (+34 3) 401 62 00

Fax: (+34 3) 401 62 10