Pompeu Fabra University

Pompeu Fabra University

As a public university, UPF fulfils its commitment to tackling the major challenges of the 21stcentury by creating, transmitting and transferring new multi disciplinary knowledget o guide the implementation of discerning policies and inspiring leadership.

The University carries out this activity in eight disciplines spread across three campuses in Barcelona:

• Health and life sciences
• Political and social sciences
• Communication
• Law
• Economics and business
• Engineering and information and communication technologies
• Humanities
• Translation and language sciences

Facts and figures (2019-2020 academic year):

• Undergraduate studies: 10,336students in27programmes
• Official master’s studies: 1,229students in35programmes
• UPF master’s studies: 455students in23programmes
• Doctoral studies: 1,115students in9programmes
• Full-time equivalent teaching and research staff: 1,087 (permanent teaching staff:314)
• Administrative and service staff: 701
• 2020 Budget: €150.3 M

UPF’s education model (EDvolution) prepares students to thrive in a global, changing and highly competitive job market.

Competency-based training (communication skills, digital literacy, autonomy, etc.), student support and tutoring, the use of new learning methodologies and a cross-disciplinary approach to programmes and degrees are part of a model that aims to shape cultured and insightful people, good professionals and committed citizens.