History
The university was founded in March 1971 as the Universitat Politecnica de Barcelona through the merger of engineering and architecture schools founded during the 19th century
Education
On a map in which there are no barriers to knowledge, the University, through its internationalisation programme UPC Abroad, acts as a magnet for international students and has established itself as the Spanish university with the most international students on its master's and doctoral degrees. The UPC is also the European university with the most Erasmus Mundus programmes: 13 master's degrees and 7 doctoral programmes. Internationalization is one of the main vector on UPC: as a leading member of international networks of excellence,UPC maintains a privileged relationship with scientific and educational organizations allower the world, which promotes research collaboration and attraction of talent.
Research
UPC is renowned for its leadership in research and technological innovation projects, patenting and business creation, and strategic alliances with prestigious research centres and universities. UPC is a leader in many scientific output areas and has a long path of national and international industrial research. The knowledge that it generates drives strategic projects for society and business growth.The top Spanish university in the 2012QS World University ranking for Engineering and TechnologyThe capacity for research, problem solving and opening up routes to innovation of its researchers means that they have a key role to play in the current recovery of the knowledge-based economy.
Career
Developing and creating innovative ideas can also take place outside of your study programme. UPC offer all students great opportunities to start your own company or to participate in one of the university exciting students projectes. Every year UPC students take part in competitions and awards, enabling them to apply the knowledge they have acquired to real-life projects, learn new skills and interact with businesses.
Polytechnic University of Catalonia Scholarships
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10 Mar 2026
Master's Programs and Master of Arts Scholarships Competition
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Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
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1000 USD
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30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
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1500 USD
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15 May 2025
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15 Sep 2025
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1500 USD
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15 May 2025
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33600 EUR
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01 Jul 2025
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24 May 2025
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3000 USD
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30 Jun 2025
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1500 USD
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15 Sep 2025
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1000 USD
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01 Jun 2025
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25000 USD
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Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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5000 CAD
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31 Dec 2025
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5000 USD
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25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
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5000 EUR
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15 May 2025
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3000 USD
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30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
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1000 USD
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31 Oct 2025
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1000 USD
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09 Jul 2025
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1000 USD
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02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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10 Mar 2026
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1000 USD
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30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
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1500 USD
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15 May 2025
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15 Sep 2025
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1500 USD
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15 May 2025
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33600 EUR
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01 Jul 2025
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24 May 2025
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3000 USD
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30 Jun 2025
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1500 USD
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15 Sep 2025
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1000 USD
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01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
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25000 USD
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5000 CAD
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31 Dec 2025
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5000 USD
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25 Aug 2025
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5000 EUR
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15 May 2025
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3000 USD
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30 Jun 2025
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1000 USD
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31 Oct 2025
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1000 USD
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09 Jul 2025
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1000 USD
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02 Jul 2025
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10 Mar 2026
Master's Programs and Master of Arts Scholarships Competition
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Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
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1000 USD
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30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
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1500 USD
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15 May 2025
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15 Sep 2025
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1500 USD
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15 May 2025
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33600 EUR
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01 Jul 2025
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24 May 2025
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3000 USD
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30 Jun 2025
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1500 USD
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15 Sep 2025
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1000 USD
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01 Jun 2025
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25000 USD
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5000 CAD
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31 Dec 2025
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5000 USD
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25 Aug 2025
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5000 EUR
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15 May 2025
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3000 USD
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30 Jun 2025
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1000 USD
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31 Oct 2025
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1000 USD
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09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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10 Mar 2026
Master's Programs and Master of Arts Scholarships Competition
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Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
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1000 USD
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30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
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1500 USD
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15 May 2025
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15 Sep 2025
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1500 USD
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15 May 2025
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33600 EUR
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01 Jul 2025
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24 May 2025
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3000 USD
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30 Jun 2025
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1500 USD
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15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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1000 USD
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01 Jun 2025
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25000 USD
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5000 CAD
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31 Dec 2025
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5000 USD
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25 Aug 2025
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5000 EUR
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15 May 2025
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3000 USD
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30 Jun 2025
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1000 USD
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31 Oct 2025
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1000 USD
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09 Jul 2025
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1000 USD
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02 Jul 2025
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Women in Tech Scholarship
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10 Mar 2026
Master's Programs and Master of Arts Scholarships Competition
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Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
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1500 USD
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15 May 2025
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15 Sep 2025
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1500 USD
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15 May 2025
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33600 EUR
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01 Jul 2025
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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3000 USD
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30 Jun 2025
Moving Mates Scholarship
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1500 USD
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15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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1000 USD
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01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
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25000 USD
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5000 CAD
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31 Dec 2025
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5000 USD
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25 Aug 2025
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5000 EUR
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15 May 2025
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
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3000 USD
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30 Jun 2025
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1000 USD
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31 Oct 2025
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1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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Various benefits
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10 Mar 2026
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Anytime
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
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1500 USD
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15 May 2025
Study Abroad Scholarship Program - Diversity Scholarship
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15 Sep 2025
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1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2025
Study Abroad Merit-Based Scholarship
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33600 EUR
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01 Jul 2025
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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3000 USD
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30 Jun 2025
Moving Mates Scholarship
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1500 USD
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15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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1000 USD
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01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
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25000 USD
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5000 CAD
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31 Dec 2025
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5000 USD
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25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
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5000 EUR
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15 May 2025
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3000 USD
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30 Jun 2025
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1000 USD
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31 Oct 2025
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1000 USD
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09 Jul 2025
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1000 USD
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02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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10 Mar 2026
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Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
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1500 USD
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15 May 2025
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15 Sep 2025
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1500 USD
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15 May 2025
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33600 EUR
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01 Jul 2025
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24 May 2025
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3000 USD
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30 Jun 2025
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1500 USD
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15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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1000 USD
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01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
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25000 USD
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5000 CAD
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31 Dec 2025
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5000 USD
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25 Aug 2025
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5000 EUR
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15 May 2025
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3000 USD
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30 Jun 2025
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1000 USD
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31 Oct 2025
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1000 USD
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09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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1000 USD
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02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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Various benefits
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10 Mar 2026
Master's Programs and Master of Arts Scholarships Competition
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Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
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1500 USD
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15 May 2025
Study Abroad Scholarship Program - Diversity Scholarship
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Various benefits
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15 Sep 2025
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1500 USD
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15 May 2025
Study Abroad Merit-Based Scholarship
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33600 EUR
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01 Jul 2025
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Moving Mates Scholarship
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1500 USD
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15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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1000 USD
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01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
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25000 USD
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Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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5000 CAD
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31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
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5000 USD
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25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
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5000 EUR
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15 May 2025
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3000 USD
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30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
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1000 USD
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31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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Various benefits
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10 Mar 2026
Master's Programs and Master of Arts Scholarships Competition
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Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
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1500 USD
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15 May 2025
Study Abroad Scholarship Program - Diversity Scholarship
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Various benefits
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
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1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2025
Study Abroad Merit-Based Scholarship
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33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Moving Mates Scholarship
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1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
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Various benefits
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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25000 USD
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Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
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Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2025
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
10 Mar 2026
Master's Programs and Master of Arts Scholarships Competition
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
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1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2025
Study Abroad Scholarship Program - Diversity Scholarship
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Various benefits
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Scholarships for university studies and other higher studies
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2025
Study Abroad Merit-Based Scholarship
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Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Moving Mates Scholarship
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1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
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Various benefits
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Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
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5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
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5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2025
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
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3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
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1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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1000 USD
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09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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1000 USD
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02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
371 -17
2024
354 -11
2023
343
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2025
601
2024
601 200
2023
801
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2024
801 -100
2023
701
2022
701
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2025
-
2024
450 -65
2023
385
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Student services
The Office provides information and assessment on the city, accommodation, Catalan and Spanish language courses, health insurance, scholarships, the Orientation Week and the various procedures that you will have to follow to legalize your stay in Spain.The Office also:
- Provides information on scholarships and programs available to UPC students who want to go on an international exchange.
- Coordinates the General Call for Outgoing Student Mobility Programs of UPC (Erasmus, etc.).
- Makes the corresponding payments of the grants and scholarships for the exchange programs.
Housing services
The universities of Barcelona have an agreement with Resa Housing, an organisation specialised in youth accommodation.Students are advised to contact Resa Housing (www.bcn-housing-students.com) well in advance of their moving to Barcelona, in order to determine the most suitable type of accommodation.
Library services
The library located opposite the main building of the EPSEVG has books, documentation resources and services for study, teaching and research purposes. Free access to all the material is available except for those documents such as final theses and the antique collection located in the library depository.
ICT services
There is wifi access throughout the campus. On registration students are given a user name and password which enables them to use the network. 5 classroom are available where this free access can be used. An IT help desk is also available to help you with any problems of a technical nature.
Medical services
If you are a citizen from the European Union covered by public healthcare,you must apply for the European healthcare card in your home country.
Campus life
There are many things that make Barcelona a very attractive city to study and live in: its historical and architectural heritage, its culture, its cosmopolitan nature and its privileged location by the Mediterranean Sea.Most UPC schools, departments and facilities are located in Barcelona, but there are some others in nearby cities, although they are all easy to get to on Barcelonas public transport network.
Sports facilities
The Sports Service of the UPC, makes available to the university community, a series of installations, both local and external, to facilitate participation and competition in different sports. With friends and colleagues can practice in the UPC Sports: soccer, basketball, volleyball, handball, table tennis or badminton.
Student clubs
Throughout the duration of their studies, the School forms special bonds with its students that go beyond a strictly academic and administrative relationship. The FOOT has close ties with some of the most important of these organisations:
- Catalan Association of Opticians and Optometrists (COOOC)(open in new window)
- Spanish Association of Opticians and Optometrists (CNOO)(open in new window)
- Catalan Association of Optometry and Vision Therapy (ACOTV)(open in new window)
- Catalan Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ACCDV)(open in new window)
Accreditation
Their quality is guaranteed internationally, by the Catalan University Quality Assurance Agency, a member of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA), before being approved by the Spanish government.