Founded in 1971, Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña (Polytechnic University of Catalonia) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Barcelona (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Catalonia. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Terrassa, Castelldefels, Vilanova i la Geltrú, Manresa, Sant Cugat del Valles. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña (UPC) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Spanish higher education institution. Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña (UPC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 49 years old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UPC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
