Look beyond the university name
The University of Barcelona, formerly also known as Central University of Barcelona is a public research university located in the city of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was established in 1450. With 76,000 students, it is one of the biggest universities in Spain and has also been ranked 1st in the country in most of the 2025 rankings.
| Location | Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain |
| Founded | 1450 |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 212,869 |
| Total citations | 18,871,031 |
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What can you study at Universitat de Barcelona?
Universitat de Barcelona offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions, Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies, Schizophrenia research and treatment, Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research, Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at Universitat de Barcelona
According to OpenAlex, Universitat de Barcelona has 212,869 indexed research works with 18,871,031 total citations.
Most-cited affiliated researchers
- Jordi Bruix — 32,963 citations
- Julio Rozas — 30,901 citations
- Pablo Librado — 24,702 citations
- Josep Maria Llovet — 19,934 citations
- Elı́as Campo — 18,259 citations
Source: OpenAlex (most-cited affiliated authors)
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Who leads Universitat de Barcelona?
Leadership details are on the official website.
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Campus & student life
Universitat de Barcelona is located in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact Universitat de Barcelona
Official website: https://web.ub.edu ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Universitat de Barcelona founded?
Universitat de Barcelona was founded in 1450.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the ?
See the leadership section.