UPC is the largest technical university in Catalonia. UPC's goals are based on internationalization since it is Spain's largest technical universities with the most international students. UPC collaborates with several top-rated European universities. The university was founded in 1971, has about 38,000 students enrolled. Campus at several places in Barcelona.
University in brief
Language of instruction: Spanish, Catalan and English Academic calendar: September - January, Febuary - June Credit system: ECTS Website:www.upc.edu Youtube:
UPC Note: Some courses are tought in Catalan.
Exchange opportunities
Number of spots: Each school at KTH have a number of spots Grade requirements: None
Programme specific information
If your programme is not listed below, contact the international coordinator at your school.
School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health (CBH)
Agreement: Specific CBH - 4 semester places per academic year in Chemistry and MedTech
Spanish and Catalan are the languages of instruction at ETSAB Architecture Degree classes. A limited number of courses are given in English: some elective subjects and also specific groups of many Design Studios.
ETSAB strongly recommend having at least a B1 level of Spanish before arrival. Incoming students are not required to submit a proof of Spanish or Catalan language skills.
This University offer courses that are relevant for your programme.
With this University we have an exchange agreement with Escola Tècnica Superior d'Enginyers de Camins, Canals i Ports de Barcelona (ETSECCPB).
This University offer courses that are relevant for your programme.
With this University we have an exchange agreement with Escola Tècnica Superior d'Enginyers de Camins, Canals i Ports de Barcelona (ETSECCPB).
We have an exchange agreement with Barcelona School of Building Construction, and they offer a master's programme in "Building Construction Management" where relevant courses are offered.
Spanish B2 is required.
With this University we have an exchange agreement within Sustainability specifically for this master's programme. Within this agreement we have two semester spots.
If you choose this University you will primarily take elective courses.
With this University we have an exchange agreement with Escola Tècnica Superior d'Enginyers de Camins, Canals i Ports de Barcelona (ETSECCPB). You cannot take courses in architecture.
No student from you programme has been on exchange at this University before. Please investigate the courses offered carefully.
Two half-year spots to ETSETB.
There are four semesters that only for EES students can apply for. They require 180 hp when starting the exchange. At least 50% of the courses must be chosen from ETSETB, Barcelona School of Telecommunications Engineering.
2 semester spots for Vehicle Engineering. Suitable mainly for the master's programme in Naval Architecture.
There are three different master's programmes:
Nautical Science and Maritime Transport Management - mostly courses in English
Naval Arch. and Ocean Engineering - courses in Spanish or Catalan
Management and operation of Marine Energy - courses in Spanish or Catalan
